Pattern and photos designed by Rabbiz Design
About Pattern:
Materials:
This Amigurumi Maneki Neko (Lucky Cat) Pattern created by Rabbiz Design. The fi nished size of each
cat is about 17 centimetres high and 9 centimetres wide. Please note that this size may vary depends on the yarn and crochet hook size used. Before you begin, please read the whole pattern carefully. If there is any error detected, feel free to contact me anytime. I’ll be available on
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• 4 Ply Acrylic Yarn - White - Black - Yellow - Red - Green - Pink • Embroidery Floss : - Black - Red
• Golden Bell size 2 centimetres • Fiberfi ll
• Plastic Beads (Optional) • Crochet Hook Size 2.5 mm
• Yarn Needle • Needle • Sewing Pins • Scissors
Index
Content Page
1. Head Pattern
3
1.1 Head Pattern for A and B
1.2 Head Pattern for C
2. Ear Pattern
5
3. Body Pattern
6
4. Leg Pattern
8
4.1
Raised
Paw
4.2
Normal
Paw
4.3
Thigh
4.4
Claws
5. Collar Pattern
10
6. Tail Pattern
11
7.
Assembly
11
7.1 Paw, Thigh, and Tail Stripes
7.2
Embroider
Claws
7.3
Stuff
Fiberfi ll
7.4
Assemble
Head
7.5
Assemble
Body
7.6 Assemble Body and Head
7.7 Put on Collar
What’s Maneki Neko?
Description: The maneki-neko (Japanese: 招き, literally “beckoning cat”) is a common Japanese fi gurine (lucky charm, talisman), usually made of ceramic in modern times, which is often believed to bring good luck to the owner. This pattern provides you 3 types of them which are
Maneki Neko B:
Left Paw Raised:
Welcoming Cat
Maneki Neko A:
Right Paw Raised:
Money Cat or Lucky Cat
Maneki Neko C:
Both Paws Raised:
Protection of your health, wellness, and luck.
8. Red Cushion
17
9.
Accessories
19
9.1
Fish
Pattern
1* Head Pattern:
1.1* Head Pattern for A and B:
Description: Use yellow yarn to begin crocheting the head
pattern for A and B, black yarn for C. Then, do yarn color changing between yellow/black and white as mentioned in the pattern. Stuff fi berfi ll before working on Rnd 29. Leave about ½ foot long tail after fi nish.
Description: Use yellow yarn to crochet 6 chains, begin the
fi rst round on the 2nd chain from hook. Continue working
on the pattern and change yarn color as mentioned in the pattern.
Pattern diagram of head pattern’s Rnd 1-5
Rnd Code sts
1 4 sc, 3 sc in next st, 3 sc, 2 sc in next st 12 2 2 sc in next st, 3 sc, (2 sc in next st) *3 Times ,
3 sc, (2 sc in next st) *2 Times 18 3 (sc, 2 sc in next st) *4 Times, (2 sc in next st, sc) *4 Times, (2 sc in next st) *2 Times 28
1
2
3
4
5
4 2 sc, 2 sc in next st, 4 sc, 2 sc in next st,(2 sc, 2 sc in next st) *3 Times, 4 sc, 2 sc in next st, (2 sc, 2 sc in next st) *2 Times
36
5 36 sc 36
6 [3 sc, 2 sc in next st, 4 sc, 2 sc in next st] *4 Times 44 7 3 sc, 2 sc innext st, 6 sc, 2 sc in next st,
(4 sc, 2 sc in next st) *3 Times, 6 sc, 2 sc in next st, (4 sc, 2 sc in next st) *2 Times, sc
52
8 6 sc, sc, 3 sc, sc, 41 sc 52 9 sc, 2 sc in next st, 3 sc, 3 sc, sc, 3 sc,
