R3 (sc, inc) repeat 6 times [18]
R4 (2sc, inc) repeat 6 times [24]
R5-7 24sc (3 rounds)
(if using safety eyes) place safety eyes between rounds 6 and 7 with 4 sc apart.
R8 (2sc, dec) repeat 6 times [18]
Fill
R9 (1sc, dec) repeat 6 times [12]
R10 6 dec [6]
FO, close hole and leave a long tail for sewing.
Next is the cat’s body. We will crochet the body for 8 rounds. The steps here may seem a bit complicated, but continue crocheting patiently. At the same time, make sure to stuff the body properly.
Body
R1 7 ch (starting from the 2nd chain from the hook) 5sc, 3sc in a st, starting on the other side of the ch 4sc, linc [14]
R2 inc, 4sc, 3inc, 4sc, 2inc [20]
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