Happy Tuesday my friends!
Here we are for our weekly appointment and a brand new crochet project!
How did you like working with the super velvety chenille Cover Story Yarn? Did you fall in love with its softness as well?
If you enjoyed creating the Dino Blanket, I'm sure you'll have a great time stitching up this super cute Cat lovey! Isn't it just adorable?
The little details, as the pads on the paws, the inner ears and the nose are worked with a thinner chenille yarn...and the result is just great!
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MATERIALS:
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS: size F (3.75 mm) and size K/L (7 mm) crochet hooks; Fiberfill stuffing; 2 plastic safety eyes, 12mm diameter
SIZE: About 26 (Head to Tail) x 19 (Leg to Leg) in. (66 x 48 cm)
ABBREVIATIONS:
beg = begin(ninig)
ch = chain
hdc = half double crochet
rep = repeat
rnd(s) = round(s)
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
sc2tog (sc 2 sts together)
dc3tog (dc 3 sts together)
SKILL LEVEL: Easy
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Blanket
With A and bigger hook.
Row 1: work 33 chains, 2 dc in 3rd chain from the hook, *1 dc in each of the next 3 chs, 3dctog, 1 dc in each of the next 3 chs, 3 dc in the next ch; rep from * twice, 1 dc in each of the next 3 chs, 3dctog, 1 dc in each of the next 3 chs, 2 dc in the next ch – 31 sts; Turn.
Row 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in the 1st st, *1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, 3dctog, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, 3 dc in the next st; rep from * twice, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, 3dctog, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, 2 dc in the next st– 31 sts; Turn.
Rows 3 - 13: rep Row 2
Fasten off, and wave in ends.
Head
With A and bigger hook,
Rnd 1: work 12 dc in ring – 12 dc.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around – 24 sc.
Rnd 3: *2 sc, 2 sc into the next st; rep from * around – 32 sc.
Rnds 4 - 7: 1 sc in each st around – 32 sc.
Insert plastic safety eyes on Head between Rnds 5 and 6, about 8 sts apart.
Rnd 8: *3 sc, 2 sc into the next st; rep from * around – 40 sc.
Begin stuffing piece and continue stuffing until piece is complete.
Rnd 9: sc2tog around – 20 sc.
Rnd 10: sc2tog around – 10 sc.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through top of sts of last rnd. Pull tail to close opening and knot securely. Keep the extra strand of yarn for sewing Head to Blanket.
Nose
With B and smaller hook, make a magic ring.
Row 1: work 2 sc in ring; do not close the ring; pull the yarn tail to draw the center of the ring closed; Turn – 2 sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each of the next 2 sts; Turn – 4 sc.
Row 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in the 1st st, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc in the next st – 6 sc.
Row 4: 1 sc in each st along – 6 sc.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing Nose to Head.
With B, embroider vertical Mouth line below Nose, between Rnds 6 and 9.
Ears (make 2)
With A and bigger hook, make a magic ring.
Row 1: work 2 sc in ring; do not close the ring; pull the yarn tail to draw the center of the ring closed; Turn – 2 sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each of the next 2 sts; Turn – 4 sc.
Row 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in the 1st st, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc in the next st – 6 sc.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing Ears to Head.
Inner Ears (make 2)
With B and smaller hook, make a magic ring.
Row 1: work 2 sc in ring; do not close the ring; pull the yarn tail to draw the center of the ring closed; Turn – 2 sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each of the next 2 sts; Turn – 4 sc.
Row 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in the 1st st, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc in the next st – 6 sc.
Row 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in the 1st st, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, 2 sc in the next st; Turn – 8 sc.
Row 5: 1 sc in each st along – 8 sc.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing Inner Ears to Ears.
Sew Ears to Head between Rnds 1 and 3.
With B, embroider Eyebrows between Rnds 3 and 4, 5 sts apart.
With A, sew Head to the upper side of Blanket.
Legs (make 4)
With A and bigger hook, make a magic ring.
Rnd 1: work 8 sc in ring – 8 sc.
Rnd 2: *3 sc, 2 sc into the next st; rep from * twice – 10 sc.
Rnds 3 - 4: 1 sc in each st around – 10 sc.
Rnd 5: sc2tog around – 5 sc.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing Legs toBlanket. Do not stuff Legs.
Big Pads (make 4)
With B and smaller hook, make a magic ring.
Rnd 1: work 8 sc in ring – 8 sc.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around – 16 sc.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew Pads to Legs.
Small Pads (make 12)
With B and smaller hook, make a magic ring.
Rnd 1: work 8 sc in ring – 8 sc.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew Pads to Legs.
With A, sew Legs to corners of the Blanket. Front Legs with Pads facing upward, Back Legs with Pads facing downward.
Tail
With A and bigger hook, make a magic ring.
Rnd 1: work 6 sc in ring – 6 sc.
Rnds 2 - 16: 1 sc in each st around – 6 sc.
Do not stuff Tail.
Bring edges of last rnd together, matching 3 sts along each side. Working through both thicknesses, work 1 sc in the next 3 sts – 3 sts.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing Tail to Blanket Rows 3 and 4.
I can't wait to see your version of my CAT SAFETY BLANKET! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook!
Elisa
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