Clearly I still need practice writing crochet patterns. This is actually the first one I've ever released publicly. I've made another edit to clarify the instructions. Next time I write one I'll ask for volunteers to test it before release. 

Free Crochet Pattern

by

Osquer Campbell

Feel free to make and sell this item if you wish but please credit me as the pattern writer.

#crochet #pattern 

TUBULAR CAT

Abbreviations (US terms):

MR - magic ring

R - round

SC - single crochet

Inc - increase

Dec - decrease

FLO - front loop only

Repeat steps between ** the number of times indicated.

Work in continuous rounds.

Instructions:

MR leaving a long tail to chain cat's tail when finished.

R1

8SC in ring making sure to leave the long tail on the outside. Pull tail to close MR.

R2

*SC, Inc* x8 (16SC)

R3

*SC, Inc, SC* x8 (24SC)

R4

*3SC, Inc* x8 (32SC)

R5 -24

32SC

Begin stuffing

R25

*SC, Dec* x10, 2SC (22SC)

R26

FlO *SC, Inc* x10, 2SC (32SC)

R27 - 40

32SC

Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Embroider face.

Finish stuffing.

Sew a flat seam across the top from side to side.

Sew diagonally across each top corner to form ears.

Tie a piece of ribbon or Chain60 around the neck into a bow.

Use long tail from MR to Chain20 to form the cat's tail.

I was inspired by a picture of knitted kittens by Julie Martin in the Random acts of Knitting and Crochet kindness group on FB. So, I freehanded a crocheted version. I think it turned out really cute. I'm going to make more to release into the cat distribution system. I hope they find the people who need them.

#cats #crochet #RandomActsOfCrochetKindness #RandomActsOfKindness #RAOCK #kindness #CrochetItForward

Last night I told a friend about hearing a pair of tawny owls calling outside our windows. I said I thought they might be making baby owls. My friend said, "The world needs more owls." I agree; so, guess what I'm crocheting today.

🦉

#crochet #RandomActsOfCrochetKindness #RandomActsOfKindness #RAOCK #kindness #CrochetItForward 

A Glimmer is a small moment that sparks joy, happiness, or peace.

Today's glimmer is:

When I went outside to admire Mr. C's refurb of the picnic table he found and presented me with a lovely feather.

#glimmer 

Well, I nearly gave myself heat stroke trying on my creation. I don't like the way it fits as a cocoon cardigan. It's very unflattering and the shape doesn't show off the squares well at all. So, plan B. I'm going to turn it into a poncho.

#crochet #LiveAndLearn 

 

Update on us:

17:35 hrs.

Mr. C and I both spent the afternoon working on our latest projects. 

I got all of the squares for my coat of many colours joined. Another day or two and it should be finished, just in time for the weather to get really hot again. I guess I won't be wearing it out and about for a while.

Mr. C's picnic table renovation is much more appropriate to the season. He just has to wait for one last repair to cure before finishing the painting. I'm delighted with the colour. We're going to see about getting a new sunbrella. We'll be having tea in the garden before you know it.

All's well in our world, Sunbeams! 🌞❤️🌻

Mr. C says:

Update on us

23:43 hrs

It was a cooler start to the day and I was up early because I needed to visit Intermarche for a few essentials. I had thought that the supermarket opened at 07:30 but when I checked online I discovered that I was mistaken and I would have to wait an hour or so. I filled the time by munching a bowl of cornflakes, swigging a tasty mug o'tea, and practising my french.

Once the shopping was done, I cooked our breakfasts which went down well with a few of our favourite songs on YouTube. It was still cool outside so, we opened the windows and enjoyed a refreshing breeze which made a nice change.

In mid-afternoon, I continued work on our bench set and had been happily sanding away for about an hour when the temperature soared again. I persevered but within fifteen minutes I was sweating cobs and gave it up as a bad job.

Just after six, I remembered that Fair Damsel had said that she wanted to take a photo of a field of sunflowers I'd passed on the way home. We set off in the camper and took the side road at the back of our lake which would take us in a loop so that the passenger window would be facing the right way for her to take the photograph. She took several photos along the way, including this one of the woods.

A tasty dinner of pork chops, boiled potatoes with peas and carrots was the ideal accompaniment to an episode of Shakespeare and Hatheway. We're watching Jaws now.

All's well in our world, Sunbeams.

😊☄️🌻🌞

I've made more progress on my cocoon cardigan. I've added two of the sides made from the smaller squares. Two more to go and then I'll stitch it into shape and add cuffs and trim.

