Amigurumi Cats: Crochet Sweet Kitties the Japanese Way (24 Projects of Cats to Crochet) 9780804855839, 9781462923694

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AMIGURUMI CATS Crochet Sweet Kitties the Japanese Way

BOUTIQUE-SHA

T UT T L E Publishing Tokyo Rutland, Vermont Singapore

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Published by Tuttle Publishing, an imprint of Periplus Editions (HK) Ltd. www.tuttlepublishing.com JUNEKO TOIRO NO AMIGURUMI (Lady Boutique series no. 4801) Copyright © 2019 Boutique-sha, Inc. English translation rights arranged with Boutique-sha, Inc. through Japan UNI Agency, Inc., Tokyo English Translation © 2023 by Periplus Editions (HK) Ltd. Translated from Japanese by Nancy Marsden ISBN 978-0-8048-5583-9; ISBN 978-1-4629-2369-4 (ebook) Staff: Editing: Kanako Yaguchi, Motoko Hisatomi Technical editing: Sayaka Kitahara Sae Takahashi Photography: Junichi Okugawa (frontispiece) Yoshihiko Koshizuka Kana Shimada (process) Book design: Yoko Maki Diagrams: Mai Shirai *Items made from projects included in this book are strictly for personal use. Any sale of these items (in stores, via Internet, etc.) is prohibited.

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Crocheted creature (Amigurumi) Ranch Tatsumi Emiko Lives with her partner and pet in Kobe City. Learned the basics of crocheting from her grandmother and mother. The first crocheted creature she created in 2006 was a cat called “Little Homely First.” All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without prior written permission from the publisher. 25 24 23 22 5 4 3 2 1 Printed in China 2212EP TUTTLE PUBLISHING® is a registered trademark of Tuttle Publishing, a division of Periplus Editions (HK) Ltd.

Contents Belly-up kitty strap and key chain

4

Roly-poly kitties

6 Stretching cat 10

Sleeping cat pencil case

12 Black cat with a red ribbon 14 Curled-up cat brooches 16 Finger puppets 18 Norwegian Forest cat 20 Parent & child good luck cats 22 Cat paw kiss lock closure purse 24 Wedding cats 26 Yarns used in this book 29 How to assemble the roly-poly kitty 34 Before starting to crochet 76 Basic techniques 77

Cats are just plain cute. Cats you see outside, cats in the homes of neighbors and friends. But, of course, for me the cutest and best is my own scraggly cat who’s always by my side! Crocheted cats are definitely the same, the one you spend time and effort in crocheting yourself is absolutely the cutest. If you create your own special cat from amongst the cats within this book, I’ll be very happy. NOTE: Measurements in this book are given in both imperial and metric forms. Metrics are re more precise and using them may therefore yield better results. Hooks are given in metric sizes. Where equivalent US codes have been applied to a hook size, the US size follows in parentheses. Yarns, eyes, buttons and cotton stuτng used this book are by Hamanaka, a Japanese nese brand with limited availability outside of Japan, but brands local to you can be used In their heir place. Yarn weights are provided in the “Yarns used in this book” section (page 28) to help lp you substitute these yarns with your favorites. We suggest that you read the “Before beginning to crochet” section before beginning ning any of these projects.

1

2

Belly-up kitty strap and key chain Instructions Yarn used 4

page 40

Hamanaka Aprico

tw

is t

These kitties like to lie belly-up. They're a very relaxed, laid-back pair of cats.

5

Roly-poly kitties 3

4

5 Crochet Instructions page 30 Illustrated step-by-step instructions Yarn used 6

Hamanaka Piccolo

page 34

Turn r

ight,

right

!

Sweet view from behind These kitties look cute from every angle. They’re designed like a classic roly-poly toy—if you give them a poke, or if they fall over, they pop right back up.

7

Poke

8

r Teete

Ta- d a

Totter

h!

9

Stretching cat A tortoiseshell cat and a white cat with mismatched eyes have just woken up are having a big stretch. The half-opened, heavy-lidded eyes that still look sleepy are key.

Instructions

Yarn used

page 44

6 Hamanaka Mohair (colorful) 7 Hamanaka Mohair

10

11

Sleeping cat pencil case

These cats in baby colors that are sleeping so peacefully are pencil cases with the zipper on their stomachs. They can also be used as a pouch or glasses case.

12

Instructions Yarn used

page 48

8 Hamanaka Paume Baby Color 9 Hamanaka Paume Baby Color

Hamanaka Paume (pure cotton) baby

Studying will be more fun with these cats by your side.

13

Black cat with a red ribbon

14

This black cat sitting so nicely looks great with a red ribbon. If you use crystal cat eyes, its expression becomes even more feline.

Well now

Mm , no

t so

bad

, me

ow

Instructions Yarn used

page 70

Hamanaka Amelie

15

Curled-up cat brooches

These tucked-up kitties (orange tabby and Siamese) are actually adorable brooches. Pin them on your lapel or on a bag and take them with you everywhere.

Instructions Yarn used 16

page 52

Hamanaka Tino

As seen from above. For the back, a simple safety pin does the trick.

17

Finger puppets 18

Instructions Yarn used

page 58

Hamanaka Korpokkur

Five cat finger puppets are more than five times the fun when you line them up! They don’t have many parts, so they’re easy to make! You can also stash a lip balm inside one— it makes a cute gift!

Even with the same pattern, if you change the color or pattern the cats seem to have different personalities.

19

Norwegian Forest cat Instructions Yarn used

20

page 62

Hamanaka Mohair

This cat with its big body and round eyes is based on my cat Kū-chan. Mohair yarn really brings out the fluffiness.

His plump form is enchanting.

21

Parent & child good luck cats It’s said the right hand invites luck with money and the left invites people, but crocheted good luck cats—called Maneki Neko—seem to also be beckoning feelings of serenity and peace. Using the same pattern, you can change the size by changing the thickness of the yarn.

22

You put your arm up like this—meow

Instructions

Meow

Yarn used

page 66

19 Hamanaka Bonnie, Hamanaka Piccolo

20 Hamanaka Piccolo

It’s a

ton, za b u meow

A zabuton is a Japanese ñoor cushion meant for kneeling

23

Cat paw kiss lock closure purse A chubby kiss lock closure purse with a paw pad on. The raised pattern gives it a fun texture. 2 1 and 22 are the paws of a tiger and calico, respectively. Use a clasp covered in crochet and crochet up to the end.

24

The kiss lock closure purse can be used as a change purse or as a pouch.

There's a pattern on the back as well.

Instructions Yarn used

page 55

Hamanaka Dennis the Menace

25

Wedding cats Fun for bridal showers, rehearsal dinners and weddings. They add a lovely touch to the start of a life of happiness. .

26

Instructions Yarn used

page 70

23 Hamanaka Amelie

Hamanaka Piccolo

24 Hamanaka Amelie

The Russian Blue groom is dressed up in a silk hat and bow-tie, while the Tuxedo cat bride is dolled up in a veil and pearl necklace.

27

A

B C D E F

I J K

28 28

H

G

Yarn used in this book *Most yarns are shown in actual size. Dennis the Menace A Hamanaka (a.k.a. Wanpaku Dennis) — Worsted weight

50g ball app. 131½ y/ 120 m, hook size 3.00 (C-2)

Paume — Sport weight B Hamanaka 25g ball app. 76½ y/ 70 m, hook size 3.00 (C-2) Paume (pure cotton) baby — Sport weight C Hamanaka 25g ball app. 76½ y/ 70 m, hook size 3.00 (C-2) Amelie — Worsted weight D Hamanaka 40g ball app. 120½ y/ 110 m, hook size 3.00-3.50 (C-2–E-4) Tino — Light fingering weight E Hamanaka 25g ball app. 208 y/ 190 m, hook size 2.00 (A-0) Mohair (colorful) — Light fingering weight F Hamanaka 25g ball app. 109½ y/ 100 m, hook size 2.50 (B-1) Mohair — Light fingering weight G Hamanaka 25g ball app. 109½ y/ 100 m, hook size 2.50 (B-1) Aprico — Fingering weight H Hamanaka 30g ball app. 131½ y/ 120 m, hook size 2.25–2.50 (B-1) Korpokkur — Sport weight I Hamanaka 25g ball app. 101 y/ 92 m, hook size 2.25 (B-1) Bonnie — Bulky weight J Hamanaka 50g ball app. 66 y/60 m, hook size 4.50 (7) Piccolo — Sport weight K Hamanaka 25g ball app. 98½ y/ 90 m, hook size 2.50 (B-1)

