| Crochet Kitten Hook Holder |
Finished Size:
5.5” high
Skill Level:
Intermediate.
Materials:
MC: 1 skein (95 yd) Lily® Sugar’n Cream® or 4/worsted weight yarn
CC: Scrap yarn
Size F-5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook
2 15-mm amigurumi eyes
Polyester fiberfill or stuffing of choice
Yarn needle
Stitch markers
Optional:
Scrap felt
Felt glue
Note: Unless otherwise indicated, pattern is worked continuously without joining or turning between rounds. To help keep
track of your stitches, it may be helpful to place a stitch marker at the beginning of each round.
HEAD & BODY
Worked from top down.
With MC, ch 2.
Rnd 1. 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 6 sc.
Rnd 2. 2 sc in ea sc around. 12 sc.
Rnd 3. 1 sc in 1st sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from * around. 18 sc.
Rnd 4. 1 sc in 1st 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from * around. 24 sc.
Rnd 5. 1 sc in 1st 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from * around. 30 sc.
Rnd 6. 1 sc in 1st 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from * around. 36 sc.
Rnd 7. 1 sc in 1st 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from * around. 42 sc.
Rnds 8-13. Sc in ea sc around.
Rnd 14. Dec 1 sc in 1st 2 sc, sc in next 4 sc, *dec 1 sc in next 2 sc, sc in
next 4 sc; rep from * around. 35 sc.
Rnd 15. Dec 1 sc in 1st 2 sc, sc in next 3 sc, *dec 1 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 3 sc; rep from * around. 28 sc.
Rnd 16. Dec 1 sc in 1st 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc, *dec 1 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc; rep from * around. 21 sc.
Rnd 17. Dec 1 sc in 1st 2 sc, sc in next sc, *dec 1 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next sc; rep from * around. Do not finish off;
14 sc.
If eyelashes are desired, use template below to cut out felt before placing eyes.
Eyelashes:
5.5” high
Skill Level:
Intermediate.
Materials:
MC: 1 skein (95 yd) Lily® Sugar’n Cream® or 4/worsted weight yarn
CC: Scrap yarn
Size F-5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook
2 15-mm amigurumi eyes
Polyester fiberfill or stuffing of choice
Yarn needle
Stitch markers
Optional:
Scrap felt
Felt glue
Note: Unless otherwise indicated, pattern is worked continuously without joining or turning between rounds. To help keep
track of your stitches, it may be helpful to place a stitch marker at the beginning of each round.
HEAD & BODY
Worked from top down.
With MC, ch 2.
Rnd 1. 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 6 sc.
Rnd 2. 2 sc in ea sc around. 12 sc.
Rnd 3. 1 sc in 1st sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from * around. 18 sc.
Rnd 4. 1 sc in 1st 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from * around. 24 sc.
Rnd 5. 1 sc in 1st 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from * around. 30 sc.
Rnd 6. 1 sc in 1st 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from * around. 36 sc.
Rnd 7. 1 sc in 1st 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, *1 sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from * around. 42 sc.
Rnds 8-13. Sc in ea sc around.
Rnd 14. Dec 1 sc in 1st 2 sc, sc in next 4 sc, *dec 1 sc in next 2 sc, sc in
next 4 sc; rep from * around. 35 sc.
Rnd 15. Dec 1 sc in 1st 2 sc, sc in next 3 sc, *dec 1 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 3 sc; rep from * around. 28 sc.
Rnd 16. Dec 1 sc in 1st 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc, *dec 1 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc; rep from * around. 21 sc.
Rnd 17. Dec 1 sc in 1st 2 sc, sc in next sc, *dec 1 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next sc; rep from * around. Do not finish off;
14 sc.
If eyelashes are desired, use template below to cut out felt before placing eyes.
Eyelashes:
Make a small snip in the center of each eyelash and thread post of eye through. Place amigurumi eyes on head as
shown in diagram. Stuff head before continuing.
Eye Placement:
shown in diagram. Stuff head before continuing.
Eye Placement:
Rnds 18-20. Sc in ea sc around.
Rnd 21. 2 sc in 1st sc, 1 sc in next sc, *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc; rep from * around. 21 sc.
Rnd 22. Sc in ea sc around.
Rnd 23. 2 sc in 1st sc, sc in next 2 sc, *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc; rep from * around. 28 sc.
