Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Yarn: Fine (4 ply) semi-cotton yarn, such as Yarnart Jeans (55% cotton, 45% acrylic; 160 m / 50 g)
- Safety Eyes: 8 mm safety eyes or black beads
- Stuffing: Fiberfill for stuffing the cat
- Embroidery Thread: For nose and whiskers, in your desired color
- Needle: Sewing needle and scissors
- Suggested Yarn: Yarnart Jeans (55% cotton, 45% acrylic)
- Yarn Measurements: 160 m / 50 g
- Hook Size: 2.5 mm to 3 mm for fine yarn.
- Pattern Measurements: 10 cm (3.9 inches) in height, excluding the tail.
Abbreviations:
- ch = chain
- st = stitch
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase (2 sc in one st)
- dec = decrease (2 sc together)
- sl st = slip stitch
- bo = bobble stitch
- (..) = repeat the instructions in parentheses the given number of times
- [..] = total number of stitches after the round
Special Stitches:
- Bobble Stitch (bo): This stitch typically creates a raised texture on the fabric.
Additional Instructions:
- The pattern is worked in continuous rounds, so you should use a stitch marker to keep track of your rounds.
Step-by-Step Instructions for the Valentine’s Day Heart Cat Pattern:
Start with the Cat’s Body (Heart Shape):
- Round 1: Start with a magic ring. Ch 1 (does not count as a st). In the ring, make 6 sc. (6)
- Round 2: Inc in each st around (12).
- Round 3: (Sc in next st, inc in next st) around. (18)
- Round 4: (Sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st) around. (24)
- Round 5: (Sc in next 3 sts, inc in next st) around. (30)
- Round 6: (Sc in next 4 sts, inc in next st) around. (36)
- Round 7: (Sc in next 5 sts, inc in next st) around. (42)
At this point, you will have a rounded base. Now we will begin shaping the heart’s top portion.
- Round 8: (Sc in next 5 sts, inc in next st) around. (48)
- Round 9-12: Sc in each st around (48). Repeat these rounds 4 times to make the cat’s body the desired height, approximately 7-8 cm.
Begin Shaping the Heart (Top of the Cat’s Head):
- Round 13: (Sc in next 4 sts, inc in next st) around. (42)
- Round 14: (Sc in next 3 sts, inc in next st) around. (36)
- Round 15: (Sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st) around. (30)
- Round 16: (Sc in next st, inc in next st) around. (24)
- Round 17: Sc in each st around (24).
Form the Cat’s Ears:
- Round 18: (Sc in next 3 sts, inc in next st) around. (30)
- Round 19: Sc in each st around (30).
- Round 20: (Sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st) around. (24)
- Round 21: Sc in each st around (24).
- Round 22: (Sc in next st, inc in next st) around. (18)
Cat’s Arms (Make 2)
- Round 1: Start with a magic ring. Ch 1, then make 6 sc in the ring (6).
- Round 2-3: Sc in each st around (6). After completing both arms, leave a long tail for sewing.
Cat’s Tail
- Round 1: Ch 10.
- Round 2: Work in a spiral, sc in each ch (10).
Assembly
- Attach the Safety Eyes: Position the 8 mm safety eyes between rounds 10 and 11 of the head (about 5 stitches apart).
- Sew the Arms: Attach the arms on either side of the body using a sewing needle. Position them between rounds 12 and 15.
- Sew the Tail: Attach the tail to the back of the body, near the bottom.
Embroider the Face
- Use embroidery thread to stitch the nose and whiskers onto the face. For the nose, embroider a small triangle near the center of the face. Then, stitch three whisker lines on each side of the face.
Stuff the Cat
- Gently stuff the body and head with fiberfill to give your heart cat some volume. Make sure the stuffing is even and the body is firm but not overstuffed.
Finishing Touches
- If needed, you can adjust the shape of the body by adding more stuffing or gently shaping the head and ears.
- Tidy up any loose yarn ends with a needle, making sure everything is securely stitched together.
Tips:
- If you want to create a larger or smaller cat, adjust the yarn weight or hook size accordingly.
- You can add extra embellishments like a small bow around the neck for a fun Valentine’s touch.
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