Maneki Neko Eng

Lucky Cat Amigurumi Maneki Neko Pattern

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About Pattern: This Amigurumi Maneki Neko (Lucky Cat) Pattern created by Rabbiz Design. The finished size of each cat is about 17 centimetres high and 9 centimetres wide. Please note that this size may vary depends on the yarn and crochet hook size used. Before you begin, please read the whole pattern carefully. If there is any error detected, feel free to contact me anytime. I’ll be available on my e-mail: [email protected] my fanpage: http://www.facebook.com/RabbizAmigurumi my shop: http://rabbizdesign.etsy.com my website: http://www.rabbizdesign.com This pattern is licensed under Creative Commons. You are allowed to sale finished products made from this pattern with reference to Rabbiz Design. But you may not re-produce, photocopy, sale, distribute any part of this pattern.

Materials: • 4 Ply Acrylic Yarn - White - Black - Yellow - Red - Green - Pink

• Embroidery Floss : - Black - Red • Golden Bell size 2 centimetres • Fiberfill • Plastic Beads (Optional) • Crochet Hook Size 2.5 mm

• Yarn Needle • Needle • Sewing Pins • Scissors

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Index

Content Page 1. Head Pattern 3 1.1 Head Pattern for A and B 1.2 Head Pattern for C 2. Ear Pattern 5 3. Body Pattern 6 4. Leg Pattern 8 4.1 Raised Paw 4.2 Normal Paw 4.3 Thigh 4.4 Claws 5. Collar Pattern 10 6. Tail Pattern 11 7. Assembly 11 7.1 Paw, Thigh, and Tail Stripes 7.2 Embroider Claws 7.3 Stuff Fiberfill 7.4 Assemble Head 7.5 Assemble Body 7.6 Assemble Body and Head 7.7 Put on Collar

8. Red Cushion 17 9. Accessories 19 9.1 Fish Pattern 9.2 Koban (Golden Coin Pattern)

What’s Maneki Neko? Description: The maneki-neko (Japanese: 招き, literally “beckoning cat”) is a common Japanese figurine (lucky charm, talisman), usually made of ceramic in modern times, which is often believed to bring good luck to the owner. This pattern provides you 3 types of them which are

Maneki Neko A: Right Paw Raised: Money Cat or Lucky Cat

Maneki Neko B: Left Paw Raised: Welcoming Cat

Maneki Neko C: Both Paws Raised: Protection of your health, wellness, and luck.



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1* Head Pattern:

4

Description: Use yellow yarn to begin crocheting the head pattern for A and B, black yarn for C. Then, do yarn color changing between yellow/black and white as mentioned in the pattern. Stuff fiberfill before working on Rnd 29. Leave about ½ foot long tail after finish.

2 sc, 2 sc in next st, 4 sc, 2 sc in next st, 36 (2 sc, 2 sc in next st) *3 Times, 4 sc, 2 sc in next st, (2 sc, 2 sc in next st) *2 Times

5

36 sc

6

[3 sc, 2 sc in next st, 4 sc, 2 sc in next st] *4 Times 44

7

3 sc, 2 sc innext st, 6 sc, 2 sc in next st, 52 (4 sc, 2 sc in next st) *3 Times, 6 sc, 2 sc in next st, (4 sc, 2 sc in next st) *2 Times, sc

8

6 sc, sc, 3 sc, sc, 41 sc

9

sc, 2 sc in next st, 3 sc, 3 sc, sc, 3 sc, 60 [2 sc, 2 sc in next st, 4 sc, 2 sc in next st] *2 Times, 12 sc, 2 sc in next st, 4 sc, 2 sc in next st, 2 sc, 2 sc in next st, 3 sc

10

6 sc, 7 sc, 47 sc

60

11

sc, 3 sc, 2 sc, 7 sc, 2 sc, 3 sc, 42 sc

60

12

4 sc, 2 sc, 7 sc, 2 sc, 4 sc, 40 sc, sc

60

1.1* Head Pattern for A and B:

5 4 1

2

3

13

5 sc, sc, 7 sc, sc, 22 sc, 8 sc, 16 sc

60

(2 sc in next st, 3 sc) *5 Times, 2 sc in next st, 16 sc, 6 sc, 14 sc, 2 sc in next st, 2 sc

67

15

3 sc, 2 sc in next st, (4 sc, 2 sc in next st) *4 Times, 73 20 sc, 4 sc, 17 sc, 2 sc in next st, sc

