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Crochet Sweet Kitties the Japanese Way
TUTTLE Publishing
Tokyo Rutland, Vermont Singapore
Published by Tuttle Publishing, an imprint of Periplus Editions (HK) Ltd.
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JUNEKO TOIRO NO AMIGURUMI (Lady Boutique series no. 4801)
Copyright © 2019 Boutique-sha, Inc.
English translation rights arranged with Boutique-sha, Inc. through Japan UNI Agency, Inc., Tokyo
English Translation © 2023 by Periplus Editions (HK) Ltd.
Translated from Japanese by Nancy Marsden
ISBN 978-0-8048-5583-9; ISBN 978-1-4629-2369-4 (ebook)
Staff:
Editing: Kanako Yaguchi, Motoko Hisatomi
Technical editing: Sayaka Kitahara Sae Takahashi
Photography: Junichi Okugawa (frontispiece)
Yoshihiko Koshizuka Kana Shimada (process)
Book design: Yoko Maki
Diagrams: Mai Shirai
*Items made from projects included in this book are strictly for personal use. Any sale of these items (in stores, via Internet, etc.) is prohibited.
Crocheted creature (Amigurumi) Ranch
Tatsumi Emiko
Lives with her partner and pet in Kobe City. Learned the basics of crocheting from her grandmother and mother.
The first crocheted creature she created in 2006 was a cat called “Little Homely First.”
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Belly-up kitty strap and key chain 4
Roly-poly kitties 6
Stretching cat 10
Sleeping cat pencil case 12
Black cat with a red ribbon 14
Curled-up cat brooches 16
Finger puppets 18
Norwegian Forest cat 20
Parent & child good luck cats 22
Cat paw kiss lock closure purse 24
Wedding cats 26
Yarns used in this book 29
How to assemble the roly-poly kitty 34
Before starting to crochet 76
Basic techniques 77
Cats are just plain cute. Cats you see outside, cats in the homes of neighbors and friends. But, of course, for me the cutest and best is my own scraggly cat who’s always by my side!
Crocheted cats are definitely the same, the one you spend time and effort in crocheting yourself is absolutely the cutest.
If you create your own special cat from amongst the cats within this book, I’ll be very happy.
Measurements in this book are given in both imperial and metric forms. Metrics are more precise and using them may therefore yield better results.
Hooks are given in metric sizes. Where equivalent US codes have been applied to a hook size, the US size follows in parentheses.
Yarns, eyes, buttons and cotton stu ng used this book are by Hamanaka, a Japanese brand with limited availability outside of Japan, but brands local to you can be used In their place.
Yarn weights are provided in the “Yarns used in this book” section (page 28) to help you substitute these yarns with your favorites.
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We suggest that you read the “Before beginning to crochet” section before beginning any of these projects.
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Belly-up kitty strap and key chain
Instructions page 40
Yarn used Hamanaka Aprico
These kitties like to lie belly-up. They're a very relaxed, laid-back pair of cats.
Crochet Instructions page 30
Illustrated step-by-step instructions page 34
Yarn used Hamanaka Piccolo
These kitties look cute from every angle. They’re designed like a classic roly-poly toy—if you give them a poke, or if they fall over, they pop right back up.
A tortoiseshell cat and a white cat with mismatched eyes have just woken up are having a big stretch. The half-opened, heavy-lidded eyes that still look sleepy are key.
Instructions page 44
Yarn used
6 Hamanaka Mohair (colorful)
7 Hamanaka Mohair
These cats in baby colors that are sleeping so peacefully are pencil cases with the zipper on their stomachs. They can also be used as a pouch or glasses case.
Instructions page 48
Yarn used
8 Hamanaka Paume Baby Color
9 Hamanaka Paume Baby Color
Hamanaka Paume (pure cotton) baby
Studying will be more fun with these cats by your side.
This black cat sitting so nicely looks great with a red ribbon. If you use crystal cat eyes, its expression becomes even more feline.
Instructions page 70
Yarn used Hamanaka Amelie
These tucked-up kitties (orange tabby and Siamese) are actually adorable brooches. Pin them on your lapel or on a bag and take them with you everywhere.
Instructions page 52
Yarn used Hamanaka Tino
As seen from above. For the back, a simple safety pin does the trick.
Finger puppets
Instructions page 58
Yarn used Hamanaka Korpokkur
Five cat finger puppets are more than five times the fun when you line them up!
