Friday, January 15, 2021

Courtesy Pattern : CP01 - Stray Little Kitty (Chi Chi Kitty Redesign)

CROCHET PATTERN
CP01: Stray Little Kitty/Chi Chi Kitty
Chi Chi Kitty Redesign/Update

Chi Chi was the first patterns I shared with you on my blog all those years ago.. I apparently made the project page on R in 2009, but I actually designed the pattern in 2008... so it's OLD! And in much need of a 'makeover'... 
Which is exactly what I've done -
There are 2 Head/Body Versions (one that Head & Body are made separately and then joined together and the original version which was all one piece.. no sewing.. yeah!)
I hope you enjoy this revisioned version of Chi Chi the Kitty or "Stray Little Kitty" 

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Skill Level: Easy / Advanced Beginner
 
Measurements: 5.5 inches in height (approx.)
Gauge is not critical for this project, however your finished size may vary slightly, depending on materials used and personal crochet style. 

Materials Used in Model: 
Red Heart® WW 4-Ply Yarn in 0382 Country Blue, 0312 Black and 0311 White
Size US G/6-4.00mm Crochet Hook 
Filling for Plushies (fiberfil or similar) 
Ribbon (Optional)
Pipe Cleaner (Optional)
Yarn Needle for Sewing 

CP01: Stray Little Kitty/Chi Chi Kitty


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General Notes:
- This pattern is worked in continuous spiral rounds unless otherwise noted.
- This pattern utilizes standard US Crochet Terms.
- I do not utilize 'turning chains' when creating rows of single crochet stitches.  If you find it necessary to ch-1 at turn, this will count as your 1st stitch.


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NEW STYLE (2 Parts)
BODY(Make 1) 
with White,
___ Rnd 1: Using either the [ch 2, begin work in 2nd st from hook] or [magic circle] method to begin project, 6 sc in st  (6 sts)
___ Rnd 2: [Inc in nxt st] 6 times  (12 sts)
___ Rnd 3: [Inc in nxt st] 12 times  (24 sts)
___ Rnd 4: sc in ea st around  (24 sts)
___ Rnd 5: [sc in ea of nxt 7 sts, Inc in nxt st] 3 times  (27 sts)
___ Rnds 6-9: sc in ea st around  (27 sts)
___ Rnd 10: [sc in ea of nxt 7 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 3 times  (24 sts)
___ Rnd 11: [sc in ea of nxt 2 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 6 times  (18 sts)
___ Rnd 12: sc in ea st around  (18 sts)
Finish off leaving sufficient tail remaining to secure Body to Head.


HEAD(Make 1) 
with Country Blue,
___ Rnd 1: Using either the [ch 2, begin work in 2nd st from hook] or [magic circle] method to begin project, 6 sc in st  (6 sts)
___ Rnd 2: [Inc in nxt st] 6 times  (12 sts)
___ Rnd 3: [sc in nxt st, Inc in nxt st] 6 times  (18 sts)
___ Rnd 4: [sc in ea of nxt 2 sts, Inc in nxt st] 6 times  (24 sts)
___ Rnd 5: [sc in ea of nxt 3 sts, Inc in nxt st] 6 times  (30 sts)
___ Rnd 6: sc in ea st around, changing to White on lst st  (30 sts)

with White,
___ Rnd 7: [sc in ea of nxt 4 sts, Inc in nxt st] 6 times  (36 sts)
___ Rnds 8-12: sc in ea st around  (36 sts/ea rnd)
___ Rnd 13: [sc in ea of nxt 4 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 6 times  (30 sts)
___ Rnd 14: sc in ea st around  (30 sts)
___ Rnd 15: [sc in ea of nxt 3 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 6 times  (24 sts)
___ Rnd 16: [sc in ea of nxt 2 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 6 times  (18 sts)
___ Rnd 17: [sc in nxt st, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 6 times  (12 sts)
___ Rnd 18: [Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 6 times  (6 sts)
Finish off, leaving sufficient tail remaining to weave through the front loops of Rnd 18 to close opening so that no stuffing can escape.


