Purr-Fect Poinsettias by Annie's Attic

Purr-Fect Poinsettias

Crochet
September 2000
Coats & Clark TLC
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
9 stitches and 9 rows = 2 inches
in single crochet with F hook
3.75 mm (F)
4.25 mm (G)
6.5 mm (K)
Kitty and Pot are 9" tall
US
English

Yarn Requirements: Coats & Clark TLC Art. #E510,

  • 4 oz Cognac #5288 (rust)
  • 1-1/2 oz Natural #5017
  • 1 oz. Cherry Red #5911
  • 1 oz. Forest Green #5690
  • 1 yd. Lt Pink #5718

Additional Materials:

  • 66 gold 6mm round beads by Darice
  • 1/2 yd. Gold #1 3/16 in. Metallic Chainette Art. 13-4065 by Offray or woven metallic ribbon
  • 2 Juneau Black 3/8 in. half-round shank buttons Art. #47600 by JHB International
  • Poly-down Fiberfill by Hobbs Bonded Fibers
  • Small amount light gold size 10 crochet cotton thread
  • Soft-bristle hairbrush
  • Tapestry and beading needles

Additional Gauge:
G hook, 4 single crochet = 1 inch; 4 single crochet rows = 1 inch.
K hook and 2 strands yarn, 5 single crochet = 2 inches; 3 single crochet rows = 1 inch.

The flower pot and poinsettia centers are worked with two strands held together. Remainder of design is worked with a single strand.