Purdy Cat Brooch by Vanessa Mooncie

Purdy Cat Brooch

Crochet
November 2023
Thread ?
42 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches
in double crochet (UK)/single crochet (US)
1.0 mm
UK
English
This pattern is available for £4.50 GBP buy it now

The finished cat measures approximately 5cm x 5cm (2in x 2in).

Purdy Cat is adorned in a delicate, frilled ruff and a pretty hat which is accessorised with a sparkling silver buckle. The cat is finished with embroidered details and a brooch bar. Purdy also looks lovely displayed in a picture frame.
Inspired by the Commedia dell’Arte, Purdy Cat is a member of an imaginary theatrical troupe.

I used Scheepjes Maxi Sweet Treat. The project takes just a small amount of each shade of thread.

Other materials you will need include:

  • 1mm (UK4:US10) crochet hook
  • Stranded metallic embroidery thread
  • Stranded cotton embroidery thread
  • Sharp-ended needle
  • Toy stuffing
  • 2.5cm (1in) brooch bar