Welcome to the pattern for our Ally Easy Fit Button Up Cat Sweater. This sweater is readily adaptable to your practical needs and fit/style preferences. Compared to other sweater designs, it is relatively easy to size and fit and, depending on your individual cat, more comfortable to wear and move in.

You can purchase the 16 page written pattern (includes detailed instructions plus a printable abdridged version) in our Ravelry store and view the accompanying video tutorial on the Catventurous Crochet YouTube channel. Charlotte & Melba wish you happy crocheting!

CROCHET LEVEL:
Experienced beginners and above. Certain sizing requirements may involve advanced beginner to intermediate skills.

MATERIALS:

• Yarn of your choice
• Crochet hook(s) to suit your yarn
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Measuring tape
• Stitch markers (optional)

STITCHES/TECHNIQUES:

• Slip knot onto hook
• Making a chain
• Half double crochet (HDC)
• Half double crochet in the back loop only (HDC BLO)
• Single crochet (SC)
• Single crochet decrease (SC dec.)
• Slip stitch (Sl. st. - optional)
• Working into the 3rd loop of a chain (optional)
• Invisible finishing stitch (optional)
• Weaving in ends
• Sewing on a button
• Simple sewing techniques

IMPORTANT: These sweaters are intended to be practical and fun for you and your cat. For their safety, please supervise your cat at all times while they are wearing this sweater or any other item that secures around the neck, or within which claws may become entangled. Please ensure all buttons are securely attached and, preferably, at least 20mm in diameter to avoid a choking hazard. PLEASE DO NOT USE THIS PATTERN TO MAKE YOUR CAT HATE YOU! Reward your meowdel with tasty and healthy treats.

Catventurous Crochet: Simple and fun crochet patterns for #fashionablycatventurous kitties. Supermeowdel catventurer: Melba @catventurepussmelba