This is my very first time sharing one of my crochet patterns so I am very excited. I have made this cute little cat several times and he is a favorite among my kids. They had me make several in different colors. Since this is my first time writing a pattern to share, I would like to ask for your feedback. If you make one of these cute cats, I would love to see how it turns out. Additionally, please let me know what you liked about the pattern or what I can modify to make the pattern easier to follow. Some specific questions are written out at the end of this pattern. Please leave feedback in the comments. Thank you and ENJOY!
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Little Gray Cat
Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
by Rachel Ingram
Materials:
¨ Worsted weight yarn* in gray and white
¨ Size E/4 hook (3.5 mm)*
¨ 12mm plastic eyes with safety backings
(if safety eyes are unavailable, beads can be used or eyes can be embroidered with thread)
(if safety eyes are unavailable, beads can be used or eyes can be embroidered with thread)
¨ Black embroidery floss and embroidery needle
¨ Tapestry or yarn needle
¨ Fiberfill or stuffing of your choice
Finished size: Approximately 4 ½” tall
*Gauge is not critical. You can use whatever size yarn and hook you like. Just make sure to make your stitches as tight as possible to ensure stuffing does not poke out of the holes. The size of your yarn and hook will determine your finished size.
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Crochet Stitch Abbreviations
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R(#)
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Round or
Row number
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ch
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Chain
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st
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Stitch /
stitches
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SC
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Single
crochet (UK double crochet)
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sl st
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Slip
stitch
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INC
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Increase
(work 2 SC in same st)
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DEC
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Decrease
(single crochet next 2 stitches together)
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[# st]
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Resulting
number of stitches from row
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( ) # times
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Work
pattern in parenthesis the indicated number of times
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Using white yarn,
R1: Ch 2, 5 SC in second ch
from hook.
R2: SC 2 in each sc around. [10
st]
R3: SC 10.
Sl st 1 and fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing. Embroider nose,
mouth, whiskers. Set aside.
Head
Using gray yarn,
R1: Ch 2, 5 SC in second ch
from hook.
R2: SC 2 in each sc around. [10
st]
R3: (SC 1, INC) 5 times. [15
st]
R4: (SC 2, INC) 5 times. [20
st]
R5: (SC 3, INC) 5 times. [25
st]
R6-10: SC 25. Place a marker
or safety pin on row 8. This is where you will place the eyes later.
R11: (SC 3, DEC 1) 5 times.
[20 st]
R12: (SC 2, DEC 1) 5 times.
[15 st]
Sew muzzle in place. Start stitching bottom of muzzle in lowest row of
head (R12) and stitch around. Position and attach eyes. I placed mine in row 8,
2 stitches from edge of muzzle.
R13: (SC 1, DEC 1) 5 times. [10
st] Stuff firmly.
R14: DEC 5 times. [5 st]
Sl st 1 and fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing.
Ears (make 2)
Using gray yarn,
R1: Ch 2, 5 SC in second ch
from hook.
R2: SC 5. [5 st]
R3: INC 5 times. [10 st]
R4: SC 10.
Sl st 1 and fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing. Sew open end
together to make flat and sew ears to head.
Body
Using gray yarn,
R1: Ch 2, 5 SC in second ch
from hook.
R2: INC 5 times. [10 st]
R3: (SC 1, INC) 5 times. [15
st]
R4: (SC 2, INC) 5 times. [20
st]
R5-12: SC 20.
R 13: (SC 2, DEC) 5 times.
[15 st]
R14: SC 15. Stuff firmly.
R15: (SC 1, DEC) 5 times.
[10 st]
R16: DEC 5 times. Sl st 1
and fasten off. Sew shut, weave tail into body. Sew head to body.
Front legs (make 2)
Using gray yarn,
R1: Ch 2, SC 7 in second ch
from hook.
R2-9: SC 7. [7 st]
Sl st 1 and fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing. Stuff firmly and
sew to body. You may need to use a stick or the flat end of a pencil in order
to assist in pushing in the stuffing.
Back legs (make 2)
Using gray yarn,
R1: Ch 2, SC 6 in second ch
from hook
R2: (SC 2, INC) 2 times. [8
st]
R3-6: Sc 8.
R7: (SC 1, INC) 4 times. [12
st]
R8: (SC 4, DEC 1) 2 times. [10
st]
Stuff firmly.
R9: (SC 3, DEC 1) 2 times. [8
st]
Sl st 1 and fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing. Sew open end
together so that the end is flat, then sew leg to body.
Tail
Using white yarn,
R1: Ch 2, SC 5 in second ch
from hook.
R2-3: SC 5. [5 st]
Change to gray yarn,
R4-11: SC 5. [5 st]. Sl st 1
and fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing. Sew to body.
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You may sell the items you make from this pattern on a small scale such as craft shows, yard sales, church fairs, etc. but if you plan to mass produce and sell items made from this pattern you must contact me for further selling rights. (c) http://littlelambgallery.blogspot.com/
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Ok, So there it is. I hope you enjoy making this quick and easy project.
Now, could you please provide me feedback on what you think about my pattern?
Specifically, I would like to know:
1.Were there were any parts of the pattern that were confusing to follow?
2. Can you think of any pictures or illustrations you would like to see for a specific step in the pattern? Which step?
3. What is your favorite thing about this pattern?
4. Any other feedback you would like to share.
If I get enough responses, I will gladly make another pattern to share with you all. What kind of animal would you like to have a FREE pattern for?
Thanks in advance for sharing your feedback! Feel free to share this on Pinterest and other social sharing sites, as long as you provide a link back to my page. :)
