FELINE LUCKY Ve! Get your paws on these charming good-luck cats designed by Liz Ward. wwyou vIn HED DMC Natura ust Cotton (100% cotton, SOg/155m, 1 bal of each Ivory (N02) Tournesol N16) Passion (N23) mA ammhook 1 Embroidery thread in black, green and red 12 Stch markers Toy stuffing Wool needle Air erasable pen 1 Pinkand red felt ‘Small buttons Gold bells For yar stockists, contact DMC 0116275 4000 ‘wnw.dmecrestive.co.uk MEASUREKENTS Large cat measures 28x15em (1e5%in) ABBREVIATIONS Bobble stitch yrh, insert hook in itch, yeh, draw loop through, yh draw through frst 2 loops ‘on hook *yrh, insert hook in same stitch, yth, draw loop. ‘hough, yth, draw through fist 2 loops on hook; rop from * ‘another 3 times, yth and draw ‘through all 6 loops on hook Fora full list, see page 130 iueky cats ‘antsome luckin your home? Doitthe crachetway with these traditionaleats. Maneki-neko "beckoning cats' are Japanese figurines displayed in doorways to bring luckto their owner. ‘You'll often see them with coins, too, to halpbring wealth. Make ourcute version ‘and while we can't guarantee you good fortune, youll definitly raise a smile ‘when your visitors spot them! NoTES “The Cats are worked using the ‘amigurumi method. Work stitches ‘continuously in a spiral without closing ‘off each round with a slip stitch. it may help to use a stitch markerin the frst stitch of each round, moving it up as you work, © aree car HEAD AND BODY Using bony make a mogicloop. Round 1 (3) éccnto the loop (6s) Round 2 2dc in each st around. [12 sts} Round 3 De in nent st 2dcin mex) 6 mes (183) Round 4c in each of next? 2d next st) 6 times. [24 sts} Round 5 (Dem each of nex 3 ts, 2dcin next st) 6 times. [30 sts} Round 6 De m each of next 9, 2acin next st) 3 times. (33 sts} Round 7c in each of next 10s, 2 in next st) 3 times. [36 sts] Round 8 (De n each of nex 11 ss, 2 inmexts 3 tes. [39 ss} Round 9 (De i each of next 12 ts, 2c in next st) 3 times. (42 sts} Round 10 (Dein each of rex 13s, 2de in next st) 3 times. [45 sts} Round 11 (Ocin each of ron 14 ts, 2de in next st) 3 times. [48 sts] Round 12 (Dein each of rex 15 ss, 2aen nents) 3 times (51) Round 13 (cin each of rex 168, 2de in next st) 3 times. [54 sts} Rounds 14-16 Dein each staround Round 17 (D209, dem each of est 7 sts) 6 times. (48 sts} Round 18 (D210, dn each of next 6 51) 6 times. (2s Round 19 (O20, dn each ofrest 5 21) 6 times. [36s Round 20 (D210, dn each of est 4 ‘sts) 6 times. [30 sts) Round 21 (0:20, dh ech of est 3 8) 6times [26 S81 Stuff wth toy filling, Round 22 (Oc2tog, dein each of naxt 2 sts 6 times. (18 sts} Round 23 (Oc2tog, dein next st) 6 times, [12 13] Round 24 (De in next st, 2de in next st) S times [18 sts} Round 25 (Dc in each of next 2 sts, 2de in next st 6 times. (24 sts] Round 26 (De in each of next 3 sts, 2de inrext st 6 times. [30 sts] Round 27 (Oc in each of next 9 sts, 2de In next st) 3 times. (33 sts] Round 28 (De in each of next 10 sts, 2de in next st) 3 times. [36 ss] Round 29 (Oc in each of next 11 sts, 2de in next st) 3 times. [39 sts] Round 30 (Dc in each of next 12 sts, 2de in next st) 3 times. [42 ss] Round 31 (De in each of next 13 sts, 2de in next st) 3 times. [45 ss] Round 32 (Oc in each of next 14 sts, 2de in next st 3 times. [48 ss) Rounds 33-38 Dc in each st around, Round 37 (De2tog, dein each of next 6 st) 6 times. [42 sts] Round 38 (D¢2tog, dein each of next 5 st) 6 times. [36 sts} Round 