Introduction

Meet the Vintage Photographer Cat—a sweet, camera-loving kitty dressed in a cream textured shirt, cuffed brown pants, black loafers, and a cozy newsboy cap. The crossbody messenger bag, handheld crochet camera, tabletop film strips, and an open album complete the storytelling scene.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

Form & Proportion Analysis

• Overall height: ~9–10 in (23–25 cm) using DK/light-worsted cotton and a 3.0 mm hook.
• Head: Large round-oval, about 1.2× the height of the body. Cheeks slightly fuller than crown. Safety eyes sit low and wide; muzzle is embroidered (no separate snout).
• Ears: Triangular with softly rounded tips; inner ear is a lighter peach/pink panel. Ears mount slightly back from the forehead and angle outward ~10–15°.
• Body: Gentle pear with a narrow neck and small belly; body height ≈ head height.
• Arms: Slim cylinders, lightly stuffed for drape, attached just below shirt collar line. Right hand holds a crochet vintage camera; a messenger bag crosses left shoulder to right hip.
• Legs/Feet: Straight legs entering the body; black loafer shoes with a low vamp; short cream “socks” are visible.
• Clothes:
  1. Shirt: Cream waffle/cord-like texture with pointed collar and small button bumps (stitches).
  2. Pants: Dark chocolate brown, cuffed just above shoes.
  3. Cap: Brown newsboy cap with a puffy crown and short visor.
  4. Bag: Textured flap bag with a round button motif; crossbody cord strap.
• Props: Camera (black body, gray lens & top dial) in right hand; film strips (three) on table; small photo album open with pale blue “prints.”
• Stitch density: Tight single crochet (amigurumi) ~24 sc × 26 rows = 4″ square. Minimal seams visible; most pieces in continuous rounds.
• Angles: Cap sits low on forehead; collar points centered; bag strap exits left shoulder and rests across chest; camera aligned to right hand with strap optional.

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Materials

• Yarn (DK/Light Worsted, cotton or cotton blend):
  1. MC (cat main): beige/cream for head, body, limbs
  2. PI: pale pink/peach for inner ear & nose
  3. BR1: medium brown for stripes/whisker patches (embroidery)
  4. BR2: dark chocolate brown for pants & bag
  5. BR3: warm brown for cap
  6. CR: cream/ivory for socks & shirt
  7. BK: black for shoes & camera body
  8. GY: medium gray for camera lens/dial
  9. LTB: light tan for bag button detail (optional)
• Hook: 3.0 mm (or size for a tight fabric)
• Notions: 8 mm black safety eyes, fiberfill, tapestry needle, stitch markers, a small piece of thin cardstock (album pages if desired), optional tiny magnets for album closure.
• Embroidery thread: black for mouth; brown for whisker lines if not using yarn.

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Abbreviations (US Terms)

• sc = single crochet
• inc = increase (2 sc in same st)
• dec = invisible decrease
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• ch = chain
• FLO/BLO = front/back loop only
• MR = magic ring
• []×n = repeat bracketed instructions n times
• st(s) = stitch(es)

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Notes

• Work in continuous rounds unless stated.
• Stuff firmly but evenly.
• Color changes are minimal; carry inside when short.
• Safety-first: small parts are not for small children.
• All accessories are 100% crochet to match the photo look.

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Pieces Checklist

• Head; Ears ×2; Body; Arms ×2; Legs ×2; Tail
• Shirt body + collar (worked separately and dressed on)
• Pants with cuffs
• Shoes (black loafers) ×2 + short socks
• Newsboy cap
• Messenger bag + strap + button bump
• Camera (body + lens + top dial) + optional wrist loop
• Film strips ×3; Photo album (cover + two pages)

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Gauge & Size

Approx. 24 sc × 26 rows = 4 in (10 cm) in the round. Finished kitty ~9–10 in tall.

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Head (MC)

1. MR 6 sc (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
3. (sc, inc)×6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc)×6 (24)
5. (3 sc, inc)×6 (30)
6. (4 sc, inc)×6 (36)
7. (5 sc, inc)×6 (42)
   8–14. sc around (42)
8. (6 sc, inc)×6 (48)
   16–19. sc around (48) — place 8 mm eyes between Rnds 18–19, 11 sts apart.
9. (6 sc, dec)×6 (42)
10. (5 sc, dec)×6 (36)
11. (4 sc, dec)×6 (30)
12. (3 sc, dec)×6 (24) — stuff firmly.
13. (2 sc, dec)×6 (18)
14. (sc, dec)×6 (12)
15. dec ×6 (6). Fasten and close.

