Catventurous Crochet: Simple and fun crochet patterns for the #fashionablycatventurous. Supermeowdel catventurer: Melba @adventurepussmelba

Our Shishi Button Up Cat Sweater is available for free as a video tutorial on the Catventurous Crochet YouTube channel or as a written pattern, which you can download for a small fee from our Etsy or Ravelry store.

While this tutorial is beginner-friendly, some of the techniques and sizing requirements may require advanced beginner skills. This sweater has catventurers (cats who go outside on leash) in mind and allows for a harness beneath and a leash to be passed through the back. Thanks so much for watching and happy crocheting!

Materials:

• Yarn of your choice (I used graduated colour 3 - 4 weight acrylic 80%/wool 20% blend)
• Crochet hook to suit your yarn (I used 5mm)
• Large buttons (optional - I used 2 x 20mm diameter wooden buttons)
• Darning needle
• Smaller darning needle to sew on button
• Scissors
• Measuring tape
• Stitch markers (optional)

Stitches/techniques:

• Slip knot onto hook
• Making a chain (Ch.)
• Half double crochet (HDC)
• Half double crochet into the back loop only (BLO)
• Slip stitch (sl. st.)
• Triple crochet (TC)
• Triple crochet increase
• Triple crochet decrease
• Sewing on a button
• Weaving in ends
• Sizing a garment

IMPORTANT: These sweaters are intended to be practical, stylish and fun for you and your cat. For their safety, please supervise your cat at all times while they are wearing this sweater.