Catventurous Crochet: Simple and fun crochet patterns for #fashionablycatventurous kitties. Supermeowdel catventurer: Melba @catventurepussmelba
Welcome to this beginner-friendly video tutorial for our Lizzie Cat Bow Collar. Thanks so much for watching and happy crocheting!
0:00 Video starts
0:20 Materials
1:15 Stitches/techniques
1:45 Bow
3:40 Bow - row 1
4:35 Bow - row 2 onwards
7:30 Creating and shaping your bow
12:35 Neckband - sizing
14:20 Neckband - row 1
14:45 Neckband - row 2 onwards
20:35 Sewing parts together
This video is dedicated to our dear furiend and Norwegian forest fairy, Lizzie. @siberian_lizzie
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Language: English with US terminology.
Materials: (0:20)
Yarn of your choice (I used 4 - 5 weight cotton/acrylic)
Crochet hook to suit your yarn (I used 4mm)
Yarn needle
Scissors
Measuring tape
Stitches/techniques: (1:15)
Slip knot onto hook
Chain stitch and making a chain (Ch.)
Single crochet (SC)
Tying off using your preferred method
Weaving in ends
Sewing the bow to the band
Sizing: One size bow demonstrated but may be customised using smaller or larger hook sizes and/or finer or heavier weight yarn. Options to increase or decrease bow size by adding chain length and/or rows. Neckband fully customisable to your cat's neck circumference and proportions. For sizing information go to 2:15 and 14:00
General guide to cat neck sizes:
• Small: 19-22cm – small, fine and hairless breeds e.g. Burmese, Siamese, Abyssinian, Balinese, Cornish and Devon Rex, Singapura etc.
• Medium: 23-28cm – for average-sized cats e.g. European, Domestic Shorthair, Tabbies, Scottish Fold, Persian, Manx, Bengal etc.
• Large: 29-33cm for bigger cats and larger or long-haired breeds e.g. Maine Coon, British Shorthair, Ragdoll, Savannah, Siberian, orange Tabbies etc.
**IMPORTANT: These bow collars are intended to be stylish and fun for you and your cat. For their safety, please supervise your cat at all times while they are wearing this collar or any other item that secures around the neck. PLEASE DO NOT USE THIS PATTERN TO MAKE YOUR CAT HATE YOU.**
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