This little kitty pattern is worked in continuous rounds.
It requires basic crochet
knowledge and is suitable for beginners. The small size of the doll makes it a little
more difficult to work up but the required skills are simple.
MATERIALS
size 2.0 crochet hook
6mm black safety eyes
fiber fill
yarn needle
sewing needle
main color yarn (Category 2)
white yarn
embroidery thread (nose color)
black thread (whiskers)
HEAD
start with main color yarn
Rnd 1: make 6sc into magic ring
Rnd 2: inc in each st [12]
Rnd 3: (sc in next st, inc in next st) repeat 6 times [18]
Rnd 4: sc in all 18 st [18]
Rnd 5: (sc in next 2 st, inc in next st) repeat 6 times [24]
Rnd 6: (sc in next 3 st, inc in next st) repeat 6 times [30]
Rnd 7: sc in all 30 st [30]
Rnd 8: sc in next 2 st, inc in next st (sc in next 4 st, inc in next st) repeat 5
times, sc in next 2 st [36]
Rnd 9-10: sc in all 36 st
change to white yarn
Rnd 11: sl st, sc in next 35 st [36]
Rnd 12: sc in all 36 st
Rnd 13: sc in next 2 st, dec (sc in next 4 st, dec) repeat 5 times, sc in next 2
st [30]
Rnd 14: (sc in next 3 st, dec) repeat 6 times [24]
Rnd 15: sc in all 24 st [24]
Place the eyes, attach the snout, and sew whiskers before continuing
Rnd 16: (sc in next 2 st, dec) repeat 6 times [18]
Rnd 17: (sc in next st, dec) repeat 6 times [12]
Fasten off
Stuff the head with fiber fill. In my example, the safety eyes are placed between
Rnds 10 and 11, with an interspace of 6 stitches.
EAR
use main color yarn
Rnd 1: make 4sc into magic ring
Rnd 2: (sc in next st, inc in next st) repeat twice [6]
Rnd 3: (sc in next st, inc in next st) repeat 3 times [9]
Rnd 4: (sc in next 2 st, inc in next st) repeat 3 times [12]
Rnd 5: (sc in next 3 st, inc in next st) repeat 3 times [15]
Fasten off and leave a tail of about 10 inches long. Flatten the ear and sew
the opening shut with the yarn end. The remainder of the yarn tail should be
used to sew the ear onto the head.
SNOUT
use white yarn
Rnd 1: make 6sc into magic ring
Rnd 2: inc in each st [12]
Fasten off with an invisible finish and leave a
tail for sewing onto head.
To make the nose, use your yarn needle and embroidery floss and sew a “V” onto
the snout as pictured. In my example, I repeated these stitches 3 times each. Tie
the ends behind the snout.
Take your sewing needle and black thread and sew a single line as pictured. Tie a
neat knot at the back of the snout.
Sew the snout onto the head with the top edge of the nose halfway between the
eyes.
WHISKERS
To sew the whiskers, thread your sewing needle with a piece of black thread about 7
inches long and start by inserting your thread into the opening that is four stitches
away from the eye on one side. Leave about half of the thread sticking out. You will
have to flip the head inside out a little bit next. Sew the the thread into any nearby
stitch to attach/anchor the thread so that it can’t be pulled out. Make sure your
stitch can’t be seen from the outside. Once done, insert the needle out of the
opening as indicated in the photo. You should now have two whiskers sticking out of
the face that is securely anchored from the inside. Trim the whiskers to your
desired length. Repeat for the other side.
BODY
Rnd 1: make 6sc into magic ring
Rnd 2: inc in each st [12]
Rnd 3: (sc in next st, inc in next st) repeat 6 times [18]
Rnd 4: (sc in next 2 st, inc in next st) repeat 6 times [24]
Rnd 5: (sc in next 3 st, inc in next st) repeat 6 times [30]
Rnd 6-7: sc in all 30 st [30]
Rnd 8: (sc in next 3 st, dec) repeat 6 times [24]
Rnd 9-10: sc in all 24 st [24]
Rnd 11: (sc in next 2 st, dec) repeat 6 times [18]
Rnd 12-13: sc in all 18 st [18]
Stuff the body with fiber fill
Rnd 14: (sc in next st, dec) repeat 6 times [12]
Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing to head.
