[Finished Product] Siamese Cat Crochet with a Bell Collar

how to crochet a Siamese Cat – crochet tutorial, guides and patterns

Siamese cats are known for their striking appearance and vocal personalities. With their sleek bodies, distinctive color points, and bright blue almond-shaped eyes, they are one of the most recognizable cat breeds. Crocheting a Siamese cat will allow you to capture its unique charm and beauty, making for a delightful addition to your collection.

Materials Needed:

• Yarn: Light beige or cream (for the body), dark brown (for the color points), and blue or white (for the eyes).
• Crochet hook: 4mm.
• Polyester fiberfill: For stuffing.
• Yarn needle: For sewing.
• Scissors.

Abbreviations:

• ch: Chain
• sc: Single crochet
• inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec: Decrease (sc two stitches together)
• sl st: Slip stitch
• MR: Magic ring
• FO: Fasten off

Body

1. Round 1:
   • Beige yarn: MR and sc 6 into the ring (6).
2. Round 2:
   • Inc in each stitch (12).
3. Round 3:
   • 1 sc, inc around (18).
4. Round 4:
   • 2 sc, inc around (24).
5. Rounds 5-8:
   • Sc around (24) for 4 rounds.
6. Round 9:
   • 2 sc, dec around (18).
7. Round 10:
   • 1 sc, dec around (12). Stuff lightly.
8. Round 11:
   • Dec around (6). FO, leaving a tail for sewing.

Head

1. Round 1:
   • Beige yarn: MR and sc 6 into the ring (6).
2. Round 2:
   • Inc in each stitch (12).
3. Round 3:
   • 1 sc, inc around (18).
4. Rounds 4-5:
   • Sc around (18) for 2 rounds. Stuff lightly.
5. Round 6:
   • 1 sc, dec around (12). Stuff more firmly.
6. Round 7:
   • Dec around (6). FO, leaving a tail for sewing.

Ears (Make 2)

1. Round 1:
   • Brown yarn: MR and sc 6 into the ring (6).
2. Round 2:
   • Inc in each stitch (12).
3. Round 3:
   • Sc around (12). FO, leaving a tail for sewing.

Paws (Make 4)

1. Round 1:
   • Beige yarn: MR and sc 6 into the ring (6).
2. Round 2:
   • Inc in each stitch (12). FO, leaving a tail for sewing.

Tail

1. Row 1:
   • Beige yarn: Ch 10, sc in each ch (10).
2. Row 2:
   • Ch 1, turn, sc back (10). FO, leaving a tail for sewing.

Assembly

1. Attach Head: Sew the head to the top of the body.
2. Sew Ears: Position and sew the ears onto the sides of the head.
3. Attach Paws: Sew the paws to the bottom of the body.
4. Attach Tail: Sew the tail to the back of the body.

Finishing Touches

• Use dark brown yarn to stitch the color points on the ears, face, and tail.
• Stitch small blue or white eyes for added detail.

Conclusion

Your Crochet Siamese Cat is now complete! This adorable feline will be a charming addition to your collection and a wonderful gift for cat lovers. Enjoy your crocheting!