Crochet Kitty with Tutu
Create a delightful crocheted kitty dressed in a charming tutu! This adorable little project is perfect for gifts or home decor, bringing a smile to anyone's face. It’s a great project for beginners looking to learn new skills while having fun.
Crochet Kitty with Tutu
Materials:
- Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in brown, pink, and blue (approx. 100 yards total)
- Hook: Size G (4.0 mm) crochet hook
- Safety eyes: 2 in green
- Embroidery thread for nose and whiskers
- Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill
- Yarn needle for sewing and weaving ends
Gauge:
4 inches = 12 stitches in single crochet. To measure gauge, make a small swatch of single crochet and measure your stitches across.
Abbreviations:
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec = decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
- sl st = slip stitch
- rnd = round
Instructions:
- Body:
Start with brown yarn.
Rnd 1: Make a magic circle, ch 1, work 6 sc in the circle (6)
Rnd 2: Inc in each stitch around (12)
Rnd 3: (Sc in next stitch, inc) repeat around (18)
Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 stitches, inc) repeat around (24)
Rnd 5-10: Sc in each stitch around (24)
Rnd 11: (Sc in next 2 stitches, dec) repeat around (18)
Rnd 12: (Sc in next stitch, dec) repeat around (12)
Begin stuffing the body firmly.
Rnd 13: Dec around (6)
Fasten off, weave in the end. - Head:
Using brown yarn, make a magic circle, ch 1, work 6 sc in the circle (6) as above.
Rnd 2: Inc in each stitch (12)
Rnd 3: (Sc in next stitch, inc) repeat (18)
Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 stitches, inc) repeat (24)
Rnd 5-9: Sc around (24)
Rnd 10: (Sc in next 2 stitches, dec) repeat (18)
Rnd 11: (Sc in next stitch, dec) repeat (12)
Rnd 12: Dec around (6)
Stuff the head firmly, attach safety eyes between rnds 7 and 8. Fasten off and weave in ends. - Ears (make 2):
Using brown yarn, ch 5.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2, 3 sc in last ch. Turn (5)
Row 2: Sc in each stitch across (5)
Row 3: (Sc in next stitch, dec) repeat (3)
Row 4: Sc in remaining stitches, fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing. Attach to the top of the head. - Nose:
With pink yarn, ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in last two ch. Fasten off and sew onto the face between the eyes. - Whiskers:
With embroidery thread, create 3 whiskers on each side of the nose. - Arms (make 2):
Using pink yarn, ch 7. Sc in each ch back (6), leave a long tail for sewing.
Pinch and sew the ends to form the hands and attach to the body. - Legs (make 2):
Using pink yarn, repeat the same steps as arms, but attach at the bottom of the body. - Tutu:
Using blue yarn, ch 50, sl st to form a circle. Ch 2, work 4 dc in each ch around. Slip stitch to close. Attach this to the body around the waist.
Finishing:
Weave in all ends. Lightly stuff and shape the body as necessary. You can block the tutu if desired to give it more structure.
Optional Variations:
Feel free to use different colors for themes or add a bow or other accessories for extra flair!