ValentinCat is a little cat whose body is a heart – with a curly striped tail, a pink nose and long whiskers. A sweet Valentine’s Day gift, a love token for someone special, or a cheerful little decoration for any day of the year.

A crochet pattern by Svetlana Pertseva with step-by-step instructions and photos. Choose from three noses: felted, crocheted, or a ready-made nose, heart-shaped bead or button.

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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Intermediate

FINISHED SIZE:

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Approx. 9 cm (3.5 inches) high using a 1.75 mm hook.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

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Magic ring

Crochet in rounds

Single crochet

Increasing

Decreasing

Slip stitch

MATERIALS AND TOOLS:

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•    Mohair yarn, light fingering / 3 ply (455 m / 85 g) – about 20 g.

•    Crochet hook 1.75 mm (US steel 8, UK steel 3 1/2).

•    Two black beads (2–4 mm) for the eyes.

•    Fishing line for the whiskers; black thread for the mouth.

•    Stuffing: hollow fibre or polyester.

•    Tapestry needle for sculpting and matching thread; 3 sewing pins to mark the nose and eyes.

•    Nose (choose one): a little pink and white felting wool and felting needles; a little pink yarn for a crocheted nose; or a ready-made flat plastic nose, heart-shaped bead or button.

ABOUT THIS PATTERN:

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

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