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Belinda the Caticorn
A free version is also available.
This low-sew softie is a combination of a friendly cat and a mythical unicorn with a colorful horn and a braided tail. At about 12” (30.5 cm) tall, this caticorn is also a huggable friend. Pattern includes optional 5-petal flower and Hair for additional embellishment.
This pattern is part of the fifth annual Softie Crochet Along with CAL Central Crochet. Ravelry members can join us here to chat.
This pattern is available for FREE on my blog HERE.
The free version is supported by advertising on my website. The downloadable PDF for sale on Ravelry includes the full pattern in one printable file without advertisements.
Skills Used
Basic crochet stitches: chain, single crochet, slip stitch
Crocheting in the round, crocheting flat in rows
Crocheting in the back loop only, starting with a magic adjustable ring, making a 3-strand flat braid (includes links to video tutorials)
Seaming with the whipstitch (includes link to photo tutorial)
(Optional) Special stitch pattern: Petal (includes written description)
Special stitch pattern: Invdec (includes written description and link to video tutorial)
Skill Level
Easy
Finished Size
Approximately 12” (30.5 cm) tall (excluding horn) after stuffing.
Materials
Plymouth Encore Worsted yarn (75% acrylic/25% wool, 3 oz/100 g, 200 yd/183 m) – 2 skeins in 194 Medium Gray (CA), or approximately 325 yd (297 m) in any medium weight acrylic or acrylic blend yarn.
Plymouth Encore Colorspun Worsted yarn (75% acrylic/25% wool, 3 oz/100 g, 200 yd/183 m) – 1 skein in 7203 Spectrum Spray (CB), or approximately 50 yd (45.5 m) in any medium weight acrylic or acrylic blend yarn.
Tulip Etimo US Size F-5/3.75 mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.
Fairfield Poly-Fil Premium Polyester Fiber Fill – 16 oz. bag.
12 mm cat safety eyes – 1 pair.
21 mm safety nose - 1 piece.
Gauge
Through Round 10 in pattern for Head = 4” (10 cm) diameter. Exact gauge is not critical for this pattern. Stitches should be tight so that fiber filling doesn’t show through.
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