Tabby Kitten
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Materials
90 yards worsted weight yarn 1 pair 6mm cat eyes embroidery floss (nose/mouth) needle for embroidery stuffing size E crochet hook wire slicker brush (optional) fabric marker (optional)
Abbreviations (US notation)
ch = chain dc = double crochet dec = decrease inc = increase pm = place stitch marker sc = single crochet slst = slip stitch st = stitch [] #x = repeat contents of brackets # times
Notes
· Most components are worked in the round. Do not join rounds unless told to. ● Total stitches worked in the round or row are given in parentheses. Turning chains on rows are not counted in this total. ● If you choose to add stripes with a fabric marker, get one that does NOT need heat to set the ink. · Finished size: approximately 6" tall when standing.
Tips for a fluffy kitty
· To achieve the fluffy look of the model image, firmly brush each component with a slicker brush (found in pet stores) before sewing the pieces together, then touch up seams. · Brush the front of the head BEFORE inserting eyes to avoid scratching the plastic and to get an ever density of fluff. · Use small pieces of yarn as stitch markers on the head that can be pulled to the inside during brushing. · Pull yarn tails to inside before brushing. ● Brush as much as you can before stuffing the piece to avoid pulling stuffing through holes in the surface. · After assembly, trim fur as needed for extra shaping.
Head (make 1)
Round 1: 5 sc in magic loop, leaving 5" tail (5)
Markers are on either side of the chin and at the middle of the forehead. Using tail at beginning, stitch a zig-zag across forehead on inside and pull tight to form bridge of nose. Brush front, insert eyes, stuff. Round 14: [sc, dec] 5x (10) Round 15: dec to close Leave tail to sew head to body and cut yarn. Thread tail into head so it exits at the neck. Finish brushing head.
Ear (make 2)
Row 1: ch 9, turn (9) Row 2: 8 sc, ch1, turn (8) Row 3: skip 1"t st, 7 sc, ch1, turn (7) Row 4: skip 1st st, 6 sc, ch 1, turn (6) Row 5: skip 1st st, 5 sc, ch 1, turn (5) Row 6: skip 1"t st, 4 sc, ch 1, turn (4) Row 7: skip 1st st, 3 sc, ch 1, turn (3) Row 8: skip 1st st, 2 sc, ch 1, turn (2) Row 9: skip 1st st, sc, leaving tail long (1) enough to sew ear to head, cut yarn Brush ears. Trim fur on one side for inner ear.
Round 1: 5 sc in magic loop (5) Round 2: inc in each st around (10) Round 3: 2 dec, 6 sc (8) Rounds 4-9: sc in each st around (8) Round 10: sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, 2 sc (10) Rounds 11-13: sc in each st around (10) 3 sc, without breaking yarn continue with shoulder shaping
Leave tail long enough to sew leg to body and cut yarn. Brush leg and stuff, with only a little in the shoulder area so it will cup the side of the body. Back Leg (make 1 left and 1 right) Round 1: 5 sc in magic loop (5) Round 2: inc in each st around (10) Round 3: 2 dec, 6 sc (8) Rounds 4-6: sc in each st around (8) Rounds 7-9: 3 sc, dec, 2 sc, inc (8) Round 10: 3 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc (10) Rounds 11-12: sc in each st around (10) Round 13: sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, 3 sc (12) Round 14: sc in each st around (12) Without breaking yarn continue with hip shaping
Leaving tail long enough to sew leg to body, cut yarn. Brush leg and stuff, with only a little in the hip area so it will cup the side of the body.
Body (make 1)
Worked tront to back Round 1: 5 sc in magic loop (5) Round 2: inc in each st around (10) Round 3: [sc, inc] 5x (15) Round 4: [2sc, inc] 5x (20) Round 5: [3sc, inc] 5x (25) Rounds 6-10: sc in each st around (25) Round 11: [sc, dec] 5x, 10sc (20) Rounds 12-17: sc in each st around (20) Round 18: [sc, inc] 5x, 10sc (25) Rounds 19-21: sc in each st around (25) Round 22: [3 sc, dec] 5x (20) Brush all but the last few rows and stuff. Round 23: [2 sc, dec] 5x (15) Round 24: [sc,dec] 5x (10) dec to close, cut yarn. Finish brushing body. The more curvy side is the st
Tail (make 1)
Round 1: 6 sc in magic loop, leaving (6) enough yarn to sew tail to body Rounds 2-4: sc in each st around (6) Round 5: dec, 4 sc (5) Rounds 6-8: sc in each st around (5) Round 9: dsc, 3 sc (4) Rounds 10-12: sc in each st around (4) Round 13: dec, 2 sc (3) Rounds 14-16: sc in each st around (3) Round 17: dec, sc (2) Round 18: sc (1) Brush tail. Tail is not stuffed.
Note: Brushed components appear larger than their unbrushed counterparts!
Finishing:
· Sew ears to head. Fold the ear along the middle (dotted orange line) to form a 90° angle. Align corners of ears with purple notches. The bases of the ears should be approximately parallel on top of the head and the corners even with the inner edge of the eyes. The opposite corners should be at about the same height as the bottom of the eyes. · Sew components to body using yarn tails. The legs should cup around the body. ● Hide yarn tails and brush seam areas to hide stitches. · Embroider nose and mouth. · Draw stripes with fabric marker.
