Amigurumi Independence Day Kitty

Well here we are, the end of the month. I wanted to get this posted earlier, but I have been so busy with personal stuff I just didnt have the time. Better late than never I guess. This is my newest addition to my Kitty series - my Independence Day Kitty. She is all ready for the 4th of July, decked out in her red, white and blue, all ready for the fireworks.

I hope you enjoy this pattern.

Materials:
Lion Brand Pound of Love - White
Caron Simply Soft – Red

Caron Simply Soft – Berry Blue
Size US-F/3.75mm Crochet Hook

Pink & Black embroidery floss
Polyester Fiberfill
2 - 9mm Safety Eyes
Blunt darning needle

Toothpick Flag

3/4” Tinsel Pompoms – 1 Each Red, White & Blue

Aleene’s Tacky Glue

Abbreviations:
SC = Single Crochet
Ch = Chain
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
Beg = Beginning Sts = Stitches
2tog = Crochet 2 stitches together (decrease)
* = Repeat stitches from * to end of *

Notes:

• This pattern is worked in continuous rounds; do not join and do not turn unless specified. Use stitch marker to indicate beginning of rounds.
• May not be safe for small children.
• Toothpick flags and tinsel pompoms are available at Michaels Arts & Crafts and Joann’s.

Head:
With White Yarn, Ch 2
Rnd 1: Work 5 sc in second ch from hook = 5 sc
Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc = 10 sc
Rnd 3: *Sc in first sc, 2 sc in second 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 7-12: Sc in each sc around

Rnd 13: *Sc in next 4 sc, sc 2tog*, repeat from * around = 25 sc
Rnd 14: *Sc in next 3 sc, sc 2tog*, repeat from * around = 20 sc
Rnd 15: *Sc in next 2 sc, sc 2tog*, repeat from * around = 15 sc
Fasten off, leaving a long tail; position safety eyes and stuff firmly. Weave in and close opening.

Body:
With Red Yarn, Ch 2
Rnd 1: Work 5 sc in second ch from hook = 5 sc
Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc = 10 sc
Rnd 3: *Sc in first sc, 2 sc in second 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
Join White Yarn

Rnds 6-10: Sc in each sc around

Join Blue Yarn

Rnd 11: *Sc in next 3 sc, sc 2tog*, repeat from * around = 20 sc
Rnd 12: *Sc in next 2 sc, sc 2tog*, repeat from * around = 15 sc
Rnd 13: *Sc in next sc, sc 2tog*, repeat from * around = 10 sc
Fasten off leave long tail; stuff firmly. Weave in and close opening.

Arms: (Make 2)
With White Yarn, Ch 2
Rnd 1: Work 5 sc in second ch from hook = 5 sc
Rnd 2-9: Sc in ea sc around
Fasten off, leave long tail. Do not stuff.

Legs: (make 2)
With White Yarn, Ch 2
Rnd 1: Work 5 sc in second ch from hook = 5 sc
Rnd 2-5: Sc in ea sc around
Fasten off, leave long tail. Do not stuff.

Ears: (Make 2)
With White Yarn, Ch 2
Rnd 1: Work 5 sc in second ch from hook = 5 sc
Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc = 10 sc
Rnd 3: Sc in each sc around
Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff. Fold in half.

Bow:

With Red Yarn, Ch 6
Rnd 1: Sc in second ch from hook, ch 1, turn
Rnd 2-5: Sc across, ch 1, turn.
Fasten off, leave long tail for sewing.

To Form Bow:
1. Weave in short piece of yarn (where ch was started) to center;
2. Weave in long tail to center;
3. Pinch center and wrap long tail around several 5 times;
4. Thread through blunt needle and secure by running under the wrapped part, bringing it out; secure firmly.


To Assemble:
1. Attach head to body.
2. Attach arms, just below head.
3. Attach legs.
4. Attach bow to one ear.
5. Using black embroidery floss; sew whiskers.
6. Using pink embroidery floss, sew nose.

7. Glue the tinsel pompoms on the other ear – red, white & blue; allow to dry.

8. Place toothpick flag in hand – secure flag with a drop of glue.

Your Amigurumi Independence Day Kitty is Done! Doll measures 4” tall.

Happy Crocheting!