Intro

Meet the Houseplant Curator Cat: a sandy-beige tabby in a mint-striped polo tee with collar, olive culottes with cuffed hems, and brown loafers. Accessories include a mint beret, a mesh crossbody tool bag holding a spray mister, plant shears, and bottle, plus a leaf-care cloth, soil-moisture meter stake, and two wooden plant labels.

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

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Materials

• Worsted (Category 4) cotton or cotton-blend yarn:
  1. MC (Cat fur): sandy beige, 130 g
  2. B (Ear rims/stripes): taupe-brown, 25 g
  3. C (Muzzle/inner ear): cream, 20 g
  4. D (Polo main): mint, 45 g
  5. E (Polo stripes + collar): soft white, 35 g
  6. F (Pants): olive, 55 g
  7. G (Loafers): chestnut brown, 35 g
  8. H (Beret): sage/mint, 30 g
  9. I (Bag + meter stake + labels): wheat/straw, 30 g
  10. J (Scissors + mister head): charcoal gray, 10 g
  11. K (Bottle/mister body): pale cream, 10 g
  12. L (Leaves logo accents): dark green, scraps
  13. Nose/blush thread: soft pink
• Hooks: 3.0 mm for amigurumi; 3.25–3.5 mm for garments/accessories
• 9 mm safety eyes
• Polyester stuffing
• Yarn needle, stitch markers, scissors
• Optional: tiny bit of floral wire for moisture meter stake (omit for children)

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Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR – magic ring
• ch – chain
• sc – single crochet
• hdc – half double crochet
• dc – double crochet
• sl st – slip stitch
• inc – increase (2 sc in same st)
• dec – invisible decrease (front loops only)
• BLO / FLO – back/front loop only
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• rnd – round
• rep – repeat
• fo – fasten off

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Gauge & Finished Size

• Gauge (3.0 mm, sc in the round): ~6 sts × 7 rows = 1″ × 1″ (2.5 × 2.5 cm).
• Finished height: ~10–11″ (25–28 cm) standing to top of beret.
  Keep fabric firm so stuffing doesn’t show.

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Construction Overview

The cat is worked in separate pieces—head, muzzle, ears, body, arms, legs/feet, tail—then sewn. Fur stripes are added with surface slip-stitch in taupe. Clothing is removable: striped polo tee (worked bottom-up in the round, sleeves picked up) and culottes (top-down, split for legs with folded cuffs). Shoes are slip-on loafers made on the feet. Accessories: beret, mesh crossbody bag with mister, scissors, and bottle, a small leaf-care cloth, plus moisture meter stake and two plant labels.

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Cat – Base Doll (MC unless noted)

Head

1. MR 6 sc (6)
2. inc around (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. (5 sc, inc)×6 (42)
   12–13. sc around (42)
8. Place 9 mm eyes between rnds 11–12, 8 sts apart.
9. (5 sc, dec)×6 (36)
10. (4 sc, dec)×6 (30) — begin stuffing firmly; keep cheeks slightly rounded.
11. (3 sc, dec)×6 (24)
12. (2 sc, dec)×6 (18)
13. (sc, dec)×6 (12)
14. dec around (6); fo and close.

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Muzzle/Whisker Pad (C)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc around (12)
3. (sc, inc)×6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc)×6 (24)
5. sc around (24); fo with long tail.
   Lightly stuff. Stitch centered low on head. Embroider a small pink oval nose where muzzle meets the face, plus a short vertical mouth.

Ears (make 2; outer MC, inner C, rims B)

Inner (C): MR 6, (sc, inc)×3 (9); (2 sc, inc)×3 (12); fo.
Outer (MC): MR 6, (sc, inc)×3 (9); (2 sc, inc)×3 (12); (3 sc, inc)×3 (15); sc around (15).
Place inner on outer; whip stitch edges. Work 1 rnd of B surface sl st around rim. Fold base slightly and sew atop head with forward tilt.

Body

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc (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)
7. (4 sc, dec)×6 (30)
8. (3 sc, dec)×6 (24)
   12–13. sc around (24) — neck. Stuff firmly. Fo with long tail.