[2 sc, 2 sc in next st, 4 sc, 2 sc in next st] *2 Times, 12 sc, 2 sc in next st, 4 sc, 2 sc in next st, 2 sc, 2 sc in next st, 3 sc 60 10 6 sc, 7 sc, 47 sc 60 11 sc, 3 sc, 2 sc, 7 sc, 2 sc, 3 sc, 42 sc 60 12 4 sc, 2 sc, 7 sc, 2 sc, 4 sc, 40 sc, sc 60 13 5 sc, sc, 7 sc, sc, 22 sc, 8 sc, 16 sc 60 14 (2 sc in next st, 3 sc) *5 Times, 2 sc in next st,
16 sc, 6 sc, 14 sc, 2 sc in next st, 2 sc
67
15 3 sc, 2 sc in next st, (4 sc, 2 sc in next st) *4 Times, 20 sc, 4 sc, 17 sc, 2 sc in next st, sc
73
16 50 sc, 2 sc, 21 sc 73
17 51 sc, sc, 21 sc 73
18 73 sc 73
19 2 sc, sc2tog, (4 sc, sc2tog) *5 Times, 39 sc 67
20 67 sc 67
21 (sc2tog, 3 sc) *5 Times, sc2tog, 36 sc, sc2tog, 2 sc 60
22 60 sc 60
23 sc, sc2tog, 12 sc, sc2tog, 4 sc, sc2tog, 2 sc, sc2tog, 4 sc, sc2tog, 12 sc, sc2tog, 4 sc, sc2tog, 2 sc, sc2tog, 3 sc
52
24 3 sc, sc2tog, 6 sc, sc2tog, (4 sc, sc2tog,) *3 Times, 6 sc, sc2tog, (4 sc, sc2tog) *2 Times, sc
25 44 sc 44
26 [3 sc, sc2tog, 4 sc, sc2tog] *4 Times 36
27 36 sc 36
28 2 sc, sc2tog, 4 sc, sc2tog, [2 sc, sc2tog] *3 Times, 4 sc, sc2tog, [2 sc, sc2tog] *2 Times
28
29 (sc, sc2tog) *4 Times, (sc2tog, sc) *4 Times, (sc2tog) *2 Times
18
30 (sc2tog) *9 Times 9
31 SLST around
1.2* Head Pattern for C:
Description: Use black yarn to crochet 6 chains, begin the fi rst
round on the 2nd chain from hook. Continue working on the
pattern and change yarn color as mentioned in the pattern.
Rnd Code sts
1 4 sc, 3 sc in next st, 3 sc, 2 sc in next st 12 2 2 sc in next st, 3 sc, (2 sc in next st) *3 Times ,
3 sc, (2 sc in next st) *2 Times 18 3 (sc, 2 sc in next st) *4 Times, (2 sc in next st, sc) *4 Times, (2 sc in next st) *2 Times 28 4 2 sc, 2 sc in next st, 4 sc, 2 sc in next st,
(2 sc, 2 sc in next st) *3 Times, 4 sc, 2 sc in next st, (2 sc, 2 sc in next st) *2 Times
36
5 36 sc 36
6 [3 sc, 2 sc in next st, 4 sc, 2 sc in next st] *4 Times 44 7 3 sc, 2 sc innext st, 6 sc, 2 sc in next st,
(4 sc, 2 sc in next st) *3 Times, 6 sc, 2 sc in next st, (4 sc, 2 sc in next st) *2 Times, sc
52
8 6 sc,sc, 3 sc, sc, 41 sc 52
9 sc, 2 sc in next st, 3 sc, 3 sc, sc, 3 sc,
[2 sc, 2 sc in next st, 4 sc, 2 sc in next st] *2 Times, 12 sc, 2 sc in next st, 4 sc, 2 sc in next st, 2 sc, 2 sc in next st, 3 sc 60 10 5 sc,9 sc,46 sc 60 11 4 sc, 11 sc, 45 sc 60 12 3 sc, 13 sc, 44 sc 60 13 2 sc, 15 sc, 27 sc, 16 sc 60 14 (2 sc in next st, 3 sc) *5 Times, 2 sc in next st,
16 sc, 6 sc,14 sc, 2 sc in next st, 2 sc
67
15 3 sc, 2 sc in next st, (4 sc, 2 sc in next st) *4 Times, 20 sc, 4 sc,17 sc, 2 sc in next st, sc
73
16 50 sc, 2 sc, 21 sc 73
17 51 sc, sc, 21 sc 73
18 73 sc 73
19 2 sc, sc2tog, (4 sc, sc2tog) *5 Times, 39 sc 67
20 67 sc 67
21 (sc2tog, 3 sc) *5 Times, sc2tog, 36 sc, sc2tog, 2 sc 60
22 60 sc 60
23 sc, sc2tog, 12 sc, sc2tog, 4 sc, sc2tog, 2 sc, sc2tog, 4 sc, sc2tog, 12 sc, sc2tog, 4 sc, sc2tog, 2 sc, sc2tog, 3 sc
52
24 3 sc, sc2tog, 6 sc, sc2tog, (4 sc, sc2tog,) *3 Times, 6 sc, sc2tog, (4 sc, sc2tog) *2 Times, sc
44
25 44 sc 44
26 [3 sc, sc2tog, 4 sc, sc2tog] *4 Times 36
27 36 sc 36
28 2 sc, sc2tog, 4 sc, sc2tog, [2 sc, sc2tog] *3 Times, 4 sc, sc2tog, [2 sc, sc2tog] *2 Times
