Finished Size: 9 inches tall
Level: intermediate
Skills: crochet, basic hand sewing
Stitches used: adjustable ring, slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, bobble
Completion time: 8-9 hours, depending on skill level

"and I think to myself, what a wonderful world!"

This groovy homage to the king of jazz is stitched up in smooth worsted weight, with bendable limbs and a crocheted trumpet to hit all the high notes! The pattern spans 9 pages, featuring over 20 colour photos to keep you in the groove, and is suitable for crochet cats with some experience.

To nail this gig you will need:

Worsted Weight Yarns:
Tan (A) - 4 metres
White (B) - 3 metres
Black (C) - 6 metres
Blue (D) - 5 metres
Gold (E) - 4 metres

Notions:
Size E (3.5 mm) crochet hook
Stitch marker
Sewing needle & thread
Yarn needle
Clear-drying craft glue
2 x 6mm safety eyes
4" dowel rod (approx 1/4" diameter)
Polyester stuffing
16-gauge wire and wire cutters
Scrap of black embroidery floss
Three small black buttons or beads
Three small gold beads