ARM
make two
Start with white yarn if you’d like your doll to have white paws
Rnd 1: make 6sc into magic ring
Rnd 2: (sc in next st, inc in next st) repeat 3 times [9]
Change to main color yarn
Rnd 3: sl st, sc in next 8 st [9]
Rnd 4: dec, sc in next 7 st [8]
Rnd 5: sc in all 8 st [8]
Rnd 6: dec, sc in next 6 st [7]
Rnd 7: sc in all 7 st [7]
Rnd 8: dec, sc in next 5 st [6]
Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing to body. Do not stuff the arm. Sew the
opening shut before attaching to the body.
FOOT
make two
Start with white yarn
Rnd 1: make 6sc into magic ring
Rnd 2: inc in each st [12]
Change to main color yarn
Rnd 3-4: sc in all 12 st [12]
Rnd 5: dec, sc in next 10 st [11]
Stuff with a bit of fiber fill
Rnd 6: sc in all 11 st [11]
Rnd 7: dec, sc in next 9 st [10]
Rnd 8: dec, sc in next 8 st [9]
Rnd 9: sc in all 9 st [9]
Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing to body. Sew the opening shut before
attaching to the body.
TAIL
Rnd 1: make 5sc into magic ring
Rnd 2-11: sc in all 5 st [5]
No stuffing is needed
Bind off and leave a tail for sewing onto body
Pattern Specifics
Measurements: Approximately 8.5” tall (sitting) or 11.5” tall (standing)
Gauge: Not necessary for this pattern; see notes
Hook Size: 4.0mm (G) crochet hook
Other Tools: tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors
Yarn Weight: Medium (4), Worsted
Yarn Used: WeCrochet/Knit Picks Brava Worsted
Yardage: color A (teal): 218 yds, color B (gray): 59 yds, color C (white): 4 yds
Other Materials: poly-fil stuffing, 12mm safety eyes
Body
Using color A (shown as teal):
R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
R6: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)
R7: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)
R8: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 6 sts. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)
R9-16: 1 SC in each st around. (48 sts)
R17: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 6 sts. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)
R18: 1 SC in each st around. (42 sts)
R19: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)
R20: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts)
R21: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
R22: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)
R23: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
R24: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts).
Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.
Fill with stuffing.
Head
Using color A (shown as teal):
R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
R6-10: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)
R11: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)
R12: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts)
R13: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)
R14: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 6 sts. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)
R15: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * an additional 5
times. 1 SC in each of the next 24 sts around. (54 sts)
R16: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * an additional 5
times. 1 SC in each of the next 24 sts around. (60 sts)
R17: 1 SC in each of the next 32 sts around. Add a st marker to the last worked st. 1
SC in each of the next 28 sts around. (60 sts)
The added st marker, and the st marker at the beginning of this round helps to
indicate the front of the face. The 28 sts between the two st markers sit flat and
indicate the bottom of the head. If using safety eyes, insert eyes between R14 and
R15, with 14 sts between. Embroider around eyes for additional detail, if desired.
You can now remove your second st marker. See tutorial photos.
R18-19: 1 SC in each st around. (60 sts)
R20: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 8 sts. Repeat from * around. (54 sts)
R21: * SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 7 sts. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)
R22: 1 SC in each st around. (48 sts)
R23: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 6 sts. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)
R24: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)
R25: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts)
R26: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
R27: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
R28: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
Fill with stuffing.
R29: *SC2tog, 1 SC in the next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
R30: *SC2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)
Cut yarn, weave yarn in and out of remaining sts. Pull tight to close. Weave in ends.
