Princess Cat Crochet Pattern
Part 2: Chest
- Round 21: 11 sc, inc, 7 sc (20)
- Round 22: 12 sc, inc, 7 sc (21)
- Round 23: 2 sc, inc, 10 sc, inc, 7 sc (23)
- Round 24: 14 sc, inc, 8 sc (24)
- Round 25: 15 sc, inc, 8 sc (25)
- Round 26: 3 sc, inc, 12 sc, inc, 8 sc (27)
- Round 27: 17 sc, inc, 9 sc (28)
- Round 28: 4 sc, inc, 23 sc (29)
- Round 29: 5 sc, inc, 23 sc (30)
- Round 30: 5 sc, inc, 24 sc (31)
- Round 31: (inc, 5 sc) × 2 times, inc, 18 sc (34)
- Round 32: sc, (inc, 6 sc) × 2 times, inc, 18 sc (37)
- Round 33: sc, (inc, 7 sc) × 2 times, inc, 9 sc, dec, 8 sc (39)
- Round 35: 3 sc, (inc, 9 sc) × 3 times, dec, 7 sc (44)
- Round 36: 3 sc, (inc, 10 sc) × 2 times, inc, 18 sc (47)
- Round 37: 4 sc, (inc, 11 sc) × 2 times, inc, 10 sc, dec, 6 sc (49)
- Round 38: 5 sc, (inc, 12 sc) × 2 times, inc, 2 sc, (skip 8 stitches, sc) × 2 times
Stitches made in this round: 39
Total stitches along the edge of the main opening: 36
After Round 38, the piece should have three openings. The two small openings created by the skipped stitches will be for the paws.
Do not cut the yarn – continue to the belly, working along the largest opening only.
Part 3: Belly
Work 3 sc of alignment at the end of the last row of the chest and move the marker – this is the new beginning of the round.
- Round 39: 2 sc, (inc, 13 sc) × 2 times, inc, 5 sc (39)
- Round 40: 3 sc, inc, 14 sc, inc, 12 sc, 8 dc in next stitch, 5 sc, dec (47)
- Round 41: 5 sc, 8 dc in next stitch, 41 sc (54)
- Round 42: sc in each stitch (54)
- Round 43: 45 sc, dec, 5 sc, dec (52)
- Round 44: 6 sc, dec, 37 sc, dec, 5 sc (50)
- Round 45: 6 sc, dec, 36 sc, dec, 4 sc (48)
- Round 46: 6 sc, dec, 35 sc, dec, 3 sc (46)
- Round 47: dec, 4 sc, dec, 33 sc, 8 dc in next stitch, 4 sc (51)
- Round 48: 5 sc, 8 dc in next stitch, 33 sc, BLO: 8 dc together, 4 sc (51)
- Round 49 (without 21 sc): 5 sc, BLO: 8 dc together, 17 sc
Stitches made in this round: 24
Total stitches along the edge: 44
Do not cut the yarn – continue to the lower body.
Part 4: Lower Body
The last round of the belly was 21 stitches shorter than a regular round should be. If you are using a stitch marker, move it 24 stitches forward.
Stuff the body not too firmly. Do not stuff the legs. To allow the toy to stand on its own, the lower side should remain flat.
- Round 50: BLO – (dec, 2 sc) × 11 times (33)
- Round 51: (dec, sc) × 11 times (22)
- Round 52: 11 dec (11)
- Round 53: sc, 5 dec (6)
Fasten off. Pull the opening tight to close.
Part 5: Paws (Make 2)
Attach new yarn to the first free stitch of any paw opening. Work 12 sc around the opening, then continue with the instructions below.
- Round 2: (dec, 4 sc) × 2 times (10)
- Rounds 3-9 (7 rounds): sc in each stitch (10)
Right paw:
- Round 10: 6 sc, (4 sc in next stitch) × 2 times, 2 sc (16)
Left paw:
- Round 10: 2 sc, (4 sc in next stitch) × 2 times, 6 sc (16)
- Round 11: sc in each stitch (16)
Stuff the paw.
- Round 12: BLO – 8 dec (8)
Fasten off. Pull the opening tight to close.
Part 6: Tail
Stuff the tail as you go. The thinnest part of the tail (Rounds 32-39) should not be stuffed so the tail can bend slightly.
- Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
- Round 2: inc in each stitch (12)
- Round 3: (sc, inc) × 6 times (18)
- Round 4: skip 7 stitches, 11 sc (11)
- Rounds 5-12 (8 rounds): sc in each stitch (11)
- Round 13: dec, 9 sc (10)
- Rounds 14-21 (8 rounds): sc in each stitch (10)
- Round 22: dec, 8 sc (9)
- Rounds 23-30 (8 rounds): sc in each stitch (9)
- Round 31: dec, 7 sc (8)
- Rounds 32-39 (8 rounds): sc in each stitch (8)
Fasten off. Pull the opening tight to close.
Attach the tail to the cat’s body as shown in the picture. Sew both pieces together
Congratulations! Your Princess Cat Is Complete.
You did it! Your beautiful Princess Cat is finished. She is elegant, graceful, and ready to be loved.
This lovely cat is perfect for:
- Gifts – for cat lovers of all ages
- Decorations – she looks beautiful on a shelf
- Cuddling – she is the perfect size for little hands
