Crochet Beautiful Kitty: A Delightful DIY Project

The Crochet Beautiful Kitty is a delightful project that brings so much joy and cuteness into your life! From their whiskers to their adorable little paws, creating a crochet kitty can be a rewarding and relaxing experience. The best part is that you can customize it with different colors and patterns to make it uniquely yours. Whether you are a seasoned crocheter or a beginner looking for a fun challenge, this project is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face. Imagine snuggling up with your very own handmade kitty, it's a purr-fect way to add a little charm to your day! So grab your crochet hook and yarn, and let's bring this precious kitty to life one stitch at a time!

Materials Needed

Worked with Simply Soft yarn and a G hook.

Finished product about 5 inches tall.

Instructions

Head

RND 1: 5 sc in loop, tighten loop

RND 2: 2 sc in each around (10 total)

RND 3: sc, 2 sc, repeat around (15 total)

RND 4: sc, sc, 2 sc, repeat around (20 total)

RND 5: sc, sc, sc, 2 sc, repeat around (25 total)

RND 6: sc, sc, sc, sc, 2 sc, repeat around (30 total)

RND 7-15: sc even around (30 total)

sl st to round off

Stuff lightly and pinch top edges together and sew. Sew ear sections flat by stitching a few stitches through the ears.

Body

RND 1: 6 sc in loop, tighten loop

RND 2: 2 sc in each around (12 total)

RND 3: sc, 2 sc in next, repeat around (18 total)

RND 4: sc, sc, 2 sc in next, repeat around (24 total)

RND 5: sc, sc, sc, 2 sc, repeat around (30 total)

RND 6: sc, sc, sc, sc, 2 sc, repeat around (36 total)

RND 7-9: sc even around (36 total)

RND 10: sc, sc, sc2tog, sc, sc, sc2tog, sc in each of the next 18, sc2tog, sc, sc, sc2tog, sc, sc, sc2tog (31 total)

RND 11: sc, sc2tog, sc, sc2tog, sc in each of the next 17, sc2tog, sc, sc2tog, sc, sc2tog (26 total)

RND 12: sc even (26 total)

RND 13: sc, sc, sc2tog, sc, sc, sc2tog, sc in each of the next 8, sc2tog, sc, sc, sc2tog, sc, sc, sc2tog (21 total)

RND 14: sc, sc2tog, sc, sc2tog, sc in each of the next 7, sc2tog, sc, sc2tog, sc, sc2tog (16 total)

RND 15-16: sc even (16 total)

RND 17: sc, sc, sc2tog, sc in each of the next 10, sc2tog (14 total)

RND 18: sc, sc2tog, sc in each of the next 6, sc2tog, sc, sc2tog (11 total)

RND 19: sc, sc2tog, sc in each of the next 5, sc2tog, sc (9 total)

sl st to round off

Stuff with beans in the bottom, then with stuffing.

Tail

RND 1: 6 sc in loop, tighten loop

RND 2-7: sc, sl st, sc, sc, hdc, sc (6 total)

RND 8-14: sc, hdc, sc, sc, sl st, sc (6 total)

RND 15: sc even (6 total)

sl st to round off

Assembly and Detailing

Sew pieces together and add details with thread/yarn. I used embroidery thread for the nose and collar, sewing upholstery thread for the whiskers, and yarn for the eyes.