Modified Roly Poly Cat
I was looking for simple beginner Amigurumi projects for a crochet class I am teaching, and loved the Roly Poly Cat pattern by Nina Shimizu. When I created my example, however, it seemed a little larger/more complex than I wanted for my class's first amigurumi project; thus I've created this smaller modified pattern. Please use in it any way you like! I used an F hook and worsted weight yarn (Red Heart Super Saver), but you can use any size hook/yarn you like as long as your stitches are tight enough to keep the stuffing in!
Body
Rnd 1: sc 6 in magic loop (6) Rnd 2: inc around (12) Rnd 3: \*sc 1, inc 1\* around (18) Rnd 4: \*sc 2, inc 1\* around (24) Rnd 5: \*sc 3, inc 1\* around (30) Rnd 6: work even (30) Rnd 7: work even (30) Rnd 8: work even (30) Rnd 9: work even (30) Rnd 10: work even (30) Rnd 11: \*sc 3, dec 1\* around (24) Rnd 12: \*sc 2, dec 1\* around (18) Rnd 13: \*sc 1, dec 1\* around (12) Stuff and place eyes (mine are between row 7 and row 8). Stitch nose if desired. Rnd 14: dec around (6) Bind off (l usually slipstitch into the next stitch to bind off), leaving long tail for sewing shu
Feet (make 4)
Rnd 1: sc 4 in magic loop (4) Rnd 2: inc around (8) Rnd 3:work even(8) Bind off, leaving long tail for sewing. Note: I usually leave about a 6 inch beginning tail to stuff the feet. Ears (make 2) Rnd 1: sc 4 in magic loop (4) Rnd 2: \*sc 1, inc 1\* around (6) @ Savannah Mitchell http: / /corlista.etsy.com Rnd 3: \*sc 2, inc 1\* around (8) Rnd 4: work even (8) Bind off, leaving long tail for sewing. Do not stuff; attach flattened. Tail Rnd 1: sc 4 in magic loop (4) Rnd 2-9: work even (4) Bind off, leaving long tail for sewing. Fit pipe cleaner or wire into tail for posing. Copyright Notice: This pattern was created by Savannah Mitchell of http:/ /corlista.etsy.com. You may make this amigurumi for personal use, gifting, and selling (online and locally).
