Minho Oak Leaf & Acorn Cat Necktie by Charlotte Gillbanks

Minho Oak Leaf & Acorn Cat Necktie

Crochet
October 2022
Fully customisable to your cat's neck circumference. Proportions can be altered by changing yarn weight and/or hook size and by adding extra rows.
US
English
This pattern is available for free.

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Welcome to this beginner-friendly video tutorial for our autumn Oak Leaf & Acorn Cat Necktie. Thanks so much for watching and happy crocheting!

Materials:

  • Yarn of your choice (I used 2-3 weight wool/acrylic blends in 4 colours)
  • Crochet hook to suit your yarn (I used 3mm)
  • Smaller crochet hook (optional - I used 2.5mm)
  • Darning/sewing needle
  • Scissors
  • Stuffing
  • Stitch marker (optional)
  • Measuring tape (optional)

Stitches/techniques:

  • Slip knot onto hook
  • Making a magic ring (MR)
  • Making a chain/chain stitch (Ch.)
  • Single crochet (SC)
  • Single crochet decrease (SC dec.)
  • Half double crochet (HDC)
  • Double crochet (DC)
  • Slip stitch (Sl. st.)
  • Simple hand sewing techniques
  • Weaving in ends

IMPORTANT: These neckties are intended to be stylish and fun for you and your cat. For their safety, please supervise your cat at all times while they are wearing this necktie or any other item that secures around the neck, or within which claws may become entangled.