This pattern makes a cute toy kitty appropriate for babies and small children. The acrylic/wool blend yarn and polyester fiberfill are machine-washable, and I designed the toy to be worked in the round so that there are virtually no seams that could rip or come undone. The legs and body are worked in one piece, leaving holes so you can easily pick up stitches for the head and tail. The face is sewn on last. Since joining pieces together correctly can be complicated, I’ve included pictures at each stage to simplify the process.

Difficulty level: Intermediate

Supplies:
1 ball Ella Rae Amity Prints (75% acrylic, 25% wool; 200 yds/182 m per ball; shown in colors orange #203 and green #205)
US F5/3.75 mm crochet hook
Polyester fiberfill (or other loose stuffing appropriate for toys)
Yarn or embroidery thread for face
Weaving needle

Finished size: About 13.5” long

Skills required:
Basic crochet
Increasing and decreasing
Picking up stitches
Basic sewing
Basic embroidery for face