#crochet 

A Glimmer is a small moment that sparks joy, happiness, or peace.

Today's glimmer is:

Mr. C took me for a drive to see the sunflowers.

#glimmer #sunflowers #flowers 

On today's episode of #WillItPasty 🥟 : leftover chicken in white wine sauce with peas, carrots, and potatoes.

Mr. C says it's Sunbeamadelicious! 😋

#cooking 

I've joined the 16 large squares to form the center of the panel. Next I'll place the 28 smaller squares around the edges. First I'll join them into 4 long strips. I've got them arranged in stacks and labeled as to their placement.

#crochet 

I'm looking forward to trying out my new bath mitt.

🛀

#crochet #pride #lgbtqia

I got a bit burnt out on my Granny Square of the Week project after I finished all 50 of the ones depicted in the knock-off Granny Square Card Deck I had. So, I set them aside and worked on other things. Last night I finished outlining each of them in black and today I spread them all out to see what I had. After much mathing and rearranging, I figured out I could make a square if I removed 4 large and 2 small squares. I'm going to join them and decide between a cocoon cardigan and a blanket.

I've decided to make wash mitts out of the 4 extra large squares.

I'll save the 2 extra small squares for a project TBD.

#crochet 

Sometimes, especially in this sticky weather, the yarn rubbing across my finger as I crochet irritates my skin. I found a video tutorial for this cute finger cuff to protect it.

https://youtu.be/b4uiT6Y2PLA?is=c704PKVxgUfBpC6J

#crochet

Do you think that she can can-can?

une petite danseuse - a tiny dancer

#crochet #RandomActsOfCrochetKindness #RandomActsOfKindness #RAOCK #kindness #CrochetItForward 

New googly eyes = new hug monster!

Nouveaux yeux globuleux = Nouveau monstre des câlins !

#crochet #RandomActsOfCrochetKindness #RandomActsOfKindness #RAOCK #kindness #CrochetItForward 

Framboise the Panda wants to wish @foufiscrochet (IG) a Happy Pattern Release Day! This pattern comes with several accessories besides the cute overalls I made for my new friend. The link to Foufi's Etsy shop is below.

https://foufiscrochet.etsy.com/listing/4523319415

#crochet 

Update on us:

15:15 hrs.

I was tired from a trip to the doctor for a routine checkup yesterday. My reports were mostly good. My iron is better but still a bit low; so, I'll continue with the supplements and see a gastro internist in August to see if we can trace the cause.

Still, I managed, after a delicious breakfast cooked by Mr. C, to get outside while there was still a bit of shade to earth up my rapidly growing potato plants. Sarah's cat, Bella, came by to make sure I noticed how cute she is and get some scritches.

After a cup of tea and a snack, Mr. C headed out to continue treating the wood of our picnic table prior to filling and painting.

All's well in our world, Sunbeams! 🌞❤️🌻

#gardening

Look how adorable this new amigurumi fox pattern by @laurascraftedcollectibles (IG) is! I feel truly privileged to have been one of her pattern testers. You can find links to the pattern in her bio.

#crochet #amigurumi #fox 

While waiting for Mr. C to buy wood hardener at the DIY store I put the finishing touches on another Hug Monster. I was proud of myself for managing to force my brain to be more random with this one. Randomness doesn't come naturally to me.

We went to 3 shops, none of which had what Mr. C wanted. I will have to order it online.

#crochet #RandomActsOfCrochetKindness #RandomActsOfKindness #RAOCK #kindness #CrochetItForward

Tonight I embarked on a gastronomic adventure: Pizza with smoked chicken, mushrooms, tomatoes, and mustard!

It is nicely balanced. The chicken is smoky, the tomatoes add freshness, and the mustard gives it a tiny bit of bite. 😋

#dinner #pizza 

Mr. C says:

Update on us.

18:14 hrs

An early start found us heading into town where we visited the bank, pharmacy, newsagents, Intermarche and NOZ. We made several purchases, including woodfiller for our bench set, but Fair Damsel surprised me with a Sunbeamatastical treat using the McVities plain digestive biscuits we bought at Intermarche: she turned them into dark chocolate ones as I napped after lunch. They went down a treat with a tasty mug o'tea. Absolutely Sunbeamadelicious.😋

All's well in our world, Sunbeams.

😊☄️🌻🌞

A Glimmer is a small moment that sparks joy, happiness, or peace.

Today's glimmer is:

Look at the wee bees on these bright yellow yarrow blossoms!

🐝🐝

#glimmer #bees #flowers