How to Crochet Christmas Cats with Hat, Candy Cane & Bag
Another last-minute couple gift idea for Christmas is here. So, learn how to crochet these oh-so cute Christmas cat amigurumi with a stitch-by-stitch tutorial from Heily Crochet that are so quick, chubby, and no-sew. You can crochet either a brown or white cat whose pattern is the same, just with a color difference. This amigurumi cat set also has some fun Christmas accessories.
These are a funny candy cane head add-on, a Santa hat, and a crossbody bag that are so fun to crochet. With the small size but all of the cat features like ears, muzzle, embroidered whiskers, and even blush, these crochet cats are not-to-miss gifts.
Plus, there are many ways to crochet and customize them further. So, if you have made up your mind to crochet these cats for the upcoming Christmas, continue reading this post till the end. There you will find the complete tutorial. It will be the best gift ever!
Crochet Christmas Cats for Gifting
A bit about the Designer. The designer of this Christmas cat ornament is @heiily.crochet – Our very first cat amigurumi list featured her fishy cat keychain, which many people loved very much. She has a very unique mindset in designing amigurumi and bag charms, often combining two themes and crocheting a set.
Whether it is related to the internet sensation, the Capybara, other animals, or food crocheted items, she has the best projects on these subjects. So, make sure to follow her.
Note: In respect of the creator’s rights, there will be no provision of the written pattern, but the video tutorial by the designer.
The Material List
You will have to gather the following materials and tools for crocheting this Christmas cat set for couples, as mentioned and suggested in the tutorial:
- Milk cotton yarn (50g): It is a widely used blend of cotton and milk protein. I think the tutor may have used 1.5mm thick yarn.
- Couple the yarn with a 2.5 mm crochet hook – use a bit smaller than the recommended.
Other Notions:
- Darning needle
- Hot melt adhesive
- Iron wire
- 1 pair of 3 mm safety eyes
- Fiberfill
- Scissors
Crochet Christmas Cat Tutorial
Quick Summary & Skill Level: First, crochet the candy cane from foundation chains and slip stitch in each stitch, and wrap two candy cane pieces around a stick or needle and glue them. (Don’t use a needle if for kids). You will also crochet the body of the crocheted cat by working around two joined legs.
For the arms, the tutor uses crochet popcorn stitch; bobble will also work great. Sewing the candy corn is also needed. The muzzle and nose are simply an embroidery. In the end, you will also crochet the hat and the crochet bag, which also need color changes.
Pattern Type: A detailed on-screen written pattern in English and Vietnamese terms is available if you find written instructions easy to follow along with.
Tutorial-Timing: 41 Minutes Only
Quick Tips: You can also crochet a small gift box for these crochet cats!
Abbreviations & Stitches
These quick guides will help you revise the stitches that the tutor uses for crocheting this mini cat keychain:
Chain (ch): Yarn over and pull through the loop on the hook.
Advertisement - Continue ReadingSlip Stitch (sl st): Insert hook, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook.
Single Crochet (sc): Insert hook, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops.
Increase (inc): Work two single crochets in the same stitch.
Decrease (dec): Insert hook into next two stitches, yarn over, pull through both, yarn over again, pull through remaining loops.
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Special Stitch:
Popcorn Stitch (pc): Work 5 double crochets in the same stitch, remove hook, insert into first dc, pull loop through to close.