39 (Dc2tog, dein each of noxt 4 sts] 6 times. (30 sts} Round 40 (Dc2t0g, dein each of next 3 sts] 6 times. [24 sts} Stuff with toy filing Round 41 (De2tog, dein each of next 2 ss] 6 times. [18 sts} Round 42 (Dc2tog, de in next st) 6 times. [12 sts] Round 43 (Dc2tog) 6 times. [6 sts] Fasten off, then thread yarn onto woo! needle and weave through the last 6 sts ull yar to close the hole and weave inends. ‘SMALL ARM (MAKE 1) Using Wory, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) 6d into the loop. [6 ss] Round 2 2dc in each st around. [12 sts] Rounds 3-4 De in each st around Rounds 5-8 De2tog, dein each remaining st around. [8 sts after Round 8) Rounds 9-15 Dein each st around. Fastan off. Stuff the Arm firmly with toy filing, then sow the gap at the top of the Arm closed. BECKONING ARM (MAKE 1) Using Ivory, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) 6d into the loop. [6 ss] AMIGURUMI COLLECTION #5Lucky cats Round 2 2cic in each st around. [12 sts] Round 3 (Dc in nex st, 2de in next st) 6 times. [18 sts} Rounds 4-5 Dc in each st around Round 6 (Oc2tag, de in next st 6 times. [12 sts) Rounds 7-9 De2tog, dein each remaining st around. [9 sts after Round 9} Rounds 10-18 Dein each st around. Fasten off Stuf Arm firmly with toy filing and sew the gap at the top of the ‘Arm closed. Using Ivory, embroider the detail on the paws as follows. Anchor the thread to the base of the Arm by ‘sewing a few small stitches, Then, using the image as a quide, work long stitches ‘em (Hii) apart, twice aver the paw to create the pads (pull the thread really tight as you do this so it shapes the paw). Secure thread as before to keep paw shape in place then weave in ends. FEET (MAKE 2) Using Ivory, make a magic loop. Round 4 (RS) 6de into the loop. [6 ss} Round 2 2dc in each st around, 12 ste) Round 3 (Dc in next st, 2de in next st) 6 times. [18 sts] Rounds 4-5 De in each st around, Round 6 (Dc2tog) around. [9 sts] Fasten off, stuff firmly and lose as before. Shape the Feet as for the Beckoning Arm, EARS (MAKE 2) Using Ivory, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) 4c into the loop. [4 sts] Round 2 (Dc in next st, 2de in next st) twice. [6 sts] Round 3 (Dc in each of next 2 sts, 2de in next st) twice. [8 sts] Round 4 (Oc in each of next 3 sis, 2dein newts) twice. [10 sts) Round 5 (Dc in each of next 4 sts, 2de in newt si) tice [12 sts Round 6 (Dc in each of next 5 sts, 2de in newts) twice. [14 sts], Round 7 (Dc in each of next 6 sts, 2de in next st) twice. 16 sts) Fasten off. Cuta smal triangle of red felt and glue inside the Ear. Then, using the image as a guide, sew the Ears to the Cat's Head. Pin the Arms and Feet in place and, when you are happy with the positioning, sew together. Weave in ends. ‘6 WNYWSIMPLYCROCHETMAG.COM cOUAR Using Passion, cha Row 1 (RS) De in second ch from hook, dein each of next 2 ch, tur. [3 sts] Rows 2:30 Chi( not counted asst, de in each stto end, [2 ste} Fasten off and sew around the Cat's eck MEDALLION Using Tournesol, make a magic ring Round 1 (RS) 6de into the ring. (6 sts) Round 2 2clc in each st around, $6 to first de to join, [12 ts} Fasten off and weave in ends, Stitch the medallion to the collar TO FINISH Using the image asa guide, draw the {face onto the Head using an air erasable pen. Use red embroidery thread to sew Jong stitches for the nose and mouth and black thread forthe eyes, eyelashes