28
29 (sc, sc2tog) *4 Times, (sc2tog, sc) *4 Times, (sc2tog) *2 Times 18 30 (sc2tog) *9 Times 9 31 SLST around = Yellow Yarn = Black Yarn = White Yarn
Code colors used in head pattern represent:
A/B Head (Above) C Head (Below)
How to
Crochet
Head
Description:P1-2 Crochet 6 chains begin Rnd 1 on the 2nd chain from
crochet hook, continue working on the first “4 sc” P3 Crochet 3 sc into the same stitch
P4 Follow the rest codes on Rnd 1, then continue working in round without joining after finish each round P5 Continue working on head pattern, use embroidery
floss or stitch marker after you’ve finish each round P6 Change yarn color as shown in the pattern
P7-9 Continue working until finish Rnd 28 P10 Stuff head with fiberfill tightly P11 Crochet the rest rounds; finish
2* Ear Pattern:
Description: Use yellow yarn / black yarn to begin with magic
ring and do yarn color change as mentioned in the pattern.
Rnd Code sts
1 6 sc into magic ring 6
2 (2 sc in next st, sc) *3 Times 9
3 2 sc in next st, sc, sc, (2 sc in next st, 2 sc) *2 Times 12 4 2 sc in next st, 3sc, 2 sc in next st, 3 sc,
2 sc in next st, 3 sc
15
5 2 sc in next st, 4 sc, 2 sc in next st***, 4 sc, 2 sc in next st, 4 sc (see next page for ***)
18 6 2 sc in next st, 5 sc, 2 sc in next st, 5 sc, 2 sc in next st, 5 sc 21 7 2 sc in next st, 6 sc, 2 sc in next st, sc, 5 sc, 2 sc in next st, 6 sc 24 8 2 sc in next st, sc, 6 sc, 2 sc in next st, 2 sc, 5 sc, 2 sc in next st, 7 sc 27 9 2 sc in next st, 2 sc, 6 sc, 2 sc in next st, 3 sc, 5 sc, 2 sc in next st, 8 sc 30
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
To crochet bold codes 2 sc in next st*** of Ear Pattern’s Rnd 5; crochet the fi rst sc with red yarn and the second sc into the same stitch with yellow/black yarn
*** NOTE:
Ears: Leave both
color yarn tails after finish for assembling ears to head. (A and B with black and red, C with yellow and red)
3* Body Pattern:
Description: Use white yarn to begin working on the body
pattern with 7 chains, crochet the fi rst stitch of Rnd 1 into the 2nd chain from hook. Continue working on the pattern
until fi nish, leave 1½ foot long tail for assembly.
Rnd Code sts
1 5 sc, 3 sc in next st, 4 sc, 2 sc in next st 14 2 2 sc in next st, 4 sc, (2 sc in next st) *3 Times,
4 sc, (2 sc in next st) *2 Times
20
3 sc, (2 sc in next st, 4 sc) *3 Times, 2 sc in next st, 3 sc 24 4 2 sc, 2 sc in next st, 4 sc, 2 sc in next st, 2 sc,
(2 sc in next st) *2 Times, 2 sc, 2 sc in next st, 4 sc, 2 sc in next st, 2 sc, (2 sc in next st) *2 Times
32
5 2 sc, 2 sc in next st, sc, 2 sc in next st, 2 sc, 2 sc in next st, sc, 2 sc in next st,
(2 sc, 2 sc in next st) *3 Times, sc, 2 sc in next st, 2 sc, 2 sc in next st, sc, 2 sc in next st, (2 sc, 2 sc in next st) *2 Times 44 6 44 sc ***work on BLSC 44 Pattern diagram of body pattern’s Rnd 1-8 (begin crocheting with 7 chains)
Work on the body pattern until finish, leave long tail for assembly. Then, stuff some plastic beads to fill up the half of the body and stuff fiberfill tightly.
