Beginner Step-by-Step Tutorial on how to Crochet a Cat (PART 1)

Here's how to crochet a cat based off of my spooky cat collection. This tutorial covers just how to make the cat and not the spooky hats, but it makes an adorable plushie either way!
Here's PART 2 of the Tutorial: • Beginner Step-by-Step ...
I made this tutorial for beginners, so I go into a lot of the skills and stitches in detail. Besides the connecting of the feet, this crochet project only uses basic crochet plushie skills. Unfortunately, black yarn is not a typical color that I would suggest for beginners because it's harder to see the stitches. So even though I used black yarn in this video because I happened to be making a black cat, I would suggest potentially using a lighter yarn color. I've included some parts in this tutorial where I show the stitches in a different yarn color as well for this reason and I do have other beginner tutorials where I use lighter colors that you can also check out if the black yarn is too difficult to follow. If you are completely new to crochet and find it a little overwhelming to follow along, I also suggest practicing some of the stitches individually before putting them altogether in a plushie. Here's some of these tutorials:
Slow Magic Circle Tutorial: • Slow & Super Detailed ...
5 Must-Know Beginner Skills (covers all the skills above except color change and crocheting in front and back loop only): • 5 Must-Know Beginner A...
Beginner Turtle Tutorial: • Step-by-Step Tutorial ...
Beginner Whale Tutorial: • Great Beginner Project...
Beginner Frog Tutorial: • Great Beginner First P...
Of course, if you're more advanced, please feel free to speed up or skip through the tutorial to your preference. You can also purchase the WRITTEN PATTERN (which comes with a collection of removable spooky hats) in the following places:
-My Shop: themaryjay.pat...
-Etsy Marketplace: themaryjay.ets...
-Patreon (and is included with a membership): www.patreon.co...
Part 1 of this Tutorial Covers:
-Recommended Materials
*fabric scissors
*yarn needle
*stitch markers
*polyester fiber fill
*6 mm hook
*#6 super bulky blanket yarn (in black)
*#4 worsted weight yarn (in light pink) just for the face detailing
*pipe cleaner (optional)
*18 mm safety eyes (Please note that safety eyes can be choking hazards and are NOT recommended for crochet plushies made for young children, pets etc.)
-How to Crochet the Base (Feet and Body)
Where to find the materials
Disclaimer: The following links to the materials are affiliate links, which means I'll earn a small commission at no extra cost to you if you use it to make a purchase. This is one way that helps support me and lets me continue to make free content for you :) The materials listed are actual materials that I've used!
You can find most of these items in a craft store or on my Amazon Storefront: www.amazon.com...
Here's where I get my yarn:
-Coal: prf.hn/l/XZJxxAR
Unfortunately, I don't remember the brand or color that I used for the Size 4 pink yarn, but I usually buy Red Heart or Big Twist!
Pease do NOT duplicate to distribute or sell the crochet pattern in this video without permission. If you'd like to share this pattern with someone else, please refer them to my actual video or written pattern! I'm always super grateful when you do! However, please feel free to gift, donate, or sell any finished plushies that you make from any of my patterns given that you give "The Mary Jay" credit for the pattern.
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[@kiakat15]

perfect timing! i'm gonna crochet this for a friend's birthday gift :))

[@themaryjay]

Aww that's so sweet!!! Happy birthday to your friend!

[@rainbowkassie9216KF]

Omg me to😂

[@Crafty_Crocheter]

I have been waiting for this to post

[@themaryjay]

I'm so sorry that it took so long! I was only able to work on it in between other projects :( But I hope you enjoy the tutorial now that it's finally out :)

[@Crafty_Crocheter]

@ I am just happy it is finally here

[@badkittykatt130]

Awesome walkthrough! Thank you so much for this!💗

[@themaryjay]

yayyy!!! Thank you so much for following along :)

[@gia195]

love this!!, making a few for christmas gifts!

[@themaryjay]

awww yay that's amazing!!!

[@JakutienėDiana]

thankyou so much! i really wanted this tutorial!

[@themaryjay]

Aw I hope you enjoy it :)

[@axolotlgirlll]

Aww so cute! Totally making after I'm done with the project I'm working on rn ❤

[@Devilangela-o6o]

Muahhhhh 💋 crocheter's kiss

[@Pdxy12]

Adorable 🤩

[@tired-toad2909]

making this for a friend! tysm😭😭😭

[@CassandraLindsay-u2n]

I’m making this for myself because I have ADHD autism anxiety and undiagnosed anger issues

[@obsession1712]

YAHHHHHHHHHH!!!

[@Frogs4life20]

❤

[@xjulaxjbbbb6946]

Can someone write the pattern in the comments?

[@yanfucimu]

great tutorial, thanks! may you do with brighter color of wool pls? as it's dark to see step by step

[@themaryjay]

I'm so sorry, I know it's really hard to see in the black yarn! I only made it in black because I happened to be making a black cat already, so I could make that and the tutorial at once. I tried to add parts where I explain with different color yarns to help. Unfortunately, tutorials take me a really long time to make and I don't think I will be able to redo this one. I'm really sorry! If you haven't tried this yet, you can try increasing the video quality. I think the highest quality does make a little difference to see it a little better. I also have other beginner tutorials made with lighter yarn like the turtle, frog, whale etc that might be helpful to look at for similar skills.

[@Pdxy12]

100 meters for this one?

[@themaryjay]

If you mean the amount of yarn needed, I have down 100 yards for the black!

[@Pdxy12]

@themaryjay thank you❤️

[@worldsfastestcheetah-.d3es]

didnt you just upload the sheep pattern like… yesterday? 😭 edit: THAT WAS 2 MONTHS AGO? 😭

[@themaryjay]

Haha I'm glad it passed by fast for you because I feel like I'm really slow at making new tutorials😭

[@CassandraLindsay-u2n]

Can someone write pattern for the hats in the comment?

[@Sophie-Biggs]

1:06

[@girlpower47]

I never get the right amount of stitches 🪡