Muzzle
Using white yarn:
- 6 sc in MR
- Inc in each stitch (12)
Finish with 2 sl st.
Embroider the nose and mouth with black thread, then sew the muzzle to the head.
Ears (Make 2)
Using white yarn:
- 6 sc in MR
- (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)
- (2 sc, inc) x 3 (12)
- (3 sc, inc) x 3 (15)
Crochet 7 sc across the top of the ear, chain 1, and fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Helmet
Using white yarn:
- 6 sc in MR
- Inc in each stitch (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
- 1 sc, inc, (2 sc, inc) x 5, 1 sc (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
- 2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc) x 5, 2 sc (36)
- (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
- 3 sc, inc, (6 sc, inc) x 5, 3 sc (48)
9–14. 48 sc (6 rounds)
Place the helmet on the cat’s head and continue crocheting from the helmet onto the head.
- 3 sc, dec, (6 sc, dec) x 5, 3 sc (42)
Switch to blue yarn and fasten off the white yarn. - (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36), sl st to finish.
Details and Assembly
- Embroider white stripes on the cat’s forehead, and black brows and whiskers.
- Attach ears between rounds 10 and 11, spaced 5 stitches apart.
Body and Limbs
Follow the instructions to crochet the arms, legs, and body. Alternate yarn colors as described to create a spacesuit effect. Attach the body to the head and sew the arms in place.
Accessories
- Backpack: Crochet the backpack in white yarn as described and attach it to the back.
- Tail: Make the tail with alternating colors, then attach it below the backpack.
Enjoy crafting your adorable astronaut cat! Let your creativity shine by adding unique details to personalize your creation.