Multi-Colored Sitting Klimt Cat Crochet Pattern

Level: Intermediate

Size: Approximately 10 inches tall

Materials:

• Yarn: Medium weight yarn in various colors (A - Main color, B - Contrasting color)
• US Hook Size: G/6 (4.25mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
• Yarn Needle
• Scissors
• Fiberfill for stuffing

Gauge:

5 rounds of sc = 1 inch

Abbreviations:

• ch - chain
• sc - single crochet
• inc - increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
• dec - decrease (sc2tog)
• sl st - slip stitch

Pattern:

Head (in A):

1. Start with a magic ring, sc 6 into the ring (6)
2. inc in each st around (12)
3. [sc, inc] x 6 (18)
4. [2 sc, inc] x 6 (24)
5. [3 sc, inc] x 6 (30)
6. sc even for 6 rounds (30)
7. [3 sc, dec] x 6 (24)
8. Start stuffing the head
9. [2 sc, dec] x 6 (18)
10. [sc, dec] x 6 (12)
11. dec in each st around (6)
12. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for closing

Ears (make 2 in A):

1. Start with a magic ring, sc 4 into the ring (4)
2. sc even for 2 rounds (4)
3. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing

Body (in B):

1. Start with a magic ring, sc 6 into the ring (6)
2. inc in each st around (12)
3. [sc, inc] x 6 (18)
4. [2 sc, inc] x 6 (24)
5. [3 sc, inc] x 6 (30)
6. sc even for 6 rounds (30)
7. [3 sc, dec] x 6 (24)
8. Stuff the body
9. [2 sc, dec] x 6 (18)
10. [sc, dec] x 6 (12)
11. dec in each st around (6)
12. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing

Assembly:

1. Sew the ears to the top of the head.
2. Embroider eyes, nose, and whiskers using black yarn.
3. Sew the head to the body.
4. Your Klimt-Inspired Sitting Cat is now complete!