Crochet Adorable Twisted Cat Cuddle Toy Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Yarn in 3 coordinating colors (Cotton blend recommended)
• 4 mm crochet hook
• Safety eyes (10 mm)
• Fiberfill stuffing or alternative stuffing
• Darning needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations:

• ch - chain
• sc - single crochet
• inc - increase
• dec - decrease
• sl st - slip stitch
• st(s) - stitch(es)

Pattern Instructions:

Head:

1. With Color A, start with a magic ring.
2. Rounds 1-6: (6 sc in magic ring) to form the base of the head.
3. Round 7: (inc) 6 times (12)
4. Round 8: (sc in next st, inc) repeat around (18)
5. Round 9: (sc in next 2 sts, inc) repeat around (24)
6. Rounds 10-12: sc in each st around (24)
7. Begin to stuff the head with fiberfill.
8. Round 13: (sc in next 2 sts, dec) repeat around (18)
9. Round 14: (sc in next st, dec) repeat around (12)
10. Round 15: (dec) 6 times (6)
11. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff firmly.

Ears (make 2):

1. With Color B, ch 6.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 4, turn.
3. Row 2: Ch 1, dec, sc in last st.
4. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. Fold and sew ears onto the head.

Body:

1. With Color C, ch 15.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across (14).
3. Row 2-10: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (14).
4. Row 11: (sc in next st, inc) repeat across (21).
5. Continue increasing every 5 rows until desired curvature of body is achieved.
6. Stuff lightly as you go.
7. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for joining head.

Assembly:

1. Position the head on the body and sew securely in place.
2. Attach safety eyes to the head before final sewing if desired.
3. Embroider a small nose and whiskers with a contrasting color if desired.

Finishing:

Weave in all ends and trim.

Your adorable twisted cat cuddle toy is complete and ready to snuggle!