Free Crochet Masterclass: Kitten Tim by Elena Luzina (@lelуza_knitting)
In this masterclass, you will learn how to crochet a plush kitten using a crochet hook. The pattern is designed to work with any plush yarn such as Himalaya Dolphin Baby, YarnArt Dolce, or Nako Bonbon Panda Baby. You can also use a fluffy yarn like Alize Softy Plus for the muzzle.
The finished toy size is approximately 30 cm.
Materials and Tools
- Plush Yarn: 1 skein of the main color, plus some white yarn
- Crochet Hook: 3.5-4 mm
- Thread for the Muzzle: For embroidery
- Safety Eyes: 14 mm
- Safety Nose: 14 mm
- Toy Filler: For stuffing
- Fishing Line: 0.5 mm (for whiskers)
- Screws (Shafts): 2 pairs x 25 mm (for the legs)
- Screws (Shafts): 2 pairs x 20 mm (for the arms)
- Needle: For sewing
- Scissors
Abbreviations
- KA – Magic ring
- sc – Single crochet
- dc – Double crochet
- inc – Increase
- dec – Decrease
- (…) x n – Repeat n times
Crochet Pattern for the Plush Kitten “Tim”
Head
- Round 1: 6 sc in the magic ring (6)
- Round 2: inc x 6 (12)
- Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
- Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
- Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
- Round 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
- Round 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
- Round 8: (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48)
- Round 9: (7 sc, inc) x 6 (54)
10-15. 54 sc (6 rounds) - (7 sc, dec) x 6 (48)
- (6 sc, dec) x 6 (42)
- (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
- (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
- 6 dec
Between rounds 13 and 14, insert the safety eyes, 5 stitches apart.
Muzzle
Use white yarn:
- Round 1: 6 sc in the magic ring (6)
- Round 2: inc x 6 (12)
- Round 3: (3 dc, 3 inc) x 2 (18)
- Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
- Round 5: 24 sc
Between rounds 4 and 5, insert the safety nose and attach the muzzle between rounds 5 and 12. Embroider the mouth and eyebrows, and insert the whiskers.