Graduation Kitty

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Materials: Size US-C/2.75mm Crochet Hook Lion Brand Baby Soft White 2 - 8mm Safety Eyes Black Embroidery Floss Pink Embroidery Floss Yellow Embroidery Floss Sewing Needle 1 7mm Yellow PomPom Aleenes Tacky Glue Black Presto Felt Black Construction Paper Small Piece of Plain White Paper (For Diploma) Toothpick Double-Sided Tape Abbreviations: SC = HDC = Ch = Rnd(s) = Beg = SL ST = St(s) = 2tog = * = nd 2 =

Single Crochet Half Double Crochet Chain Round(s) Beginning Slip Stitch Stitch(es) Crochet 2 stitches together (decrease) Repeat stitches from * to end of * Second

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Pattern Notes: Worked in continuous rounds; do not join and do not turn unless otherwise specified. Use stitch marker to indicate beginning of rounds. Make your stitches tight so the stuffing will not show. All of my patterns start with Ch 2 if you are more comfortable using the magic loop, by all means do so. Yarn listed is what I used Size may vary with other yarns. Presto Felt is a sticky back felt with a peel and stick backing. Purchased at Michaels Arts & Crafts. Not safe for small children, removable parts. Choking hazard.

Every effort is made to make this pattern as accurate as possible. If you come across an error, please feel free to contact me. For information about this pattern, contact me at: arminas.aminals@gmail.com

Head: Ch 2 Rnd 1: Work 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook = 5 sc Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around = 10 sc Rnd 3: *Sc in first sc, 2 sc in 2nd sc*, repeat from * around = 15 sc Rnd 4: *Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, repeat from * around = 20 sc Rnd 5: *Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, repeat from * around = 25 sc Rnd 6: *Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, repeat from * around = 30 sc Rnds 7-11: Sc in each sc around Rnd 12: *Sc in next 4 sc, sc 2tog*, repeat from * around = 25 sc Rnd 13: *Sc in next 3 sc, sc 2tog*, repeat from * around = 20 sc Rnd 14: *Sc in next 2 sc, sc 2tog*, repeat from * around = 15 sc Fasten off; leave a tail long enough for sewing. You will use this piece of yarn to sew the head on to the body. Position and insert safety eyes. Stuff head firmly. Do not sew opening closed. TIP: Once you have completed the head, you can make the graduation cap and allow the glue to dry completely. You can work on the remaining pieces. Ears: (Make 2) Ch 2 Rnd 1: Work 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook = 5 sc Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around = 10 sc Rnd 3: Sc in each sc around Fasten off, leaving a tail long enough for sewing. You will use this piece of yarn to sew the ears on to the head. You will sew the ears after you make the graduation cap. Body: Ch 2 Rnd 1: Work 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook = 5 sc Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around = 10 sc Rnd 3: *Sc in first sc, 2 sc in 2nd sc*, repeat from * around = 15 sc Rnd 4: *Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, repeat from * around = 20 sc Rnd 5: *Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, repeat from * around = 25 sc Rnd 6: *Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, repeat from * around = 30 sc Rnds 7-10: Sc in each sc around

Rnd 11: *Sc in next 4 sc, sc 2tog*, repeat from * around = 25 sc Rnd 12: *Sc in next 3 sc, sc 2tog*, repeat from * around = 20 sc Rnd 13: *Sc in next 2 sc, sc 2tog*, repeat from * around = 15 sc Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing; stuff firmly. Sew opening closed (this will be the bottom). Flatten bottom so kitty can stand. Arms: (Make 2) Ch 2 Rnd 1: Work 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook = 5 sc Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around = 10 sc Rnds 3-8: Sc in each sc around Fasten off; leave a tail long enough for sewing. You will use this piece of yarn to sew the arms on to the body. Do not stuff arms. Legs: (make 2) Ch 2 Rnd 1: Work 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook = 5 sc Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around = 10 sc Rnds 3-6: Sc in each sc around Fasten off; leave a tail long enough for sewing. You will use this piece of yarn to sew the arms on to the body. Do not stuff legs.

Presto Felt is a sticky back felt with a peel and stick backing. Purchased at Michaels Arts and Craft Store. You will use the Presto Felt with the black construction paper for the graduation cap.

Graduation Cap: 1. For the base of the graduation cap, cut a strip of Presto Felt 4 long and 1/2 wide. 2. Carefully remove the paper backing from the Presto Felt and fold over to form a circular base, approximately 1-1/2 diameter. 3. For the top of the cap, cut a 1-1/2 X 1-1/2 square from the Presto Felt and the black construction paper. 4. Carefully remove the paper backing from the Presto Felt; place the black construction paper on the sticky side of the felt. 5. Apply a thin layer of glue on the edge of the base of the graduation cap. 6. Place the top of the cap on a flat surface, felt side down. Carefully place the cap base on the cap top, centering the base. Set aside and allow to dry. 7. For the tassel Make a tassel with the yellow embroidery floss. My tassel measures 1 long. (The size of your tassel may vary depending on the size of your doll and the graduation cap.) Leave a strand of embroidery floss at the top of the tassel; you will use this piece to attach the tassel to the graduation cap. 8. Place a dot of glue on the center of the cap (top part of graduation cap). 9. Position and place the strand of embroidery floss where the glue was placed. (You may need to trim the strand of floss to fit the cap, leaving enough to dangle the tassel over the side of the graduation cap.) 10. Top with the 7mm yellow PomPom. 11. Set aside and allow to dry completely before gluing on to the head. Diploma: 1. Roll the paper into a tube, apply a small amount of glue to the edge of the paper and gently press to stick. 2. You can write the word Diploma across the roll of paper. I printed Diploma on a plain piece of paper, Old English font. 3. Trim ends of Diploma after it is rolled and glued. Graduation Banner: I printed Class of 2013 on a plain white paper. 1. Fold close to the print. 2. Trim banner to 1 X 3/4. 3. Place a small piece of double sided tape on the paper. This will hold the banner together. 4. Apply a small amount of glue on the fold.

5. Place toothpick flush against the fold, press to stick. 6. Set aside to dry. NOTE: These measurements are based on the size of my doll. If your doll is bigger, you will need to adjust your measurements. To Assemble: Sew head to body. Sew ears as close to cap as possible. Sew arms, just below head. Sew legs. With pink embroidery floss, sew nose. With black embroidery floss, sew eye lashes. Apply a thin layer of glue on the bottom edge of the graduation cap; position cap on head, pressing gently so it will stick. Set aside to dry. (Tassel should be to side of head). Glue diploma on hand. Insert Banner through hand. Your Graduation Kitty is finished! Kitty measures 3-1/2 tall.

Happy Crocheting!