Free Crochet Master Class Kitty

Legs (Lower)

  1. Chain 6.
  2. Starting in the second chain from the hook: inc, 3 sc, 2 inc in one stitch, turn, 3 sc, inc. (14)
  3. Work 14 sc in a circle, turning the work for ease of stitching.
  4. 12 sc, dec. (13)
  5. dec, dec, 8 sc, 1 st shifts into the next decrease. (11)
  6. Make 1 dec, ensuring it’s centered on the foot. (10)

Continue working around for 45 stitches. Stuff, insert the disc and splint, close the opening, sew, and fluff the leg.

Legs (Upper)

  1. MR or chain 2, work 6 sc in the ring.
  2. Work 45 sc in a circle, stuff, insert the splint, close, sew, and fluff the leg.

Ears

  1. MR or chain 2, work 4 sc in the ring.
  2. (1 sc, inc) x 2. (6)
  3. (1 sc, inc) x 3. (9)
  4. (2 sc, inc) x 3. (12)

For larger ears, add 2 more rounds of 12 sc each.

Tail

  1. MR or chain 2, work 4 sc in the ring.
  2. (1 sc, inc) x 2. (6)
    3-4. Work 6 sc.
  3. (2 sc, inc) x 2. (8)
    6-8. Work 8 sc.
  4. (1 sc, inc) x 4. (12)
    10-11. Work 12 sc.

Sew the tail in place.

Body

Work bottom-up:

  1. MR or chain 2, work 6 sc.
  2. 6 inc. (12)
  3. (1 sc, inc) x 6. (18)
  4. (2 sc, inc) x 6. (24)
    5-9. Work 24 sc in each round.

At this stage, attach the legs to the body if using splints.

  1. Reverse the work direction: *ch 1, *(2 sc, dec)* x 6, 1 sc*. (19)
  2. Turn, ch 1, work 19 sc.
  3. Turn, ch 1, (1 sc, dec) x 6, 1 sc. (13)
    13-14. Work 13 sc in each round.
  4. (dec) x 6, 1 sc. (7)

Sew the opening closed, leaving a long tail for final assembly.

Assembly and Final Touches

  • Attach the head and limbs using splints or sew them in place.
  • Use pastels for shading the face and body.
  • Brush the toy to give it a fluffy appearance.
  • Embroider the nose, mouth, and claws with black thread.
  • Attach fishing line for whiskers.

Your adorable crocheted kitten is ready! Share your creations on social media and tag the designer, Irina Chernyavskaya.