Loaf Cat

This cat is a quick and make. He is totally one piece. 

 

 

You will need:

·       Yarn needle 

·       Soft toy filling

·       5mm crochet hook

·       10mm safety cat eyes 

·       10x8mm Safety nose

·       Black DK yarn for whiskers

·       Chunky Chenille Yarn - Approx. 30m

 

More information and tips

 

Stitches and abbreviations used:

(US crochet terms are used)

·       MC - Magic circle/ring (sc unless otherwise specified)

·       Ch - Chain 

·       SC - Single crochet 

·       DC – Double crochet

·       TR – Treble crochet 

·       Inc - Increase stitch (2 single crochets into one stitch)

·       Dec - Decrease stitch (single crochet 2 stitches together)

·       BLO – Back Loop Only 

·       FLO – Front Loop Only 

·       PC – Pop Corn Stitch – (4dc pc stitches are used in this pattern for the feet)

·       P - Picot – (Chain 3 and slip stitch into the first chain)

·       ST - Stitch                               

·       SLST - Slip stitch 

·       R – Round or Row 

·       FO - Finish Off

 

Other things to note....

·       This is worked in continuous rounds. It is helpful to use a stitch marker to keep track.

·       The number in ( ) at the end of each round indicates the total stitch count for that round.

·       *  * indicates repeated series of stitches. 

·       Use invisible decreases for a neater finished product. 

·       Stitches in [ ]  are worked into one stitch.

·       Remember to stuff the product little and often as you work.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Head and Body
1.	MC (6)
2.	*INC *x6 (12)
3.	*1sc, inc*x6 (18)
4.	*1sc, inc, 1sc* x6 (24)
5.	*3sc, inc* x6 (30)
6.	Sc (30)
7.	10sc, [FLO – 1hdc, 1dc], [FLO – 1tr, P, 1tr], [FLO – 1dc, 1hdc], 4sc, [FLO – 1hdc, 1dc], [FLO – 1tr, P, 1tr], [FLO – 1dc, 1hdc], 10sc (30) – only counting the BLO left from the ears not the stitches into the FLO
8.	2sc, PC, 7sc, 1sc into the BLO left from the ears of the previous round of the next 3st, 4sc, 1sc into the BLO left from the ears of the previous round of the next 3st, 7sc, PC, 2sc (30)
9.	*14sc, inc* x2 (32)
10.	Sc (32)
11.	*7sc, inc* x4 (36)
12-15.	Sc (36) – 4 rounds - Place safety eyes approx. between R3-4, 6st apart. In line with the ears. Place safety nose in centre of MC.
16.	3sc, PC, 30sc, PC, 1sc (36)
17.	*2sc, dec, 2sc* x6 (30)
18.	*3sc, dec* x6 (24) – Start stuffing the piece and continue until closing.
19.	*1sc, dec, 1sc* x6 (18)
20.	*1sc, dec* x6 (12)
21.	*dec* x6 (6)
	FO – Close hole
Tail - Join yarn into desired location and make a loop.
1.	CH 7.
2.	Turn, starting in 2nd ch from hook, 6sc
	FO – Hide yarn tail into body.

 

 

 

 

 

 

One Piece Hamster

This chap is a quick and tiny make. He is totally one piece. 

 

You will need:

·       Yarn needle 

·       Soft toy filling

·       3mm crochet hook

·       5mm safety eyes 

·       DK Yarn - Approx. 30m

 

More information and tips

 

Stitches and abbreviations used:

(US crochet terms are used)

·       MC - Magic circle/ring (sc unless otherwise specified)

·       Ch - Chain 

·       SC - Single crochet 

·       DC – Double crochet

·       TR – Treble crochet 

·       Inc - Increase stitch (2 single crochets into one stitch)

·       Dec - Decrease stitch (single crochet 2 stitches together)

·       BLO – Back Loop Only 

·       FLO – Front Loop Only 

·       PC – Pop Corn Stitch – (5dc pc stitches are used in this pattern for the feet)

·       ST - Stitch                               

·       SLST - Slip stitch 

·       R – Round or Row 

·       FO - Finish Off

 

Other things to note....

·       This is worked in continuous rounds. It is helpful to use a stitch marker to keep track.

·       The number in ( ) at the end of each round indicates the total stitch count for that round.

·       *  * indicates repeated series of stitches. 

·       Use invisible decreases for a neater finished product. 

·       Stitches in [ ]  are worked into one stitch.

·       Remember to stuff the product little and often as you work.

 

 

 

Head and Body – Starting in Brown
1.	MC (4)
2.	*INC *x4 (8)
3.	2sc, *inc*x4, 2sc (12)
4.	3sc, *inc*x6, 3sc (18)
5.	SC (18)
6.	5sc, *inc*x3, 2sc, *inc*x3, 5sc (24)
7.	5sc, *inc, 1sc*x3, 5sc, *inc, 1sc*x3, 2sc (30)
8.	5sc, *inc, 1sc*x3, 11sc, *inc, 1sc*x3, 2sc (36)
9.	5sc, *dec, 1sc*x3, 11sc, *dec, 1sc*x3, 2sc (30)
10.	11sc, [FLO – 1hdc, 1dc, 1tr], ch1, [FLO – 1tr, 1dc, 1hdc], 6sc, [FLO – 1hdc, 1dc, 1tr], ch1, [FLO – 1tr, 1dc, 1hdc], 9sc (30) – only counting the BLO left from the ears not the stitches into the FLO
11.	4sc, dec, 1sc, dec, 2sc, 1sc into the BLO left from the ears of the previous round of the next 2st, 6sc, 1sc into the BLO left from the ears of the previous round of the next 2st, 2sc, dec, 1sc, dec, 2sc (26)
12.	Change to White – sc (26)
13.	3sc, PC, 21sc, PC (26)
14.	Sc (26) - Place safety eyes approx. R6, 6st apart. In line with the ears.
15.	6sc, *inc, 1sc*x2, 11sc, *inc, 1sc*x2, 1sc (30)
16-17.	Sc (30) – 2 rounds
18.	Change to Brown – 7sc, *inc, 1sc*x3, 10sc, *inc, 1sc*x3, 1sc (36)
19-23.	Sc (36) – 5 rounds
24.	2sc, PC, 3sc, PC, 29sc (36)
25.	Sc (36)
26.	*2sc, dec, 2sc*x6 (30)
27.	*3sc, dec*x6 (24) – Start stuffing the piece and continue until closing.
28.	*1sc, dec, 1sc*x6 (18)
29.	*1sc, dec*x6 (12)
30.	*dec*x6 (6)
	FO – Close hole
	Use a strand of pink yarn to embroider on a nose between R1-3.

