How To Crochet The Cat Stitch Step By Step For Beginners
Cat Stitch – Pattern Description
Today, I will show you how to crochet a super fun crochet pattern called the Cat Stitch.
The Cat Stitch is a 3-row repeat crochet pattern that combines simple double crochet and shell stitches to create a seamless pattern that looks like cute cats with pointy ears and little paws.
You can use it to make blankets, scarves, and all kinds of fun things! Perfect for gifts or projects for cat lovers.
I used this stitch to create the blanket for the Calico Cat Baby Blanket in peach, yellow and white.
The cat stitch is easy to learn, especially if you already know how to make a double crochet stitch. You only have to repeat 3 rows and there is no stitch counting.
Use at least 2 colors to create the fun cat shapes.
I used 3 colors to create the watermelon cat stitch: dark pink, pink, and green colors. I also used 3 colors for the chocolate cat stitch: brown, being,e and white.
You can check the swatches below to see how they turned out.
Scroll down for the step-by-step written and photo instructions and the video tutorial I made for those of you who are visual learners.
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Cat Stitch – Video Tutorial
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Crochet Cat Stitch – Pattern Notes
Pattern Characteristics
- double-sided
- solid
Pattern Repeat
- Multiples of 5chs
- 3-row repeat
Supplies Used
- Acrylic Aran Yarn
- 5mm crochet hook
Multiple Color Use
- When using 2 or more colors, change colors every 3 rows
Stitch Abbreviations For The Cat Stitch
The cat stitch pattern is written in US terms using Craft Yarn Council abbreviations.
- magic ring
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- ch(s) – chain(s)
- sl st – slip stitch
- yo – yarn over
- dc – double crochet
- edc2tog – extended double crochet two together
Pattern Swatches For The Cat Stitch
How To Crochet The Cat Stitch
Special Stitches:
Extended Double Crochet Two Together (edc2tog)
Step 1: Yarn over, insert hook in the space 2 rows below, yarn over, and pull up a long loop. Yarn over and pull through the first 2 loops on the loop. Leave in the incomplete loop on the hook.
Step 2: Repeat the steps below to create another incomplete double crochet into the same space two rows below.
Step 3: You now have 3 loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on your hook.
Your extended double crochet two together is now finished.
Pattern Notes:
- ch3 at the beginning of the row counts as 1dc
- stitches contained within ** are the repeat section for that row s many times as indicated in the number following the *
Starting Chain:
This pattern requires you to chain Multiples of 5chs. My starting chain is 35ch.
Row 1:
Step 1: dc in 4th ch from hook
Step 2: *sk4, (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in next st*
Step 3: repeat from * until you have 6chs left
Step 4: sk4, dc in last 2chs, turn
Row 2:
Step 1: ch3(counts as 1dc), dc in 2nd st
Step 2: *(2dc, ch1, 2dc) in next ch1 space*
Step 3: repeat from * until you have crocheted in all ch1 spaces
Step 4: sk3, dc in last 2sts (the last dc and the ch3 you made on row 1), turn
Row 3:
Change colors to white.
Step 1: ch3(counts as 1dc), dc in 2nd st
Step 2: edc2tog into the space between clusters 2 rows below
Step 3: *(2dc, ch1, 2dc) in next ch1 space, edc2tog into next space between clusters 2 rows below*
Step 4: repeat from * until you have crocheted into the last space
Step 5: dc in last 2sts (the last dc and the ch3 you made on row 1), turn
Rows 4 & 5:
Rows 4 & 5 are a repeat of row 2.
Step 1: ch3(counts as 1dc), dc in 2nd st
Step 2: *(2dc, ch1, 2dc) in next ch1 space*
Step 3: repeat from * until you have crocheted in all ch1 spaces
Step 4: sk3, dc in last 2sts (the last dc and the ch3 you made on row 1), turn
Repeat Rows 3 – 5:
Repeat the 3 rows using different colors until you have the required length for your project.
Finish in a row of edc2tog:
Always finish with a row of edc2tog in a different color to form the cats’ ears from the previous row.
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