They don’t have many parts, so they’re easy to make!
You can also stash a lip balm inside one— it makes a cute gift!
Even with the same pattern, if you change the color or pattern the cats seem to have different personalities.
Instructions page 62
Yarn used Hamanaka Mohair
This cat with its big body and round eyes is based on my cat Kū-chan. Mohair yarn really brings out the fluffiness.
His plump form is enchanting.
It’s said the right hand invites luck with money and the left invites people, but crocheted good luck cats—called Maneki Neko—seem to also be beckoning feelings of serenity and peace. Using the same pattern, you can change the size by changing the thickness of the yarn.
A chubby kiss lock closure purse with a paw pad on. The raised pattern gives it a fun texture. 21 and 22 are the paws of a tiger and calico, respectively. Use a clasp covered in crochet and crochet up to the end.
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Instructions page 55
Yarn used Hamanaka Dennis the Menace
Fun for bridal showers, rehearsal dinners and weddings. They add a lovely touch to the start of a life of happiness.
Instructions page 70
Yarn used 23 Hamanaka Amelie
Hamanaka Piccolo
24 Hamanaka Amelie
The Russian Blue groom is dressed up in a silk hat and bow-tie, while the Tuxedo cat bride is dolled up in a veil and pearl necklace.
*Most yarns are shown in actual size.
A Hamanaka Dennis the Menace (a.k.a. Wanpaku Dennis) — Worsted weight
50g ball app. 131½ y/ 120 m, hook size 3.00 (C-2)
B Hamanaka Paume— Sport weight
25g ball app. 76½ y/ 70 m, hook size 3.00 (C-2)
C Hamanaka Paume (pure cotton) baby — Sport weight
25g ball app. 76½ y/ 70 m, hook size 3.00 (C-2)
D Hamanaka Amelie — Worsted weight
40g ball app. 120½ y/ 110 m, hook size 3.00-3.50 (C-2–E-4)
E Hamanaka Tino — Light fingering weight
25g ball app. 208 y/ 190 m, hook size 2.00 (A-0)
F Hamanaka Mohair (colorful) — Light fingering weight
25g ball app. 109½ y/ 100 m, hook size 2.50 (B-1)
G Hamanaka Mohair — Light fingering weight
25g ball app. 109½ y/ 100 m, hook size 2.50 (B-1)
H Hamanaka Aprico — Fingering weight
30g ball app. 131½ y/ 120 m, hook size 2.25–2.50 (B-1)
I Hamanaka Korpokkur — Sport weight
25g ball app. 101 y/ 92 m, hook size 2.25 (B-1)
J Hamanaka Bonnie — Bulky weight
50g ball app. 66 y/60 m, hook size 4.50 (7)
K Hamanaka Piccolo — Sport weight
25g ball app. 98½ y/ 90 m, hook size 2.50 (B-1)
Yarn used
Hamanaka Piccolo
3 golden brown (21) 8g
white (1) 1g
4 gray (33) 7g
black (20) 2g
5 white (1) 7g
black (20) 2g
Tools
2.50 (B-1) crochet hook
Yarn needle or other large-eye needle
Embroidery needle
Sewing needle
Stitch markers
Other materials
3–5 for all
Hamanaka cotton stu ng (H405-401), as needed
2 Hamanaka solid eyes (H221-304-1 black 4mm)
2 Hexagon nuts (M12, app. 7/8" [2cm] long, 7/8" [2cm] wide, 3/8" [1cm] tall)
No. 25 embroidery thread (dark brown), as needed
Hand sewing thread
Fabric glue
3 1 bell (app. 7mm diameter, gold)
4" (10cm) of satin ribbon (¼" [5mm] wide, green)
No. 25 embroidery thread (pink) as needed
4 1 bell (app. 7mm diameter, silver)
4" (10cm) of satin ribbon (¼" [5mm] wide, purple)
5 1 bell (app. 7mm diameter, gold)
4" (10cm) of satin ribbon (¼" [5mm)] wide, red)
No. 25 embroidery thread (pink), as needed
How to crochet
1. Make a magic circle and crochet each of the parts.
2. Secure the nuts in the base.
3. Attach the ears and eyes to the head and add the embroidery.
4. Sew the head and body together.
5. Embroider the striped pattern (only on 4), add the small, medium, and large spots (only on 5), and attach the ribbon and bell. Chart for crocheting the body 3 golden brown 4 gray