 

 

 

 

 

Whale

This is a quick and easy whale pattern. You can get the PDF version here.

You will need:

·       Yarn needle 

·       Soft toy filling

·       3mm crochet hook 

·       DK Yarn – Approx. 80m

o    Wendy Peter Pan DK – Blue

o    Wendy Peter Pan DK – Black

o    Wendy Peter Pan DK – White

Stitches and abbreviations used: (US terminology)

·       MR - Magic ring (sc unless otherwise specified)

·       Ch - Chain 

·       SC - Single crochet 

·       Inc - Increase stitch (2 single crochets into one stitch)

·       Dec - Decrease stitch (single crochet 2 stitches together)

·       FLO – Front Loop Only 

·       YO – Yarn Over 

·       ST - Stitch                                                      

·       SLST - Slip stitch 

·       R – Round or Row 

·       FO - Finish Off

Other things to note....

·       This pattern is worked in continuous rounds. It is helpful to use a stitch marker to keep track.

·       The number in ( ) at the end of each round indicates the total stitch count for that round.

·       *  * indicates repeated series of stitches. 

·       Use invisible decreases for a neater finished product. This is done by using the FLO of the stitches while making the decrease. 

·       Stitches in [ ]  are worked into one stitch.

·       Remember to stuff the product little and often as you work.

Body - Blue
1.	6sc into MR (6)
2.	*inc* x6 (12)
3.	*1sc, inc* x6 (18)
4.	*1sc, inc, 1sc* x6 (24)
5.	*3sc, inc* x6 (30)
6.	*2sc, inc, 2sc* x6 (36)
7.	*5sc, inc* x6 (42)
8.	*3sc, inc, 3sc* x6 (48)
9.	Sc (48)
10.	*7sc, inc* x6 (54)
11-19.	Sc (54) – 9 rounds
20.	10sc, *dec, 2sc* x6, 20sc (48) -mark the decrease section in this round to help with positioning the eyes and fins later.
21.	Sc (48)
22.	7sc, *dec, 2sc* x6, 17sc (42) – start stuffing and continue stuffing until closing.
23-24.	Sc (42) – 2 rounds
25.	5sc, *dec, 2sc* x6, 13sc (36)
26.	Sc (36)
27.	6sc, *dec, 2sc* x4, 14sc (32)
28.	Sc (32)
29.	*3sc, dec, 3sc* x4 (28)
30.	Sc (28)
31.	*5sc, dec* x4 (24)
32.	Sc (24)
33.	*2sc, dec, 2sc* x4 (20)
34.	Sc (20)
35.	*3sc, dec* x4 (16)
36.	Sc (16)
37.	*1sc, dec, 1sc* x4 (12)
38.	Sc (12) – Finish stuffing, the rest of the of the whale and parts are unstuffed.
39.	inc into the stitch, skip the next 6 stitches, inc into the last 5 stitches (12) – This is making one of the tail fins.
40.	*1sc, inc, 1sc* x4 (16)
41-42.	Sc (16) – 2 rounds
43.	*1sc, dec, 1sc* x4 (12)
44.	Sc (12)
45.	*dec* x6 (6)
	FO – Close hole
39b.	Join yarn at the unworked stitch from R39 above - *inc* x6 (12) - This is making the second tail fin.
40b.	*1sc, inc, 1sc* x4 (16)
41b-42b.	Sc (16) – 2 rounds
43b.	*1sc, dec, 1sc* x4 (12)
44b.	Sc (12)
45b.	*dec* x6 (6)
	FO – Close hole
Eyes x2 – White
1.	6sc into MR (6)
2.	*inc* x6 (12)
3.	*1sc, inc* x6 (18)
	FO – Leaving yarn tail. This will be used to sew the eye to the head after adding the detail.
Detailing in the eyes x2 - Black
1.	Insert hook into any st between R2&3 of the eyes. Surface slst into the next 7sts.
	FO – Tie off yarn tails.
	Sew eye pieces to R10-16 of the head approx. 16st apart. Use the increased stitches marked from R20 of the body to help placement.
Side fins x2 – Blue
1.	4sc into MR (4)
2.	*inc* x4 (8)
3.	*1sc, inc* x4 (12)
4.	Sc (12)
5.	*1sc, inc, 1sc* x4 (16)
6-7.	Sc (16) – 2 rounds
8.	*1sc, dec, 1sc* x4 (12)
9.	*1sc, dec* x4 (8)
	FO – leaving yarn tail. Do not stuff. Flatten the piece. Sew to body at approx. R21. 20st apart.
Detailing
	Using a strand of white yarn, sew onto the tail ensuring not to pull too tightly. See picture for placement.
	Using a strand of black yarn, sew a mouth at approx. R7. Using a strand of black yarn, add detailing above the eyes if desired.