Face details:

• Nose: with PI, embroider a small triangle centered between eyes, two rounds below.
• Mouth: with black thread, stitch a short vertical line and a small curve.
• Cheek stripes: with BR1, embroider two short diagonal lines on each cheek.

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Ears ×2 (MC with PI inner)

1. MR 4 sc (4)
2. (sc, inc)×2 (6)
3. (2 sc, inc)×2 (8)
4. (3 sc, inc)×2 (10)
5. (4 sc, inc)×2 (12)
   6–8. sc around (12)
6. (4 sc, dec)×2 (10)
7. sc around (10). Flatten; do not stuff.
   Surface stitch a small PI triangle inside each ear. Leave long tails for sewing.

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Body (MC)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
3. (sc, inc)×6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc)×6 (24)
5. (3 sc, inc)×6 (30)
6. (4 sc, inc)×6 (36)
   7–10. sc around (36)
7. (10 sc, inc)×3 (39)
   12–15. sc around (39)
8. (11 sc, dec)×3 (36)
9. (4 sc, dec)×6 (30)
10. (3 sc, dec)×6 (24)
11. sc around (24)
12. (2 sc, dec)×6 (18). Leave long tail for joining head. Stuff.

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Arms ×2 (MC)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. (sc, inc)×3 (9)
   3–5. sc around (9)
3. dec, 7 sc (8)
   7–14. sc around (8), lightly stuff palm only.
   Flatten opening and sc across 4 sts to close. Leave tails.

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Legs ×2 (MC)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
3. (3 sc, inc)×3 (15)
   4–9. sc around (15) — stuff firmly.
4. (3 sc, dec)×3 (12)
   11–14. sc around (12). Fasten off first leg; do not fasten second.

Join hips
15. ch 3; attach first leg with sc, work 12 sc around first leg, 3 sc across ch, 12 sc around second leg, 3 sc across other side of ch (30).
16–18. sc around (30). Leave long tail to sew to body if you prefer separate assembly.

Socks (CR) – optional cuffs
Join CR at the ankle and work 2 rounds of sc to create a short sock edge.

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Tail (MC)

1. MR 5 sc (5)
   2–10. sc around (5). Stuff lightly; sew to lower back.

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Shoes – Black Loafers ×2 (BK)

Sole

1. ch 7; starting 2nd ch from hook: 4 sc, 3 sc in last ch; rotate: 4 sc, inc in first st (12).
2. inc, 3 sc, inc×3, 3 sc, inc×2 (18).
3. sc around (18).
   Walls
4. BLO sc around (18)
   5–6. sc around (18)
5. dec, 7 sc, dec, 7 sc (16)
6. sc around (16). Fasten.
   Slide shoes on after leg assembly; sew a single horizontal instep bump (sl st stripe) for loafer look.

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Shirt Body (CR, textured)

To mimic the subtle waffle texture: alternate [sc, front-post sc around the previous round’s vertical bar]. If front-post is difficult in amigurumi, use simple griddle stitch in the round: (sc in next st, hdc in next st) repeat.

1. With CR, pick up 18 sts evenly around the neck/top of body.
   2–6. Work in pattern (sc, hdc) around (18).
2. Work NV-style ridge (optional): BLO sc around (18).
   8–10. Continue pattern (18). Fasten off.
   This creates a fitted shirt tucked into pants.

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Shirt Collar (CR, worked flat)

1. ch 31.
   Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across (30).
   Row 2: sc across (30).
   Row 3: ch 1, turn; decrease at both ends: dec, sc 26, dec (28).
   Row 4: sc across (28).
   Row 5 (point shaping): Left point—sc 10, ch 1 turn, sc 10; fasten.
   Rejoin CR at other side for Right point—sc 10, ch 1 turn, sc 10; fasten.
   Edge entire piece with sl sts for crispness. Wrap around neck; stitch down the back so points meet at center front.

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Pants (BR2)

Waistband

1. ch 48, join without twisting (48).
   2–3. sc around (48).

Hips & legs
4. (5 sc, dec)×6 (42)
5–6. sc around (42)
7. Split for legs: work 21 sc, ch 2, skip 21, join (first leg opening).
First leg:
8. sc 21 around opening + 2 over ch (23)
9–14. sc around (23)
15. FLO sc around to form cuff (23). Fasten.
Second leg:
Rejoin yarn at remaining opening, repeat Rnds 8–15.
Cuffs: Fold up 1 round to mimic the turned hem in the photo; tack lightly at side seams.