Arms (make 2)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. (sc, inc)×3 (9)
   3–6. sc around (9)
3. (2 sc, inc)×3 (12)
   8–10. sc around (12)
4. (2 sc, dec)×3 (9)
   12–16. sc around (9) — stuff lightly to the palm only; keep upper arm soft.
   Flatten last rnd; sc through both layers 4–5 sts to close. Fo long tails.

Legs & Feet (make 2)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc (12)
3. (sc, inc)×6 (18)
4. sc around (18)
5. sc 5, (dec, sc)×3, sc 2 (15)
6. sc 4, dec×3, sc 5 (12)
7. sc around (12) — stuff foot firmly.
8. (3 sc, inc)×3 (15)
   9–12. sc around (15) — stuff leg moderately. Fo long tails.

Tail (MC)

1. MR 6 (6)
   2–12. sc around (6); fo. Lightly stuff tip only.

Tabby Stripes (B)

With B, surface sl st:

• two short forehead “M” lines,
• cheek dashes,
• 2–3 rings on tail,
• a subtle stripe on each arm/leg outer side. Keep lines thin and curved like the photo.

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Assembly (Base)

Sew head to body; keep face slightly forward. Attach arms at shoulder line so hands rest beside hips, right hand free to hold cloth. Sew legs under body so the cat stands straight. Attach tail at center-back. Hide ends.

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Clothing

Mint-Striped Polo Tee (D + E; 3.25–3.5 mm)

Worked bottom-up in the round with single-round white stripes; sleeves picked up; tiny collar.

Body

1. With D, ch 64; join carefully (64).
2. Rnd 1: sc around (64).
3. Rnd 2: with E, sc around (64) — first white stripe.
4. Rnd 3: switch to D, sc around (64).
5. Rnd 4: E sc around.
6. Rnd 5: D sc around.
7. Rnd 6: E sc around. (Continue alternating D/E every round for the full striped body.)
8. Separate armholes: D sc 8, ch 4 (sk 6), sc 20, ch 4 (sk 6), sc 8 (44).
   9–12. Work 4 more rounds keeping the stripe sequence (i.e., R9 E, R10 D, R11 E, R12 D). Fo.

Sleeves (make 2)
Pick up 12 sc evenly around each armhole (use the 6 skipped sts + 4 chains + 2 extras).
Rnds 1–2: with D, sc around (12).
Rnd 3: E sc around (12).
Rnd 4: D sc around (12).
Rnd 5: sl st loosely around for a clean sleeve hem; fo.

Collar (E)

1. Join at back neck; sc evenly around neckline (≈40).
2. Row 2: ch 1, turn; sc 16, (hdc, dc, hdc) in next; sc 8; (hdc, dc, hdc) in next; sc to end—this shapes two soft collar points at front.
3. Row 3: ch 1, turn; sc all the way for firmness; fo.
   Add a tiny E bobble or French-knot “button” at center front.

Olive Culottes with Cuffed Hems (F; 3.25–3.5 mm)

High waist, loose leg, visible cuffs.

1. ch 60; join (60).
2. Rnd 1: sc around (60).
3. Rnd 2: (BLO sc 6, dec)×7 (53).
   4–5. sc around (53).
4. Split for legs: sc 26, ch 2, sk 1, join to start—Leg 1 (27).
   Leg 1: Rnds 7–10 sc around (27); Rnd 11 (3 sc, dec)×5 + sc 2 (22); Rnd 12 BLO sc around (22) for cuff fold line; Rnds 13–14 sc around (22); Rnd 15 sl st around (22). Fold last 3 rounds upward along the BLO ridge to create the cuff; tack in two spots. Fo.
   Leg 2: Reattach at remaining sts and repeat.