7 2 sc, 2 sc in next st, 3 sc, 2 sc in next st,
2 sc, 2 sc in next st, (3 sc, 2 sc in next st) *2 Times, 2 sc, 2 sc in next st, (3 sc, 2 sc in next st) *2 Times, 2 sc, 2 sc in next st, (3 sc, 2 sc in next st) *2 Times, 2 sc, 2 sc in next st, sc
56
8 3 sc, 2 sc in next st, 12 sc, 2 sc in next st,
(4 sc, 2 sc in next st) *3 Times, 12 sc, 2 sc in next st, (4 sc, 2 sc in next st) *2 Times, sc
64
9-15 64 sc 64
16 3 sc, sc2tog, 12 sc, sc2tog, (4 sc, sc2tog) *3 Times, 12 sc, sc2tog, (4 sc, sc2tog) *2 Times, sc
56
17 56 sc 56
18 sc2tog, 16 sc, sc2tog, 8 sc, sc2tog, 16 sc, sc2tog, 8 sc 52
19 52 sc 52
20 18 sc, sc2tog, 4 sc, sc2tog, 18 sc, sc2tog, 4 sc, sc2tog 48
21 48 sc 48
22 20 sc, sc2tog, 22 sc, sc2tog, 2 sc 46
23-29 46 sc 46
30 16 sc, sc2tog, 3 sc, sc2tog, 16 sc, sc2tog, 3 sc, sc2tog 42 31 sc2tog, 15 sc, sc2tog, 2 sc, sc2tog, 15 sc, sc2tog, 2 sc 38
32 38 sc 38
33 2 sc, sc2tog, (4 sc, sc2tog) *2 Times, (2 sc, sc2tog) *2 Times, 4 sc, sc2tog, (2 sc, sc2tog) *2 Times
30
34 (3 sc, sc2tog) *6 Times 24
9-13 15 sc 15 14 3 sc., 11 sc, sc 15 15 4 sc, 10 sc, sc 15 16 4 sc, 11 sc 15 17 3 sc, 12 sc 15 18-20 15 sc 15 21 5 hdc, 5 sc, 5 hdc 15 22 3 dc, 2 hdc, 5 sc, 2 hdc, 3 dc 15 23 2 hdc, sc2tog, sc, sc2tog, sc, SLST
4.1.2*: Right Raised Paw:
Rnd Code sts
1 3 sc, 3 sc in next st, 2 sc, 2 sc in next st 10
2 (2 sc in next st) *5 Times, 5 sc 15
3-4 15 sc 15
5 sc2tog, 6 sc, sc2tog, sc, sc3tog, sc 11
6-7 11 sc 11 8 2 sc in next st, 6 sc, 2 sc in next st, sc, (2 sc in next st) *2 Times 15 9-13 15 sc 15 14 7 sc, 3 sc, 5 sc 15 15-16 6 sc, 5 sc, 4 sc 15 17 7 sc, 3 sc, 5 sc 15 18-20 15 sc 15 21 5 hdc, 5 sc, 5 hdc 15 22 3 dc, 2 hdc, 5 sc, 2 hdc, 3 dc 15 23 2 hdc, sc2tog, sc, sc2tog, sc, SLST = Yellow/Black Yarn = White Yarn
Code colors used in head pattern represent:
*** NOTE:
4* Leg Pattern:
Description: Leg pattern is divided into 4 parts; raised paw
(left & right), normal paw, thigh, and claws patterns. Follow pattern description to fi nish each part.
Raised Paw
Normal Paw
Thigh
Claws
4.1* Raised Paw:
Description: Raised paw is divided into 2 patterns; left paw
and right paw. Use white yarn to begin with 5 chains, crochet the fi rst stitch into the 2nd chain from hook. Do yarn color
changing as mentioned in the pattern. Leave 1 foot long tail after fi nish.
