Ostap is a big, lanky tabby cat with long legs, a grumpy-sweet face and fishing-line whiskers – about 56 cm tall, perfect for hugging.

The pattern by Svetlana Pertseva shows needle sculpting of the face step by step. An optional knitted scarf completes the look.

This listing is for an INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF PATTERN, not a finished project.

LANGUAGE:

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The pattern is in English.

SKILL LEVEL:

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Experienced

FINISHED SIZE:

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Approx. 56 cm (22 inches) tall, 30 cm (11.9 inches) seated.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

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Crochet in rounds

Single crochet

Increasing

Decreasing

Slip stitch

Needle sculpting

Knitting (optional scarf)

MATERIALS AND TOOLS:

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•    Main yarn approx. 120 g, e.g. Nako Mohair Delicate (500 m / 100 g), plus a little black for the nose and white for the eyes.

•    Matching hook (1.75 mm).

•    Two ready-made eyes (10 mm), strong thread, sewing and tapestry needles for needle sculpting.

•    Stuffing, fishing line for whiskers and eyebrows, and something firm for the neck (thick wire or a foam roll).

•    Optional: yarn and needles for the scarf.

ABOUT THIS PATTERN:

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The pattern is written using US terminology (UK differences are explained).

30 pages of step-by-step instructions with tips and photos illustrating the process.