Crochet Cat in Qipao Dress (with Tutorial)
Materials
Yarn: 4-ply milk cotton (or similar weight) in white, black, brown, gray, orange + colored yarn for decorations.
Hook: 2.0–2.5mm (match yarn thickness).
Stuffing: Polyfill.
Tools: Tapestry needle, scissors, black beads/thread (eyes), blush (optional).
Head
Start: Magic ring 6 sc.
R1: Inc in each st (12 sts).
R2: Sc 1, inc ×6 (18 sts).
R3: Sc 2, inc ×6 (24 sts).
R4: Sc 3, inc ×6 (30 sts).
R5–7: Sc even (30 sts).
R8: Sc 3, dec ×6 (24 sts).
R9: Sc 2, dec ×6 (18 sts).
Lightly stuff and continue filling as you go.
R10: Sc 1, dec ×6 (12 sts).
R11: Dec ×6 (6 sts). Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing.
Body
Start: Magic ring 6 sc.
R1: Inc in each st (12 sts).
R2: Sc 1, inc ×6 (18 sts).
R3–5: Sc even (18 sts).
R6: Sc 2, dec ×6 (12 sts).
Stuff firmly.
R7: Dec ×6 (6 sts). Fasten off with long tail.
Ears (×2)
Start: Magic ring 4 sc.
R1: Inc in each st (8 sts).
R2: Sc even (8 sts). Fasten off with short tail.
Legs (×4)
Start: Magic ring 4 sc.
R1: Inc in each st (8 sts).
R2–4: Sc even (8 sts). Fasten off with long tail.
Tail
Start: Magic ring 4 sc.
R1: Inc in each st (8 sts).
R2–6: Sc even (8 sts). Fasten off with long tail.
Qipao Dress & Accessories
Dress:
With colored yarn, crochet a qipao starting from the neckline. Use sc/ch stitches to shape the dress. Embroider floral patterns.
Headpiece:
Crochet flowers/hairpins using sc/dc stitches. Attach to head.
Assembly
Sew ears to head.
Attach legs to body sides.
Sew tail to body back.
Join head to body.
Add eyes (beads/embroidery), nose. Apply blush to cheeks.
Key Terms
Magic ring
Single crochet (sc)
Increase (inc)
Decrease (dec)
Work even
Chain (ch)
Pro Tips
Scale: Adjust hook size for larger/smaller cats.
Safety: For children, embroider eyes instead of beads.
Blush: Use cosmetic blush + brush for subtle effect.
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