16

50 sc, 2 sc, 21 sc

73

17

51 sc, sc, 21 sc

73

18

73 sc

73

19

2 sc, sc2tog, (4 sc, sc2tog) *5 Times, 39 sc

67

20

67 sc

67

sts

21

(sc2tog, 3 sc) *5 Times, sc2tog, 36 sc, sc2tog, 2 sc 60 60 sc

60

Description: Use yellow yarn to crochet 6 chains, begin the first round on the 2nd chain from hook. Continue working on the pattern and change yarn color as mentioned in the pattern. Code

52

14

Pattern diagram of head pattern’s Rnd 1-5

Rnd

36

1

4 sc, 3 sc in next st, 3 sc, 2 sc in next st

12

22

2

2 sc in next st, 3 sc, (2 sc in next st) *3 Times , 3 sc, (2 sc in next st) *2 Times

18

23

52

3

(sc, 2 sc in next st) *4 Times, (2 sc in next st, sc) *4 Times, (2 sc in next st) *2 Times

28

sc, sc2tog, 12 sc, sc2tog, 4 sc, sc2tog, 2 sc, sc2tog, 4 sc, sc2tog, 12 sc, sc2tog, 4 sc, sc2tog, 2 sc, sc2tog, 3 sc

24

3 sc, sc2tog, 6 sc, sc2tog, (4 sc, sc2tog,) *3 Times, 6 sc, sc2tog, (4 sc, sc2tog) *2 Times, sc

44


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25

44 sc

44

26

[3 sc, sc2tog, 4 sc, sc2tog] *4 Times

36

27

36 sc

36

28

2 sc, sc2tog, 4 sc, sc2tog, [2 sc, sc2tog] *3 Times, 4 sc, sc2tog, [2 sc, sc2tog] *2 Times

28

29

(sc, sc2tog) *4 Times, (sc2tog, sc) *4 Times, (sc2tog) *2 Times

18

30

(sc2tog) *9 Times

9

31

SLST around

*** NOTE:

= Yellow Yarn

Code colors used in head pattern represent:

sc, 2 sc in next st, 3 sc, 3 sc, sc, 3 sc, 60 [2 sc, 2 sc in next st, 4 sc, 2 sc in next st] *2 Times, 12 sc, 2 sc in next st, 4 sc, 2 sc in next st, 2 sc, 2 sc in next st, 3 sc

10

5 sc, 9 sc, 46 sc

60

11

4 sc, 11 sc, 45 sc

60

12

3 sc, 13 sc, 44 sc

60

13

2 sc, 15 sc, 27 sc, 16 sc

60

14

(2 sc in next st, 3 sc) *5 Times, 2 sc in next st, 16 sc, 6 sc, 14 sc, 2 sc in next st, 2 sc

67

15

3 sc, 2 sc in next st, (4 sc, 2 sc in next st) *4 Times, 73 20 sc, 4 sc, 17 sc, 2 sc in next st, sc

16

50 sc, 2 sc, 21 sc

73

17

51 sc, sc, 21 sc

73

18

73 sc

73

19

2 sc, sc2tog, (4 sc, sc2tog) *5 Times, 39 sc

67

20

67 sc

67

= Black Yarn = White Yarn

1.2* Head Pattern for C: Description: Use black yarn to crochet 6 chains, begin the first round on the 2nd chain from hook. Continue working on the pattern and change yarn color as mentioned in the pattern. Rnd

Code

21

(sc2tog, 3 sc) *5 Times, sc2tog, 36 sc, sc2tog, 2 sc 60

sts

22

60 sc

60

23

sc, sc2tog, 12 sc, sc2tog, 4 sc, sc2tog, 2 sc, sc2tog, 4 sc, sc2tog, 12 sc, sc2tog, 4 sc, sc2tog, 2 sc, sc2tog, 3 sc

52

24

3 sc, sc2tog, 6 sc, sc2tog, (4 sc, sc2tog,) *3 Times, 6 sc, sc2tog, (4 sc, sc2tog) *2 Times, sc

44

25

44 sc

44

26

[3 sc, sc2tog, 4 sc, sc2tog] *4 Times

36

27

36 sc

36

28

2 sc, sc2tog, 4 sc, sc2tog, [2 sc, sc2tog] *3 Times, 4 sc, sc2tog, [2 sc, sc2tog] *2 Times

28

29

(sc, sc2tog) *4 Times, (sc2tog, sc) *4 Times, (sc2tog) *2 Times

18

30

(sc2tog) *9 Times

9

31

SLST around

1


12

2

2 sc in next st, 3 sc, (2 sc in next st) *3 Times , 3 sc, (2 sc in next st) *2 Times