Small Horn
Using color A (shown as teal):
R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
R2: 1 SC in each st around. (6 sts)
R3: 2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat around. (9 sts)
R4: 1 SC in each st around. (9 sts)
R5: 2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat around. (12 sts)
R6: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
Leave long tail for sewing. Fasten off.
Fill with stuffing.
Large Horns (make 2)
Using color A (shown as teal):
R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
R2: 1 SC in each st around. (6 sts)
R3: 2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat around. (9 sts)
R4: 1 SC in each st around. (9 sts)
R5: 2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat
around. (12 sts)
R6-9: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
Leave long tail for sewing. Fasten off.
Fill with stuffing.
Frill Front
Using color B (shown as gray):
R1: 30 FSC***. (30 sts)
R2: Ch 1, turn. *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts, 2 SC in next st.
Repeat from * across. (42 sts)
R3: Ch 1, turn. *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts, 2 SC in next st.
Repeat from * across. (54 sts)
R4: Ch 1, turn. *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 7 sts, 2 SC in next st.
Repeat from * across. (66 sts)
R5: Ch 1, turn. *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts, 2 SC in next st.
Repeat from * across. (78 sts)
R6: Ch 1, turn. *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 11 sts, 2 SC in next st.
Repeat from * across. (90 sts)
Fasten off.
Frill Back
Using color A (shown as teal):
R1: 30 FSC. (30 sts)
R2: Ch 1, turn. *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts, 2 SC in next st.
Repeat from * across. (42 sts)
R3: Ch 1, turn. *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts, 2 SC in next st.
Repeat from * across. (54 sts)
R4: Ch 1, turn. *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 7 sts, 2 SC in next st.
Repeat from * across. (66 sts)
R5: Ch 1, turn. *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts, 2 SC in next st.
Repeat from * across. (78 sts)
R6: Ch 1, turn. *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 11 sts, 2 SC in next st.
Repeat from * across. (90 sts)
R7: Ch 1, turn. Hold the Frill Front against the Frill Back. Working through each layer,
SC around the entire Frill to beginning, working 1 SC in each st, and 3 SC when
rounding each of the four corners. See tutorial photos.
Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.
Legs (make 2)
Using color B (shown as gray):
R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
R6: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)
Using color A (shown as teal):
R7-8: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts)
R9: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
R10: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)
R11: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
R12: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (20 sts)
R13-20: 1 SC in each st around. (20 sts)
Fill with stuffing.
R21: Fold the leg closed. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across, leaving
1 unworked st on each side. See tutorial photos. (9 sts)
Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing.
Arms (make 2)
Using color B (shown as gray):
R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
Using color A (shown as teal):
R6-7: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)
R8: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
R9: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)
R10: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
R11-18: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)
Fill with stuffing.
R19: Fold the arm closed. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across,
leaving 1 unworked st on each side. See tutorial photos. (8 sts)
Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing.
Tail
Using color A (shown as teal):
R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
R2: 1 SC in each st around. (6 sts)
R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)
R4: 1 SC in each st around. (9 sts)
R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
R6-7: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
R8: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (15 sts)
R9: 1 SC in each st around. (15 sts)
R10: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
R11-12: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)
R13: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
R14-15: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)
Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.
Fill with stuffing.
Assembly & Finishing
See tutorial photos.
Attach small horn over R6-9, on the top middle of snout. Attach large horns between
R17-21 on the top of the head.
Attach frill around the head, directly behind the large horns, at approximately R22.
Attach head to body so that the frill is upright, in line with the body, and the nose is
facing straight out; attaching body to approximately R14-19 of the bottom of the
head.
Attach legs over R7-8 of body, with 4 sts showing between.
Embroider 3 nails on each leg, over R6-8, leaving about 2 sts between each nail.
Attach arms over R16-23 on each side of the body. At the top of the arms, leave
approximately 12 sts between each arm across the front of the body. At the bottom
of the arms, leave approximately 18 sts between each arm across the front of the
body.
Embroider 3 nails on each arm, over R5-6, leaving about 2 sts between each nail.
Attach tail over R6-13, on the back of the body.
