Free Crochet Pattern Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Amigurumi Cat

Pattern Number: 81013AD

This adorable cat makes a great toy.

Free Crochet Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Amigurumi Cat
Pattern Number: 81013AD
SKILL LEVEL: Easy SIZE: One Size 7 in. (18 cm) tall CORRECTIONS: None MATERIALS 860-153 Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Yarn: Black 1 Ball (A) 860-100 Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Yarn: White 1 Ball (B) Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size G-6 Lion Brand Stitch Markers Large-Eyed Blunt Needles Additional Materials 2 plastic safety eyes, 9 mm diameter Fiberfill stuffing Scrap of pink yarn GAUGE:

EXACT GAUGE IS NOT ESSENTIAL FOR THIS PROJECT BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
NOTES:

1) Work Ears, Arms and Legs in continuous rnds; do not join or turn unless otherwise instructed. 2) To change color, work last st of old color to last yarn over. Yarn over with new color and draw through all loops on hook to complete st.

CAT BODY FRONT With A, ch 17. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across 16 sc. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across. Rep Row 2 until piece measures 5 in. (12.5 cm) from beg. Fasten off. BODY BACK Work as for Front. ARMS AND LEGS (make 4) With A, ch 2. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch; place marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker as each rnd is completed. Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around 12 sc. Rnds 37: Sc in each sc around.

Fasten off. TAIL With B, ch 2. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch; place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed. Rnds 2 and 3: Sc in each sc around; change to A in last st of last rnd. Rnd 4: Sc in each sc around. Rep Rnd 4 until piece measures 3 in. (7.5 cm) from beg. Fasten off. FINISHING Following package directions, attach safety eyes to Body Front. With pink yarn, embroider a straight stitch nose. With B, embroider straight stitch whiskers. Join Body Front and Back with A by working sc evenly spaced around 3 sides through both thicknesses, working 2 sc in each corner. Before closing last side, stuff Body. Fasten off A. Stuff Arms and Legs and sew to Body. With A, sew running stitch diagonally across the top corners of Body, through all thicknesses, for ears. Sew on Tail. Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
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beg = begin(s)(ning) ch(s) = chain(s) rep = repeat(s)(ing) rnd(s) = round(s) sc = single crochet st(s) = stitch(es)

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*Vanna's Choice (Article #860) is a 4-ply worsted-weight 100% acrylic yarn. Solids in 3.5 oz/100g (170 yd/156 m) balls Prints in 3 oz/85 g (145 yd/133 m) balls 100% acrylic

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