Say hello to Claudia the Cottage Cat. She loves to potter around her cottage, baking, gardening and drinking lots of cups of tea. She's wearing an adorable dress with embroidered flowers, Peter Pan collar and big sash with a bow.

The body of this pattern is worked as one piece from the toes to the shoulders, so no need for too much tedious sewing! The dress is removable and fastened with a tie at the neck.

This is an intermediate level pattern, some crochet knowledge is required. Not recommended for complete beginners, but the pattern does include detailed step by step instructions and pictures to help you.

Using the materials suggested this cat measures 22cm. Any yarn can be used with this pattern with an appropriate size crochet hook to create a tight tension, although other yarns may affect the size of the finished cat. Suggested materials: DK (Light 3) 100% cotton yarn, 2.75mm crochet hook, toy stuffing, embroidery cotton in pink and green and 8mm safety eyes.

Please always check materials and current safety standards before giving to a small child.

I would love to see your finished cat, please message me or tag me on facebook or Instagram @smileycrochetthings so I can see your pictures. If you need any assistance or have any queries please do not hesitate to contact me.

Copyright © 2023 Victoria Kairis - please do not copy, reproduce or sell this pattern as a whole or in part. This pattern is for personal use only. Items made from this pattern may be sold in small quantities provided that Smiley Crochet Things is credited as the designer.