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This cute, crochet caticorn pattern is a really fun way to add some whimsical vibes to your projects. The applique is great for stash busting and is a simple way to accent items like blankets, tote bags and hats (just to name a few!). You can make this cutie using worsted weight cotton or acrylic yarn. Extra features can be added if you’d like, such as embroidered eyes or eyelashes for an extra magical touch.
Find the free pattern below…
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Notes:
– This pattern is written in US terms (find a stitch conversion chart here)
– Gauge is not important. Finished size measures approximately 5×3 ½ inches
– Beginning CH 1 does not count as a stitch throughout
– The back of your applique might look a little untidy with the weaving and tying of embroidered face and flower attachment. Don’t worry! Once you stitch your applique onto other projects, it won’t be visible
Materials Needed:
– Worsted weight yarn (I used WeCrochet Dishie cotton). Approx. 14 yards for colour A (white), 2 yards for colour B (yellow), 2 yards for colour C (black), 2 yards for each flower (colours D, E, F)
– 3.5mm hook
– 4mm hook (I used the hooks from this cute set!)
– Yarn needle
– Scissors
– Measuring tape
– 2 stitch markers
– 1 inch square of pink craft felt for the nose
– 1 pair of felt eyes or eyelashes (optional)
– Fabric glue (if needed to attach felt pieces)
Stitches:
YO – Yarn Over
CH – Chain
SS – Slip Stitch
SC – Single Crochet
HDC – Half Double Crochet
DC – Double Crochet
DC DEC – Double Crochet Decrease
TR – Triple Crochet
Special Stitch Tutorial:
Double Crochet Decrease (DC DC) –YO, insert hook into stitch. YO, pull up a loop. YO, pull through 2 loops on hook. YO, insert hook into next stich, YO, pull up a loop. YO, pull through 2 loops on hook. YO, pull through remaining 3 loops.
Pattern:
With your 4mm hook and colour A, begin with a magic circle OR CH 3 and SS into the beginning CH to form a loop and CH 1.
Round 1:
Into your loop, place 10 HDC. SS into the top of the first HDC stitch and CH 1.
(10 HDC stitches)
Round 2:
Into the first stitch and each stitch around, place 2 HDC. SS into the top of the first HDC and CH 1.
(20 HDC stitches)
Round 3:
Into the first stitch, place *1 HDC and 2 HDC in the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * 9 more times. SS into the top of the first HDC and CH 1.
(30 HDC stitches)
Round 4:
Into the first two stitches, place 1 HDC and make 2 HDC in the next stitch. *Place 1 HDC into the next two stitches and 2 HDC into the following stitch.* Repeat from * to * 8 more times. SS into the top of the first HDC and CH 1.
(40 HDC stitches)
Round 5:
Into the first stitch, place 1 SC and into the second stitch place 1 HDC. *All in the next stitch, place 1 DC, 1 TR, CH 3, SS into the 1st CH, 1 TR, 1 DC. Make 1 HDC in the next stitch and 1 SC in the following stitch*. Into each of the next 4 stitches, make 1 SS, marking the first and last SS with a stitch marker (photo A). Place 1 SC in the next stitch, and 1 HDC in the following stitch. Repeat from * to * once more. Place 1 SC into each remaining stitch around. SS into the top of the beginning SC and fasten off.
Horn:
With your 4mm hook, join yarn colour B into the first SS (first stitch marker) between the ears and CH 2. Into the same stitch and next 3, place 1 DC (stopping after working into the stitch with the second stitch marker) (photo B). CH 2 and turn. Into the next 2 stitches, place 1 DC. With 2 stitches remaining, make 1 DC DEC. CH 2 and turn. Make 1 DC into the first stitch. With 2 stitches remaining, make 1 DC DEC. CH 2 and turn. Make 1 DC DEC. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Flower Accents (make 3):
With your 3.5mm hook, begin with a magic circle OR CH 3 and SS into the first CH to form a loop. Into your circle, SS and CH 1.
Round 1:
*Place 1 SC into your circle and CH 4*. Repeat from*to*4 more times. SS into the top of the beginning SC. Fasten off leaving long ends for sewing into your projects. Tighten up the centre loop and attach to your project at the base of the horn securing at the back of the applique (photo C).
Face:
Cut a long piece of yarn and embroider a few whiskers onto the front that branch out from the middle to the sides (just underneath the final round of SC stitches). Fasten off.
Cut a small triangle shape from the pink felt for the nose and attach to your project in the appropriate spot with a dab of fabric glue. If you have safety eyes or pre-made fabric eyes, feel free to attach those as well. Weave in all ends and sew your cute caticorn onto other projects for a fun and whimsical touch.
Looking for more applique ideas? Check out these other Sweet Bee Crochet patterns. Happy crocheting!
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