Super adorable and fun to make, this oval shaped Kitty Basket Crochet Pattern is worked in stunning pink, black and white – or choose your own colors! Makes a great gift, especially for the cat lover in your life, as well as children and teens. Make one for yourself and several for friends. Perfect for Mothers’ Day and Birthdays, maybe even a unique Easter Basket. Distinctive table décor and conversation piece– holds silverware, serving pieces or napkins, or use to hold odds and ends in any room. Measures about 8.5” in length, 6.5” across and 2.25” tall.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

G Crochet Hook (See note on gauge)

Red Heart Super Saver Worsted Weight Yarn: Light Raspberry (pink), about 40 yards; White, about 75 yards; and Black, about 10 yards.

Stitch markers

Tapestry Needle to weave in ends

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate – some experience helpful.

GAUGE: Gauge is not important for this project. When you finish the first round of DC the piece should measure about 1.25” across the middle. The finished size of the cat body is about 4” across and about 5.25” diagonally to the tip of the ear. Your gauge may differ and you may want to adjust your hook size depending on how you crochet and whether you use a different type of yarn.

STITCHES USED:
Chain stitch
Slip Stitch
Skip a Stitch
Single Crochet
Half Double Crochet
Double Crochet
Back Loop Single Crochet
Back Loop Half Double Crochet
Back Loop Double Crochet

Embroidery – Satin Stitch