Looking for a paws-itively purrfect Valentine’s Day project? Meet the Sweetie Purrrs Desk Pal, a lovable, heart-eyed kitty that’s ready to add some charm to your desk, dresser, or cozy nook. This feline friend is the cat’s meow when it comes to cozy vibes. It doubles as a mini bean bag for extra cuteness and squishy comfort. It’s the purrr-sonalized gift you’ve been looking for, perfect for yourself or someone you love!

 

MATERIALS:

• Clover Amour Crochet Hook (5.5 mm)
• Clover Jumbo Tapestry Needle (Bent Point) 
• Clover Jumbo Locking Stitch Markers
• worsted weight yarn (I used Yarn Bee Comfy Classic Ocean Water for the body and a cotton pink for the details)
• 15 cups beans or rice (dry) to make the bottom of the cat heavy 
• polyfil 

NOTES:

• measurements: finished item measures 5.5” across, and 5.5” high (includes height of the ears)

INSTRUCTIONS:

CAT BODY:

With teal, Ch 41.

• Row 1: 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. (40 sc) 
• Row 2-24 : 1 sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (40 sc) 
• Finish off. Weave in ends.
• Fold the piece in half and whip stitch the sides together but leave the opening at the top for now. 

CAT EARS (make 2):

With teal, start with a magic circle.

• Round 1: 3 sc in the magic circle. Place stitch marker into the 3rd sc you made. 

• Do not join, just work continuously in rounds.
• Round 2: 2 sc in the next sc, 1 sc in the next sc, 1 sc in the next st. Move stitch marker to the st you just made. 
• Round 3: 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st. Move st marker to the st you just made. 
• Round 4: 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st, 
• Round 5 and 6: 1 sc in each st around. 

HEART EYES (make 2):

With pink, start with a magic circle.

• Ch 1, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, 1 hdc, ch 1, 1 hdc, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 hdc ALL in magic circle. Pull to tighten. Join with a sl st in the magic right. Finish off. 
• Sew eyes onto the cat body in desired position. 
• With yarn needle and pink thread, sew simple lines for the whiskers, mouth and nose. Add triangles to the ears. 

FINISHING:

• Pour in your rice or beans until it is over half way full. Sew up the top but before closing it all the way, fill the rest of the cat body with polyfil.
• Finish sewing it up. Decide where you would like to attach the ears, then with teal yarn and your yarn needle, sew the ears in place. 

 

Now your adorable kitten is all done! Enjoy your desk pal!

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