This adorable Halloween kitty makes a charming wall hanging, applique or holiday decoration. It will work up quickly with very little yarn. Make one for yourself and several to give as gifts to the cat lovers in your life. The cat measures about 7.5” tall (not including the ears) and 6.25” across (not including the tail).

Materials:

Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver, 100% Acrylic, Worsted Weight (4), 364 yards per skein (Approximate amounts needed for 1 cat: 15 yds. Black; 2 yds. Each of Carrot and White; ½ yd. Tea Leaf)

White #E300-0311
Black #E300-0312
Carrot #E300-0256
Tea Leaf #E300-0624

Hook: G Hook for cats. K Hook for Jute (if making a wall hanging). Gauge is not important on this project.

Tapestry Needle
Yarn Pins (helpful but optional)

If making a Wall Hanging:
Dowel – about 3/8 diameter, up to 3 foot length to be cut.
Jute – 3 Yards. Add 1 yard per cat on the same dowel. (Yarn or Ribbon can be substituted for Jute)
Craft Glue (optional - to secure the Jute to the Dowel)

Stitches Used (Instructions in Pattern for Special Stitches)
Chain
Single Crochet
Slip Stitch
Double Crochet
Double Crochet Back Loop Only
Double Crochet 3 Together
Double Crochet 2 Together
Half Double Crochet 2 Together
Overcast Join
Chain Overstitch
Embroidery Stitches - Back Stitch and Satin Stitch - Link to Instructions in Pattern