18

3

(sc, 2 sc in next st) *4 Times, (2 sc in next st, sc) *4 Times, (2 sc in next st) *2 Times

28

4

2 sc, 2 sc in next st, 4 sc, 2 sc in next st, 36 (2 sc, 2 sc in next st) *3 Times, 4 sc, 2 sc in next st, (2 sc, 2 sc in next st) *2 Times

5

36 sc

6

[3 sc, 2 sc in next st, 4 sc, 2 sc in next st] *4 Times 44

7

3 sc, 2 sc innext st, 6 sc, 2 sc in next st, 52 (4 sc, 2 sc in next st) *3 Times, 6 sc, 2 sc in next st, (4 sc, 2 sc in next st) *2 Times, sc

8

9

36

6 sc, sc, 3 sc, sc, 41 sc

52



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A/B Head (Above) C Head (Below)

2* Ear Pattern: Description: Use yellow yarn / black yarn to begin with magic ring and do yarn color change as mentioned in the pattern. Rnd

How to Crochet Head Description: P1-2 Crochet 6 chains begin Rnd 1 on the 2nd chain from crochet hook, continue working on the first “4 sc” P3 Crochet 3 sc into the same stitch P4 Follow the rest codes on Rnd 1, then continue working in round without joining after finish each round P5 Continue working on head pattern, use embroidery floss or stitch marker after you’ve finish each round P6 Change yarn color as shown in the pattern P7-9 Continue working until finish Rnd 28 P10 Stuff head with fiberfill tightly P11 Crochet the rest rounds; finish

Code

sts

1

6 sc into magic ring

6

2

(2 sc in next st, sc) *3 Times

9

3

2 sc in next st, sc, sc, (2 sc in next st, 2 sc) *2 Times

12

4

2 sc in next st, 3sc, 2 sc in next st, 3 sc, 2 sc in next st, 3 sc

15

5

2 sc in next st, 4 sc, 2 sc in next st***, 4 sc, 2 sc in next st, 4 sc (see next page for ***)

18

6

2 sc in next st, 5 sc, 2 sc in next st, 5 sc, 2 sc in next st, 5 sc

21

7

2 sc in next st, 6 sc, 2 sc in next st, sc, 5 sc, 2 sc in next st, 6 sc

24

8

2 sc in next st, sc, 6 sc, 2 sc in next st, 2 sc, 5 sc, 2 sc in next st, 7 sc

27

9

2 sc in next st, 2 sc, 6 sc, 2 sc in next st, 3 sc, 5 sc, 2 sc in next st, 8 sc

30


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*** NOTE: To crochet bold codes 2 sc in next st*** of Ear Pattern’s Rnd 5; crochet the first sc with red yarn and the second sc into the same stitch with yellow/black yarn

Ears: Leave both color yarn tails after finish for assembling ears to head. (A and B with black and red, C with yellow and red)

Rnd

sts

1


14

2

2 sc in next st, 4 sc, (2 sc in next st) *3 Times, 4 sc, (2 sc in next st) *2 Times

20

3

sc, (2 sc in next st, 4 sc) *3 Times, 2 sc in next st, 3 sc

24

4

2 sc, 2 sc in next st, 4 sc, 2 sc in next st, 2 sc, (2 sc in next st) *2 Times, 2 sc, 2 sc in next st, 4 sc, 2 sc in next st, 2 sc, (2 sc in next st) *2 Times

32

5

2 sc, 2 sc in next st, sc, 2 sc in next st, 2 sc, 2 sc in next st, sc, 2 sc in next st, (2 sc, 2 sc in next st) *3 Times, sc, 2 sc in next st, 2 sc, 2 sc in next st, sc, 2 sc in next st, (2 sc, 2 sc in next st) *2 Times

44

6

44 sc ***work on BLSC

44

3* Body Pattern: Description: Use white yarn to begin working on the body pattern with 7 chains, crochet the first stitch of Rnd 1 into the 2nd chain from hook. Continue working on the pattern until finish, leave 1½ foot long tail for assembly.

