- Baking Cat Loaf is inspired by Pusheen the Cat, and it's beginner friendly!
- This pattern is written in US terminology and wants in continuous round. Do not slip stitch after each round.
- You can use any kind of yarn and hook size you'd like, the material list only includes what kind of yarn and hook size is recommended.
- Happy crocheting!! :D
This pattern is only for personal use. Do not copy, edit, redistribute or sell this pattern. You may sell the finished product in small quantities, but please credit the owner of the pattern @tofu.soupe .
Material list:
- 6mm chenille yarn in the colors brown and cream
- 5.5mm hook
- Brown or black felt
- Scissors
- Embroidery needle
- Polyester filling
- Stitch markers
- Glue
Abbreviations:
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase
- dec = decrease
- mr = magic ring
- FO = fasten off
- R = round
'Slashes' (make 2 in the color 'cream'):
1. ch10, skip one ch and 9sc across, turn your work and 9sc across on the other side (18)
~ FO and leave a long tail for sewing
Loaf (in the color 'brown'):
1. ch9, skip one ch and 8sc across, turn your work and 8sc across on the other side (16)
2. (sc, inc)*5, 4sc, inc, sc (22)
3. (2sc, inc)*5, 5sc, inc, sc (28)
4. (6sc, inc)*4 (32)
5. (4sc, inc)*4, 12sc (36)
6. 4sc, inc, 12sc, inc, 18sc (38)
7. 8sc, inc, 7sc, inc, 21sc (40)
8-11. sc around [4 rounds] (40)
In the next round, we will create the gaps for the slashes. Before starting round 12, crochet to the middle of the right side of the project. It will take about 1-6sc to get there (for me it took 2sc), depending on your yarn and tension of the hook. Mark the most centered stitch as your last stitch of round 11 [photo A].
12. 6sc, ch9 and skip 9sc, 25sc [photo B] (40)
13. 6sc, 9sc into the ch9 you've just made, 25sc (40)
14-16. sc around [3 rounds] (40)
17. 6sc, ch9 and skip 9sc, 25sc (40)
18. 6sc, 9sc into the ch9 you've just made, 25sc (40)
19-22. sc around [4 rounds] (40)
23. 6sc, dec, 7sc, dec, 23sc (38)
24. 2sc, dec, 12sc, dec, 20sc (36)
25. sc, dec, (4sc, dec)*3, 15sc (32)
~ Start stuffing after each round
26. (6sc, dec)*4 (28)
27. (2sc, dec)*5, 4sc, dec, 2sc (22)
28. (sc, dec)*5, 4sc, dec, sc (16)
29. 8dec (8)
~ FO and sew hole closed
Details:
| Felt details | ___ rounds tall x ___ sc wide |
| 2 eyes | 1 x 1 |
| 1 mouth | 1,5 x 3 |
| 4 whiskers | 1 x 2 |
| 2 ears | 2 x 3 |
Assembly:
- Glue the felt onto the back of the project like shown on the photo, or adjust to your likings.
- Sew the slashes into the gaps of the loaf, make sure the stitches are perfectly aligned. I like to sew them in a zig-zag motion. Stuff the gaps while sewing if necessary.
Last step -> press lightly on the loaf to create a flat bottom....
... and you're done!!!
You have now obtained the loafiest Cat Loaf, good job!!
If you're planning to post them on Instagram, make sure to tag me so I can see it!! @tofu.soupe