Name: Low-Sew Halloween Crochet Cat
Total time: 4 h
Ingredients: About 120 yards (110 m) of worsted weight yarn, weight 4 medium, in a washable acrylic or acrylic blend, about 70 g total; Small amounts of worsted weight yarn in black for the face and cream for the muzzle; H-8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook; Yarn needle with a blunt tip; Small scissors; One stitch marker (optional); Tape measure for checking gauge and finished size; Polyester fiberfill for stuffing the body; Two small safety eyes (optional); A small scrap of felt or yarn for a nose (optional)

Description

Create a small stuffed cat with simple pieces using low-sew construction. This project is perfect for a calm weekend or a rainy evening, allowing you to enjoy the rhythmic process of crocheting.

Ingredients

About 120 yards (110 m) of worsted weight yarn, weight 4 medium, in a washable acrylic or acrylic blend, about 70 g total
Small amounts of worsted weight yarn in black for the face and cream for the muzzle
H-8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
Yarn needle with a blunt tip
Small scissors
One stitch marker (optional)
Tape measure for checking gauge and finished size
Polyester fiberfill for stuffing the body
Two small safety eyes (optional)
A small scrap of felt or yarn for a nose (optional)

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Instructions

Make a magic ring and work 6 single crochet stitches into the ring. Close the center.
Round 2: Work an increase in each stitch around. You have 12 stitches.
Round 3: Work 1 single crochet in the first stitch, then an increase in the next stitch. Repeat around. You have 18 stitches.
Round 4: Work 1 single crochet in each of the first 2 stitches, then an increase in the next stitch. Repeat around. You have 24 stitches.
Rounds 5 through 9: Work 1 single crochet in every stitch around. You have 24 stitches at the end of every round.
Round 10: Work 1 single crochet in each of the first 2 stitches, then a decrease over the next 2 stitches. You have 18 stitches.
Round 11: Work 1 single crochet in the first stitch, then a decrease over the next 2 stitches. You have 12 stitches. Begin adding polyester fiberfill now.
Round 12: Work a decrease over the next 2 stitches around. You have 6 stitches. Add more stuffing before it becomes too small.
Cut the yarn, leaving an 8-inch tail. Weave it through the remaining 6 stitches and pull to close.
Make the ears: For each ear, chain 6. Single crochet in the second chain from the hook, then half double crochet in the next 2 chains, and single crochet in the last 2 chains. Chain 1 and turn. Repeat for the second ear.
Fold each ear slightly at the base and sew in place on the body.
Make the tail: Chain 14 and work 1 single crochet in the second chain from the hook. Cut the yarn and leave a 7-inch sewing tail. Attach the tail to the body.
Place the safety eyes or embroider eyes, add a nose and whiskers if desired.
Weave in every remaining end with the yarn needle.

Notes

You can substitute other worsted weight yarns or change the colors to make different versions of the cat.