Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Yarn: Light Fingering Weight (118 yards/108 meters)
- Hook: 2.75mm (C) or 3.0mm
- Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill
- Eyes: Black safety eyes or embroidery thread
- Other: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors
Measurements:
- Finished size: 9-10 inches (23-25 cm) tall
Crochet Abbreviations:
- sc: Single Crochet
- inc: Increase (work 2 sc into the same stitch)
Stitching Instructions for Making the Amineko Crocheted Cat Pattern:
Head:
- Round 1: Start with a magic ring, then work 6 single crochet (sc) into the ring. (6)
- Round 2: Work 2 sc into each stitch around (inc) for a total of 12 sc. (12)
- Round 3: (Sc in next stitch, inc) around. Repeat this for the entire round. (18)
- Round 4: (Sc in next 2 stitches, inc) around. (24)
- Continue to increase as needed (for example, increase in 3 stitches or 4 stitches for a more rounded shape) until the head is large enough. For a smoother finish, work in a pattern of (sc in next 3-4 stitches, inc).
- Stuff the head lightly as you go along to maintain its shape.
Body:
- Round 1: Start with a magic ring, and work 6 sc into the ring. (6)
- Round 2: Work 2 sc in each stitch around (inc). (12)
- Round 3: (Sc in next stitch, inc) around. (18)
- Round 4: (Sc in next 2 stitches, inc) around. (24)
- Continue the body by working even rounds without increases for a few more rounds. You can work for about 10-15 more rounds (depending on how long you want the body) to reach the desired length.
- Stuff the body as you go.
Ears (Make 2):
- Round 1: Start with a magic ring, and work 6 sc into the ring. (6)
- Round 2: (Sc in next stitch, inc) around. (9)
- Fold the ear in half and use a whip stitch to sew the sides together, creating the shape of the ear.
- Attach the ears on top of the head, positioning them symmetrically.
Arms (Make 2):
- Round 1: Start with a magic ring, and work 6 sc into the ring. (6)
- Round 2: Work 2 sc in each stitch around (inc). (12)
- Continue working in a spiral without increasing for 6-8 more rounds until the arms are about 2-3 inches long.
- Stuff lightly and sew them onto the sides of the body.
Legs (Make 2):
- Round 1: Start with a magic ring, and work 6 sc into the ring. (6)
- Round 2: Work 2 sc in each stitch around (inc). (12)
- Continue working without increasing for 10-12 more rounds. This will make the legs slightly longer than the arms.
- Stuff lightly and sew them onto the bottom of the body.
Tail:
- Round 1: Start with a magic ring, and work 6 sc into the ring. (6)
- Continue in rounds, working sc without any increases for about 12-15 rounds to create a long, thin tail.
- Stuff lightly and sew it onto the body.
Assembly:
- Attach the head to the top of the body, ensuring it is centered.
- Attach the arms to the sides of the body.
- Attach the legs to the bottom of the body.
- Sew the ears onto the top of the head, ensuring they are positioned symmetrically.
- Attach safety eyes or embroider the eyes with black embroidery thread.
- Use black thread to embroider the nose and mouth in the center of the face.
Finishing:
- Weave in all loose yarn ends to ensure everything is securely attached.
- Ensure all parts are securely sewn and stuffed to your liking.
- Trim any excess yarn.
Once finished, your Amineko crocheted cat will be a soft, adorable, and charming companion!
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