Easy Plush Christmas Cat Crochet Pattern
Easy Plush Christmas Cat Crochet Pattern- Create your own purr-fectly cozy holiday companion with this easy-to-crochet plush cat pattern!
The holiday season is the purr-fect time to cozy up with your crochet hooks and create something adorable. If you’re looking for a quick and beginner-friendly project, this Easy Plush Christmas Cat Crochet Pattern is just the thing! Whether you’re making gifts, decorating your home, or just indulging in your love for all things festive, this plush kitty will bring a touch of whimsy and warmth to your holiday season.
Why You’ll Love This Pattern
This Christmas cat crochet pattern is:
- Beginner-friendly: Simple stitches make it approachable for all skill levels.
- Quick to make: You can whip up a festive feline in just a few hours.
- Perfectly customizable: Choose classic Christmas colors like red, green, and white or go for a neutral winter palette.
- Plush and cuddly: The finished piece is soft enough for snuggling or gifting to little ones.
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Easy Plush Christmas Cat Crochet Pattern
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Yarn: Loops & Threads Soft Classics in Mushroom, Ivy, Bright red, small amount of white yarn for snowflake and whiskers
Hook: Size US H
Also needed: fiber fill, safety eyes, small amount of lightweight pink yarn for nose, yarn needle
Size: approximately 11 1/2 tall from the bottom of feet to the top of head (not including ears)
Pattern instructions:
For the Body:
(Make 2)
With the ivy yarn, ch 23.
Row 1: 1 single crochet in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. Turn. 22 sc.
Row 2: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
Repeat Row 2 until the piece measures approximately 4 1/2 inches, ending on a WS row.
Next Row: Ch 2 (counts as hdc). *Dcfp around next sc. Dcbp around next sc. Rep from * to the last sc. 1 hdc in last sc. Turn.
Next Row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Cut ivy yarn.
For the Head:
Row 1: With the mushroom yarn, ch 1. 1 sc in each st to end of row. Turn.
Rows 2-4: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
Next row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each sc to last 2 sc. Sc2tog. Turn. 20 sts.
Repeat the last row, dec 2 sts every row to 10 sts. Fasten off.
For the Arms:
(Make 2)
With the mushroom yarn, ch 2.
Round 1: 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st to first sc.
Round 2: Ch 1. 2 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. (16 sc)
Rounds 3-5: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc.
Round 6: Ch 1. *Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Rep from * around. Break the mushroom yarn, join the ivy yarn with sl st to first st. 12 sts.
Round 7: With the orange yarn, ch 1. 1 sc in each st around. Join with sl st to first sc.
Round 8: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. Rep last rnd 5 times more. Fasten off at end of last rnd.
For the Legs:
(Make 2)
With the brown yarn, chain 2.
Round 1: 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st to first sc.
Round 2: Ch 1. 2 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. (16 sc)
Rounds 3-5: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc.
Rounds 6-13: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off at end of last rnd.
For the Ears:
(Make 4)
With the mushroom yarn, chain 6 sts.
Row 1: 1 single crochet in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. Ch 1. Turn. (5 sc)
Rows 2-3: Single crochet across row. Ch 1.
Row 4: Decrease 1 stitch at both ends (3 sc) Ch 1.
Row 5: Decrease 1 stitch, sc (2 sc) Ch 1.
Row 6: Sc 2 sts together. Fasten off.
For the scarf:
With the red yarn, chain 76 sts. Work in sc for 5 rows, making a ch 1 turning st at every end. Bind off.
For the tail:
With the mushroom yarn, 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st to first sc.
Sc each round until the tail measures 4 1/2 inches. Fasten off.
With the wrong sides of the Front and Back facing each other sew edges together, leaving opening at the top for stuffing. Sew the snowflake onto the front of the sweater. Stuff the body and add the safety eyes. Sew the edge closed.
Stuff the arms and legs and sew onto the body. Sew the 2 sides of the Ears together and stuff. Repeat to make the other ear. Sew the ears to the top of the Head.
Sew the scarf around around the neck. Make and attach tail.
This Easy Plush Christmas Cat Crochet Pattern is a delightful way to add a handmade touch to the holiday season. It’s a fun, festive, and quick project that will bring joy to everyone who sees (or snuggles) it.
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