Caterina The Cat

"This little kitty is sized as a handheld softie, but also can be used as an ornament or gift tag. Caterina the Cat is the first pattern in the 2020 Christmas in July Make Along. Skills Used Basic crochet stitches: chain, single crochet, slip stitch Crocheting flat in rows, crocheting in the round, seaming, increasing, decreasing Special stitch patterns: bob, sc2tog (with written instructions in pattern and link to video to tutorials) Pattern also includes link to photo tutorial for seaming with mattress stitch Skill Level Easy Finished Size Approximately 5” (13 cm) tall x 3” (7.5 cm) wide before stuffing. Materials Lion Brand Heartland yarn (100% acrylic, 5 oz/142 g, 251 yd/230 m) – 1 skein in 151 Katmai, or approximately 50 yd (45.5 m) in any medium weight yarn. US Size G-6/4 mm crochet hook, or any size needed to obtain correct gauge. 12 mm cat safety eyes - 1 pair. 12 mm pink heart craft nose – 1. Fairfield Poly-Fil Premium Polyester Fiber Fill - 12 oz bag. Clover Quick Locking Stitch Marker Set, or at least 2 stitch markers. Yarn needle. Gauge 10 sc = 2” (10 cm) across. Exact gauge is not critical for this project. Stitches should be small so that fiber filling doesn’t show."

Crochet HookG/6 or 4 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)