29

3 x4 x5

page 6

3

4

Yarn used

Other materials

Hamanaka Piccolo 3 golden brown (21) 8g white (1) 1g 4 gray (33) 7g black (20) 2g 5 white (1) 7g black (20) 2g

Tools 2.50 (B-1) crochet hook Yarn needle or other large-eye needle Embroidery needle Sewing needle Stitch markers

5

How to crochet

3–5 for all Hamanaka cotton stuɉng (H405-401), as needed 2 Hamanaka solid eyes (H221-304-1 black 4mm) 2 Hexagon nuts (M12, app. 7/8" [2cm] long, 7/8" [2cm] wide, 3/8" [1cm] tall) No. 25 embroidery thread (dark brown), as needed Hand sewing thread Fabric glue 3 1 bell (app. 7mm diameter, gold) 4" (10cm) of satin ribbon (¼" [5mm] wide, green) No. 25 embroidery thread (pink) as needed 4 1 bell (app. 7mm diameter, silver) 4" (10cm) of satin ribbon (¼" [5mm] wide, purple) 5 1 bell (app. 7mm diameter, gold) 4" (10cm) of satin ribbon (¼" [5mm)] wide, red) No. 25 embroidery thread (pink), as needed

1. Make a magic circle and crochet each of the parts. 2. Secure the nuts in the base. 3. Attach the ears and eyes to the head and add the embroidery. 4. Sew the head and body together. 5. Embroider the striped pattern (only on 4), add the small, medium, and large spots (only on 5), and attach the ribbon and bell.

Chart for crocheting the body 3 golden brown 4 gray 5 white

Row

Number of Change stitches stitches by:

10 9

45

No increase Add 5 stitches each row

8

30

7

45

6

40

5

35

4

28

3

21

2

14

1

7

Add 7 stitches each row 7 stitches in the loop

loop

Front side

Chart for crocheting the head

Row

Number of stitches

Change stitches by:

15

45

Add 5 stitches

14

40

No increase

13

40

Add 4 stitches

12

36

No increase

11

36

Add 4 stitches

32

No increase

Color scheme for 3 golden brown

Crochet 4 in all gray and 5 in all white

10

loop

9 8 7

32

Add 4 stitches

6

28

No increase

5

28

Add 6 stitches

4

22

No increase

3

22

Add 6 stitches

2

16

Add 8 stitches

1

8

8 stitches in the loop

= Attach ears here

Stuσ with cotton

= Attach solid eyes here = Embroider French knot here = Attach ribbon here

Front side

Chart for crocheting the ears

5 Chart for crocheting small, medium, and large patches

3 dark brown 4 gray 5 black

black

Upper side

loop

loop

large

Number Row of stitches

white

Change stitches by:

2

7

Add 4 stitches

1

3

3 stitches in the loop

medium

small

Row

Number of stitches

Change stitches by:

3

21

2

14

Add 7 stitches each row

1

7

7 stitches inside the loop

3 rows for the large patch, 2 for the medium patch, and 1 for the small patch

٦ Continues on next page

31

How to assemble ①‒③ are the same for 3, 4, and 5 There is a photo explanation of how to assemble on pp. 34–39

① Assemble the body. Secure the nuts stuɈed with cotton inside the body.

c ot t o n

c ot t o n

Add cotton between the nuts and body.

Body

Stack the two nuts

Body

③ Connect the head and body, and

② Assemble the head.

attach a ribbon and a bell.

Starting point for head Sew the ears on 1 row 4 rows

7 rows

1 row Add solid eyes 3 rows

1 row

App. 2¾" (7c)

Attach the ribbon to the neck

Straight stitch (6 strands of dark brown) Embroider 3 French knots (For 3 & 5: 6 strands of pink For 4: 6 strands of dark brown)

*Use No. 25 embroidery thread for all of the embroidery in ②

32

Sew crocheted edges together Add the bell to the ribbon

④

Embroider 4 and add patches to 5.

*Use back stitch for all (black) (= 1 stitch-worth) (front)

(side)

Starting point for head

Starting point for head 1 sts

= 2 rows

6 rows

3 rows

(back)

6 rows

6 rows

3 sts

8 sts 9 sts

1 row

8 sts 12 sts

1 row 3 sts

13 sts

3 sts

Directly beneath start of the Änal row

2 sts

5 Add the small, medium, and large patches. (left) Starting point for head

Starting point for head

12 rows 3 rows 4 sts Large patch

4 rows

Large patch 1 row 5 rows Large patch

7 rows Sew using black Starting point for body

33

How to assemble the roly-poly kitty We used two different colors to represent the yarn and the thread so as to make it easier to follow along.

Assemble the body Nut

Hexagonal nut Body (front side)

Nut

the two nuts. Pack the cotton into the u Stuff nuts tightly using a needle punch until there’s no space left.

the nut stuffed with cotton inside the v Place body. To keep it in place so it doesn’t move,

pull the needle through the middle of the starting loop and leave some thread outside the middle of the nut.

1½-2" 4–5cm

a thread tail of about 1½–2" (4–5cm) on w Leave the underside.

x Make a knot on top of the nut.

Scoop through one stitch

Scoop through the loop immediately next to y the nut so that it doesn’t show through on the outside and pull the thread through.

34

Where you pulled the thread through, put the z needle in the middle of the cotton.

Scoop the bottom of the single crochet.

Pull the thread through to the front side from { inside the middle of the cast-on stitch.

Scoop the bottom of the single crochet in the 1st | row and pull the thread through. Continuing,

time, scoop a loop on the opposite side of } Thisand repeat steps and .

Tie the thread on the outside together with the ~ end of the thread and make a knot.

y

z

{

Pull the end of the thread through the middle of the cast-on stitch, pass the needle through the cotton, pull so that the knot from ~ is hidden on the inside, and cut the thread.

put the needle inside the middle of the loop of the cast-on stitch, pass through the middle of nut and pull the thread through to the inside.

Add cotton between the nut and the body. Add a little bit at a time to ensure it is even.

35

Assemble the face Marker

Face (front side)

Stuff the face with cotton. Be sure to stuff it u thoroughly so that it is even.

Mark the location to attach the ears with stitch v markers.

Ear

After crocheting, the ears are attached to the w face using the end of the yarn. Insert the needle into the stitches where the ears will go and pull the yarn through.

Continuing, insert the needle in the stitch at x the bottom of the ear and pull the yarn though. Repeat, alternating between w and x.

French knot stitch wrapped three times Straight stitch

y Attach the opposite ear in the same fashion.

36

z Add the embroidery to the face.

Add glue to the end of the eye stem

Add glue to the end of the eye stem, insert the { stem into place, and push gently.

| The face is complete.

Connect the face and body by sewing them together

Face

Body

Draw the tail from the last crochet stitch u through to the inside.

Use the tail from the last crochet stitch of the v body to sew body and head together. Insert

In the direction of the arrow, insert the needle w into the face and body one stitch at a time and

w and sew them together. As you sew x Repeat continue stuffing the toy until you reach the

pull the yarn through.

the needle into both loops of the chain of the first single crochet in the last row of the body and pull the yarn through.

desired hardness and adjust the shape.

37

Attach the ribbon and bell Ribbon

App. ̒" (2cm)

Go all the way around to complete the y connection.

Cut about 4" (10cm) of ribbon, overlap the u ribbon so that about ⅞" (2cm) sticks out at each end.

Straight pin

Bell

ê and ê together and secure with a v Put straight pin.

about 20" (50cm) of the matching yarn w (3Passgolden brown 4 gray 5 white) through the

Cut about 4" (10cm) of ribbon, overlap the x ribbon so that about ⅞" (2cm) stick out at

Wrap the other side of the yarn around the y ribbon in the same way, and tie together in the

each end.

38

bell.

back. Remove the straight pin.

App. ɠ" (1cm) Add glue

App. ̒" (2cm)

the ends of the ribbon the same size. Using z Cut a toothpick, etc., and add glue to prevent fraying.

{ The bell is now attached to the ribbon.

Thread one end of the yarn through a needle | and pull the needle through the back of where

Thread your needle with the other end, insert } and pull it through in the same spot as .

