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How to Crochet Long Cats in a Simple Way: FREE Crochet Pattern

Crochet Long Cats

Hi there! Ready to make something cute and goofy? I’ve got you covered. I’ve been seeing so many cats on my Pinterest lately, so I decided to crochet another cat, but this time I wanted it to have more character. It had to be a black cat with long legs and big eyes. Then I thought it might get lonely, so I made the opposite version, a white cat. They look so good together.

This is a fun project to make for yourself and your best friend, very cute and maybe even a little romantic. The pattern is simple, works up quickly with thick chenille yarn, and is beginner-friendly. The only part that needs extra patience is sewing and making the face, but that is what makes the final result special! Have fun and I hope you love this pattern.

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Do not miss out any details! Open this video as you crochet along to make the process more effective and time-saving.

Materials Needed

  • Chenille yarn (~5mm thick) in any color you prefer (300g) & 5ply sports yarn
  • 4mm or 5mm, & 3mm crochet hook
  • Fiber filling
  • Wire
  • Felt cloth in Black
  • Stitch markers, darning needle and scissors

Crochet Abbreviations

The abbreviations are in US terminology!

  • R – round/row
  • Ch – chain
  • mr – magic ring
  • st – stitch
  • sc – single crochet
  • inc – increase
  • dec – decrease
  • dc – double crochet
  • slst – slip stitch
  • FLO – front loop only
  • BLO – back loop only
  • *- repeat
  • [] – total stitch count in each round/row
  • sk – skip

Hands

Start with a magic ring!

R1 8sc in mr [8]

R2 8inc [16]

R3-R14 16sc (12 rounds) [16]

R15 (2sc, 1dec) *4 [12]

  • Close the hand with 5sc by crocheting the opposites stitches together.
  • Watch this part of the tutorial for a more detailed explanation!

Legs

Start with a magic ring!

R1 8sc in mr [8]

R2 8inc [16]

R3 (7sc, 1inc) *2 [18]

R4-R17 18sc (14 rounds) [18]

R18 (7sc, 1dec) *2 [16]

  • Stuff the legs.
  • Cut the yarn and make another leg, DO NOT cut the yarn after the 2nd leg!

Connecting to make body

  • With the yarn from 2nd leg, start from the last sc of R18 on the 1st leg to join the two.
  • Rounds are reset and counted again as R1 for the body!
  • Watch this part of the tutorial for a more detailed explanation!

R1 Join with the 1st leg on its last st! 16sc (on 1st leg), 16sc (on 2nd leg) [32]

R2 32sc [32]

R3 (6sc, 1dec) *4 [28]

R4-R8 28sc (5 rounds) [28]

R9 (5sc, 1dec)*4 [24]

R10 (1sc, 1dec, 1sc)*6 [18]

R11 FLO 18inc [36]

R12 (5sc, 1inc)*6 [42]

R13-R19 42sc (7 rounds) [42]

Start stuffing the body!

R20 (2sc, 1dec, 2sc)*7 [35]

R21 (3sc, 1dec)*7 [28]

Start stuffing the head!

R22 (2sc, 1dec)*7 [21]

R23 (1sc, 1dec)*7 [14]

R24 7dec [7]

  • Cut the yarn and close the head.
  • Watch this part of the tutorial for a more detailed explanation!

Ears

Start with a magic ring!

R1 6sc in mr [6]

R2 6inc [12]

R3 12sc [12]

R4 (3sc, 1inc)*3 [15]

R5 15sc [15]

R6 (2sc, 1inc)*5 [20]

  • Close the ears with 9sc by crocheting the opposite stitches together!

Eyes

  • The large (Iris) part of the eye is crocheted but you can also use felt cloth for this part as well if you prefer.
  • I used a sport weight yarn (5ply) with a 2.5mm hook.

Start with a magic ring!

R1 7sc in mr, 1slst

R2 7inc

  • Cut the yarn and weave in the ends.

Tail

Start with a magic ring!

R1 6sc in mr [6]

R2 (2sc, 1inc) *2 [8]

R3-R21 8sc (19 rounds)

  • Cut the yarn leaving a long tail.
  • To make the tail bendable, prepare a wire which is about an inch longer than the tail.
  • Insert the wire first into the tail, then stuff the tail surrounding the wire.

Collar

  • You can use the sport weight (5ply) yarn or thinner yarn, with a suitable hook size.
  • Make a slip knot and make Chains long enough to wrap around the neck (just enough to make both ends meet)

R1: Starting from 3rd ch from the hook, [1 dc, 1 dc inc] repeat to end.

R2: Ch2 & Turn, [2 dc, 1 dc inc] repeat to end.

  • Cut the yarn and weave in the ends.
  • Add chains to both ends of the collar for strings.
  • Watch this part of the tutorial for a more detailed explanation!

Assembly

  • Sew the arms in between R9 & R10, aligned with the legs.
  • Sew the ears on R17 to R22, on the head.
  • Sew the tail on R2 to R3 of the body.
  • Attach the eyes applique (Iris) on R14 to R16 of the head, then cut the black felt cloth to an oval shape and glue in onto the applique.
  • Watch this part of the tutorial for a more detailed demonstration on assembly!

And there you have it! You’ve done an amazing job getting this far. Take a moment to admire your work—you’ve put in the effort, and it shows. It might not be perfect, but it’s a reflection of your creativity and dedication, and that’s what truly matters. Be proud of what you’ve accomplished!

[ From Ash ] 𐙚

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