ORIGINAL STYLE (1 Piece)
HEAD/BODY(Make 1) 
with Country Blue,
___ Rnd 1: Using either the [ch 2, begin work in 2nd st from hook] or [magic circle] method to begin project, 6 sc in st  (6 sts)
___ Rnd 2: [Inc in nxt st] 6 times  (12 sts)
___ Rnd 3: [sc in nxt st, Inc in nxt st] 6 times  (18 sts)
___ Rnd 4: [sc in ea of nxt 2 sts, Inc in nxt st] 6 times  (24 sts)
___ Rnd 5: [sc in ea of nxt 3 sts, Inc in nxt st] 6 times  (30 sts)
___ Rnd 6: sc in ea st around (30 sts)
___ Rnd 7: [sc in ea of nxt 9 sts, Inc in nxt st] 3 times  (33 sts)
___ Rnd 8: sc in ea st around  (33 sts)
___ Rnd 9: [sc in ea of nxt 10 sts, Inc in nxt st] 3 times  (36 sts)
___ Rnds 10-12: sc in ea st around  (36 sts/ea rnd)
___ Rnd 13: [sc in ea of nxt 10 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 3 times  (33 sts)
___ Rnd 14: [sc in ea of nxt 9 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 3 times  (30 sts)
___ Rnd 15: [sc in ea of nxt 3 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 6 times  (24 sts)
___ Rnd 16: [Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 12 times  (12 sts)
___ Rnd 17: sc in ea st around  (12 sts)
___ Rnd 18: [sc in nxt st, Inc in nxt st] 6 times  (18 sts)
___ Rnd 19: [sc in ea of nxt 2 sts, Inc in nxt st] 6 times  (24 sts)
___ Rnd 20: sc in ea st around  (24 sts)
___ Rnd 21: [sc in ea of nxt 7 sts, Inc in nxt st] 3 times  (27 sts)
___ Rnds 22-24: sc in ea st around  (27 sts/ea rnd)
___ Rnd 25: [sc in ea of nxt 7 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 3 times  (24 sts)
___ Rnd 26: [Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 12 times  (12 sts)
___ Rnd 27: [Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 6 times  (6 sts)
Finish off, leaving sufficient tail remaining to weave through the front loops of Rnd 27 to close opening so that no stuffing can escape.


EAR(Make 2) 
with Country Blue,
___ Rnd 1: Using either the [ch 2, begin work in 2nd st from hook] or [magic circle] method to begin project, 6 sc in st  (6 sts)
___ Rnd 2: [sc in nxt st, Inc in nxt st] 3 times  (9 sts)
___ Rnd 3: [sc in ea of nxt 2 sts, Inc in nxt st] 3 times  (12 sts)
___ Rnd 4: [sc in ea of nxt 3 sts, Inc in nxt st] 3 times  (15 sts)
___ Rnd 5: [sc in ea of nxt 4 sts, Inc in nxt st] 3 times  (18 sts)
___ Rnd 6: sc in ea st around  (18 sts)
Finish off, leaving sufficient tail remaining to secure Ear to Head.


TAIL(Make 1) very lightly stuff or use Pipe Cleaner to stuff  
with Country Blue,
___ Rnd 1: Using either the [ch 2, begin work in 2nd st from hook] or [magic circle] method to begin project, 6 sc in st  (6 sts)
___ Rnds 2-9: sc in ea st around, changing to White on lst st of Rnd 9 (6 sts/ea rnd)

with White,
___ Rnds 10-18: sc in ea st around  (6 sts/ea rnd)
___ Rnd 19: 3 sc in nxt st, sc in nxt st, Dec nxt 3 sts tog  (6 sts)
___ Rnds 20-23: sc in nxt st, 3 sc in nxt st, sc in nxt st, Dec nxt 3 sts tog  (6 sts)
___ Rnd 24: Inc in ea of nxt 3 sts, sc in ea of nxt 3 sts  (9 sts)
Finish off, leaving sufficient tail remaining to secure Tail to back of Body.

After securing all pieces - embroider Eyes and Nose spaced evenly within the facial area of the Head.  Add ribbon/yarn around neck area or create the optional Bow below.


BOW(Optional - Make 1) 
with Pool (not listed in Materials),
Chain 6,
___ Rnd 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in ea of nxt 3 sts, 3 sc in end ch st - turn piece to allow you to work up the other side of original beg chain (as if a flat round), sc in ea of nxt 3 sts, Inc in last st (12 sts)
___ Rnd 2: [(sc, DC, ch-1, DC, sc) in nxt st, sc in nxt st, slst in nxt st, sc in nxt st, (sc, DC, ch-1, DC, sc) in nxt st, slst in nxt st] twice
Finish off, leaving sufficient tail remaining to not only wrap around the center of the 'bow', but to also secure Bow to Body just below the Head.
Cut separate piece of Pool to wrap around neck as the collar.


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CP01: Stray Little Kitty/Chi Chi Kitty

CP01: Stray Little Kitty/Chi Chi Kitty
CP01: Stray Little Kitty/Chi Chi Kitty

CP01: Stray Little Kitty/Chi Chi Kitty

Pattern Support: While every effort has been made to be as thorough as possible in giving instructions regarding this pattern (including links to unusual techniques or stitches under the General Notes/Special section above), it may still happen that you need some more assistance. 
All Courtesy Patterns are written with the novice crocheter in mind and many of the answers to any questions that may arise can be found within the Tips & Tutorials section of this blog.
If you believe you have found an error within this pattern, please feel free to contact me at fiberdoodles@gmail.com

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