Crochet Christmas Cat with Gift

Crochet Recipe for Christmas Cat with Gift

Materials:

• Yarn: Gray, white, beige, red, and cream (DK or worsted weight)
• Hook: 3.0–3.5 mm crochet hook
• Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill
• Accessories: Safety eyes (8 mm), blush, golden ribbon for the bow
• Extras: Tapestry needle, scissors

Abbreviations:

• ch: Chain
• sc: Single crochet
• inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec: Decrease (sc2tog)
• sl st: Slip stitch

Instructions:

Head:

1. Round 1: Make a magic ring, 6 sc into the ring. (6)
2. Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12)
3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around. (18)
4. Continue increasing until you have 42 stitches, then sc around for 8 rounds.
5. Start decreasing until you close the opening. Stuff firmly before the last few stitches.

Body:

1. Follow the same steps as the head but shape the body slightly larger.
2. Attach the head to the body with a tapestry needle.

Ears (Make 2):

1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc.
2. Round 2: 1 sc, inc around. (9)
3. Round 3: Sc around.
4. Attach to the top of the head.

Tail:

1. Crochet a long tube (about 15 rows) starting with 6 sc in a magic ring.
2. Attach to the back of the body.

Scarf:

1. Ch 50, sc in each stitch for 3 rows.
2. Wrap around the neck and secure with a knot.

Gift Box:

1. Base: Use cream yarn, make a 6×6 sc square, repeat for the top and bottom.
2. Sides: Crochet rectangles for the four sides, sew them together.
3. Ribbon: Use red yarn to create thin strips for the ribbon and a bow. Attach to the box.

Bow:

1. Ch 20, sc in each stitch for 3 rows.
2. Fold into a bow shape and secure with golden ribbon.

Assembly:

1. Attach the gift box to the cat’s hands using a needle or glue.
2. Add blush to the cheeks for a festive look.

Note: Here is a pattern suggestion for you to create your own pattern. The end result may vary.