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Kimono Kitty · Part 4 of 4 · Creator Challenge 2021
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 4:
Finishing
- Gather all your crocheted pieces.
- Position neck collar around upper body and sew it down securely using a yarn needle.
- Sew bow to the back, over the waist ribbon.
- Sew both sleeves to the sides of the body.
- Sew the ears and flower to the head.
- Then, sew a mouth and a nose to the face.
- Make sure the head and body are stuffed well. Sew the head and body together.
Finishing Video Tutorial:
Join the Community!
Participants are encouraged to share work in progress (WIP) photos in the Sweet Softies FB Group!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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