Crochet Cat Stitch

If you are a crocheting cat lover like me, you will absolutely adore the cat stitch! This delightful stitch not only showcases your love for felines but also adds a whimsical touch to your crochet projects. In this detailed tutorial, I will guide you step by step on how to create this charming cat stitch, ensuring that both beginners and experienced crocheters can follow along with ease. We will explore the materials you will need, the techniques involved, and some creative ways to incorporate different colors. So, grab your yarn and hooks, and let’s get started on this fun and engaging crochet adventure!

Materials:

Yarn (2 colors minimum)

Crochet hook

Abbreviations (US Terms):

ch: chain

dc: double crochet

edc-cl: extended double crochet cluster

sp: space

st/sts: stitch/stitches

Special Stitches:

Shell stitch: 2 double crochets, chain 1, 2 double crochets in the same stitch

Extended double crochet cluster: yarn over, insert hook into space 2 rows below, draw up a long loop, yarn over, pull through 2, yarn over insert hook again into space 2 rows below, draw up a long loop, yarn over, pull through 2, yarn over, pull through remaining 3 loops.

Instructions:

Chain multiples of 5

Row 1: dc in 4th ch from hook, (dc plus ch 3 counts as 2 dc), *skip 4 ch, shell stitch in next; repeat from * to last 6 ch, dc in each of the last 2 ch.

Row 2: ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), dc in next st, work a shell stitch into the ch-sp of each of the shell stitches from the previous row, dc in each of the last 2 sts, change color at the end of the row.

Row 3: ch 3, dc in next st, edc-cl into the sp from 2 rows below, *work a shell stitch into the ch-sp of the shell stitch from the previous row, then edc-cl into the sp from 2 rows below; repeat from * to the last 2 sts, dc in each of the last 2 sts.

Row 4: ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), dc in next st, work a shell stitch into the ch-sp of each of the shell stitches from the previous row, dc in each of the last 2 sts.

Row 5: ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), dc in next st, work a shell stitch into the ch-sp of each of the shell stitches from the previous row, dc in each of the last 2 sts, change color at the end of the row.

Repeat rows 3-5 to desired length.

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