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Amigurumi Cats: Crochet Sweet Kitties

the Japanese Way (24 Projects of Cats to Crochet) Boutique-Sha

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AMIGURUMI CATS

Crochet Sweet Kitties the Japanese Way

BOUTIQUE-SHA

TUTTLE Publishing

Tokyo Rutland, Vermont Singapore

“Books to Span the East and West”

Published by Tuttle Publishing, an imprint of Periplus Editions (HK) Ltd.

www.tuttlepublishing.com

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.

NOTE:

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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Contents

Belly-up kitty strap and key chain

Instructions page 40

Yarn used Hamanaka Aprico

1 2

These kitties like to lie belly-up. They're a very relaxed, laid-back pair of cats.

5
twist

Crochet Instructions page 30

Illustrated step-by-step instructions page 34

Yarn used Hamanaka Piccolo

34 5
Roly-poly kitties

Turnright,right!

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.

7
Sweet view from behind
8
Poke Teeter
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Totter Ta-dah!

Stretching cat

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

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Sleeping cat pencil case

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.

12

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.

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Black cat with a red ribbon

This black cat sitting so nicely looks great with a red ribbon. If you use crystal cat eyes, its expression becomes even more feline.

Mm,notsobad,meow

Instructions page 70

Yarn used Hamanaka Amelie

15
Well now

Curled-up cat brooches

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.

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Finger puppets

Instructions page 58

Yarn used Hamanaka Korpokkur

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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.

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Norwegian Forest cat

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.

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Parent & child good luck cats

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.

It’sazabuton, meow

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You put your arm up like this—meow Meow Instructions page 66 Yarn used 19 Hamanaka Bonnie, Hamanaka Piccolo 20 Hamanaka Piccolo
A zabuton is a Japanese oor cushion meant for kneeling

Cat paw kiss lock closure purse

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.

The

There's

Instructions page 55

Yarn used Hamanaka Dennis the Menace

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kiss lock closure purse can be used as a change purse or as a pouch. a pattern on the back as well.

Wedding cats

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.

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28 A B C D E F G H I J K

Yarn used in this book

*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)

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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

30 page 6 3 4 5 3 4 5
Row Number of stitches Change stitches by: 10 45No increase 9 8 745Add 5 stitches each row 640 535 Add 7 stitches each row 428 321 214 17 7 stitches in the loop Front side loop
5 white

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