DIY heart-shaped amigurumi cat for Valentine's Day – master classes with descriptions and photos.
On the eve of the most anticipated holiday of lovershearts – Valentine's Day – Many of us begin to prepare for it in advance: we look for a place for a romantic dinner, select an outfit for this day and, of course, buy gifts. In the modern world, on Valentine's Day it is customary to give small souvenirs to colleagues, friends, girlfriends and relatives. This is where the art of creating amigurumi toys comes in handy.The master classes offered below will teach you how to knitcrochet cat in the shape of a heart. This kind of work does not require you to have much experience, so if you already have basic crocheting skills, you will cope with this task without any problems. In particular, you should know how the columns are knitted without a cape, as well as how the fabric narrows and expands.
Option number 1
To create such a gift for Valentine's Dayyou will need: angora yarn (one hundred grams), hook number 1.5. It is also possible to use other threads. In addition, you will need a thick wire for the tail; coins to make weights in the legs; mustache forest; material for nose, peephole. We can get down to business.We create the head of a cat in love 1st row: we knit 6 columns without a cape (sc). 2nd row: we will make an increase of 6 loops (in the end you will get 12 loops).3rd row:Repeat the combination of one sc in combination with one increase 6 times (you will end up with 18 stitches). 4th row: knit 3 sc, create 2 increases, knit 5 sc again, create two increases, knit 2 sc, create two increases, knit 2 sc (resulting in twenty-four loops).5th row:knit 4 sc, make two increases, knit 6 sc again, create two increases, knit 6 sc, create two increases, knit 2 sc (in the end you get thirty stitches). 6th row: create 5 sc, create an increase, knit 2 sc again, create one increase, perform 2 sc, knit one increase, knit 6 single crochets, make one increase, create 2 sc, one increase, knit 2 sc, one increase is made, at the end another 5 sc are knitted (in the end you get thirty-six loops).Seventh row:knit 6 single crochets, make one increase, knit three RLS (single crochet), make one increase, knit 3 single crochets, make 1 increase, knit 6 single crochets, create 1 increase, perform 3 RLS, create 1 increase , knit 3 single crochets, make 1 increase, and at the end create 6 single crochets (you will end up with forty-two stitches). Eighth – fifteenth row: create forty-two columns without a stitch (you get forty-two loops). Sixteenth row: create a combination of five columns without a cape six times in combination with one decrease (you will end up with thirty-six stitches). Next you need to update the thread. The shape of the part should be oval. We knit the butt of a cat in love. First row: we knit six columns without a cape. Second row: we will make an increase of six loops (in the end we will get twelve loops). Third row: repeat the combination of one single crochet in combination with one increase 6 times (resulting in eighteen stitches). Fourth row: knit two single crochets, make one increase – repeat this combination six times (you will end up with twenty-four loops).Fifth row:create three sc, perform 1 increase – repeat this combination six times (you will end up with thirty stitches). Sixth row: create four columns without a cape, add one increase – repeat this combination six times (you will end up with thirty-six stitches). Seventh row: knit 5 single crochets, make 1 increase – repeat this combination six times (you will end up with forty-two loops).Eighth – fourteenth row:we create forty-two columns without a tie (you get forty-two loops). Fifteenth row: repeat the combination of 5 columns without a cape 6 times in combination with one decrease (you will end up with thirty-six stitches). Then you need to connect the parts using six columns without a cape. Also take into account the fact that right now the direction of the toy’s face will be set. The head should be placed on the right side. Sixteenth row: create sixty columns without a cape (you will get sixty loops). Seventeenth row: create sixty columns without a cape (you will get sixty loops). Eighteenth row: create sixty columns without a cape (you will get sixty loops). Nineteenth row: knit a combination of six columns without a cape seven times in combination with one decrease, and then make four columns without a cape (you will get fifty-three loops).Twentieth row:knit fifty-three columns without a cape (you will get fifty-three loops). Twenty-first row: knit a combination of one decrease and 6 columns without a cape seven times, and then make four columns without a cape (you get forty-six stitches). Twenty-second row: knit forty-six columns without a cape (you get forty-six loops). Twenty-third row: knit eight columns without a cape, make 1 decrease, knit one column without a cape, make 1 decrease, knit eleven columns without a cape, make 1 decrease, knit 5 columns without a cape, make one decrease, knit five columns without a cape, make one decrease, knit six columns without a cape (you will end up with forty-one stitches). Twenty-fourth row: knit eight columns without a cape, make one decrease, knit one column without a cape, make 1 decrease, knit ten columns without a cape, make one decrease, knit five columns without a cape, make 1 decrease, knit five columns without a cape, make one decrease, knit two columns without a cape (in the end you get thirty-six loops).Twenty-fifth row:knit six columns without a cape, make 1 decrease, knit one column without a cape, make two decreases, knit ten columns without a cape, make one decrease, knit 5 columns without a cape, make 1 decrease, knit four columns without a cape (the result will be thirty one loop). Twenty-sixth row: knit five columns without a cape, make one decrease, knit one column without a cape, make one decrease, knit eleven columns without a cape, make one decrease, knit eight columns without a cape (resulting in twenty-eight stitches). To make the product more convenient for further use, you should fill it a little. It is necessary to take into account that the oval part will fill less than the rest, for future tightening of the face. Nineteen-seventh row: knit twenty-eight columns without a cape (you get twenty-eight loops). Nineteen-eighth row: knit twenty-four columns without a cape, and after – two decreases (you will get twenty-six stitches).Nineteen