Rnds 24-29. Sc in ea sc around.
Rnd 30. Dec 1 sc in 1st 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc, *dec 1 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc; rep from * around. 21 sc.
Rnd 31. Sc in ea sc around.
Rnd 32. Dec 1 sc in 1st 2 sc, sc in next sc, *dec 1 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next sc; rep from * around. 14 sc.
Rnd 33. Dec 1 sc in 1st 2 sc, *dec 1 sc in next 2 sc; rep from * around. Do not finish off; 7 sc.
Stuff body.
Rnd 34. Sl st in ea sc around. Finish off. Weave in all ends.
EARS – make 2.
Worked in rows, from tip to base.
With MC, ch 2.
Row 1. 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 3 sc.
Row 2. Ch 1; turn. 2 sc in 1st sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in last sc. 5 sc.
Row 3. Ch 1; turn. 2 sc in 1st sc, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in last sc. Do not finish off; 7 sc.
Rotate ear clockwise and work 2 sc evenly up 1st side of ear, 3 sc in tip of ear, 2 sc down 2nd side of ear, and 9 sc
across bottom of ear. Join with sl st to last sc of row 3; finish off. Weave in all ends.
If desired, lie ears flat on felt to be used for lining. Use ears as a template, and cut felt around the ears. Glue lining
into place.
MUZZLE
With MC, ch 2.
Rnd 1. 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 6 sc.
Rnd 2. 2 sc in ea sc around. 12 sc.
Rnd 3. Sc in ea sc around; join with sl st to 1st sc of rnd. Finish off. Weave in all ends.
Embroider nose onto center of muzzle with scrap yarn by first stitching a triangle outline, then filling it in with long,
vertical stitches. End with one long, horizontal stitch across the top of the nose.
HOOK ARM
Worked from paw to shoulder.
With MC, ch 2.
Rnd 1. 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, ch 3 (ch-3 sp forms thumb; keep ch-3 sp to outside of work). 6 sc and 1 ch-3 sp.
Rnd 2. Sc in ea sc around, skip ch-3 sp.
Rnds 3-8. Keeping ch-3 sp to outside of work, sc in ea sc around.
Rnd 9. Sc in ea sc around; join with sl st to 1st sc in rnd. Finish off. Weave in all ends.
EMPTY ARM
Worked from paw to shoulder.
With MC, ch 2.
Rnd 1. 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 6 sc.
Rnds 2-8. Sc in ea sc around.
Rnd 9. Sc in ea sc around; join with sl st to 1st sc in rnd. Finish off. Weave in all ends.
HIND LEGS – make 2.
With MC, ch 2.
Rnd 1. 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 6 sc.
Rnd 2. 2 sc in ea sc around. 12 sc.
Rnd 3. Sc in 1st sc, 2 sc in next sc, *sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from * around. 18 sc.
Rnd 4. Sc in ea sc around.
Rnd 5. Sc in ea sc around; join with sl st to 1st sc in rnd. Finish off. Weave in all ends.
HIND FEET – make 2.
With MC, ch 2.
Rnd 1. 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 6 sc.
Rnd 2. Sc in ea sc around.
Rnd 3. Sc in ea sc around; join with sl st to 1st sc in rnd. Finish off. Weave in all ends.
TAIL
With MC, ch 2.
Rnd 1. 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 6 sc.
Rnds 2-17. Sc in ea sc around.
Rnd 18. Sc in ea sc around; join with sl st to 1st sc in rnd. Finish off. Weave in all ends.
CROCHET KITTEN’S WIP
Worked in rows.
With CC, ch 7.
Row 1. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and ea ch across. 6 sc.
Rows 2-6. Sc in ea sc across.
Finish off. Do not weave in ends.
ASSEMBLY
Sew pieces to head and body as shown in the diagram, taking care to stuff hind legs before attaching. Sew top
corners of Crochet Kitten’s WIP to tips of arms. Weave in all ends. Place crochet hook in ch-3 loop thumb.
Assembly Diagram:
Rnd 21. 2 sc in 1st sc, 1 sc in next sc, *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc; rep from * around. 21 sc.
Rnd 22. Sc in ea sc around.
Rnd 23. 2 sc in 1st sc, sc in next 2 sc, *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc; rep from * around. 28 sc.
