This sweet Ash Grey cat is the ultimate “yarnie” companion. She features a soft, heathered grey coat and a gentle, focused expression. Her wardrobe is the epitome of “granny-chic” comfort: she wears a long, flowy Blush Pink skirt with a delicate white lace hem, paired with a cozy Dark Grey cardigan fastened with rustic heart-shaped wooden buttons. To keep her fur tidy while she works, she wears a vintage-style floral headscarf tied neatly under her chin. Her outfit is completed with sensible black ballet flats. But the real magic lies in her accessories: she carries a tote bag for her projects, holds a pair of miniature knitting needles with a “work-in-progress” attached, and is accompanied by a tiny mouse friend who seems determined to tangle her yarn ball. This pattern is a delight for intermediate crocheters who love detailed storytelling.

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

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 one stitch)
• dec – Decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
• st(s) – Stitch(es)
• rnd – Round
• row – Row
• BLO – Back Loop Only
• FLO – Front Loop Only
• Shell St – 5 dc in the same stitch (used for skirt lace)
• FO – Fasten Off

Materials Needed

• DK or Sport weight yarn in Ash Grey (Cat Body)
• DK weight yarn in Blush Pink (Skirt)
• DK weight yarn in Dark Grey/Charcoal (Cardigan)
• DK weight yarn in White (Lace trim)
• DK weight yarn in Beige/Oatmeal (Tote Bag, Mouse Body)
• DK weight yarn in Black (Shoes)
• Fine yarn or embroidery thread in various colors (Headscarf flowers)
• Scrap yarn in Grey or Blue (Mini knitting project)
• 2.5 mm crochet hook (for amigurumi parts)
• 3.0 mm crochet hook (for clothing)
• Pair of 10mm black safety eyes
• Pink embroidery thread (Nose)
• 3 small wooden heart buttons (for cardigan)
• 2 toothpicks or bamboo skewers cut to size (for knitting needles)
• 2 small beads (to glue on the ends of the knitting needles)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers, pins

Gauge & Finished Size

Work tightly in continuous spiral rounds for the cat body so the stuffing does not show. Using DK yarn and a 2.5mm hook, the finished cat stands approximately 28 cm (11 inches) tall. The clothing is designed to be removable for dress-up play.

Construction Overview

The cat is constructed in pieces. The head is round, and the body is pear-shaped, created by joining the legs. The tail is long and flexible. The outfit consists of a separate skirt worked waist-down, a cardigan worked flat in rows, and a triangular headscarf. The accessories—the knitting project, tote bag, and mouse—are detailed miniatures.

Body Parts

Head

Use Ash Grey yarn and 2.5mm hook.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: inc around (12)
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around (18)
• Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat around (24)
• Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) repeat around (36)
• Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) repeat around (42)
• Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) repeat around (48)
• Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) repeat around (54)
• Rnd 10–22: sc around (54) (13 rounds).
• Rnd 23: (7 sc, dec) repeat around (48)
• Rnd 24: (6 sc, dec) repeat around (42)
• Rnd 25: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (36)

Insert safety eyes between Rnds 16 and 17, spaced about 10 stitches apart. Embroider a small pink triangular nose and mouth.

• Rnd 26: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 27: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24)
• Rnd 28: (2 sc, dec) repeat around (18).

Stuff firmly. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Ears (Make 2)

Use Ash Grey yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) repeat around (9)
• Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc) repeat around (12)
• Rnd 4: (3 sc, inc) repeat around (15)
• Rnd 5: (4 sc, inc) repeat around (18)
• Rnd 6: (5 sc, inc) repeat around (21)
• Rnd 7–8: sc around (21)

Flatten and sew to the top of the head.

Legs (Make 2)

Use Ash Grey yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: inc around (12)
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around (18)
• Rnd 4–6: sc around (18)
• Rnd 7: (4 sc, dec) repeat 3 times (15)
• Rnd 8–24: sc around (15)

Stuff firmly. FO first leg. Do not cut yarn on second leg.

Body

Join legs: From second leg, ch 3, join to first leg with sc.

• Rnd 25: sc 15 (leg 1), sc 3 in ch, sc 15 (leg 2), sc 3 in ch (36)
• Rnd 26: (5 sc, inc) repeat around (42)
• Rnd 27: (6 sc, inc) repeat around (48)
• Rnd 28–34: sc around (48)
• Rnd 35: (6 sc, dec) repeat around (42)
• Rnd 36–38: sc around (42)
• Rnd 39: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (36)
• Rnd 40–42: sc around (36)
• Rnd 43: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 44–46: sc around (30)
• Rnd 47: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24)
• Rnd 48: sc around (24)
• Rnd 49: (2 sc, dec) repeat around (18)

Stuff firmly. FO. Sew head to body.