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Footwear

Brown Loafers (G; worked onto the feet)

Soles & Uppers

1. With G, join at foot rnd 7 outer side; sc 10 across toe, leaving heel open (10).
2. Turn; sc 10.
3. Turn; dec, sc 6, dec (8).
4. Turn; sc 8; fo.
   Vamp Band: attach G at center toe; ch 7; sl st back; sew ends down to form a decorative strap across the upper.
   Sole edge: with darker brown (optional), surface sl st around foot rnd 3 for a crisp sole line.

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Headwear

Mint Beret (H; 3.0 mm)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc around (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. sc around (36)
8. (4 sc, dec)×6 (30)
9. BLO sc around (30) — narrow band
10. sc around (30); fo.
    Nub: ch 3; sl st back; sew at center top.

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Accessories

Mesh Crossbody Tool Bag (I; 3.5 mm)

Body (flat panel)

1. ch 21; Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across (20).
2. Row 2: ch 1, sk 1, sc in next across (mesh).
   3–10. Rep Row 2.
   Fold the panel at Row 1 to form the base; seam sides.

Strap: ch 70; sl st back; sew to side seams so bag hangs at hip.

Pocket Rim: sc around top; fo. Bag remains open to display tools.

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Spray Mister (J head, K body)

Bottle (K): MR 6, inc (12), sc rnds to height (≈8 rnds), (2 sc, dec)×3 (9); fo.
Head/Nozzle (J): ch 5; sc 4 for 2 rows; on one corner ch 3, sl st back to form trigger; sew on top.
Optional green L leaf logo: tiny V stitch on bottle.

Plant Scissors (J)

Make two identical flat “blades”: ch 7; sc back (6); round one end. Sew together at one end; embroider handles as two little circles with sl sts; join to create an X shape. Place in bag.

Cream Bottle (K)

MR 6, inc (12), sc 3 rnds; switch to J for a small cap (1 rnd); fo.

Leaf-Care Cloth (E)

Ch 14; sc 13 for 10 rows; edge in sl sts; fo. Drape over the cat’s right hand.

Soil-Moisture Meter Stake (I + J + L; optional wire)

Stake: ch 20 with I; sc back (19) around thin wire if using.
Head: with J, ch 8; sc 7 for 3 rows; edge; embroider a tiny dark window and a green L droplet icon. Sew to top of stake.

Wooden Plant Labels (I)

For each label: ch 8; sc back (7) for 2 rows; taper one short end by dec on both edges; make two. Embroider tiny “MONSTERA” and “PILEA” abbreviations or leaf marks.

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Assembly & Dressing

1. Dress the cat in the polo tee first, then pull on the culottes and fold cuffs.
2. Slide on loafers (they’re stitched to the feet).
3. Seat the beret at a jaunty angle; tack with one hidden stitch if needed.
4. Cross the mesh bag over the body; place mister, scissors, and cream bottle inside so they peek out.
5. Drape the cloth in the right hand. Position the moisture meter stake and labels on the table or plant pots for staging.

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Finishing & Customization

• Stripe density: Add or reduce surface stripes to taste while keeping the friendly face open.
• Polo fit: If your gauge is loose, decrease the foundation by 4; if snug, add 4. Maintain the alternating D/E color rounds for true narrow stripes.
• Pants length: Add 1–2 rounds before the cuff fold line for longer culottes; keep the turned cuff height the same.
• Loafer depth: If shoes feel loose, run one round of sc decrease around the upper edge before attaching the vamp band.
• Beret band: For a tighter fit, work BLO rnd 9 as BLO sc, dec × across to 28–29 sts.
• Safety: Omit any wire in the stake for young children; embroider eyes if gifting to babies.

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Pattern Recap

• Doll: Sandy-beige tabby with cream muzzle and inner ears, taupe stripes, 9 mm eyes, and a soft tail.
• Outfit: Mint-striped polo with white collar, olive culottes with cuffs, brown loafers, and a jaunty mint beret.
• Tools: Mesh crossbody bag carrying a spray mister, plant scissors, and bottle; plus a leaf-care cloth, moisture meter stake, and two wooden plant labels for styling.

Enjoy crafting your Houseplant Curator Cat and staging it among your real plants for that cozy, pastel, natural-light look on a wooden table or sofa-side shelf!