Imagine wrapping your hands around a ball of yarn and, stitch by stitch, bringing to life a cuddly Crochet Siamese Loaf Cat. This crochet project is a delightful adventure for anyone who loves the idea of making their own plush buddy. With its charming features and soothing colors,
Crochet Siamese Loaf Cat
Materials Needed:
- Yarn: Bernat Blanket (Weight 6) for a larger version, or Big Twist Posh for smaller version in colors:
- Main Body Color: Croissant
- Accent (face, ears, feet, tail): Brown Butter
- Black for the nose
- Stuffing: Any brand or size
- Tools: Sharp scissors, stitch marker, tapestry needle (metal with a big eye), 12 mm safety eyes, crochet hooks (4.5 mm for Big Twist Posh, 6 or 6.5 mm for Bernat Blanket)
Crochet Pattern:
Magic Ring:
- Make a magic ring using the darker accent color yarn.
- Single crochet 6 into the magic ring.
For Round 2 (Increase Round):
- Perform an increase in each stitch (2 single crochets in one space) around for a total of 12 stitches.
Round 3 (Color Change & Increase):
- Start with an increase, but change to the main body color on the first stitch.
- Increase, then single crochet 1. Repeat this pattern 6 times for a total of 18 stitches.
- Keep the brown yarn connected for later use.
Round 4:
- Increase, then single crochet 2 in the main body color. Repeat this pattern 6 times for a total of 24 stitches.
In Round 5 (Ears Formation):
- Single crochet 17, then change to the darker accent color.
- In the next stitch, crochet 1 double, 1 triple, and 1 double crochet to form an ear.
- Switch back to the main body color and complete the round to 24 stitches, including creating the second ear in the same fashion.
Round 6 (Face Definition):
- Execute single crochets in the back loops only to define the face from the body, maintaining the total stitch count.
Rounds 7 - 9 (Body and Feet Introduction):
- Continue with main body color for regular single crochets.
- Incorporate bobble stitches in the accent color for the feet at the specified intervals.
Adding Eyes and Nose:
- Position safety eyes between rounds 2 and 3.
- Sew on the nose using black yarn.
Rounds 10 - 11 (Continuation and Shaping):
- Continue with the body, introducing back feet with bobble stitches as in the previous foot rounds.
- Maintain even rounds of simple single crochets for shaping.
Rounds 12 - 14 (Decrease for Head Shaping):
- Start to decrease using invisible decrease techniques to shape the head and close off the body, ensuring to stuff the amigurumi firmly.
Tail:
- Transition to the accent yarn attached at the back.
- Chain 5, then work single crochets down the chain, attaching it to form the tail.
Finishing Touches:
- Weave in all ends securely.
- Add any additional details or embellishments as desired.
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