{"product_id":"crochet-tabby-cat-pattern","title":"Crochet Tabby Cat Pattern","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrochet Tabby Cat Pattern\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery yarn stash has that perfect warm orange in it, the one you have been saving for something worth making. This is that project. The Tabby Cat comes together into the kind of finished piece you set on a shelf and cannot stop looking at, those soft brown stripes landing with just the right amount of character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/3624\/1200\/files\/Tabby-Cat-9-angle.png?v=1786531864\" alt=\"\" width=\"439\" height=\"439\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten pattern, delivered as an English PDF download in US crochet terms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step written PDF pattern in US crochet terms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull instructions for all parts: head, ears, body, belly piece, legs, and tail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound-by-round stitch counts with color guidance for the tabby stripe detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-color stripe construction worked directly into the rounds, no embroidery needed for the body markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA clean, polished finish that reads boutique, not homemade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat You'll Need:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSport or DK light weight yarn in orange and brown (Susan's Family yarn recommended: code 23 orange, code 26 brown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOff-white yarn for the ears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.5mm crochet hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack safety eyes, 8mm (2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack embroidery thread for the nose and mouth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFiberfill for stuffing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft wire, approximately 16 to 17cm folded in half, to shape the tail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYarn needle, stitch marker, and pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStitches used: magic ring (MR), chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), increase (inc), decrease\/invisible decrease (dec), back loop only (BLO)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Intermediate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tabby stripe pattern involves switching between two colors across multiple rounds, which is easier than it looks once you get going. If you are comfortable with basic amigurumi construction, you will find the rhythm quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Crocheters Will Love It:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe stripe detail is crocheted in, not embroidered on, so the finished look is clean and integrated rather than added-on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvisible decrease technique creates a tight, smooth surface that photographs beautifully and holds its shape over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe wire-shaped tail adds a sculptural quality that makes this cat look like it is mid-strut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOff-white ears add a subtle contrast that makes the orange really pop without any extra effort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach section is worked separately and joined, making the build feel manageable even for a multi-part project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact enough to sit on a desk or windowsill, substantial enough to be a proper handmade gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce you have made one, the second colorway practically plans itself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTabby cat fans, confident beginners ready to try color work, amigurumi collectors, and anyone making a gift that will actually be kept forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarm color, great stripes, one very satisfying finish. Cast on the head first and the rest will follow!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crochet Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43482806878256,"sku":null,"price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/3624\/1200\/files\/Tabby-Cat-1-hero.png?v=1786531841","url":"https:\/\/www.crochetlibrary.shop\/products\/crochet-tabby-cat-pattern","provider":"Crochet Library","version":"1.0","type":"link"}