Dear fellow crocheters,
Welcome to Sweet Softies' fourth annual Creator Challenge, featuring the Kimono Kitty! She's a sweet, little cat who wears a traditional Japanese dress. This kokeshi amigurumi doll's outfit includes a kimono with the large sleeves, an obi sash, and a bow on the back. She also wears a sakura (cherry blossom) flower on her head.
If you haven't already, check out the INTRO PAGE for rules and important information about this Creator Challenge.
You can PIN this pattern for later~
You can PIN this pattern for later~
You can also save it and/or add your project on Ravelry!
Want to get the full set of instructions in one convenient, printable, and ad-free PDF file with photo references? If so, you can purchase the PDF pattern for a small fee. Thank you for supporting Sweet Softies!
PART 3:
Neck Collar & Bow
NECK COLLAR
With white yarn, ch 21.
Switch to pink yarn. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st across.
FO with a long tail for sewing later.
Neck Collar Video Tutorial:
BOW
Use dark pink yarn.
R1: In MR, (ch 3, dc, ch 3, sl st) x 2. Pull ring tight.
FO with a long tail for wrapping around the center of the bow and sewing it to the back of the belt.
Bow Video Tutorial:
Join the Community!
Participants are encouraged to share work in progress (WIP) photos in the Sweet Softies FB Group!Pattern Links
Pattern Links
Kimono Kitty's pattern will be FREE on my blog, but an ad-free printable PDF pattern with photo references is also available for purchase. (Thank you for supporting Sweet Softies!)- Part 1: Head, Ears, and Flower
Post Date: 2/20/2021
- Part 2: Body and Sleeves
Post Date: 2/27/2021
- Part 3: Neck Collar and Bow
Post Date: 3/6/2021
- Part 4: Finishing
Post Date: 3/13/2021 - Kimono Kitty Submissions
Post Date: 3/31/2021
(To share your finished Kimono Kitty, read the "How to Submit Entries" post for instructions.)
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Happy crafting!
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