Crochet Violet the Kitty Toy

Crochet Violet the Kitty Toy is an adorable feline companion perfect for snuggles and playtime. With its soft yarn and sweet design, this handmade toy brings joy to children and cat lovers alike. The intricate crochet work and charming details make Violet the Kitty a delightful addition to any toy collection. Whether as a gift or a personal treasure, Violet is sure to bring smiles and warmth wherever it goes.

MATERIALS

Size USG6/4.00mm crochet hook
Worsted weight yarn

• Light pink (Lion Brand Wool-Ease in Dark Rose Heather)
• Dark pink (Lion Brand Wool-Ease in Rose Heather)
• Beige (Vanna’s Choice in Beige)
• Green (Vanna’s Choice in Dusty Green)
• Black

9mm safety eyes
black embroidery thread
fiber fill
stitch marker
yarn needle

HEAD

Rnd 1: Make 6sc into magic ring
Rnd 2: inc in each st [12]
Rnd 3 : (sc, inc) repeat around [18]
Rnd 4 : sc around [18]
Rnd 5: (2sc, inc) repeat around [24]
Rnd 6: (3sc, inc) repeat around [30]

Rnd 7: (4sc, inc) repeat around [36]
Rnd 8: sc around [36]
Rnd 9: (5sc, inc) repeat around [42]
Rnd 10-12: sc around [42]
Rnd 13: (6sc, inc) repeat around [48]
Rnd 14: (6sc, dec) repeat around [42]

Rnd 15: (5sc, dec) repeat around [36]
Rnd 16: sc around [36]
Rnd 17: (4sc, dec) repeat around [30]
Rnd 18: (3sc, dec) repeat around [24]
Fasten off and leave a tail

EAR

Rnd 1: Make 4sc into magic ring
Rnd 2: inc in each st [8]
Rnd 3: sc around [8]
Rnd 4: (sc, inc) repeat around [12]
Rnd 5: (2sc, inc) repeat around [16]
Fasten off and leave a tail

BODY

Start with dark pink yarn
Rnd 2: inc in each st [12]

Rnd 3 (beige): (sc, inc) repeat around [18]
Rnd 4 (light pink): (2sc, inc) repeat around [24]
Rnd 5 (dark pink): (3sc, inc) repeat around [30]
Rnd 6 (light pink): (4sc, inc) repeat around [36]
Rnd 7 (beige): (5sc, inc) repeat around [42]
Rnd 8 (light pink): (6sc, inc) repeat around [48]
Rnd 9-11 (light pink): sc around [48]
Rnd 12 (dark pink): sc around [48]
Rnd 13 (dark pink): (6sc, dec) repeat around [42]
Rnd 14 (green): sc around [42]
Rnd 15 (beige): (5sc, dec) repeat around [36]
Rnd 16 (light pink): sc around [36]
Rnd 17 (dark pink): sc around [36]
Rnd 18 (green): sc around [36]
Rnd 19 (beige): (4sc, dec) repeat around [30]
Rnd 20 (light pink): (3sc, dec) repeat around [24]
Rnd 21 (dark pink): sc around [24]
Fasten off and leave a tail

ARM

Start with dark pink yarn
Rnd 1: Make 4sc into magic ring

Rnd 2: inc in each st [8]
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) repeat around [12]

Change to light pink yarn
Rnd 4-6: sc around [12]
Rnd 7: (2sc, dec) repeat around [9]
Rnd 8: sc around [9]
Rnd 9: (2sc, dec) twice, sc [7]
Rnd 10: sc around [7]
Fasten off and leave a tail

FOOT

Start with dark pink yarn
Rnd 1: Make 6sc into magic ring
Rnd 2: inc in each st [12]
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) repeat around [18]

Change to light pink yarn
Rnd 4: sc around [18]
Rnd 5: (sc, dec) repeat around [12]
Rnd 6: (2sc, dec) repeat around [9]

Fasten off and leave a tail

TAIL

Start with dark pink yarn
Rnd 1: Make 4sc into magic ring

Rnd 2: inc in each st [8]
Rnd 3-4: sc around [8]

Change to light pink yarn
Rnd 5-7: sc around [8]

Change to dark pink yarn
Rnd 8-10: sc around [8]

Change to light pink yarn
Rnd 11-13: sc around [8]
Fasten off and leave a tail

ASSEMBLY

Stuff the head with fiber filland place the safety eyes between Rnds 10 and 11, with 8 stitches between them. Attach the ears, making sure they are symmetrical with the eyes. Sew the nose with black yarn and then the whiskers with black embroidery thread. The yarn ends and thread ends should be tied securely inside the head. Affix the backings to the safety eyes.

Fill the body with poly pellets(or beans) until about 3/4 inch from the top. Stuff the remaining space with fiber fill. (NOTE: Someone suggested using pantyhose to make a small bag for the poly pellets before putting into the body. This prevents the pellets from “leaking” out of the body should your stitches be too loose.) Attach the body to the head. The body and neck should have a seamless transition when you are done since there are an equal number of stitches at each opening.

In my example, I did not stuff the arms or tail before attaching. The feet were stuffed with a little bit of fiber fill. Note the symmetry of the limbs before attaching and make sure the feet do not interfere with the balance of your doll when it is placed on a flat surface. Same with the tail.