In this blog, I have made a whole load of crochet kitty
cat things.. i.e things all cat inspired.
I have used as many free patterns as I could find, and if I found a
chart, then I’ve worked the chart and written my notes down.
I have a long list of things kitty cat that I
plan on making, so I am very confidently putting this blog down as “3”, and
check out my earlier blogs on kitty cat extravaganzas here , here and here.
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celebration of the naughty four-legged kitty cat.
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Materials used : Today I’ve used our Indian Anchor knitting cotton, with a 1.75
mm crochet hook
You also need fabric glue ; embroidery needle ; beads, pearls and a small ring or metal bangle (I've used 5” diameter) if making this a hanging toy ;
In general : Use any yarn with a suitable hook to make these projects. The finer the yarn, the tinier the project.
For Indians : You can use Red rose , 4-ply knitting cotton , or unbranded knitting cotton or White Rose or bamboo knitting cotton , Milk cotton ; Silk yarns as well
International yarns : Among the international yarns I have used in this thickness, I’d suggest Aunt Lydia Cotton 10, Aunt Lydia Bamboo-Viscose 10, DMC Petra, Sullivans knitting cotton (Australia), Milford Soft, Hilaza Rustica Eclat , Alize cotton yarn and Alize bamboo yarn , Lily Sugar n' Cream cotton yarn
Skill level :
Easy
Size :
About 5” top to bottom
Abbreviations used : (Using U.S terminology)
ch : chain ch-sp
: chain space
sp : space rep
: Repeat
fsc : Foundation single crochet
dc : Double crochet
Stitches used :
How to hold your yarn in crochet : https://youtu.be/FwOlCbGdbqY
Starting slip knot : https://youtu.be/lJcqsVcs8cw
Starting slip knot 1 or the Sloppy Slip knot : https://youtu.be/YfC7KmGpifs
Whipstitch to join : https://youtu.be/wZ-9LNzftMA
Invisible join : https://youtu.be/a6XZQ6VzJFM
Single crochet to join : https://youtu.be/6FXoW_47_dI
What is a chain stitch ? https://youtu.be/pXx5ukBjKkY
What is a slip stitch : https://youtu.be/weB3QNbA8Iw
Magic circle : https://youtu.be/ISC39yOqWro
Single Crochet : Sc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (2 lps on hk); yo, draw through both lps. One sc made. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/ghACqBpA-3k
First stitch for Single Crochet : This is how I like to start my row of sc. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/6pVYRfsf4_M
Instructions using U.S terminology
Please note that I start all my rows with a ch 1, turning chain for ease.
Please check the top of this blog for easy video tutorials on all stitches used in today's pattern. For your convenience there video tutorials through the blog too
Please read through all my notes before you pick up your hook, so you know just where we're heading in our pattern.
In my patterns I work with the principle of stitch count and body measurement.
This means that you need to work the stitch count in pattern, till you get the measurement (length and/or width) that you need for your project.
For this little kitty cat project, I worked with
this free pattern here
There are three cute kitty cats to make and
choose from.
Once I had my little kitty cat made, I thought I’d
see if it looked cute as a hanging (car) ornament too.. silly of me to wonder if
it would.. OF COURSE it does!
My cat
So here I have crocheted around a small aluminium ring (you can use an old
bangle as well) and then I attached the kitty cat to one end of it, and added a
hanging chain length to the other end.
The little frilly bit on the end was just for a little more pizazz and
oomph.
Doesn’t it look like little kitty cat is having
a lot of fun swinging in his little swing?
It would be ideal to block the little cat motif
if you are using it as a decoration in the ring or bangle.
Blocking ideas :
I would suggest that you block your project,
especially if you’ve used a cotton yarn.
First lightly iron it (using a light muslin cloth as a cover between the
iron and your work – i.e do not iron directly on the work). This stretches and flattens down your work.
Use a white glue (Mod Podge or Indian Fevicol MR)
as a stiffener. I use 1 part glue to 2
parts water and make a light paste, and then I lightly apply this over the back
of my work using a paint brush. Allow to
flat dry before gifting or using it as your decoration.
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I have a few other similar projects already
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dekho at those free patterns … here you go
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