Crochet Cat in Qipao Dress Crochet Cat in Qipao Dress (with Tutorial) MaterialsYarn: 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).HeadStart: 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.BodyStart: 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.TailStart: Magic ring 4 sc.R1: Inc in each st (8 sts).R2–6: Sc even (8 sts). Fasten off with long tail.Qipao Dress & AccessoriesDress: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.AssemblySew 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 TermsMagic ringSingle crochet (sc)Increase (inc)Decrease (dec)Work evenChain (ch)Pro TipsScale: Adjust hook size for larger/smaller cats.Safety: For children, embroider eyes instead of beads.Blush: Use cosmetic blush + brush for subtle effect.