Tie the ends together Insert the needle to draw ~ the knot through the body. Pull the yarn until

11 You’ve completed a roly-poly kitty.

the ribbon sits. Remove the needle.

|

the knot is concealed, and cut yarn close to the crocheting. Massage the crocheting so that the ends of the yarn go inside.

39

1x2

page 4

Yarn used

Other materials

1 Hamanaka Aplico

1

1 white (1) 8g 2g yellow (17) 2g 2g brown (19) 2g 2 white (1) 7g 2g light brown (22) 2g 2g light blue (28) 2g

Tools

How to crochet 1. Cast on chain stitches, and crochet a ring for the body. 2. Crochet a magic loop, and crochet the parts besides the body. 3. Attach the ears and nose to the head and embroider. 4. Attach the front and back legs to the body. 5. Sew the head and body together. 6. Cast on a chain stitch, crochet the tail, and add to the body. 7. Attach the metal attachment.

Same for 1x 2 Hamanaka cotton stuɉng (H405-401) as needed No 25 embroidery thread (dark brown, pink) as needed Hand sewing thread 1 jump ring (4mm, silver) 1 1 strap with metal attachment 2 1 metal keychain

2.25 (B-1) crochet hook Embroidery needle Sewing needle

2

Chart for crocheting the body white

Row

Number of stitches

Change stitches by:

12

26

Decrease by 4 stitches

11

30

No increase

30

Refer to crochet chart

30

No increase

30

Refer to crochet chart

7

30

No increase

6

30

Add 6 stitches

24

No increase

3

24

Add 4 stitches

2

20

No increase

20

Chain 16 to 20 stitches

10 9 8

5 4

1

Start crocheting by chaining 16 stitches and making them into a loop. Place to attach left feet Place to attach right feet

How to crochet the tail 1 brown 2 light brown

= cut the yarn

Base side

End Start crocheting by chaining 12 stitches.

40

Row

Number of stitches

Change stitches by:

10

16

9

22

Decrease by 6 stitches each row

28

No changes

4

28

3

22

Increase by 6 stitches each row

2

16

Increase by 8

1

8

8 stitches inside the loop

How to crochet the head Color scheme for 2 white

light blue

٦ 1 is crocheted in all white

8 7 6 5

StuɈ with cotton loop

Attach ears here

Front side

Chart for crocheting the back legs (2)

Chart for crocheting around the nose

white

StuɈ with cotton

white

loop

StuɈ with cotton

loop

Row

Number of stitches

Change stitches by:

6 5

10

No changes

2

10

Add 2 stitches

1

8

8 stitches inside the loop

4

Row

Number of stitches

Change stitches by:

2

12

Add 4 stitches

1

8

8 stitches inside the loop

3

41

Chart for crocheting the right front leg

Chart for crocheting the left front leg

white

Color scheme for 2

light blue white ٦ 1 is crocheted in all white

StuɈ with cotton loop

Row

Number of stitches

Change stitches by:

6

No increase

6

6 stitches inside the loop

4 3

loop

Flatten the end of the crocheting and sew together

Row

6

No increase

6

6 stitches inside the loop

3 2 1

Chart for crocheting the right ear

Chart for crocheting the left ear

1 yellow 2 light brown

1 yellow 2 light brown loop

loop

Row

Number of stitches

2 1

Change stitches by:

Row

Number of stitches

8

Add 4 stitches

2

8

Add 4 stitches

4

4 stitches inside the loop

4

4 stitches inside the loop

1 Chart for crocheting the patches yellow x brown 1 of each

1

Change stitches by:

2 Chart for crocheting the patches light blue

loop

42

Change stitches by:

4

2 1

Number of stitches

loop

Row

Number of stitches

Change stitches by:

Row

Number of stitches

Change stitches by:

2

14

Add 7 stitches

2

14

Add 7 stitches

1

7

7 stitches inside the loop

1

7

7 stitches inside the loop

How to Assemble ① Assemble the head. Straight stitch (6 strands pink)

Starting point for head

Sew on the ears

Lay daisy stitch (6 strands dark brown)

4 rows 3 rows

1 row

Starting point for nose area

Sew on the area around the nose

App. շɿ" (0.5c)

1 row

Starting point for nose area

Straight stitch (3 strands dark brown)

② Complete the body and attach the face. cotton

StuɈ with cotton Starting point for body

Sew these three stitches together

Sew on the left and right arms

Sew on the back legs and the 10 stitches of the body

Sew the head and body together

Sew the legs on

③ Attach the patches and tail.

④ Attach the jump ring and metal attachments

٦ The tail is attached in the same place for 1 and 2

1

1

2 (back)

(back)

1 row

2

(front) Metal attachment with the strap

1 row 5 rows

App. ɠ" (1c)

Jump ring

Metal attachment with the key chain

5 rows

3 rows 5 rows

٦ Refer to p. 80 for how to attach the jump ring

App. ɡ" (1.5c) 3 rows

App. ɠ" (1c)

Sew the base of the tail on Sew the patches on with the yarn in their respective colors

App. App. 3ɠ" (8.5c)

Sew the end of the tail to the base of the back legs

43

page 10

6x7 Yarn used

Other materials

6 Hamanaka Mohair (Colorful) gray/orange variegated (302) 15g 7 Hamanaka Mohair white (1) 15g

6

Tools 2.50 (B-1) crochet hook Embroidery needle Sewing needle

7

Same for 6x7 Hamanaka cotton stuɉng (H405-401), as needed No. 25 embroidery thread (dark brown) as needed Hand sewing thread 6 2 Hamanaka crystal eyes (H220-106-8 gold 6mm) 7 1 Hamanaka crystal eye (H220-106-8 gold 6mm) 1 Hamanaka crystal eye (H220-106-18 crystal blue 6mm) No. 25 embroidery thread (pink) as needed

How to crochet 1. Crochet a magic loop and crochet the respective body parts. 2. Attach the ears and eyes to the head and embroider the face. 3. Sew the head and body together to attach them. 4. Attach the front legs, back legs, and tail to the body.

Chart for how to crochet the head Attach crystal eyes here

Row

Number of stitches

Change stitches by:

13

16

12

20

11

24

Decrease by 4 stitches each row

10

28

No changes

9

28

Refer to crochet chart

28

No changes

6

28

Add 6 stitches

5

22

Add 4 stitches

4

18

Add 6 stitches

3

12

Refer to crochet chart

2

12

Add 6 stitches

1

6

6 stitches inside the loop

8 7

44

StuɈ with cotton loop

Upper side

Chart for crocheting the body Row

Number of Change stitches stitches by:

25

16

24

20

23

24

No changes

24

Decrease by 4 stitches

28

No changes

28

Decrease by 2 stitches

30

No changes

30

Decrease by 2 stitches

22 21 20 19

Decrease by 4 stitches each row

18 17 16 15

Attach tail here

14 13

32

No changes

32

Decrease by 4 stitches

StuɈ with cotton

12 11 10

loop

9 8

36

No changes

5

36

Add 4 stitches

4

32

3

24

2

16

1

8

7 6

Backside

Add 8 stitches each row 8 stitches inside the loop

Row

Number of stitches

Change stitches by:

3

8

2

6

Add two stitches to each row

1

4

4 stitches inside the loop

Chart for crocheting the ears (two)

loop

Flatten the end of the crocheting and sew together

٦ Do not add cotton. ٦ Continues on next page

45

Chart for crocheting front legs (two)

Chart for crocheting back legs (two)

Chart for crocheting the tail

loop

loop

StuɈ with cotton

loop

Front side

StuɈ with cotton

Flatten the end of the crocheting and sew together

StuɈ with cotton

Flatten the end of the crocheting and sew together Row

Number of stitches

Change stitches by:

Row

14

9

10

No changes

13

13

8

10

Add 2 stitches

12

12

7

Row

11

Number of stitches

10

Change stitches by:

No changes

10

Change stitches by:

8

No changes

Add 2 stitches

11 8

No changes

5

9

10 9

4

8

Decrease by 4 stitches

8

7

3

12

No changes

6

6

2

12

Add 6 stitches

5

6

6 stitches inside the loop

4

8

3

6

No changes

2

6

Add 2 stitches

1

4

4 stitches inside the loop

8

10 8

Add 2 stitches No changes

5 4 3 2 1

46

6

Number of stitches

1 8

Add 2 stitches

6

No changes

6

6 stitches inside the loop

7

How to Assemble ① Assemble the head.