4.1.1*: Left Raised Paw:
Rnd Code sts
1 3 sc, 3 sc in next st, 2 sc, 2 sc in next st 10
2 (2 sc in next st) *5 Times, 5 sc 15
3-4 15 sc 15
5 sc2tog, 6 sc, sc2tog, sc, sc3tog, sc 11
6-7 11 sc 11
8 2 sc in next st, 6 sc, 2 sc in next st, sc, (2 sc in next st) *2 Times
Rnd Code sts 1 3 sc, 3 sc in next st, 2 sc, 2 sc in next st 10 2 (2 sc in next st) *5 Times, 5 sc 15 3-9 15 sc 15 10 3 sc, 3 sc, 9 sc 15 11-12 2 sc, 5 sc, 8 sc 15 13 3 sc, 3 sc, 9 sc 15 14-21 15 sc 15 22 15 sc, SLST 15 Rnd Code sts 1 3 sc, 3 sc in next st, 2 sc, 2 sc in next st 10 2 2 sc in next st, 2 sc, (2 sc in next st) *3 Times,
2 sc, (2 sc in next st) *2 Times 16 3 sc, 2 sc in next st, 2 sc, 2 sc in next st, 4 sc, 2 sc in next st, 2 sc, 2 sc in next st, 3 sc 20 4 2 sc in next st, sc, 2 sc in next st, 2 sc,
2 sc in next st, sc, (2 sc in next st) *4 Times, sc, 2 sc in next st, 2 sc, 2 sc in next st, sc,
(2 sc in next st) *3 Times
32
= Yellow/Black Yarn = White Yarn
Code colors used in head pattern represent:
*** NOTE:
4.2* Normal Paw:
4.3* Thigh:
Description: Use white yarn to begin with 5 chains, crochet
the fi rst stitch into the 2nd chain from hook. Do yarn color
changing as mentioned in the pattern. Leave 1 foot long tail after fi nish.
Description: Use white yarn to begin with 5 chains, crochet
the fi rst stitch into the 2nd chain from hook. Do yarn color
changing as mentioned in the pattern. Leave 2 feet long tail after fi nish.
Follow left and right (choose only one raised paw for A and B) paw pattern until fi nish and leave long tail for assembly. Note that Maneki Neko C needs 2 raised paws.
Change yarn color between yellow and white fore Maneki Neko A and B, black and white for Maneki Neko C.
Rnd Code sts
1 3 sc, 3 sc in next st, 2 sc, 2 sc in next st 10
2 (2 sc in next st) *5 Times, 5 sc 15
3-4 15 sc 15
5 sc2tog, 6 sc, sc2tog, sc, sc3tog, sc, SLST 11
4.4* Claws:
Description: Use white yarn
to begin with 5 chains, crochet the fi rst stitch into the 2nd chain
from hook. Leave 1/2 foot long tail after fi nish.
= Yellow/Black Yarn = White Yarn
Code colors used in head pattern represent: *** NOTE: 5 5 sc, 5 hdc, 8 dc, 5 hdc, 9 sc 32 6 4 sc, 2 sc in next st, 2 hdc, 2 hdc in next st, 2 hdc, 2 hdc in next st, hdc, 2 hdc in next st, 2 hdc, 2 hdc in next st, hdc, 2 hdc in next st, 2 hdc, 2 hdc in next st, 2 hdc, 2 sc in next st, 8 sc 40 7 6 sc, 6 hdc, hdc2tog, hdc, hdc2tog, 2 hdc, hdc2tog, hdc, hdc2tog, 6 hdc, 10 sc 36 8 36 sc 36 9 5 sc, SLST 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Pattern diagram of thigh pattern’s Rnd 1-9 (begin crocheting with 5 chains)
5* Collar Pattern:
Description: Use red/green yarn to begin working on the
collar pattern with 38 chains, crochet “36 hdc” on chain begin from the 3rd chain from hook. Insert golden bell after
fi nish the fi rst 18 hdc and continue crocheting the rest 18 hdc. (See photos)
Follow photos illustrated to fi nish the cat’s collar. Leave 1/2 foot long tail before begin and after fi nish for assembly.
How to
Crochet
Cat’s
Collar
6* Tail Pattern:
Description: Use black yarn to embroider stripes on paw
and thigh before attach them to the body. Make a knot at the end of the yarn tail before begin.
Description: Use yellow/black yarn
to begin working on the tail pattern with magic ring. Leave 1 foot long tail after fi nish for assembly.
Pull black yarn from the inside through the gap between yellow and white part and embroider 2 stripes as shown in photos above
E m b r o i d e r 2 black stripes on each thigh, tie the yarn tail behind the thigh secure-ly. Do the same with tail part. Pull black yarn through yarn needle,
make a knot at the end of the tails.
