Friday, May 11, 2012

Hula House Cat

A classically designed kawaii amigurumi.
I made this cutie with my sister in law in mind, she lives in Hawaii.


What you need:
Worsted weight yarn in cat and grass colors
Size F (3.75 mm) hook
A scrap of felt
2 6mm safety eyes
Polyester fiber fill
Yarn needle
Clip to keep place
Scissors
Sewing needle and thread
Small beads
A sequin or small silk flower



 Body:
Work in continuous rounds


  • Chain 2
  • Round 1: Work 6 sc in first chain
  • Round 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around - 12 st
  • Round 3: *2 sc in next st, sc in next st, rep from * around - 18 st
  • Round 4: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 2 sts, rep from * around - 24 st
  • Round 5: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 3 sts, rep from * around - 30 st
  • Round 6: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 4 sts, rep from * around - 36 st
  • Round 7-10: sc in each sc - 36 st
  • Round 11: *Sc2tog, sc in each of next 4 sts, rep from * around - 30 st
  • Round 12:  *Sc2tog, sc in each of next 3 sts, rep from * around - 24 st
  • Round 13: *Sc2tog, sc in each of next 2 sts, rep from * around - 18 st 
  • Set eyes
  • Round 14: *Sc2tog, sc in each of next 1 sts, rep from * around - 12 st 
  • Round 15: sc in each sc - 12 st
  • Partly stuff head (you can firm this up later)
  • Round 16: *2 sc in next st, sc in next st, rep from * around - 18 st
  • Round 17: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 2 sts, rep from * around - 24 st
  • Round 18-21: sc in each sc -24 st
  • Round 22: *Sc2tog, sc in each of next 2 sts, rep from * around - 18 st 
  • Round 23: *Sc2tog, sc in each of next 1 sts, rep from * around - 12 st 
  • Stuff firmly
  • Round 24: sc2tog around -6 st
  • Finish off and weave in ends

 Ears:
Work in continuous rounds
Make 2

  • Chain 2
  • Round 1: Work 6 sc in first chain
  • Round 2: sc in each sc
  • Round 3: *2 sc in next st, sc in next st, rep from * around - 9 st



Finishing Up:

Fold ears and sew to head. Cut a small triangle of felt for nose and sew on. Place your sequin or small flower over one ear of your kitty.


Skirt:

Cut one long (8 in) piece of yarn and a handful of shorter (4 in) pieces from grass color.
Slip knot two pieces of short yarn together onto long piece. Continue till skirt is formed.
Tie on your kitty.




Lei:

Cut a 12 in + piece of sewing thread, thread onto sewing needle doubling thread. Be sure to tie a knot in the end. Bead lei till it is a little bit longer than the neck of your cat. Place around the neck and tie several good knots then thread extra thread into the body of your amigurumi.

Enjoy your tiki tabby!

Hula House Cat on Ravelry

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