Arms (Make 2)

Use Ash Grey yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: inc around (12)
• Rnd 3–18: sc around (12)

Stuff lightly. Flatten and sew to body.

Tail

Use Ash Grey yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc.
• Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) around (9).
• Rnd 3–20: sc around (9). Stuff lightly. Sew to back.

The Cozy Wardrobe

Blush Pink Lace Skirt

Use Blush Pink yarn and 3.0mm hook. Worked waist-down.

• Waist: Ch 34 (measure cat’s waist). Join. sc around (34).
• Rnd 2: (BLO) (1 sc, inc) repeat around (51).
• Rnd 3–12: dc around (51).
• Rnd 13: (2 dc, inc) repeat around (68).
• Rnd 14–18: dc around (68).
• Lace Hem (White): Change to White yarn.
• Rnd 19: *Skip 2 sts, Shell St (5 dc) in next, skip 2 sts, sc in next* repeat around. FO.

Dark Grey Cardigan

Use Dark Grey yarn. Worked flat in rows.

• Row 1: Ch 28. sc across (27).
• Row 2: (2 sc, inc) across (36).
• Row 3 (Raglan): sc 6, ch 6 (skip 6), sc 12, ch 6 (skip 6), sc 6.
• Row 4: sc across (36).
• Row 5–10: hdc across (36).
• Row 11: sc around the entire edge of the cardigan (sides and bottom) to finish cleanly.
• Buttonholes: Create 3 small chain loops on the right front edge while doing the border.
• Sleeves: Join yarn to armholes. sc 14 around. Work 10 rounds.
• Sew 3 heart buttons to the left front panel.

Floral Headscarf

Use Beige or patterned yarn. We will crochet a triangle.

• Row 1: Ch 4. In 4th ch from hook, work (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc). Turn.
• Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in first st. In ch-2 space work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc). 3 dc in last st. Turn.
• Row 3–6: Continue classic “Granny Triangle” pattern or solid dc triangle, increasing at ends and center point until it fits over the head.
• Ties: Chain 30 at the two side corners.
• Embroidery: Use pink, yellow, and green embroidery thread to stitch tiny flowers (French knots or lazy daisies) all over the scarf.

Black Flats (Make 2)

Use Black yarn.

• Rnd 1: Ch 7. Oval start: sc 5, 3 sc in last, sc 4, inc (14).
• Rnd 2: inc, sc 4, 3 inc, sc 4, 2 inc (20).
• Rnd 3: (BLO) sc around (20).
• Rnd 4: sc around (20).
• Rnd 5: sc 6, 4 dec, sc 6 (16).
• Rnd 6: sl st around. FO.

Yarn Lover Accessories

Tote Bag

Use Beige yarn.

• Row 1: Ch 12. sc 11.
• Row 2–10: sc across.
• Fold in half. Sc up the sides to create the bag.
• Handles: Ch 20 (Make 2). Sew to top.
• Decoration: Cut a small oval of colored felt (or crochet a small circle) and glue to the front to look like a yarn ball. Stitch a strand of yarn coming out of it.

Knitting Needles & Project

• Needles: Take 2 toothpicks or skewers. Cut to approx 8cm. Glue a small bead to one end of each.
• Project (Grey swatch): Ch 10. sc across for 6 rows. Do not FO.
• Insert the “needles” through the active loops of the last row of the swatch to make it look like it’s being knit. Secure with a dab of glue if needed.

Mini Yarn Ball

Use any color scrap yarn.

• Roll yarn into a small ball about 2cm in diameter. Use a yarn needle to secure the tail so it doesn’t unravel, but leave a long strand trailing for the mouse.

Tiny Mouse Friend

Use Beige yarn.

• Body: MR 6, inc to 12. sc 3 rounds. dec to 6. Close.
• Ears: Ch 3, sc 1. Sew to head.
• Tail: Ch 6.
• Embroider eyes and nose. Place the mouse near the yarn ball.

Assembly

1. Dress the Knitting Kitty in the Pink Lace Skirt.
2. Put on the Black Flats.
3. Layer the Dark Grey Cardigan over the top and button it up.
4. Tie the Floral Headscarf under her chin.
5. Hang the Tote Bag on her arm.
6. Use a small clear elastic band or stitch to secure the Knitting Needles/Project in her hands.
7. Arrange the Yarn Ball and Tiny Mouse at her feet.

Your Knitting Kitty is ready to cast on her next project! Happy crocheting.