Crochet your own American Loaf Cat, a project as cozy as it is cute! This charming pattern lets you stitch up a plump, lovable cat, perfect for gifting or keeping as a comfy companion. With simple techniques and engaging design, you'll have a delightful new addition to your home decor.
From Skein To Feline Crochet American Loaf Cat
Materials Needed:
- Medium gray yarn ("Big Twist Cuddle" or similar weight yarn)
- White, red, and pink yarn for stripes and details (Bernat brand recommended)
- Dark blue yarn (from a Bernat Ogo skein recommended)
- Scissors
- J/6mm crochet hook (or hook suitable for your yarn weight)
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
- Safety eyes or black yarn for embroidering the eyes
Body:
Round 1:
- Single crochet (sc) 6 into a magic ring.
Round 2:
- Increase (inc) in every stitch (st) for a total of 12 sts.
For Round 3:
- [Inc, sc in the next st] repeat around for a total of 18 sts.
Round 4:
- [Inc, sc in the next 2 sts] repeat around for a total of 24 sts.
Round 5:
- Sc 17. Then [double crochet (dc), triple crochet (tc), dc all in the next st], sc 4, repeat [dc, tc, dc] in the next st to make ears. For the final st of the round, sc in the back loops only and switch to red yarn.
Color Striping:
Round 6:
- Sc in back loops only 17 times. When you reach the ear, insert the hook under the bottom of the tc and sc. Repeat for the other ear. Sc in the back loops only for the sts between the ears. Resume regular sc for the last st in the round.
In Round 7:
- Sc 5, then change back to gray yarn to work the first bobble stitch (for the foot). Switch to white yarn at the end of the bobble. Sc 3, switch to gray for the next bobble, switch back to white, and sc 14 to finish the round.
Round 8:
- Sc 6 in white, switch to blue yarn. Sc 18 to complete the round.
Round 9:
- Sc 6 in blue, then switch back to white. Sc over the blue yarn a few times, cut the blue yarn and knot ends. Complete the round with a total of 18 sc.
Legs and Tail:
Round 10:
- Sc 6, work a [bobble stitch with gray yarn] for the next foot. Continue with white yarn. After a few sts, switch to red, and complete the remainder of the round after creating the last foot with gray.
Round 11:
- Sc 7 in red, switch to gray yarn. Sc 17 to get back to the stitch marker.
Face Details:
- Attach safety eyes between rounds 2 and 3.
- Embroider a pink nose and details for the ears using the pink yarn.
Decreasing Rounds:
Round 12:
- [Invisible decrease (inv dec), sc in the next 2 sts] repeat for a total of 18 sts.
Round 13:
- [Inv dec, sc in the next st] repeat for a total of 12 sts. Add stuffing to the figure.
Finishing:
Round 14:
nv dec slip stitch 6 times. Chain 5, skip the first chain, sc in the next chain, [2 sc in the third chain], 1 sc in the last two chains. Finish with a slip stitch, chain, pull tight, and weave in the end.
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