Hello yarn lovers!
You will need my Cat crochet pattern to use as the base. Below are the modifications to make Jiji. These modifications are not the complete pattern.
My daughter is dressing up as Kiki from “Kiki’s Delivery Service” for Halloween this year. Of course, I had to make Kiki’s iconic black cat to go along with her costume.
Jiji is a loyal and devoted character in the movie and is characterized by his bright red bow and straight tail.
To make him, follow the modifications.
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MATERIALS
- Dark Pink felt
- #6 super bulky yarn in Black and Purple
- #3 light worsted yarn in White
- 2.75 mm hook
- Two 15 x 10 oval safety eyes
- Red Ribbon
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EARS
(Start in Black yarn)
Rnd 1: (black) Make a magic circle (sc) x4 [4]
Rnd 2: (black) sc, (purple) sc, (black) sc into the same st, sc, inc [6]
Rnd 3: (black) sc, (purple) inc, sc, (black) inc, sc, inc [9]
Rnd 4: (black) sc, (purple) sc, inc, sc, (black) sc, inc, 2 sc, inc [12]
Rnd 5: (black) sc, (purple) 2 sc, inc, sc (black) 2 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc [15]
Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing. Do not stuff.
For the ear indentations, follow the steps on pg. 8 of the pdf.
For one of the ears, you will need to weave the yarn tail over to the opposite side so that the purple inner ear is visible. [img 20]
Follow the base pattern for assembly notes.
EYES
(Make two in White yarn + 2.75 mm hook)
Rnd 1: Make a magic circle (sc) x6 [6]
Rnd 2: (inc) x6 [12]
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6 [18]
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. Use the invisible finish. Stretch the eye whites into an oval shape. [img 21]
EYE ASSEMBLY
Step 1: Position the eye whites on the head spanning rnds 6-8, 2 sts apart. Use sewing pins to hold them in place.
Step 2: Insert the safety eyes where the image indicates, going through the eye whites and the head. [img 21]
Step 3: Stuff the head.
Step 4: Sew along the outer edge of the eye where the image indicates. [img 21]
NOSE
Step 1: Cut a small triangle out of Dark Pink felt, 1 st wide and 1/2 st tall.
Step 2: Secure it between the eyes, spanning rnd 8. [img 22]
FINISHING TOUCHES
Ribbon: After completing the rest of the body, cut a long red ribbon and tie a bow around the neck. [img 22]
Tail: You will still need to insert pipe cleaners into the tail to give it structure! Sew it along the body spanning 2-3 sts to position it upwards. [main img]