Explore the charming world of crochet with this Pumpkin Cat pattern that catches your heart with its adorable Halloween spirit. With an incredible touch of creativity, this pattern merges the festive joy of pumpkins with the endearing qualities of a cat.
Crochet Pumpkin Cat Pattern
The detailed instructions, from the selection of DK yarns in harmonious shades of dark gray, orange, green, and a hint of pink, to the precise measurements ensuring a delightful 12 cm tall creation, ensure a rewarding experience. It's a captivating project, perfect for adding a touch of whimsy to the season, making it hard not to fall in love with crafting such a unique piece.
Materials Needed:
- 3 mm crochet hook
- Stuffing
- Tape-ifstry needle
- 10 mm safety eyes
- DK yarn in colors: dark gray, orange, green, and a bit of pink
Finished Size:
Approximately 12 cm / 4.7 inches tall.
Abbreviations:
- R = round
- mr = magic ring
- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase (2 sc in the next stitch)
- dec = decrease (sc next 2 stitches together)
- ... = repeat instructions between asterisks for the whole round
- [...] = total number of stitches at the end of round
Pattern:
HEAD (With Dark Gray Yarn):
- R1: 6 sc in mr [6]
- R2: sc inc [12]
- R3: 1 sc, sc inc [18]
- R4: 2 sc, sc inc [24]
- R5: 3 sc, sc inc [30]
- R6: 4 sc, sc inc [36]
- R7: 5 sc, sc inc [42]
- R8-13: 42 sc [42]
- R14: 5 sc, sc dec [36]
- R15: 4 sc, sc dec [30]
- Place eyes between R11-12, leaving 5 stitches between them.
- R16: 3 sc, sc dec [24]
- R17: 2 sc, sc dec [18]
- R18: 1 sc, sc dec [12]
- R19: sc dec [6]
- Close, Embroider the nose between R12-16. Add the cheeks between R12-13.
EARS (With Dark Gray Yarn):
- R1: 6 sc in mr [6]
- R2: 2 sc, sc inc [8]
- R3: 3 sc, sc inc [10]
- R4: 10 sc [10]
- Finish off, leave a long tail for sewing onto head between R3-6.
PUMPKIN HAT (With Orange Yarn):
- R1: 6 sc in mr [6]
- R2: sc inc [12]
- R3: 3 sc, sc inc [15]
- Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
PUMPKIN STEM (With Green Yarn):
- Ch 4, start in 2nd ch from hook, 3 sl st [3]
- Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing to the top of the pumpkin hat.
BODY (With Orange Yarn):
- Start with R1-2 as per head for the base, continue increasing until desired size, then decrease back.
- Close off, stuff, and sew to the bottom of the head.
LEGS (Make 2, With Dark Gray Yarn):
- R1: 6 sc in mr [6]
- R2: sc inc [12]
- R3: 12 sc [12]
- R4: 4 sc, sc dec [10]
- Finish off, leaving a tail for sewing to the body.
ARMS (Make 2, With Dark Gray Yarn):
- R1: 6 sc in mr [6]
- R2-R3: 6 sc [6]
- Ch 1, turn, flatten the piece and close with 3 sc.
- Finish off, leaving a tail for sewing to the body.
PUMPKIN DETAIL:
- With orange yarn, add vertical lines around the body to create a pumpkin look or add a Halloween face.
COLLAR (With Green Yarn):
- Ch 26,
- R1: 25 sc
- Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Place the collar between the body and head.
Remember, this pattern is meant for personal use. Should you display your creation online, please credit the inspiration accordingly. Happy crocheting!
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