Lazy daisy stitch three times (6: 6 strands dark brown 7: 6 strands pink)

Sew on the ears

4 rows 8 sts

Straight stitch (6 gray/orange variegated 7 white)

Attach the crystal eyes (6 gold 7 crystal blue)

6 rows

1 row

1 row

Attach the crystal eyes

1 row

1 sts

Starting point for crocheting the head

Fly stitch (6 strands dark brown)

Starting point for crocheting the head

② Sew the front and back legs and tail onto the body, and sew the head on. (underside) (side) Ovelap crocheted edges of head and body and stitch.

Sew the tail on

3 rows

8 rows 2 rows

11 rows

4 rows

Starting point for body

Sew together the three rows of the straight line on the front legs and sew onto the body

Sew on back legs

Add glue to the areas with straight stitches to secure

10 sts

app. 4¾" (12c)

2 sts

2 rows Starting point for body

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8x9 Yarn used

Other materials

8 Hamanaka baby color purple (304) 35g

9 Hamanaka baby color

8

pink (306) 30g Hamanaka Paume (Pure cotton) Baby unbleached color (11) 7g

How to crochet

Same for 8x9 Hamanaka cotton stuɉng (H405-401) as needed No 25 embroidery thread Hand sewing thread (dark brown, pink) as needed 8 1 zipper (8" [20cm] purple) 9 1 zipper (8" [20cm] white)

Tools 3.00 (C-2) crochet hook Embroidery needle Sewing needle

9

1. Cast on chain stitches, and crochet the head, stomach, and back. 2. Make a magic circle and crochet the ears, legs, and tail. 3. Attach the ears to the head and embroider the face. 4. Add the zipper to the stomach, and sew to the back so the two parts are connected. 5. Embroider the legs and attach to the stomach. 6. Attach the tail and face to the body.

Chart for crocheting the head Row

Number of Change stitches stitches by:

11

16

No changes

10

16

Decrease by 8 stitches

9

24

8

30

Decrease by 6 stitches each row

36

No changes

= Add zipper here

Color scheme for 9 pink

unbleached color

٦ 8 is crocheted in all purple.

7 6 5 4

36

3

28

2

20

1

12

Increase by 8 each row Chain 4-12 stitches

Sew the end of the crocheting

Chain 4 to start crocheting

StuɈ with cotton

Backside

Chart for crocheting the stomach side

48

Chart for crocheting the back

side side

Chain 20 stitches to start crocheting

Number of stitches

Change stitches by:

90

No changes

10

90

Add 8 stitches

9

82

No changes

8

82

Add 8 stitches

7

74

No changes

6

74

Add 8 stitches

5

66

No changes

4

66

Add 8 stitches

3

58

No changes

2

58

Add 8 stitches

Row

1

50

Chain 20-50 stitches

5

Row 12 11

٦ Do not stuɈ with cotton

4 side

3

Number of stitches

Change stitches by:

90

No changes

90

Chain 90 stitches from 90 stitches

2 1

٦ Do not stuɈ with cotton Start of crocheting, chain 90 and make into circle

٦ Continues on next page

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Chart for crocheting ears (two)

Row

Number of stitches

3

8

2

6

1

4

Change stitches by: loop

Add 4 stitches 8 stitches inside the loop

Flatten the end of the crocheting and sew together

٦ Do not stuɈ with cotton

Color scheme for 9 pink

unbleached color

٦ 8 is crocheted in all purple

Chart for crocheting the tail

Chart for crocheting the legs (four)

Row

Number of Change stitches stitches by:

7 6 5

10

No changes

2

10

Add 5 stitches

1

5

5 stitches in the center of the loop

4 3

loop loop

StuɈ with cotton Row

Number of Change stitches stitches by:

StuɈ half full with cotton

9 8 7 6 5

6

No changes

6

6 stitches inside the loop

4 3 2 1

50

Flatten the end of the crocheting and sew together

Flatten the end of the crocheting and sew together

How to assemble Life-sized placement of embroidery

① Complete the face. Starting point for face 4 sts

4 rows

Straight stitch (6 strands dark brown)

Sew on the ears Straight stitch (3 strands dark brown)

Fly stitch (6 strands dark brown)

3 lazy daisy stitches (6 strands pink)

② Attach the zipper to the stomach. Half back stitch right below the Ärst stitch

③ Sew the stomach and back together to connect, and attach the various parts. Starting point for back 8 rows

4 rows 3 rows

7 rows

Sew the tail on Sew on where the back and stomach end

Sew the backside of the face

4 sts 1 row Starting point for legs

1 row

1 row

Straight stitch (6 strands dark brown)

Sew on the legs App. 7ɡ" (19.5c)

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11

12

Yarn used

Other materials

Hamanaka Tino 11 beige (3) 2g yellow ocher (13) 2g 12 white (1) 3g gray (16) 1g

How to crochet

Hamanaka cotton stuɉng (H405-401) as needed Hand sewing thread 2 Hamanaka solid eyes (H221-325-1 black) No. 25 embroidery thread (dark brown, pink) as needed 1 safety pin (1" [(26mm)]

Tools 2.00 (A-0) crochet hook Embroidery needle Sewing needle

11 Chart for crocheting the head

1. Make a magic circle, and crochet the head and ears. 2. Cast on chain stitches and crochet the body in a circle 3. Attach the head to the body. 4. Attach the ears and solid eyes to the head and embroider. 5. Cast on chain stitches, crochet the tail, and add to the body. 6. Fasten to the safety pin.

12 Chart for crocheting head

beige

white

gray Underside

Underside Attach solid eyes here Add straight stitches here

loop

loop

StuɈ with cotton

Row

Number of Change stitches stitches by:

Row

5

14

Decrease by 4 stitches

5

14

Decrease by 4 stitches

4

18

No changes

4

18

No changes

3

18

18

12

Increase by 6 each row

3

2

2

12

Increase by 6 each row

1

6

1

6

6 stitches inside the loop

How to crochet the ears (two)

loop

Row 1

6 stitches inside the loop

Chart for crocheting the tail

1 1 yellow ocher 1 2 gray

52

Number of Change stitches stitches by:

11 yellow ocher 12 gray

Number of Change stitches stitches by: 5

5 stitches inside the loop

Chain 7 stitches to start crocheting

Chart for crocheting the body Number of Row stitches

Color scheme for 11

Change stitches by:

11

24

No changes

10

24

Decrease by 4 stitches

9

28

No changes

8

28

Decrease by 4 stitches

32

No changes

yellow ocher

Underside

beige ٦ 12 is crocheted in all white

7 6

Attach safety pin here

5 4

32

Add 8 stitches

3

24

No changes

2

24

Add 6 stitches

1

18

Chain 6 to 18 stitches

StuɈ with cotton

Chain 6 stitches to start crocheting

Scoop one loop from the opposite side of the Ärst stitch of the last row and sew together

How to assemble Same for 11 x 12

2 rows

Starting point for body

5 rows App. 2cm

Sew the end of crocheting for the head with 11 beige 12 white

٦ Continues on next page

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11 How to assemble

٦ The location for attaching the ears is the same as 12 . (back)

(front) Sew lazy daisy stitch (yellow ocher) Sew the ears on 1 sts 1 sts in yellow ocher 2 rows App. ɡ"(1.5c)

Fasten onto safety pin using white

Starting point for body 6 rows

App. 1" (2.5c)

Attach the eyes 3 rows

Sew the tail on with yellow ocher

Straight stitch (3 strands dark brown)

App. 1ɡ" (4c) Bullion stitch on start of head, wrapping three times

12 How to assemble (back)

(front)

3 sts 3 sts

Starting point for body

Sew ears on with gray

Sew onto safety pin using white

6 rows 4 rows

App. ɡ” (1.5c) App. 1" (2.5c)

Attach solid eyes Straight stitch (3 strands dark brown)

54

3 rows Bullion stitch on start of head, wrapping three times (6 strands pink)

Sew the tail on with gray App. 1ɡ" (4c)

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21 x 22 21

22

Yarn used

Other materials

Hamanaka Dennis the Menace 21 beige (31) 20g 21 grayish-pink (56) 5g golden brown (61) 4g 22 unbleached color (2) 25g grayish-pink (56) 5g brown (13) 3g mustard (28) 3g

Hamanaka kiss lock closure (with stitch holes) (H207-018-2 length 13/ɿ" [4.5cm] x width 3" [7.5cm] silver)

How to crochet 1. Make a magic loop, and crochet the body. While crocheting the last row, crochet over the clasp. 2. Make a magic loop, and crochet the other parts besides the body. 3. Attach the paw print and patches (22 only) to the body.