Rnds 24-29. Sc in ea sc around.
Rnd 30. Dec 1 sc in 1st 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc, *dec 1 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc; rep from * around. 21 sc.
Rnd 31. Sc in ea sc around.
Rnd 32. Dec 1 sc in 1st 2 sc, sc in next sc, *dec 1 sc in next 2 sc, sc in next sc; rep from * around. 14 sc.
Rnd 33. Dec 1 sc in 1st 2 sc, *dec 1 sc in next 2 sc; rep from * around. Do not finish off; 7 sc.
Stuff body.
Rnd 34. Sl st in ea sc around. Finish off. Weave in all ends.
EARS – make 2.
Worked in rows, from tip to base.
With MC, ch 2.
Row 1. 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 3 sc.
Row 2. Ch 1; turn. 2 sc in 1st sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in last sc. 5 sc.
Row 3. Ch 1; turn. 2 sc in 1st sc, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in last sc. Do not finish off; 7 sc.
Rotate ear clockwise and work 2 sc evenly up 1st side of ear, 3 sc in tip of ear, 2 sc down 2nd side of ear, and 9 sc
across bottom of ear. Join with sl st to last sc of row 3; finish off. Weave in all ends.
If desired, lie ears flat on felt to be used for lining. Use ears as a template, and cut felt around the ears. Glue lining
into place.
MUZZLE
With MC, ch 2.
Rnd 1. 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 6 sc.
Rnd 2. 2 sc in ea sc around. 12 sc.
Rnd 3. Sc in ea sc around; join with sl st to 1st sc of rnd. Finish off. Weave in all ends.
Embroider nose onto center of muzzle with scrap yarn by first stitching a triangle outline, then filling it in with long,
vertical stitches. End with one long, horizontal stitch across the top of the nose.
HOOK ARM
Worked from paw to shoulder.
With MC, ch 2.
Rnd 1. 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, ch 3 (ch-3 sp forms thumb; keep ch-3 sp to outside of work). 6 sc and 1 ch-3 sp.
Rnd 2. Sc in ea sc around, skip ch-3 sp.
Rnds 3-8. Keeping ch-3 sp to outside of work, sc in ea sc around.
Rnd 9. Sc in ea sc around; join with sl st to 1st sc in rnd. Finish off. Weave in all ends.
EMPTY ARM
Worked from paw to shoulder.
With MC, ch 2.
Rnd 1. 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 6 sc.
Rnds 2-8. Sc in ea sc around.
Rnd 9. Sc in ea sc around; join with sl st to 1st sc in rnd. Finish off. Weave in all ends.
HIND LEGS – make 2.
With MC, ch 2.
Rnd 1. 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 6 sc.
Rnd 2. 2 sc in ea sc around. 12 sc.
Rnd 3. Sc in 1st sc, 2 sc in next sc, *sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from * around. 18 sc.
Rnd 4. Sc in ea sc around.
Rnd 5. Sc in ea sc around; join with sl st to 1st sc in rnd. Finish off. Weave in all ends.
HIND FEET – make 2.
With MC, ch 2.
Rnd 1. 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 6 sc.
Rnd 2. Sc in ea sc around.
Rnd 3. Sc in ea sc around; join with sl st to 1st sc in rnd. Finish off. Weave in all ends.
TAIL
With MC, ch 2.
Rnd 1. 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 6 sc.
Rnds 2-17. Sc in ea sc around.
Rnd 18. Sc in ea sc around; join with sl st to 1st sc in rnd. Finish off. Weave in all ends.
CROCHET KITTEN’S WIP
Worked in rows.
With CC, ch 7.
Row 1. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and ea ch across. 6 sc.
Rows 2-6. Sc in ea sc across.
Finish off. Do not weave in ends.
ASSEMBLY
Sew pieces to head and body as shown in the diagram, taking care to stuff hind legs before attaching. Sew top
corners of Crochet Kitten’s WIP to tips of arms. Weave in all ends. Place crochet hook in ch-3 loop thumb.
Assembly Diagram:
Abbreviations:
CC contrasting color
ch chain
dec decrease
ea each
MC main color
mm millimeter
rep repeat
rnd round
rnds rounds
sc single crochet
sl st slip stitch
sp space
yd yard
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