This heirloom-quality amigurumi doll features the signature round face and chubby cheeks of a British Shorthair, crocheted in a soft, heathered grey. She is attired in a wardrobe fit for nobility. Her centerpiece is a breathtaking Blush Pink dress, meticulously crocheted with a lace-shell stitch to mimic the texture of fine vintage fabric. Draped over her shoulders is a gossamer-thin white shawl, secured with a tiny floral pin. Her headwear is a true showstopper: a cream-colored fascinator hat adorned with pearls and a delicate crochet “net” veil that adds an air of mystery. On her feet, she wears sensible yet stylish cream flats with dainty bows. No high tea is complete without the service; she holds a miniature teacup with hand-embroidered roses and is accompanied by a sweet pink-frosted cupcake. This pattern is designed for intermediate crocheters who love detailed costume construction.

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
• tr – Treble 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 the lace dress).
• FO – Fasten Off

Materials Needed

• DK or Sport weight yarn in Ash Grey (Cat Body)
• DK weight yarn in Cream/White (Muzzle, Shawl, Hat, Shoes, Teacup)
• DK weight yarn in Blush Pink (Dress, Cupcake Frosting)
• DK weight yarn in Tan/Beige (Cupcake Base)
• DK weight yarn in Red (Cherry)
• Fine embroidery thread in Pink and Green (for Teacup roses)
• Small pearl beads (for Hat and Necklace)
• 2.5 mm crochet hook (for amigurumi parts)
• 3.0 mm crochet hook (for clothing)
• 2.0 mm crochet hook (for Teacup and miniature details)
• Pair of 10mm or 12mm safety eyes
• Pink embroidery thread (Nose)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers, pins
• A small piece of plastic or cardboard (for shoe soles)

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, allowing for interactive play.

Construction Overview

The cat is constructed in pieces. The head is large and round to mimic the British Shorthair breed, with a separate cream muzzle sewn on. The body is pear-shaped and sturdy. The dress is worked from the waist down for the skirt (using shell stitches) and waist up for the bodice. The fascinator hat uses chain loops to create a faux veil. The teacup and cupcake 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: (8 sc, inc) repeat around (60)
• Rnd 11–22: sc around (60) (12 rounds).
• Rnd 23: (8 sc, dec) repeat around (54)
• Rnd 24: (7 sc, dec) repeat around (48)
• Rnd 25: (6 sc, dec) repeat around (42)
• Rnd 26: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (36)

Insert safety eyes between Rnds 17 and 18, spaced about 11 stitches apart. (The cream muzzle will go between and slightly below them).

• Rnd 27: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 28: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24)
• Rnd 29: (2 sc, dec) repeat around (18).

Stuff the head very firmly to maintain the round shape. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Muzzle

Use Cream/White yarn.

• Rnd 1: Ch 6. Start in 2nd ch from hook: inc, sc 3, 4 sc in last ch. Turn to work other side: sc 3, inc (14).
• Rnd 2: inc, sc 5, 2 inc, sc 5, inc (18).
• Rnd 3: sc around (18).

FO. Sew to the face between the eyes. Stuff lightly. Embroider a small pink triangle nose and a mouth line.

Ears (Make 2)

Use Ash Grey yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) around (9)
• Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc) around (12)
• Rnd 4: (3 sc, inc) around (15)
• Rnd 5: (4 sc, inc) around (18)
• Rnd 6: (5 sc, inc) around (21)
• Rnd 7: 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 8–22: 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 23: sc 15 (leg 1), sc 3 in ch, sc 15 (leg 2), sc 3 in ch (36)
• Rnd 24: (5 sc, inc) repeat around (42)
• Rnd 25–30: sc around (42)
• Rnd 31: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (36)
• Rnd 32–34: sc around (36)
• Rnd 35: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 36–38: sc around (30)
• Rnd 39: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24)
• Rnd 40: sc around (24)
• Rnd 41: (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 3–17: sc around (12)

Stuff lightly. Flatten top and sew to body.

The High Tea Wardrobe

Blush Pink Lace Dress

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).
• Skirt (Lace Pattern):
• Rnd 3: *Skip 2 sts, 5 dc in next (Shell), skip 2 sts, sc in next* repeat around.
• Rnd 4: *Shell St into the sc of previous round, sc into the center dc of the Shell St of previous round* repeat around.
• Rnd 5–12: Repeat Rnd 4. The result is a beautiful, textured lace fabric.
• Rnd 13: Work a final round of shells to create a scalloped hem. FO.
• Bodice: Join yarn to the unused loops of the waist chain.
• Rnd 1: sc around (34).
• Rnd 2–5: sc around.
• Rnd 6: sc 6, ch 7, skip 6 (armhole), sc 10, ch 7, skip 6 (armhole), sc 6.
• Rnd 7: sc around. FO.

White Shawl

Use White yarn and a slightly larger hook (3.5mm) for drape.

• Row 1: Ch 35.
• Row 2: In 4th ch from hook, work dc. *Ch 1, skip 1, dc in next* repeat across (Mesh stitch).
• Row 3–6: Ch 3, turn. *dc in dc, ch 1* repeat across.
• Row 7: (sc, ch 3, sc) in each space for a picot edge. FO.
• Flower Pin: In pink yarn, ch 6. 3 sc in each ch. Roll into a rosebud and sew to the shawl.

Fascinator Hat with Veil

Use Cream/Beige yarn.

• Hat Base:
  Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc.
  Rnd 2: inc around (12).
  Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) around (18).
  Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) around (24).
  Rnd 5: sc around. FO.
• Faux Veil: Join thin white yarn (or split your yarn ply) to the front rim.
  Row 1: *Ch 4, skip 1, sc in next* repeat across the front half of the hat.
  Row 2: Turn. *Ch 4, sc in next ch-4 loop* across.
  Row 3: Turn. *Ch 4, sc in next ch-4 loop* across. FO.
• Sew 2-3 small pearl beads to the top of the hat base.

Cream Bow Flats (Make 2)

Use Cream 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). FO.
• Bow: Ch 3. In first ch work (2 dc, ch 2, sl st, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st). Sew to toe of shoe.

Tea Party Miniatures

Rose Teacup

Use White yarn and 2.0mm hook.

• Cup: MR 6, inc to 12. (BLO) sc around. sc 3 rounds. FO.
• Handle: Ch 4. Sew to side.
• Embroidery: Use pink thread to make tiny french knots (roses) and green straight stitches (leaves) on the side of the cup.
• Saucer: MR 6, inc to 12, inc to 18. (BLO) sc around. sc 1 round. FO.

Pink Cupcake

Use Tan (Base) and Pink (Frosting).

• Base: MR 6, inc to 12. (BLO) sc around. sc 2 rounds.
• Frosting: Change to Pink. (BLO) sc around. *sc, dec* around. Stuff. dec to close.
• Cherry: Use Red. MR 4 sc. Sew to top.

Assembly

1. Dress the cat in the Blush Pink Lace Dress.
2. Put on the Cream Bow Flats.
3. Drape the White Shawl over her shoulders and secure with the flower pin.
4. Place the Fascinator Hat on her head, angled slightly, with the veil over her forehead.
5. Stitch the Teacup to one hand (or place on saucer).
6. Place the Cupcake nearby.

Your High Tea Cat is ready for a refined afternoon! Enjoy the elegance.