Tools 3.00 (C-2) crochet hook

Chart of how to crochet the body Color schedule for 21

Middle of the front

Row

Number of stitches

Change stitches by:

25

64

Refer to crochet chart

64

No changes

beige golden brown ٦ 22 is crocheted entirely in unbleached color.

24 9

loop

8

64

7

56

6

48

5

40

4

32

3

24

2

16

1

8

Add 8 stitches each row

8 stitches inside the loop

٦ On the 25th row, crochet over the clasp at to cover it with crocheting (refer to p. 56)

٦ Continues on next page

55

How to crochet over the clasp Pick up stitches here Place the clasp on the opposite side of the body, and crochet over it using single and half double crochet.

Do not crochet over these parts

Body (outside)

Clasp

Start of the 25th row of crocheting for the main body

View of the open clasp from above

While crocheting the in the crocheting chart, crochet over the clasp

Chart for crocheting the large pad of the paw grayish pink

loop

outside

Row

Number of stitches

Change stitches by:

4

32

Add 8 stitches

3

24

Add 6 stitches

2

18

Add 9 stitches

1

9

9 stitches inside the loop

How to crochet Same for 21 x 22

2 rows 1 sts 3 sts

Chart for crocheting the small pads of the paw (four) grayish pink loop

3 rows 1 row app. 3" (7.5c) 10 rows

8 sts Starting point for main body

9 rows app. 4¼" (11c)

outside

56

For the small and large pads of the paw, in pinkish gray, scoop the Ärst stitch on the opposite side of the last row and wrap together

5 rows

22 Chart for crocheting patch A

22 Chart for crocheting patch B

mustard

Row

mustard

Number of Change stitches stitches by:

5

35

4

28

3

21

2

14

1

7

Row

Add 7 stitches each row

loop

loop

7 stitches inside the loop

22 Chart for crocheting patch C

14

Add 7 stitches

1

7

7 stitches inside the loop

21

2

14

1

7

Add 7 stitches each row 7 stitches inside the loop

brown

Number of Change stitches stitches by:

2

3

22 Chart for crocheting patch D

brown

Row

Number of Change stitches stitches by:

Row loop

loop

Number of Change stitches stitches by:

2

12

Add 5 stitches

1

7

7 stitches inside the loop

22 Attach patches A–D (front)

(back)

Wrap on patch C using brown

3 sts Wrap on patch A using mustard

Wrap on patch B using mustard

Wrap on patch D using brown

8 rows

10 sts

7 rows 6 rows 2 sts

12 rows

12 rows 9 rows

11 rows 3 rows

Starting point for main body

Patch A Starting point for main body

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13 x 14 x 15 x 16 x 17 Yarn used

13

14

Other materials

Hamanaka Korpokkur 13 white (1) 4g light gray (3) 4g 14 white (1) 7g 15 mustard (5) 7g brown (23) 2g 16 light gray (3) 7g black (18) 2g 17 black (18) 7g

Tools 2.25 (B-1) crochet hook Embroidery needle (for 15 x16 ) Sewing needle

How to crochet 1. Make a magic circle, and crochet the head, body, and ears. 2. Cast on chain stitch and crochet the tail 3. Attach the ears and solid eyes to the head and embroider. 4. Attach the felt to the ears. 5. Sew up the head and body to attach them. 6. Embroider the body (15x16 only) and add the tail.

Same for 13–17 Hamanaka cotton stuɉng (H405-401) as needed Fabric glue Hand sewing thread Hamanka Solid eyes 2 (H221-335-1 black ɞ" [3.5mm]) No 25 embroidery thread (dark brown) as needed Same for 13 – 16 Felt (pink ½" x ¼" (14mm x 5mm) Same for 13 –1 5 No 25 embroidery thread (pink) as needed 16 only No. 25 embroidery thread (brown) as needed 17 only Felt (dark brown) ½" x ¼" (14mm x 5mm)

Chart for how to crochet the head Color scheme for 13

15

white

light gray

14 , 15 , 16 , and 17 are crocheted in all white, mustard, light gray, and black respectively.

Number of Change Row stitches stitches by: 10

14

9

20

Decrease by 6 stitches each row

26

No changes

4

26

3

20

Add 6 stitches each row

2

14

Add 7 stitches

1

7

7 stitches inside the loop

8

16

7 6

Attach ears here Attach solid eyes here

5

17

StuɈ with cotton

loop

Chart for crocheting ears (two)

1 3 light gray 14 white 15 mustard 16 light gray 17 black Flatten the end of the crocheting and sew together

loop

Row

Number of stitches

Change stitches by:

2

8

Add 4 stitches

1

4

4 stitches inside the loop

٦ Do not stuɈ with cotton

58

13 x 14 x 17 Chart for crocheting the body

15 Chart for crocheting the body mustard

Color scheme for 1 3

white

light gray

٦ 14 and 17 are crocheted in all white and black respectively.

Row loop

Number of stitches

Change stitches by:

21

No changes Add 7 stitches each row

18

loop

Add back stitches here

4 3

21

2

14

1

7

7 stitches inside the loop

Attach head here

٦ Do not stuɈ with cotton

16 Chart for crocheting the body light gray

Chart for crocheting the tail Cut the yarn Base side Chain 12 stitches to start crocheting

loop

Add back stitches here

٦ Continues on next page

59

How to assemble

The same for 13 –17 unless specified

① Assemble the head.

Pattern in actual size

Add the ears

Starting point Glue the felt on

Add the solid eyes 5 straight stitches (13 –15 : 4 strands of pink, 16 4 strands of brown, 17 : 4 strands of dark brown)

13–16

17

Felt (2 pieces of pink)

Felt (2 pieces of dark brown)

1 5 6 sts rows rows 3 sts

1 sts

Straight stitch (4 strands dark brown)

Fly stitch (4 strands dark brown)

15 Embroider on the striped pattern. Starting point for head

6 rows

1 sts

Starting point for head

One straight stitch (brown)

1 row

2 rows 2 rows 1 sts

2 rows

1 sts

2 rows

1 sts

9 sts

٦ All of the stitches except those on the forehead are back stitches (brown) (

1 sts 1 sts 1 sts = 1 stitch)

Rising line of the head

16 Embroider on the striped pattern. Starting point for head 2 rows 6 rows 1 sts 2 rows 9 sts

Starting point for head 2 rows

1 straight stitch (black)

3 rows

1 row

6 5 rows rows 3 sts

٦ All of the stitches except those on the forehead are back stitches (black) (

60

2 sts

= 1 stitch)

Rising line of the head

② Sew the head and body together. (front)

(back)

Connect the second row of the body with the last row of the head

For 15 x 16 only, back stitch the body (15 brown 16 black)

٦ Refer to the crochet chart for where to add the back stitches for 15 x 16

③ Attach the tail. (back)

(front)

5 rows App. 3ɠ" (8.5c)

Attach the base of the tail to the outer side only

3 rows

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18 Yarn used

How to crochet 1. Make a magic loop, and crochet the head, body, tail, ears, and area around the nose. 2. Cast on chains and crochet the large and small chest hair. 3. Attach the various parts to the head and embroider. 4. Connect the head to the body and attach the large and small chest hair. 5. Attach the tail to the body.

