Fun & Easy Crochet Cat Stitch Pattern

If you're looking for a fun crochet project, the Crochet Cat Stitch is a perfect choice! This adorable pattern allows you to add a playful touch to any piece, whether it's a cozy blanket or a cute scarf. This adorable pattern allows you to add a playful touch to any piece, whether it's a cozy blanket or a cute scarf.

Crochet Cat Stitch

Materials:

• Worsted weight (size 4) cotton yarn
• 4mm crochet hook

Instructions:

Foundation Chain

• Work a foundation chain in multiples of 5 (e.g., 5, 10, 15, 20...) to your desired width.
• Begin with a chain of 30 for this example.

Row 1:

• Double crochet (dc) into the fourth chain from the hook (counts as two dc).
• Skip four chains, then work a shell stitch into the fifth chain:
• Shell stitch: 2 dc, chain 1, 2 dc in the same stitch.
• Continue the pattern across, skipping four chains and applying a shell stitch in the fifth chain.
• When you have six chains left at the end of the row, double crochet into the last two chains.

Row 2:

• Chain 2 (or 3) to serve as your first dc, and turn your work.
• Double crochet into the next stitch.
• Work a shell stitch into each chain-1 space of the previous shell stitches across the row.
• Dc in the final two stitches and once into the chain-space or top of the turning chain.

For Row 3 (Start of 3-row repeat and color change):

• Change color at the end of Row 2. Chain 2 (or 3) or do a stacked single crochet for the first dc, turn your work.
• Perform an extended dc decrease (extended two double crochets together) down into the first row to create the "paws":
• Yarn over, insert the hook down to the first row, pull up a loop to current row height, yarn over and pull through two loops twice.
• Shell stitch in the chain-1 space from the previous row's shell stitch.
• Alternate with the extended dc decreases and shell stitches across the row.
• End with a dc in the final two stitches.

Row 4:

• Chain 2 (or 3), or do a stacked single crochet, and turn your work.
• Shell stitch in the chain-1 space of each shell stitch from the previous row across.

Row 5:

• Repeat instructions for Row 4.

Finishing the Pattern:

• Repeat Rows 3 through 5 until your project reaches the desired length, changing colors every three rows.
• To complete the project, end on a repeat of Row 3.

Border (optional):

• Work a single crochet edge around the project, placing three sc in each corner.
• For wavy sides, alternate single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), and double crochet (dc) to create a smooth edge.