Head
- Row 1: 6 single crochets in a magic ring (6)
- Row 2: 6 increases (12)
- Row 3: (1 single crochet, 1 increase) x 6 (18)
- Row 4: (2 single crochets, 1 increase) x 6 (24)
- Row 5: (3 single crochets, 1 increase) x 6 (30)
- Row 6: (4 single crochets, 1 increase) x 6 (36)
- Row 7: 36 single crochets (36)
- Row 8: (5 single crochets, 1 increase) x 6 (42)
- Row 9: (6 single crochets, 1 increase) x 6 (48)
- Rows 10–14: 48 single crochets (5 rows)
- Row 15: 16 single crochets, ТΠП (front loop only) 3 increases, 10 single crochets, ТТП 3 increases, 16 single crochets (54)
- Rows 16–18: 54 single crochets (3 rows)
- Insert the safety eyes between rows 13 and 14, approximately 4 stitches apart.
- Row 19: 16 single crochets, 3 decreases, 10 single crochets, 3 decreases, 16 single crochets (48)
- Row 20: (6 single crochets, 1 decrease) x 6 (42)
- Row 21: (5 single crochets, 1 decrease) x 6 (36)
- Row 22: (4 single crochets, 1 decrease) x 6 (30)
- Row 23: (3 single crochets, 1 decrease) x 6 (24)
- Row 24: (2 single crochets, 1 decrease) x 6 (18)
- Row 25: (1 single crochet, 1 decrease) x 6 (12)
- Row 26: 6 decreases, cut the yarn, and close the opening.
Legs (Make 2)
- Row 1: 6 single crochets in a magic ring (6)
- Rows 2–3: 6 single crochets (6)
- Do not cut the yarn on the second leg. Continue crocheting the body.
Body
Chain 6 stitches and join to the first leg with a single crochet to connect them.
- Row 1: 5 single crochets (1 leg), 6 single crochets in chain, 6 single crochets (2nd leg), 6 single crochets in chain (24)
- Row 2: 3 single crochets, 1 increase, 11 single crochets, 1 increase, 8 single crochets (26)
- The increases should be along the sides of the body.
- Rows 3–13: 26 single crochets (8 rows)
Ears (Make 2)
- Row 1: 4 single crochets in a magic ring (4)
- Row 2: 4 single crochets (4)
- Row 3: 4 increases (8)
- Row 4: (1 single crochet, 1 increase) x 4 (12)
- Rows 5–6: 12 single crochets (2 rows)
Arms (Make 2)
- Row 1: 6 single crochets in a magic ring (6)
- Rows 2–4: 6 single crochets (3 rows)
Tail
- Row 1: 6 single crochets in a magic ring (6)
- Rows 2–6: 6 single crochets (5 rows)
Assembly
- Attach the ears between rows 7 and 11 of the head. Space the ears about 7 stitches apart from each other and from the eyes.
- Attach the tail to the body at row 4.
- Embroider the nose at row 14 of the head.
- Tint the cheeks and ears using dry pastels or blush for a soft effect.
Your Moti-Moti Kitten is Ready!
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