Hamanaka Mohair white (1) 8g brown (92) 8g

Tools 2.50 (B-1) crochet hook Embroidery needle Sewing needle

Other materials Hamanaka cotton stuɉng (H405-401) as needed 2 Hamanaka solid eyes (H221-345-1 black ¼" (4.5mm) No 25 embroidery thread (pink) as needed Hand sewing thread

Chart for crocheting the head white

Number of stitches

Change stitches by:

40

No changes

40

Add 4 stitches

36

No changes

6

36

Add 4 stitches

5

32

No changes

4

32

3

24

2

16

1

8

Row 12 11 10

brown

Attach ears here Attach solid eyes here

9 8

loop

StuɈ with cotton

7

Add 8 stitches each row 8 stitches inside the loop

Chart for crocheting the area around the nose white

Number of Row stitches

62

Change stitches by:

2

12

Add 4 stitches

1

8

8 stitches inside the loop

loop

StuɈ with cotton

Chart for crocheting the body white

brown

Attach small chest hair here

٦ Don't include the beginning chain stitches in the stitch count Row

Number of stitches

Change stitches by:

21

40

No changes

20

40

Decrease by 8 stitches

19

48

No changes

48

Decrease by 6 stitches

54

No changes

54

Decrease by 6 stitches

60

No changes

60

Decrease by 4 stitches

64

No changes

18 17 16 15 14 13 12

loop

StuɈ with cotton

11 10 9 8

64

7

56

6

48

5

40

4

32

3

24

2

16

1

8

Add 8 stitches each row

8 stitches inside the loop

٦ Continues on next page

63

Chart for crocheting the tail

Chart for crocheting the large chest hair

brown

white

Number of stitches

Change stitches by:

10

No changes

2

10

Add 5 stitches

1

5

5 stitches inside the loop

Row 13 3

To begin crocheting, chain 21 stitches.

٦ Don't include the beginning chain stitches in the stitch count

Chart for crocheting the small chest hair

StuɈ with cotton

white

Flatten the end of the crocheting and sew together

To begin crocheting, chain 17 stitches

loop

Chart for crocheting ears (two) white

Row

How to add ear hairs

Number of Change stitches stitches by:

4

10

3

8

2

6

1

4

loop

Add 2 stitches each row

u Cut 4 strands of brown into 4" (10cm), gather to one side, and tie once

w Cut the ends of

the middle of the ear so that the knot is hidden inside the ear

4 stitches inside the loop

Ear

Gather 4 strands and tie once.

Add ear hairs.

Flatten the end of the crocheting and sew together

64

v Pass the ends through

App. ɠ" (0.7c)

the strands on the outside

Cut so that the middle is long

How to assemble Starting point for head

Sew on the ears

6 rows

Attach the solid eyes

4 rows

Attach the area around the nose.

Sew together the edge of the body and head

Straight stitch Äve times (6 strands of pink)

Sew on the small chest hair

(front)

(back) Starting point for body

15 sts 10 rows

2 rows

2 rows Sew on the large chest hair

App. 4¼" (11c)

9 rows 13 rows

2 rows Sew the base of the tail onto the body as invisibly as possible.

Starting point for body

Sew the end of the crocheted tail along the line where the body was started.

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19 x 20 Yarn used

19 Hamanaka Bonnie

19

20

white (401) 60g red (404) 2g light green (427) 2g Hamanaka Piccolo red (6) a little dark brown (17) a little 20 Hamanaka Piccolo white (1) 13g red (6) 2g green (10) 2g

Tools Crochet hook 19 4.50 (7) 20 2.50 (B-1) Embroidery needle Sewing machine [note: hand stitching is Äne if preferred.] Hand sewing needle

Other materials

How to crochet

Same for 19 –20 Hamanaka cotton stuɉng (H405-401) as needed Fabric glue Sewing machine thread Hand sewing thread 19 2 Hamanaka solid eyes (H221-308-1 black ɠ" [8mm]) 1 bell (diameter app. ½" [13mm] gold) Felt (red) 1 x ɠ" (25 x 10mm) Fabric (linen, red) 8" (20cm) x 15" (38cm) 20 2 Hamanaka solid eyes (H221-305-1 black ¼" [5mm]) 1 bell (diameter app. ¼" [6mm] gold) No 25 embroidery thread (dark brown, red) as needed Felt (red) Fabric (linen, red) 5ɞ" x 9½" (13cm x 24cm)

1. Cast on chain stitches and crochet the collar. 2. Make a magic loop, and crochet the parts besides the collar. 3. Attach the ears, area around the nose, and eyes, and embroider. 4. Sew the head and the body together and connect. 5. Attach the arms and legs to the body and embroider. 6. Attach the tail to the body. 7. Attach the apron to the body and add the collar. 8. Add the bell and attach the felt.

Chart for crocheting around the nose

Chart for crocheting the head

white

white

loop

Number of stitches

Change stitches by:

13

20

Decrease by 4 stitches

12

24

11

30

Row

Decrease by 6 stitches each row

9 8

Attach solid eyes here

loop

StuɈ with cotton

10 36

No changes

StuɈ with cotton

Attach ears here

Row

Number of Change stitches stitches by:

2

14

Add 7 stitches

1

7

7 stitches inside the loop

7 6 5

36

4

30

3

24

2

16

1

8

66

Add 6 stitches each row Add 8 stitches each row 8 stitches inside the loop

Row 17

20

16

24

Decrease by 4 stitches

15

28

No changes

14

28

Decrease by 6 stitches

13

34

No changes

34

Decrease by 6 stitches

40

No changes

6

40

Add 8 stitches

5

32

No changes Add 8 stitches each row

12

Chart for crocheting the body white

Number of Change stitches stitches by:

11 10 9

Attach apron here

StuɈ with cotton

8 7

4

32

3

24

2

16

1

8

loop

8 stitches inside the loop

Chart for crocheting the legs (two)

Chart for crocheting ears (two) white

white

Number of Change Row stitches stitches by: 3

8

No changes

2

8

Add 4 stitches

1

4

4 stitches inside the loop

٦ Do not stuɈ with cotton

loop

Flatten the end of the crocheting and sew together

Chart for crocheting the collar red

Start crocheting by chaining 25 stitches

StuɈ with cotton

loop

Row

Number of stitches

3

14

No changes

2

14

Add 7 stitches

1

7

7 stitches inside the loop

Change stitches by:

Chart for crocheting the apron 19 light green

20 green

loop

٦ Continues on next page

67

Chart for crocheting the tail

Chart for crocheting arms A/B (one each)

white

Arm B is up to 10 rows

Arm A Flatten the end of the crocheting and sew together

Flatten the end of the crocheting and sew together

loop

Row

Number of stitches

StuɈ with cotton

Change stitches by:

10 No changes

Row

3

1

6

Add 2 stitches

4

8 stitches inside the loop

Attach to face here (arm B only)

How to make the zabuton u Cut the fabric.

v Fold in half, and sew around

x Close the opening with

the edges, leaving an opening to Åip though.

15" (38c) 9½" (24c)

2" (5c) ɠ" (1c) (back)

ɠ" (1c)

٦ Includes seam allowance. blue = 19 red = 20 black = both

8

No changes

4

8

Decrease by 4 stitches

3

12

No changes

2

12

Add 6 stitches

1

6

6 stitches inside the loop

5

(right side)

19 Ear

19 Nose

y Sew the middle to

Felt (red, two pieces)

Felt (red, one piece)

Fold

the opening and stuɈ with cotton.

StuɈ with cotton (right side)

hold it in place. 2 strands red sewing machine thread

7"(18c) 4ɠ" (11c)

7"(18c) 4ɠ" (11c)

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11

Pattern in actual size

Machine sewing

w Flip inside out through 8" (20c) 5ɞ" (13c)

Number of Change stitches stitches by:

a U-shaped closure.