ninth row:knit three columns without a cape, and after – three decreases (you will get twenty-three loops). Thirty-ninth row: knit two columns without a cape, and after – one decrease, knit two columns without a cape, and after – one decrease, and then – fifteen columns without a cape (you get twenty-one loops). Thirty-one rows: knit three columns without a cape, and after – one decrease, then we knit one column without a cape, and then – one decrease, again we knit one column without a cape. We knit the so-called “lush column” three times, we finish with six columns without a cape (this will make nineteen loops). The so-called “lush column” It is knitted this way: in 1 warp stitch you need to knit a column with two capes, make yarn overs, make a set of 2 more capes and then knit only yarn overs. Then, for the 3rd time, draw only capes (on the base of the hook there will be only four loops left, which should be knitted together, and then - 1 connecting column into the same warp loop). Thirty-second row: knit two columns without a cape, and after – one increase, then we knit two columns without a cape, and then – one increase, again we knit ten columns without a cape, after – make one increase, finish with two single crochets (you get nineteen-two loops). As a result, the base of the heart-shaped cat is ready. Using a wire, through the “top” cat's butt, you need to insert the tail, threading it through to the paw. You need to make a loop in it, from which you can then hang the cat. Then we select a coin whose diameter is larger than the hole in the leg. The coin must be placed under the “fingers” cat Let's move on to knitting the base (it should turn out smaller than the hole): First row: we knit six columns without a cape. Second row: we will make an increase of six loops (in the end we will get twelve loops). Third row: repeat the combination of one column without a cape six times in combination with one increase (you will end up with eighteen stitches). Next, you should sew the parts through the edge using a “flat” stitch. the seam. After this, the product should be able to stand on its own.We knit the cat's tail. First row:we knit six columns without a cape. Second row: we will make an increase of six loops (in the end we will get twelve loops). Third row: repeat the combination of one column without a cape six times in combination with one increase (you will end up with eighteen stitches). Fourth – eighth row: knit eighteen columns without a cape (resulting in eighteen stitches). Ninth row: knit four columns without a cape, make one decrease – repeat the combination three times (you will end up with fifteen stitches). Tenth – fourteenth row: knit fifteen columns without a cape (you will end up with fifteen loops). Fifteenth row: knit three columns without a cape, make one decrease – Repeat the combination three times (you will end up with twelve stitches).Sixteenth – eighteenth row:knit twelve columns without a cape (you will end up with twelve loops). Nineteenth row: knit three columns without a cape, make one decrease – Repeat the combination three times, then knit two single crochets (you will end up with ten stitches). Twentieth row: knit ten stitches without a cape. The number of rows depends on the desired length. While knitting, carry out gradual stuffing.We knit cat ears First row:We knit six chain stitches. Second row: make a single crochet in the second loop from the base of the hook, then knit four single crochets. Third row: we knit a loop for lifting, then we make three columns without a cape with one decrease. Fourth row: we knit a loop for lifting, then we make two columns without a cape with one decrease. Fifth row: we knit a loop for lifting, then we make one column without a cape with one decrease. Sixth row: knit a loop for lifting, then make one decrease. Seventh row: you need to knit two loops together, then cut the thread, leaving a little length for fastening. Next we sew on the ears of the product. Tightening should be done at your own discretion; it is possible to do this in two or three punctures. Next, we attach the eyes, nose, mustache and decorate the cat with a bow.That's all! One cat model is ready for Valentine's Day.
Option number 2
Let's first figure out what materials and tools we will need when knitting an amigurumi cat in the shape of a heart:
- satin ribbon (small piece);
- yarn of three colors (yellow, red and white);
- wire (small section);
- crochet hook;
- needle;
- Cotton wool;
- threads of black and white flowers.
Let's move on to knitting.A chain is made with air loops, it is closed in a ring using a connecting post and the ring is tied with columns without a cape, moving in a spiral. At the same time, it is necessary to evenly add loops in all circular rows to expand the fabric. As soon as you knit a circle of the required diameter, stop adding loops, and then continue knitting, forming a bulge. Another similar piece is knitted in the same way, after which they merge with each other. In the future we will knit through both pieces. They are tied around the circumference with evenly decreasing loops. This way we will form a “heart”. Now you can make an imperceptible transition from the “heart” to for knitting a cylindrical foot. At the same time, you need to knit a circle whose diameter will be equal to the foot.Using fluffy columns you should link"fingers" on the “foot”. The body of the toy is stuffed using cotton wool. A sole with “toes” is sewn to the body. Now you can start decorating our amigurumi cat. Where the cat has a muzzle, you need to embroider antennae, nose and eyes. Small ears in the shape of triangles are immediately knitted. Let's start making the tail. If you want the ponytail to bend and at the same time retain its shape, you should take a small piece of wire, wrap it lightly with cotton wool, and then tie the whole thing with yellow yarn in columns without a cape. Of course, this part of the work – one of the most inconvenient, but the result obtained outweighs all the inconvenience.After you finish working ontail, it will need to be sewn to the body and given the desired shape. That's it for making a “heart cat.” amigurumi can be considered complete. Depending on the situation, such a toy can be used either as an addition to the main gift, or as a gift itself. It will be enough to attach a set of sweets, a flower or a postcard to your souvenir, and it will turn into the most exquisite and heartfelt gift.