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Newsboy Cap (BR3)

Crown

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
3. (sc, inc)×6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc)×6 (24)
5. (3 sc, inc)×6 (30)
6. (4 sc, inc)×6 (36)
   7–9. sc around (36) — slightly slouchy.
   Band
7. BLO sc around (36)
8. sc around (36)
   Visor (worked in rows from front 10 sts)
9. Attach at front center; work: sc 10, ch 1 turn
10. sc 10
11. dec, 6 sc, dec (8)
12. sc across (8)
    Edge visor with sl sts; sew side edges to band to curve. Sew cap to head low on forehead.

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Messenger Bag (BR2 + LTB)

Bag Body

1. ch 11.
   Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across (10).
   Rows 2–10: sc across (10).
   Fold at Row 7 to form bottom; whip-stitch sides to create a pouch.
   Flap
   Attach at back top; Row 1: sc 10.
   Row 2: dec, 6 sc, dec (8).
   Row 3: sc across (8).
   Row 4: dec, 4 sc, dec (6).
   Add a small round “button” bump: MR 6 in LTB, sew to flap tip.
   Strap
   With BR2, ch 85; sl st back for sturdiness. Sew strap from left top of bag to the opposite side so it wears left shoulder → right hip. Tack bag to body at hip.

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Camera (BK & GY)

Body (BK)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. (sc, inc)×3 (9)
3. sc around (9)
4. (2 sc, inc)×3 (12)
   5–7. sc around (12). Fasten. Slight rectangle look is fine; gently shape while stuffing.
   Lens (GY)
5. MR 5 sc, sl st to join (5).
6. BLO sc around (5).
7. (sc, inc)×2, sc (7). Leave tail, stuff lightly, and sew centered to body.
   Top Dial (GY)
   MR 5, sl st to close; sew to top-left.
   Shutter Dot (CR or LTB)
   French knot on front-right.
   Wrist Loop (BK)
   ch 14; sl st back; attach to side so kitty hand can “hold.” Stitch camera to right hand.

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Film Strips ×3 (BK & GY)

Each strip is worked flat to lie on the table.

1. With BK, ch 22.
   Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across (21).
   Row 2: sc across (21).
   Row 3: with GY, surface stitch three rectangles evenly spaced (the frames).
   Row 4: with BK, add tiny corner “sprocket” knots along long sides. Fasten and block flat.

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Photo Album (Cover + Pages)

Cover (BR2)

1. ch 18.
   Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across (17).
   Rows 2–7: sc across (17).
   Pages (CR) – make 2
2. ch 16.
   Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across (15).
   Rows 2–5: sc across (15).
   Sew pages inside the cover at the “spine.” With pale blue yarn, surface stitch two rectangles on each page to mimic prints. Display open beside the film strips.

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Assembly

1. Head ↔ Body: Pin and whip-stitch the head onto the neck securely.
2. Arms: Sew at the sides just under the shirt collar so the right hand can hold the camera outward.
3. Legs & Shoes: Attach hips so feet stand flat; slide on black loafers and tack in place.
4. Ears: Sew with a slight outward angle; weave tails.
5. Tail: Attach low center back below pants waistband.
6. Dress: Put on pants first, fold cuffs; then shirt body (tuck lower edge inside pants). Sew collar around neckline; point tips meet at center front.
7. Cap: Place low on forehead; stitch around inner rim.
8. Bag: Drape strap left shoulder to right hip; tack at shoulder and hip to hold position; add flap button bump.
9. Camera: Secure to right hand; dial faces up; lens forward.
10. Props: Arrange film strips and open album flat on the table at the kitty’s feet for photos.

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Finishing & Styling

• Light steam-block the collar points and pant cuffs to set shape.
• Brush yarn ends for the newsboy crown to look softly puffy.
• For the exact vibe: place on a light wooden table with a neutral sofa and a leafy plant blurred in the back; shoot near a window for natural, pastel light.

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Care

Spot clean only. Avoid soaking the camera and album if you inserted cardstock. Store upright; keep away from small children due to tiny parts.

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Troubleshooting

• Cap too tight/loose: Adjust the crown at Round 6 by ±6 sts; keep total multiple of 6 for the band.
• Collar flips up: Add a hidden stitch at each point to the shirt.
• Camera droops: Anchor the bottom edge to the palm and add one stitch from wrist loop to forearm.
• Figure leans: Check stuffing balance; add a pinch to the heels and tail base.