Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Suggested Yarn: Durable Double Four like- Drops Paris or Chalista.
- Hook Size: 4mm (adjust hook size according to your yarn choice for correct gauge).
- Needle: Yarn needle for weaving in ends.
- Finished Pattern Measurements: Approximately 12cm (if using Durable Double Four yarn and 4mm hook size).
Abbreviations (US Terms):
- beg = beginning
- ch = chain
- dc = double crochet
- fsc = foundation single crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- sc = single crochet
- slst = slip stitch
- st = stitch
- sp = space
Special Stitches:
- sc (Foundation Single Crochet): Insert hook, yarn over, pull through a loop, yarn over, pull through 1 loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops.
- Note: When working into a previous fsc, insert the hook through both the front and back loops.
Stitching Instructions for Swirly Cat Pattern Pattern:
Round 1:
- Color 1: Start with a magic ring, ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), then work 6 sc into the magic ring.
- (6 sc total)
Round 2:
- Work (1 sc, 1 hdc) in the first sc from round 1.
- 2 dc in the next 2 stitches.
- Leave a long loop, remove the hook, and join Color 2 with a slst in the same stitch.
- Work (1 sc, 1 hdc) in the next stitch, then 2 dc in the next 2 stitches.
- Leave a long loop.
Round 3:
- Pick up the loop from Color 1 and work 2 dc in the next 6 stitches.
- Leave a long loop and pick up the loop from Color 2.
- Work 2 dc in the next 6 stitches.
- Leave a long loop.
Round 4:
- Pick up the loop from Color 1 and work [1 dc in the next st, 2 dc in the next st] 6 times.
- Leave a long loop, then pick up the loop from Color 2.
- Work [1 dc in the next st, 2 dc in the next st] 5 times.
- Work 1 dc in the next st, then (1 hdc, 1 sc) in the next stitch.
- Leave a long loop.
Round 5:
- Pick up the loop from Color 1 and work 1 dc in the next 3 stitches, then dc2tog in the next 2 stitches.
- Turn your work, skip the next 2 stitches.
- Work 7 dc in the next stitch, skip the next 2 stitches, then slst in the next stitch.
- Turn your work and work 1 sc in the next stitch.
- Work (1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 dc with 2 ch and slst in top, 1 dc, 1 hdc) in the next stitch.
- Skip the next stitch, then slst in the next stitch, skip the next stitch.
- Work (1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 dc with 2 ch and slst in top, 1 dc, 1 hdc) in the next stitch.
- Work 1 sc in the next stitch, then slst in the next stitch.
- Cut yarn, fasten off, and weave in the ends.
Round 6:
- Pick up the loop from Color 2 and work 1 sc in the next 5 stitches.
- Work 1 fsc in the same stitch as the last sc.
- Work 1 fsc in the foundation of the previous stitch 9 times.
- For the next fsc, insert the hook through both the foundation of the previous stitch and a stitch on the cat’s body, and work 1 fsc in the foundation of the previous stitch 3 more times.
- Cut yarn, fasten off, and weave in the ends.
Final Touches:
Once you’ve completed all rounds, your Swirly Cat should have a lovely spiral pattern with color changes that create a playful, textured look.
Use a yarn needle to securely weave in any loose ends and shape the body of the cat as needed.
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