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Velvet Cat Plush Crochet Pattern

Each cat I've made using this pattern ended up being around 7"-8" tall with ears and tail is 6"-7"

Got some velvet yarn in your yarn stash and no idea what to do with it? How about make a simple soft cat plush? I've decided to leave their face blank because I think it's cute, but feel free to add your own details such as doll eyes. What I like about this pattern is it's very easy and quick to build up.

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Supplies 
Hook size: 4.25mm, US 6/G 
Yarn size: Bulky 5 (yarn used in pattern is Bernat Velvet)
Scissors
Tapestry needle
Stuffing 
Stitch marker (optional but recommended to mark the beginning of each row)

Optional supplies
String or ribbon for collar (I used leather thread)
Bell or charm (for the collar)
Jumpring (to attach the bell or charm for collar)

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Abbreviations
mr: magic ring
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (sc 2 in one stitch)
inv dec: invisible decrease (sc 2 front stitches together)

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BODY AND HEAD
Round 1. sc 6 in mr (6)
2. * inc * around (12)
3. * inc, sc1 * (18)
4. * inc, sc2 *  (24)
5. * inc, sc3 * (30)
6. * inc, sc4 * (36)
7. * inc, sc5 * (42)
8. * inc, sc6 * (48)
9-17. * sc * (48)  
18. * inv dec * (24)
19. * inc * (48)
20-29. * sc * (48) 
30. * inv dec, sc6 * (42)
31. * inv dec, sc5 * (36)
32. * inv dec, sc4 * (30)
33. * inv dec, sc3 * (24)
34. * inv dec, sc2 * (18) 
Stuff
35. * inv dec, sc1 * (12)
36. * inv dec * (6)
Secure, cut and leave a long tail and add onto a tapestry needle. Stuff more if needed,  stitch into the previous 6 stitches and pull through which should close the top. Secure and weave in remaining yarn. 

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EAR (make 2)
1. sc 3 in mr (3)
2. * inc * around (6)
3. * inc, sc1 * (9)
4. * inc, sc2 * (12)
5. * inc, sc3 * (15)
Secure, cut and leave a long tail to add onto a tapestry needle. Stuff, sew and secure onto head. Sew each ear about 2"-3" apart to get your desired look. Secure and weave in remaining yarn.

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TAIL
1. sc 6 in mr
2. * inc * around (12)
3. * inc, sc1 * (18)
4-12. * sc * (18) 
13. * inv dec, sc1 * (12)
14-26. * sc * (12)
Secure, cut and leave a long tail to add onto a tapestry needle. Stuff as desired, sew and secure onto back bottom of plush.
 
This is what your cat should look like.

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THIGHS (make 2)
1. sc 6 in mr (6)
2. *inc* around (12) 
3. *inc, sc* (18)
4. *inc, sc2* (24)
5. *inc, sc3* (30)
6. *inc, sc4* (36)
 

Secure, cut and leave a long tail. Apply on the bottom side of the plush and the second one on the other side as even as you can get it. Sew halfway and add a tiny bit of stuffing before securing shut.


 
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PAWS (make 4)
1. sc 6 in mr (6)
2. *inc* around (12)
3-5. *sc* (12)

Place a paw on the bottom front of each thigh, add stuffing and sew. With the last two paws next to the feet, add stuffing and sew. (Use first photo in this post for reference if needed)

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For the collar, I used a leather thread and added a jump ring and little bell. 
If you want to make a flopped eared bunny instead of a cat, make two tails, do not stuff and flatten for the ears. Make an extra paw for the tail! :)

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