How to Crochet a Cat Cushion
Discover how to crochet this cat cushion for your feline-loving friends. Made using tapestry crochet, follow the chart to bring the cat to life.
This is the perfect crochet project for Halloween! Add a quirky cat cushion to any room for subtle seasonal style that everyone will love.
Project and instructions by Helen Anderson
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Gauge/Tension
17 sts by 22 rows to measure 10cm using 4.5mm crochet hook, or hook required to meet stated tension.
Measurements
40cm/16” square after construction
Abbreviations (UK terms)
ch(s) chain(s)
dc double crochet
rep repeat
RS right side
st(s) stitch(es)
WS wrong side
yo yarn over
[ ] st counts
YA – Yarn A
YB – Yarn B
Notes
Starting/turning chs do not count as a st throughout. Work is turned at the end of each row.
Cushion cover is worked flat, in one piece and joined on completion.
Colour changes are made with the last yo of the previous st. The yarn colour not currently being worked should be carried within the sts, as sts are worked over the top. Gently pull the non-active yarn before changing colour to ensure that all yarns lay flat within the work.
It is not necessary to carry yarn B to the end of each row. Yarn B should be released to the WS of the work once the final stitch of that colour has been made in each row. It will then be picked up again in the following row and carried within the stitches until needed.
When working the tapestry crochet charts, odd number rows (RS) are worked from right to left and even number rows (WS) are worked from left to right.
Download Chart 1 here: Chart 1
Download Chart 2 here: Chart 2
Instructions
With yarn A, ch 71
Row 1 (RS): Dc in 2nd ch from the hook (starting ch1 does not count as a st), dc across, turn. [70 dc]
Row 2 (WS): Ch1 (does not count as a st throughout), 1dc in each st across, turn.
Rows 3-44: Ch1, 1dc in each st across, turn.
Rows 45-83 are tapestry crochet rows. To work these rows, follow Rows 1-39 of Tapestry Crochet Chart 1.
Rows 45-83: Ch1, 2dc in YA, work appropriate row of chart, 2dc in YA, turn.
Fasten off YB.
Rows 84-141: Ch1, dc across, turn.
Rows 142-209 are tapestry crochet rows. To work these rows, follow Rows 2-69 of Tapestry Crochet Chart 2.
Rows 142-209: Ch1, 25dc in YA, work appropriate row of chart, 25dc in YA, turn.
Fasten off all colours. Weave in ends and block.
Lay piece flat with WS facing up, measure 18cm (40 rows) from the bottom and fold towards the middle. Measure 37cm (81 rows) from the top and fold towards the middle. There should be an overlap of approx. 15cm. Pin the side seams and sew along the side edges, ensuring that all three layers of crochet fabric are attached together in the overlap section. Weave in all ends and insert cushion pad.
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