Opening

Machine sewing

Arm B

Body side

loop

6 2

StuɈ with cotton

white

StuɈ with cotton

Sew through the cotton to the bottom and make an indent

20 Ear

Felt (red, two pieces)

20 Nose

Felt (red, one piece)

How to assemble

٦ All the embroidery is 6 strands of piccolo embroidery thread Starting point for head

Sew on the ears Attach the solid eyes

=1 row

Attach felt with glue 6 rows

Sew on

2 sts

Starting point for nose area 4 rows

2 sts

blue = 19 red = 20 black = both

Fly stitch (red)

Straight stitch (dark brown)

(front)

Sew the collar onto the apron, working from the inside to keep stitches invisible Sew on the apron

Starting point for arm B 3 rows

Sew on the face and arm B

Sew the body and head together 5 2 1 row rows rows 2 rows Sew on 2 7 arm A sts sts

2 rows 1 sts

1 row

Sew the inside so that stitching is as invisible as possible

4" (10c) 6ɢ" (17.5c)

5 rows 8 rows

Sew the bell onto the collar 1 row Starting point for leg

(back)

1 sts 2 rows

Straight stitch (dark brown)

1 row Starting point for arm A

Sew the beginning and end of 2 sts the collar together Sew the base of the tail onto the body as invisibly as possible

Arm B

(underside)

4 sts 4 rows

Sew on the legs 4 rows Starting point for body

Sew on the end of the crocheted tail

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10 x 23 x 24 Yarn used

10 Hamanaka Amelie

10

Natural black (24) 35g Hamanaka Amelie gray (22) 35g Hamanaka Piccolo black (20) 3g Hamanaka Amelie peach pink (28) 30g natural white (20) 5g

23

Tools 3.50 (E-4) crochet hook, 2.50 (B-1) crochet hook (23 only) Embroidery needle Hand sewing needle

24

Other materials

How to crochet 1. Make a magic loop, and crochet each of the parts 2. Attach the ears and eyes (10 cats eyes, 23x24 buttons) and embroider. 3. Sew the head and body together so they’re connected. 4. Attach the tail to the body. 5. Create the 10 ribbon, 23 necktie, and 24 pearl necklace, and wrap around the neck. 6. 23 Add the hat to the head and attach the lace. 7. 24 Make the veil and ribbon and attach to the head

Same for 10 , 23, 24 Hamanaka cotton stuɉng (H405-401) as needed No 25 embroidery thread (dark brown) as needed Hand sewing thread Fabric glue 10 2 Hamanaka cat eyes (H220-209-8, gold (ɠ" [9mm]) 13¾" (35cm) satin ribbon (ɠ" [10mm] wide, red) 23 2 Hamanaka semi-spherical buttons (H-220-608-1 black ɠ" [8mm]) grosgrain ribbon (ɡ" [15mm] width, blue) 12" [30cm] Torchon lace (¼" [5mm] width, white) 24 2 Hamanaka semi-spherical buttons (H-220-608-1) black ɠ" [8mm]) 8" [20cm]) grosgrain ribbon (ɡ" [15mm] width, blue) 25 pearl beads (5mm) white Torchon lace (¼" [5mm] white) Fabric (soft tulle) 8" x 8" (20cm x 20cm) No. 25 embroidery thread (pink) as needed

Chart for crocheting the head ٦ Besides the hat for 23, crochet all with a 3.5 (E-4) crochet hook.

Row 16 15 14 13 12 11

Number of stitches

Change stitches by:

24 32 38 44

Decrease by 4 stitches

48

No changes

48 44 44 38 38 32 24 16 8

Add 4 stitches No changes Add 6 stitches No changes Add 6 stitches

StuɈ with cotton

Decrease by 8 stitches Decrease by 6 stitches each row

loop

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

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Add 8 stitches each row 8 stitches inside the loop

Color schedule for 24 peach pink natural white

10 is in all black 23 is all gray

Add ears here

23 x 24 Add Åy stitches

10 Add cat eyes here 23 x 24 Add buttons here

٦ For the location of the Åy stitches for 10 , refer to the assembly chart

Chart for crocheting the body Color scheme for 24 peach pink

natural white

٦ Crochet 10 in all natural black and 23 in all gray

Add front legs here

٦ Don't include the beginning chain stitches in the stitch count. Row 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15

Number of stitches

Change stitches by:

24 24 32 32 38 38 44 44

No changes Decrease by 8 stitches No changes Decrease by 6 stitches No changes Decrease by 6 stitches No changes Decrease by 6 stitches

50

No changes

14

50

13 12

45 40

6 5 4 3 2 1

40 32 24 16 8

StuɈ with cotton

loop

Add 5 stitches each row No changes

Add 8 stitches each row 8 stitches inside the loop

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Chart for crocheting the front legs (two)

Chart for crocheting the tail Base side Row

Color scheme for 24 peach pink ٦ 10 is crocheted in all natural black and 23 is all gray

loop

Number of stitches

Change stitches by:

10

No changes

3

10

2

12

1

6

٦ The large symbol in row 8 indicates crochet in increase double crochet from picking up the Ärst front stitch of the Ärst single crochet stitch in the row before

32 18

No changes

5

18

Decrease by 3 stitches

4

21

No changes

3

21

2

14

Add 7 stitches each row

6

1

1

6

Add 2 stitches 6 stitches inside the loop StuɈ with cotton

Decrease by 2 stitches Add 6 stitches 6 stitches inside the loop

loop

Flatten the end of the crocheting and sew together

black

2.50 (B-1) crochet hook

Chart for crocheting the ears (two)

10 natural black 23 gray 24 peach pink

7

loop

Row

StuɈ with cotton

7 stitches inside the loop

StuɈ with cotton

Number of Change stitches stitches by:

4

12

3

10

2

8

1

6

Row

Chart for crocheting the back legs (two) 10 natural black 23 gray 24 peach pink

Don't include the beginning chain stitches in the stitch count

loop

٦ Don't include the beginning chain stitches the stitch count

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8

Number of Change stitches stitches by: Refer to crochet chart

7

No changes

10

23 Chart for crocheting the hat

8

8 3 2

4

StuɈ with cotton

Row

Change stitches by:

17

natural white

Row

Number of stitches

Add 2 stitches each row 6 stitches inside the loop

Number of Change stitches stitches by:

5 10

No changes

10

10 stitches inside the loop

2 loop

1

How to assemble

How to attach the buttons Needle

Sewing thread

Knot Sewing thread

Same for 10 , 23 , 24

Embroider all with 6 strands of No. 25 embroidery thread.

①

Assemble the head. Starting point for head

Sew on the ears

Buttons

Pass the thread through its position on the head and pull through so it comes out the head on the opposite side, and secure with a knot. This time, if you pull the thread tightly it will give the face look 3D appearance. Pass the end of the thread through the head again and cut.

Lazy daisy stitch 5 times 10x23 dark brown 24 pink

Attach the cat eyes for 10 and the buttons for 23x24.

1 row

10 Fly stitch

٦ Refer to the crocheting chart for the placement of the Åy stitches for 23x24

②

Sew the head and body together to connect them, and attach the legs and tail.

10 x 23 x 24

10 x 23

(front)

(back)

10 x 23

Sew on the front legs

Sew on the front and back legs

Sew the head and body together

Back legs 15 rows Sew the front paws

Sew along the line where body was started

16 rows 10 sts 2 rows

tail Sew on the base of the tail as invisibly as possible

(bottom) Front legs 7 sts

Back legs

5 6 rows rows Starting point for body

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10 How to assemble

24

24

(back)

(bottom)

Sew on the front and back legs

Tie the ribbon around the neck and make a bow

Front legs Back legs 16 rows Starting point for body

10 sts 2 rows Sew the base of the tail onto the body as invisibly as possible

Back legs

7 sts 5 rows

13 rows

6 rows

Tail

6¼" (16c) Cut the ends so they are even and secure with glue (refer to p. 38)

Sew along the line where body was started

23 How to assemble Hold the right ear under the (heart symbol) of the hat, scoop up the stitch on the opposite side of the head in the 7th row, and sew on

App.ɢ" (2c)

How to assemble the necktie u Cut ribbon in to a length of 6¼" (16cm) (A), ɢ" (2cm) (B)

Attach the Torchon lace with glue

and 3½" (9cm).

v Fold ribbons A and in half. Ribbon A

6¼" (16c)

ɢ" (2c) Ribbon B

w Make ribbon C into a loop and wrap the center with ribbon B. Ribbon C Wrap the assembled necktie around the neck, and sew together in the back.

6¼" (16c)

x

Overlap ɞ" (0.3c), sew to hold in place, and make a loop

Sew ribbon A onto the middle Ribbon A

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Ribbon C

Ribbon B

Sew in place in the back

24 How to assemble ①

Assemble the ribbon.

②

Make the necklace.

③

u Cut the soft tulle

u Cut the ribbon into lengths of 2ɠ" v

into a circle with a diameter of 8" (20cm)

(6cm) (A), ɢ" (2cm) (B), 3ɞ" (8cm) (C) Cut the ends of ribbon A as short in the chart

u

Ribbon A

Add glue to the ends to secure (refer to p. 38)

Make the veil.