Rnd Code sts
1 6 sc into magic ring 6
2 (2 sc in next st) *6 Times 12 3 (sc, 2 sc in next st) *6 Times 18 4 18 sc 18 5 sc2tog, 7 sc, sc2tog, 7 sc 16 6 16 sc 16 7 sc2tog, 6 sc, sc2tog, 6 sc 14 8 14 sc 14 9 sc2tog, 5 sc, sc2tog, 5 sc 12 10-14 12 sc 12 15 Turn, Ch 1. 6 sc, SLST 6 sc
7* Assembly:
Description: Use red yarn to embroider claws stripes on the
tips of paws and claws.
7.2* Embroider Claws:
Claws
on
the Tip
of
the Paw
Pull yarn needle with red yarn (make a knot at the end of yarn tail) from the lower part to upper part through the tip of the paw between Rnd 3-4 from begin. Then, insert yarn needle from the lower part through the upper part again with 2 stitches away from previous position. Finally, secure the rest of the red yarn with beginning position of the claws. Roll the tip of paw down and tie it with white yarn securely (follow photos)Embroider red claws on normal paw without rolling down the tip of the pow. Tie yarn tail left from embroidering on the lower part of the paw
Embroider claws on claws part, hide the red yarn left from embroi-dering inside the claws.
Description: Stuff fi berfi ll to raised and normal paws. Sew
up hole on normal paw before attach it to the body.
Description: Use black yarn, black embroidery fl oss, and red
embroidery fl oss to decorate cat’s head & face.
7.3* Stuff Fiberfi ll:
7.4* Assemble Head:
Shape fi berfi ll into tube shape and stuff it into the raised paw, ready for assembly with body part
Pull black yarn from ear position through forehead position, embroi-der 3 stripes on the forehead and pull the left of yarn tail through position near the beginning of embroidering. Shape fi berfi ll into tube shape and
stuff it into the normal paw. Then, sew up hole on the paw with white yarn left from crocheting. Now, nor-mal paw is ready for assembly with body part Rnd 2 of head pattern 2 sts wide, 1 st gap 1 sts 5 sts 3 sts 3 sts 4 sts 4 sts 3 sts Face-up Positions
Embroider eyebrows and eyes with black embroidery fl oss (repeat embroidering eyes 3-4 times to form thick eyelines), pull the rest of fl oss through ear position
Use red embroidery fl oss to embroider lips, follow photos illustrated. Pull fl oss through lips position loosely in order to form half circle shape lips later. You can use a bit “all purpose glue” to help shaping lips.
Tips
for
Embroider
Lips
Attach ear to head, using red and yellow yarn tail left from crocheting follow photos illustrated.
Then, embroider whisk on cheek with black embroidery fl oss.
7.5* Assemble Body:
Pin paws, thighes, claws to the body to see suitable positions for each cats before attach each part together
Description: Begin with assembling thigh beside the belly.
First of all, insert yarn needle with yarn tail left from crocheting thigh through the stitch beside the last stitch of thigh. Then, put the thigh to position on left and right side. Let the upper of it pinned between Rnd 19-20 of body’s pattern
Keep sewing up thigh and belly together about 80%, stuff fiber-fi ll and continue working untill fi nish.
Sew up claws be-tween thigh and body, hide yarn tail left from as-sembling through the thigh.
Embroider 2 black stripes on the long part and then at-tach tail to the bottom of the body. Sew up long part to the front stitch of body pattern’s Rnd 6, stitch by stitch. Then, sew up the shorter part to the body securely.
Attach both paws, hide yarn tail left from assembling through the neck part. Sew up normal paw to belly for Maneki Neko A and B.
Long part Shorter Part
7.6* Assemble Body and Head:
Description: Put the head on the neck part of the body,
pin them together, using sewing pin. Then, use yarn tail left from crocheting the body to sew up head and body together stitch by stitch securely. Pull yarn tail left through the back of the neck and cut off .
Note: Once you’ve fi nish crocheting the body, you can select which side should be the front side so that the cat’s head tilts naturally.
Put the collar on the cat’s neck. Insert yarn tails left from crocheting the col-lar to secure both ends together. Let’s the golden bell hanging on the middle of cat’s neck.
7.7* Put on Collar:
Description: To make the red cushion for Maneki Neko,
you’ll have to fi nish 2 pieces of solid granny square works. Then, attach them together to form a square cushion. Follow photos and descriptions.
Beginning: Crochet 6 chains and slip stich with the
begin-ning to form a ring, then crochet 3 chains.
