
Are you looking for the perfect handmade gift for Valentine’s Day? This adorable cat crochet pattern is just what you need! Designed by the talented @marizzatoys, this free crochet Valentine pattern is beginner-friendly, cute, and easy to follow. With just a few materials and tools, you’ll be able to create your very own charming crochet kitten holding a heart. It’s the perfect project for any crochet lover or a thoughtful gift for someone special!
Materials and Tools
- Sport/5 ply yarn:
- Kitten color: white (Alize Cotton Gold №55)
- Heart color: pink (Alize Cotton Gold №98)
- Black and rose thread for embroidering the face (use the same yarn separated in half).
- Crochet hook: 2.00 mm.
- Stuffing material (Polyester Fiber Fill).
Abbreviations
- st: stitch
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec: decrease (single crochet two stitches together)
- (sc, inc) x n: repeat instructions in brackets n times
Body and Head
Crochet with white yarn. Stuff the body and head as you go.
- Make 9 ch and start in the second ch from the hook.
- 7 sc, 3 sc in the last stitch, work along the other side of the chain; 6 sc, inc (18).
- Inc, 6 sc, 3 inc, 6 sc, 2 inc (24).
- 1 sc, inc, 6 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 3, 6 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 2 (30).
- 2 sc, inc, 6 sc, (2 sc, inc) x 3, 6 sc, (2 sc, inc) x 2 (36).
- 3 sc, inc, 6 sc, (3 sc, inc) x 3, 6 sc, (3 sc, inc) x 2 (42).
- (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48).
- (7 sc, inc) x 6 (54).
- (8 sc, inc) x 6 (60).
- (9 sc, inc) x 6 (66).
- Crochet 66 sc for 12 rounds.
- (9 sc, dec) x 6 (60).
- Crochet 60 sc for 2 rounds.
- (8 sc, dec) x 6 (54).
- Crochet 54 sc for 2 rounds.
- (7 sc, dec) x 6 (48).
- Crochet 48 sc for 1 round.
- (6 sc, dec) x 6 (42).
- Crochet 42 sc for 4 rounds.
- (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36).
- (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30).
- (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24).
- (1 sc, dec) x 8 (16).
- 6 dec (8).
Close the opening and hide the yarn inside.
Ears
Crochet with white yarn.
- Sc 6 into a magic loop (6).
- Crochet 6 sc (6).
- (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9).
- (2 sc, inc) x 3 (12).
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the ears with 3-4 stitches of distance between them.
Tail
Crochet with white yarn.
- Sc 6 into a magic loop (6).
- 6 inc (12).
- Crochet 12 sc for 11 rounds.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the tail on the back between rows 5-6.
Legs
Crochet with white yarn.
- Sc 6 into a magic loop (6).
- 6 inc (12).
- Crochet 12 sc for 6 rounds.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the legs between rows 3-6 with 6 stitches of distance between them.
Arms
Crochet with white yarn.
- Sc 6 into a magic loop (6).
- 6 inc (12).
- Crochet 12 sc for 9 rounds.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the arms between rows 21-25 with 28 stitches of distance between them.
Heart
Crochet with pink yarn.
Make two pieces as follows:
- Sc 6 into a magic loop (6).
- 6 inc (12).
- (3 sc, inc) x 3 (15).
- Crochet 15 sc.
Fasten off on the first piece, leaving a tail for sewing. Continue crocheting on the second piece:
- 15 sc on the first piece, join the second piece, and crochet 15 sc on it (30).
- Crochet 30 sc.
- (8 sc, dec) x 3 (27).
- (7 sc, dec) x 3 (24).
- (6 sc, dec) x 3 (21).
- (5 sc, dec) x 3 (18).
- (4 sc, dec) x 3 (15).
- (3 sc, dec) x 3 (12).
- (2 sc, dec) x 3 (9).
- 4 dec (5).
Close the opening and hide the yarn inside. Sew the heart to the hands.
Finishing Touches
- Embroider the eyes with black thread on row 31, leaving four stitches between them.
- Embroider the nose between rows 30-31 and the mouth on row 29.
- Add blush to the cheeks using pink eyeshadow or pastel.
- Color the inner ears with the same pink shade for a charming look.
Why This Crochet Valentine Pattern is Perfect
This free crochet pattern for a Valentine kitten is not only a delightful project but also a great way to improve your crochet skills. It’s a wonderful gift idea for cat lovers, Valentine’s Day, or even as a cute decorative item for your home.
With its easy-to-follow instructions and beginner-friendly design, this crochet cat pattern is ideal for those who want to create something meaningful and unique. Plus, handmade gifts always carry a special charm and personal touch.
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