The secret of the grumpy cat Tardar Sauce is that she is really a happy kitty, just like this cuddly, snuggly stuffed plushie Grumpy K(n)itty. You can’t help but hug her and play with her, or feature her in your own homemade memes.

Tardar Sauce, the Grumpy Knitty
Pattern © Corina Cook 2013

yarn used: Kraemer Perfection
30% domestic Merino
70% Acrylic
Gentle wash, tumble dry
Body: Peep Y1524
White: Fluff Y1504
Dark Brown: Cliffs Y1516
Tan: Bark Y1514
Small amounts Blue, Black, and Pink for face color.

Size 8 16” circular needles
Size 8 straight needles
Size G/6 US Crochet Hook

Knitted Plushie pattern featuring work in the round and color detailing to create the signature frowning-look grumpy face. The body is worked up quickly to create a comfy friend just the right size to be held.

The only complicated technique is the crochet cast on, and if you choose, you can work the color chart using intarsia-in-the-round.