Fudge the Cat – Free Crochet Pattern

Fudge the Cat

US Crochet Terms

ch = chain

sl st = slip stitch

sc = single crochet

inc = increase (2 sc in the same stitch)

dec = decrease (sc 2 stitches together)

hdc = half double crochet

hdc inc = 2 hdc in the same stitch

dc = double crochet

st(s) = stitch(es)

BODY

Round 1: 6 sc in MR. [6]

Round 2: 6 inc. [12]

Round 3: (Sc, inc) × 6. [18]

Round 4: (2 sc, inc) × 6. [24]

Round 5: (3 sc, inc) × 6. [30]

Round 6: 30 sc. [30]

Round 7: (4 sc, inc) × 6. [36]

Round 8–9: 36 sc. [36]

Round 10: 6 sc, (sc, inc) × 4, 8 sc, (inc, sc) × 4, 6 sc. [44]

Round 11: 44 sc. [44]

Round 12: 6 sc, (sc, dec) × 4, 8 sc, (dec, sc) × 4, 6 sc. [36]

Round 13: (4 sc, dec) × 6. [30]

Round 14: (3 sc, dec) × 6. [24]

Round 15: (2 sc, dec) × 6. [18]

Round 16: (2 sc, inc) × 6. [24]

Round 17: 24 sc. [24]

Round 18: (3 sc, inc) × 6. [30]

Round 19: 30 sc. [30]

Round 20: (4 sc, inc) × 6. [36]

Round 21–26: 36 sc. [36]

Round 27: (3 sc, dec) × 7, sc. [29]

Round 28: (2 sc, dec) × 7, sc. [22]

Round 29: (Sc, dec) × 7, sc. [15]

Round 30: 7 dec, sc. [8]

Round 31: 4 dec. [4]

Stuff firmly, then weave the yarn tail through the front loops of the last round, pull tight to close and fasten off.

EARS

Make 2.

Round 1: 5 sc in MR. [5]

Round 2: (Sc, inc) × 2, sc. [7]

Round 3: (2 sc, inc) × 2, sc. [9]

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

ARMS

Row 1: Ch 14. Starting in the 3rd ch from the hook, 12 dc. [12]

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

FEET

Make 2.

Round 1: 5 sc in MR. [5]

Round 2: 5 inc. [10]

Round 3: Sc, inc, sc, hdc, hdc inc, hdc, hdc inc, sc, inc, sc. [14]

Round 4: 4 sc, 3 dec, 4 sc. [11]

Round 5: 2 sc, 4 dec, sc. [7]

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

TAIL

Round 1: 4 sc in MR. [4]

Round 2–3: 4 sc. [4]

Round 4: Sc, inc, 2 sc. [5]

Round 5–14: 5 sc. [5]

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

SCARF

Work in rows.

Row 1: Ch 2. Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, inc. [2]

Row 2: Ch 1 (does not count as a st). Sc, inc, turn. [3]

Row 3: Ch 1 (does not count as a st). Inc, sc, inc, turn. [5]

Row 4: Ch 1 (does not count as a st). Inc, 3 sc, inc, turn. [7]

Row 5: Ch 1 (does not count as a st). Inc, 5 sc, inc, turn. [9]

Do not fasten off.

Continue chaining until the scarf reaches the desired length, then connect the chain to the opposite side of the scarf.

FO and secure the yarn ends.

FISH

Round 1: Yellow. 5 sc in MR. [5]

Round 2: (Sc, inc) × 2, sc. [7]

Round 3: 7 sc. [7]

Round 4: (2 sc, inc) × 2, sc. [9]

Round 5: Cream. 9 sc. [9]

Round 6: Orange red. 9 sc. [9]

Round 7: Cream. 9 sc. [9]

Round 8: Orange red. (2 sc, dec) × 2, sc. [7]

Round 9: Cream. 7 sc. [7]

Round 10: Orange red. (Sc, dec) × 2, sc. [5]

Round 11: Yellow. 5 inc. [10]

Round 12: Working through both layers, sl st in next st, 4 sc. [4]

Stuff firmly, then weave the yarn tail through the front loops of the last round, pull tight to close and fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly

Sew the ears, arms, feet, tail, scarf and fish to the body, pinning each piece in place first and using the photos as your guide.