I used an 8mm hook and weight 6 yarn. My two recommendations are Bernat Blanket and Baby Bee Snugs and Kisses, but any weight 6 yarn works. I could get two cats out of a skein.

2 colors minimum, one for body and one for embroidery- although a third can be used for face and feet/tail, completely optional though! This pattern is just a base designed to be easily customizable. Play around, have fun.

Very little sew, sewing is only required for stitching the tail to the body, embroidering nose and whiskers (and eyes if you don’t use safety eyes), as well as putting the ears on the head.