Кот крючком. Cat crochet.

Summary

In this knitting tutorial, Lena guides viewers through crafting a plush cat toy. She uses two colors of yarn, beige and a darker shade for the paws, with a size 3 crochet hook. The video covers making the cat's body with air loops and stitch increases, changing colors for the paws, and adding facial features. Lena also demonstrates how to stuff the toy and create a tail, offering tips on yarn management and finishing touches. The tutorial is engaging, with a reminder to subscribe and like for more content.

Takeaways

• 😺 The video is a crochet tutorial for creating a cat toy.
• 🧶 The tutorial uses two colors of yarn, primarily beige, with a darker color for the paws.
• ✂️ Scissors and a size 3 crochet hook are used, along with 15 mm safety eyes for the cat's eyes.
• 🔄 The crochet pattern involves working in columns without slip stitches and with a catch from above.
• 🔢 The process starts with creating a magic ring and working six chains without a slip stitch.
• 📈 Incremental increases are made by adding two stitches to each loop, resulting in 12 stitches by the second row.
• 🐾 A change of color is introduced for the paws, with a knot tied to secure the yarn and prevent it from unraveling.
• 🔝 The tutorial includes shaping the cat's body with increases and decreases, and marking stitches to keep track of the pattern.
• 👀 The placement for the eyes is discussed, suggesting where they should be positioned on the toy.
• 🎨 The video mentions the option to change yarn colors at any row to customize the toy's appearance.
• 🧵 The tutorial concludes with sewing on the ears, stuffing the toy, and creating a tail by crocheting in a circle.

Q & A

What are the main materials needed to start knitting the cat according to the video?

The main materials needed are two colors of yarn, beige as the primary color, scissors, a size 3 crochet hook suitable for the yarn, and 15 mm safety eyes.

What is the initial stitch method used to start knitting the cat?

The initial stitch method used is to make six chains without a slip stitch, forming a ring through the loop.

How many stitches are made in the first row of knitting the cat?

In the first row, six stitches are made without a slip stitch.

What is the increase method used in the second row of knitting the cat?

In the second row, an increase is made by knitting two stitches into each stitch, resulting in 12 stitches.

How many increase rounds are there in the knitting pattern for the cat's body?

There are five increase rounds where two stitches are made in each stitch of the previous round.

What color change occurs during the knitting process and for which part of the cat?

A color change occurs to a darker shade for knitting the cat's paws.

How is the decrease round indicated in the knitting pattern?

The decrease round is indicated by knitting five stitches with one slip stitch in each stitch, starting from the same peak.

What is the purpose of marking the next stitch in the knitting pattern?

Marking the next stitch helps to keep track of the pattern and ensures that the correct stitch is used for the next part of the knitting, such as the cat's paw.

How many stitches should be in the round if the knitting is done correctly according to the pattern?

If the knitting is done correctly, there should be 36 stitches in the round.

What is the method used to change colors in the knitting pattern?

The method used to change colors is to simply start a new stitch with the new color, leaving the old color attached and not cutting it off until it is no longer needed.

What is the final part of the cat to be knitted and how does it serve the purpose of filling the cat toy?

The final part to be knitted is the tail. It serves the purpose of filling the cat toy by being knitted and filled with stuffing simultaneously, ensuring the toy is fully stuffed before closing.

What additional feature can be added to the cat's ears for a different look?

The ears can be made to look indented by inserting the needle between the rows and pulling the thread to create a slight dip, giving the ears a more natural appearance.