Round 1: Crochet “19 dc” into the ring (the fi rst 3 chains is
counted as 1 stitch, so this round has total 20 stitches)
Round 2: Chain 3, 2 dc into
the same stitch, dc in each of the next 4 stitches, * (2dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the next stitch, dc in each of the next 4 stitches. Repeat from * 2 times more, dc in the next stitch. Join with a slip stitch to the fi rst ch 3 strand.
Round 3: Chain 3, *(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) into the gap of ch 2 on
Round 2, 8 hdc into the next 8 stitches. Repeat * 3 times more. Join with slip stitch to the fi rst ch 3 strand.
Round 4: Chain 3, 2 dc into the next 2 stitches, *(2 dc, ch
2, 2 dc) into gap of ch 2 on Round 3, 12 dc into the next 12 stitches. Repeat * 2 times more. (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) into gap of ch 2 on Round 3, 10 dc into the next 10 stitches. Join with slip stitch to the fi rst ch 3 strand.
Round 5: Chain 3, 3 dc
into the next 3 stitches, *(2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) into gap of ch 2 on Round 4, 16 dc into the next 16 stitches. Repeat * 2 times more. (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) into gap of ch 2 on Round 4, 10 dc into the next 10 stitches. Join with slip stitch to the fi rst ch 3 strand.
Round 6: Chain 3, 4 dc into the next 4 stitches, *(2 dc, ch 3,
2 dc) into gap of ch 3 on Round 5, 20 dc into the next 20 stitches. Repeat * 2 times more. (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) into gap of ch 3 on Round 5, 15 dc into the next 15 stitches. Join with slip stitch to the fi rst ch 3 strand. Then, do slip stitch to the next 6 stitches, leave 2 feet long tail and cut the rest off .
Description: There are 2 accessories
for Maneki Neko in this pattern; fi sh which represents abundance and good fortune, golden coin (koban) which rep-resents a prosperity.
9* Accessories :
Make 2 pieces, com-bine them together, using yarn tail left from each piece; let the back of each piece attached to each other.
Cut white yarn into 1/2 foot long. Tie them to each cor-ner of cushion, trim the edges into 3 cm long.
Description: Use pink yarn, begin with magic ring. Embroider
eyes and stripes on the fi sh with black yarn.
Rnd Code sts
1 6 sc into magic ring 6
2 (2 sc in next st) *6 Times 12 3 12 sc 12 4 (sc, 2 sc in next st) *6 Times 18 5 18 sc 18 6 (2 sc, 2 sc in next st) *6 Times 24 7 24 sc 24 8 (sc2tog, 10 sc) *2 Times 22 9 (9 sc, sc2tog) *2 Times 20 10 (sc2tog, 8 sc) *2 Times 18 11 (7 sc, sc2tog) *2 Times 16 12 (sc2tog, 6 sc) *2 Times 14 13 (5 sc, sc2tog) *2 Times 12 14 (sc2tog, 4 sc) *2 Times 10 15 (3 sc, sc2tog) *2 Times 8 16 (sc2tog, 2 sc) *2 Times 6 17 (2 sc in next st) *6 Times 12 18 (2 hdc in next st) *12 Times, SLST 24
9.1* Fish Pattern:
1
2
3
4
5
Description: Use yellow yarn, begin with 7 chains. Crochet
the fi rst stitch of Rnd 1 into the 2nd chain from hook. Leave
1½ foot long tail after fi nish. Make 2 pieces.
Description: Hide yarn tail along 4
stitches after the last stitch of Rnd 5. Embroider Japenese letters on the koban, using black embroidery fl oss. Then, attach another piece to the em-broidered one.
9.2* Koban (Golden Coin) Pattern:
Pattern diagram of koban pattern’s Rnd 1-5 (begin crocheting with 7 chains)
“nice letters for golden coin”
Rnd Code sts
1 5 sc, 3 sc in next st, 4 sc, 2 sc in next st 14 2 2 sc in next st, 4 sc, (2 sc innext st) *3 Times,
4 sc, (2 sc in next st) *2 Times 20 3 sc, (2 sc in next st, 4 sc) *3 Times, 2 sc in next st, 3 sc 24 4 (2 sc in next st, sc, 2 sc in next st, 4 sc, 2 sc in next st, sc, 2 sc in next st, 2 sc) *2 Times
32
5 2 sc, 2 sc in next st, 8 sc, 2 sc in next st, 6 sc, 2 sc in next st, 8 sc, 2 sc in next st, 4 sc
36