and whiskers. Cut 4 smal circles of pink felt then cut 4 tiny slits out of them to turn them into flower shapes. Glue or sew onto the Cat ina random pettern over the Body and Head, then join together with stitches of green embroidery thread for stems. Add ‘ny buttons as flower centres. Thread 2 {gold bell onto red thread and tie around the Cat's neck SMALL CAT HEAD AND BODY Using ory, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) 6de into the loop. [6 sts] Round 2 2dc in each st around. [12 sts] Round 3 (Dc in next st,2de in next st) 6 times. (18 ts] Round 4 (Dc in each of next 2 sts, 2de in next st) 6 times. [24 ste} Round 5 (Oc in each of next 3 sts, 2de in next st 6 times [30 ts} Rounds 6-8 Dz in each st around. Round 9 (Dc2tog, de in each of next 3 sts) 6 times. [24 sts] Round 10 (Dc2tog, de in each of next 2 sts) 6 times. (18 sis} Round 11(Dc2t09, dein next s) 6 times, 123} Stuff the Head with toy filing Round 12 (Dc2toq) 6 times. [6 sts] Round 13 2de in each st around. 12 sts) Round 14 (Dc in next st, 2de in next st) 6 ‘mes. (18 sts] Round 15 (De in each of next 2 sts, 2dc in next st 6 times. [24 sts} Rounds 16-17 Dc in each st around, Round 18 (Dc2tog, de in each of next 2 sts) 6 times. [18 ets] Round 19 (Dc2t0g, dc in next st) 6 times. [12 sto) Stuff with toy filing, Round 20 (De2t0q) 6 times. (6 sts] Fasten off, then thread yarn onto woo! needle and weave through the last 6 sts, palling the yatn to close the hole, Weave inends: EARS (MAKE 2) Using Ivar, cha Row 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from hook, htr in next ch, tein last eh (3 sts] Fasten off. Cut small red felt triangles and‘lve into the Ear; then sew in place on the Head. ARM (MAKE 1 Using Wvory, make a magic loop. Round 1 (RS) 6de into the loop. [6 sts] Round 2 (Dc in next st, 2de in next st) 3 times, [9 sts) Rounds 3-4 Dc in each st around, Round 5 (De2tog, dein next st 3 times. fests} Rounds 6-13 De in each st around, Fasten off. Stuff Am frmiy with tay filing ‘and sew ane to the right side ofthe Body ‘of the Cat Using Passion, ch16. Row 1 (RS) Ss in second ch from hook, ss in each ch to end, [15 st] Lee iy vein &e Fasten off and sew in place around Cat's neck. Weave in ends: Create the face as you did for the Large Cat POT OF GOLD Using Passion, make a magic loop, Round 1 (RS) éde into the loop. [6 sts] Round 2 2d in each st around. [12 sts} Round 3 (Dc in next st, 2dc in next st) & times, (18 sts] Round 4 (Dc in each of next 2 ts, Zde in next st 6 times, [28 sts} Round § (Dc in each of next 3 sts, 2de in next st 6 times, [30 sts} Round 6 (Dc in each of next 9 sts, 2de in next st) 3 times, [33 sts) Round 7 (Dc in each of next 10 sts, 2de in next st) 3 times, [36 sts} Round 8 (Dc in each of next 11 sts, 2de in Daca fovea eae nxt st) 3 times [39 sts} Rounds 9-11 Dc in each st around, Round 12 (Dc2teg, sts) 3 times. [34 sts] Round 13 (De2tog, de in each of next 10 sts) 3 times. [33 sta] Round 14 Dc in each st around, Fasten off and stuf firmly with toy filing in each of next 11 Gowp Using Tournesol, make a magic loop, Round 1 (RS) 6d¢ into the loop. (6 sts} Round 2 (Bobble st, ch) in each st to the tend, [6 bobbles and & ch-t sp} Round 3 (Bobble st, ch!, bobble st, cht) in each chet sp around, sto top of first bobble st to join. [12 bobbles and 12 ch-1 spe] Fasten off, then sev the Gold onto the top of the Pot. Weave in ends. AMIGURUMI COLLECTION 97