Fold the 5½" (14cm) end of the torchon lace in three

Soft tulle 8" (20c)

ɞ" (0.3c)

¼" (0.5c)

v Attach the torchon lace v

w Place ribbon c, which was made into

Sew the end of (1) in place so it is secure, and add 25 pearl beads

to the edge of the soft tulle with glue

a loop with the edges sewn down in place, and wrap ribbon B around it

Torchon lace

Ribbon C 25 pearl beads Ribbon A

Ribbon B

Fold ribbon B in half

Torchon lace Sew to secure in the same way on the opposite side

w Cut one side about 2" (5cm) and gather together

٦ For how to assemble ribbon B and C, refer to the assembly of the necktie for 23 on p. 74 App. 2" (5c)

Make small stitches on one side app. 1¼" (3cm) and sew to gather

x Sew to the head and attach the ribbon. Ribbon 6¼" (16c) Wrap the necklace around the neck and tie the ribbon in the back

2 rows Starting point for face

Sew the bottom side of the ribbon so it’s not visible

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Before starting to crochet How to read a crochet chart Chart for crocheting the back legs (two) white

Crochet in white yarn

Beginning chain stitches

Number of articles to crochet (if there is no designation, crochet one)

At the beginning of the row, the chain stitches crocheted at the beginning that are the same height and measurements as the stitches in that row are called the “beginning chain stitches.” Generally, the beginning chain stitch counts as the Ärst stitch of the row except for single crochets, but in this book there are projects where it doesn’t count as the Ärst stitch. Necessary chain height

The Änal stitch of the row drawn through the starting chain stitch of the row

loop

Start crocheting by making a magic circle

For single crochet

One chain stitch to get started

1 sts Number of Row stitches

Change stitches by:

Crochet 10 stitches on rows 3–6 without increasing the stitch count

6 5 4

10

Add 2 stitches in row 2

1

10

Add 2 stitches

8

8 stitches inside the loop

Two chain stitches to get started

1 sts

No changes

3 2

For half-double crochet

For double crochet

Create a magic circle, and crochet 8 stitches

Three chain stitches to get started

1 sts

Starting stitch of the row The term “starting stitch of the row” will appear in instructions for picking up stitches or sewing, which is illustrated in the chart below. y Pick up the ðrst two stitches in the row.

y Pick up (half of) the ðrst stitch on the opposite side of the starting stitch in the row. Stitch on the opposite side

y Pick up (half of) the ðrst stitch in the front side of the ðrst row.

First stitch

Stitch on the front side The part under the top of the stitch is called the “post.”

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Basic techniques Cast-on stitch

⑤

④

③

Starting chain stitch

Make a magic loop ٦ Explained for when the Ärst row is crocheted in single crochet.

loop

②

①

Wrap the yarn around your Änger twice.

Pick up the yarn in the hook, and pull through in the direction of the arrow.

Insert the crochet hook into the middle of the loop, and pull the yarn through.

Cast on chain stitch

⑥ ⑦

Insert the crochet hook into the Ärst single crochet in the direction of the arrow, and slip stitch to complete the loop.

Pull the end of the yarn though and make one more loop.

Once you’ve crocheted the necessary number of stitches to make a loop, pull the yarn through the loop where the end of the yarn is sticking out and create a loop.

Crochet a chain stitch to start the Ärst row, insert the hook into the loop, and pull the yarn through in the direction of the arrow to crochet a single crochet.

③

①

②

Pull the yarn through with the hook.

Put the hook on the far side, and rotate the hook in the direction of the arrow.

The yarn is wrapped on the hook. Hold the base of the wrapped yarn wit your left hand, and pull the yarn onto your hook.

④ Repeat in the same way to crochet

Crochet stitch index Chain stitch

Single crochet

Slip stitch

①

①

②

Pull yarn onto the hook and pull through. Repeat in the same way to crochet.

Repeat in the same way to crochet.

①

②

② Chain 1 stitch to start

Insert the hook in the direction of the arrow.

Pull through once.

③

④

٦ The Ärst stitch on the crochet hook does not count as the Ärst stitch.

Half-double crochet

①

②

③

④

Chain 2 stitches to start Base stitch

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Double crochet

①

②

③

④

⑤

Chain 3 stitches to start. Base stitch

Single crochet decrease

Single crochet back loop only

①

② ①

Insert your hook into the back loop of the starting stitch.

Yarn over and pull through.

٦ A normal single crochet

stitch goes through both the front and back loops.

②

Without completing the single crochet, crochet into the next stitch.

Complete.

Picot stitch

Crochet one double crochet stitch.

Crochet a single crochet in a stitch.

3 chain stitches

Chain 3 stitches, and insert the hook in the direction of the arrow.

②

②

②

Pull through all the loops.

①

①

①

③

Increase double crochet

Increase a single crochet

٦ An “incomplete single crochet” is the stage before you pull the yarn through the second time to complete the single stitch.

In the same stitch, crochet another single crochet.

③

③

In the same stitch, crochet another double crochet.

③

Yarn over and pull through once.

Complete. ٦ Similarly, the is two half double crochet stitches in the same stitch.

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٦ is chain 2 in (1) and pull through the same way.

Crocheting in the space When picking up stitches from the chain in the row before, inserting your hook following the arrow and chaining is called “crocheting in the space.” When the row before is chain stitch, typically that is included in the space.

٦ DiɈerence between crocheting in a stitch and crocheting in a space In the symbols for crocheting two or more stitches in a stitch, the bottom of the symbol can be either closed or open, and whether you crochet into the stitch or space in the respective row before will be indicated in that diɈerence. y Crochet into the stitch.

y Crochet into the space.

The symbol is closed.

The symbol is open.

How to change colors Technique for changing the yarn in the middle of a row

Technique for changing the yarn at the end of a row

Change to the new yarn when completing the stitch before the stitch where you want the new yarn.

How to change yarn when making stripes

Technique for changing the yarn on an edge

Don't tie the ends; rather leave a tail of about 3" (8cm) each and Änish with the new color before neatening.

Change to the new yarn when completing the stitch before the stitch where you want the new yarn.

Crocheted pattern

Change to the new yarn when crocheting the slip stitch into the Ärst stitch of the row before starting the next row with the new color.

Pass yarn over.

Without cutting the yarn you’re crocheting, leave it to the side, and when it is time for it in the color scheme, pass the yarn over and crochet with it.

٦ If the color will show through the pattern, it would be better to work the ends into the back of the work.

How to work the ends into the back ① color A Leave the B color yarn oɈ to the side, and crochet the necessary number of stitches color B with the A color yarn. Change to the B color yarn that you had left to the side, and when you crochet the next stitch, the B yarn will have crossed over on the back of the work. Technique for crocheting around yarn

①

The section crocheted with color A crochets around the yarn for color B, and the section crocheted with color B crochets around color A.

color B

color A

②

How to work in the ends Once you are done crocheting the project, thread the yarn through a needle and work it through the crocheting.

How to attach eyes For solid eyes Place glue on the base, and secure in place.

Crocheting

②

Glu

e

Solid eye ٦ Crystal eyes and cat eyes are attached the same way.

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Technique for hand sewing Sew around

Half back stitch

U-shape closure

Progress about a third of the needle eye.

out

A sewing technique mainly used when sewing up an opening to Åip the project through.

Cross-section view

in

in

out

out in

How to embroider Straight stitch

①

Fly stitch

② in

Lazy daisy stitch

①

in in

②

① out in

in

out

out

in

out

②

out out

out out

out Insert the needle in the same spot for 2 as 1.

French knot stitch

Back stitch

①

in

②

in

③

①

in out

out

Insert the needle in the same spot for 4 as 1.

Bullion stitch Put the needle in the same location for 1 and 3. Wrap the thread around the tip of the needle the designated number of times, and pull the needle through while holding the thread, insert the needle for 4 right next to 2, pull through and secure.

Pull the thread through to the front and wrap the thread around the needle the indicated number of times (the chart is twice).

②

③

④

in Insert the needle close to the spot where you pulled the needle through initially.

Pull the needle through to the back and pull the yarn through.

Wrap designated number of times.

①

out

out

②

③

Bring down.

④

⑤ in

in

How to use a jump ring to the back

jump ring

pliers Hold the jump ring in the pliers with the opening facing up.

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to the front

Caution: if you open the right and left as shown at the you will not be able to close it neatly.

Pull the opening open by twisting your left hand to the front and your right hand to the back. Pass the parts, etc., through the opening, and twist again to close the opening.

٦ For projects that require a jump ring, insert a needle in the location as shown in the photo, which will open the crochet stitches and make it easier to pass the ring through.

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