Code

8 6

7

5 4 1

2

3

Pattern diagram of body pattern’s Rnd 1-8 (begin crocheting with 7 chains)



7

2 sc, 2 sc in next st, 3 sc, 2 sc in next st, 2 sc, 2 sc in next st, (3 sc, 2 sc in next st) *2 Times, 2 sc, 2 sc in next st, (3 sc, 2 sc in next st) *2 Times, 2 sc, 2 sc in next st, (3 sc, 2 sc in next st) *2 Times, 2 sc, 2 sc in next st, sc

56

8

3 sc, 2 sc in next st, 12 sc, 2 sc in next st, (4 sc, 2 sc in next st) *3 Times, 12 sc, 2 sc in next st, (4 sc, 2 sc in next st) *2 Times, sc

64

9-15

64 sc

64

16

3 sc, sc2tog, 12 sc, sc2tog, (4 sc, sc2tog) *3 Times, 12 sc, sc2tog, (4 sc, sc2tog) *2 Times, sc

56

17

56 sc

56

18

sc2tog, 16 sc, sc2tog, 8 sc, sc2tog, 16 sc, sc2tog, 8 sc

52

19

52 sc

52

20

18 sc, sc2tog, 4 sc, sc2tog, 18 sc, sc2tog, 4 sc, sc2tog

48

21

48 sc

48

22

20 sc, sc2tog, 22 sc, sc2tog, 2 sc

46

23-29

46 sc

46

30

16 sc, sc2tog, 3 sc, sc2tog, 16 sc, sc2tog, 3 sc, sc2tog

42

31

sc2tog, 15 sc, sc2tog, 2 sc, sc2tog, 15 sc, sc2tog, 2 sc

38

32

38 sc

38

33

2 sc, sc2tog, (4 sc, sc2tog) *2 Times, (2 sc, sc2tog) *2 Times, 4 sc, sc2tog, (2 sc, sc2tog) *2 Times

30

34

(3 sc, sc2tog) *6 Times

24

35

4 sc, 4 hdc, 8 dc, 4 hdc, 4 sc, SLST

24

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Work on the body pattern until finish, leave long tail for assembly. Then, stuff some plastic beads to fill up the half of the body and stuff fiberfill tightly.


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4* Leg Pattern: Raised Paw

Normal Paw

Thigh

9-13

15 sc

15

14

3 sc., 11 sc, sc

15

15

4 sc, 10 sc, sc

15

16

4 sc, 11 sc

15

17

3 sc, 12 sc

15

18-20 15 sc

15

21

5 hdc, 5 sc, 5 hdc

15

22

3 dc, 2 hdc, 5 sc, 2 hdc, 3 dc

15

23

2 hdc, sc2tog, sc, sc2tog, sc, SLST

4.1.2*: Right Raised Paw: Rnd

Code

sts

1


10

2

(2 sc in next st) *5 Times, 5 sc

15

3-4

15 sc

15

5

sc2tog, 6 sc, sc2tog, sc, sc3tog, sc

11

6-7

11 sc

11

8

2 sc in next st, 6 sc, 2 sc in next st, sc, (2 sc in next st) *2 Times

15

Description: Raised paw is divided into 2 patterns; left paw and right paw. Use white yarn to begin with 5 chains, crochet the first stitch into the 2nd chain from hook. Do yarn color changing as mentioned in the pattern. Leave 1 foot long tail after finish.

9-13

15 sc

15

14

7 sc, 3 sc, 5 sc

15

15-16 6 sc, 5 sc, 4 sc

15

17

15

4.1.1*: Left Raised Paw:

18-20 15 sc

15

sts

21

5 hdc, 5 sc, 5 hdc

15 15

Claws Description: Leg pattern is divided into 4 parts; raised paw (left & right), normal paw, thigh, and claws patterns. Follow pattern description to finish each part.

4.1* Raised Paw:

Rnd

Code

7 sc, 3 sc, 5 sc

1


10

22

3 dc, 2 hdc, 5 sc, 2 hdc, 3 dc

2


15

23

2 hdc, sc2tog, sc, sc2tog, sc, SLST

3-4

15 sc

15

5

sc2tog, 6 sc, sc2tog, sc, sc3tog, sc

11

6-7

11 sc

11

8

2 sc in next st, 6 sc, 2 sc in next st, sc, (2 sc in next st) *2 Times

15

*** NOTE: Code colors used in head pattern represent:

= Yellow/Black Yarn = White Yarn



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4.2* Normal Paw: Description: Use white yarn to begin with 5 chains, crochet the first stitch into the 2nd chain from hook. Do yarn color changing as mentioned in the pattern. Leave 1 foot long tail after finish. Rnd

Code

sts

1


10

2


15

3-9

15 sc

15

10

3 sc, 3 sc, 9 sc

15

11-12 2 sc, 5 sc, 8 sc

15

13

15

3 sc, 3 sc, 9 sc

14-21 15 sc

15

22

15

15 sc, SLST


Follow left and right (choose only one raised paw for A and B) paw pattern until finish and leave long tail for assembly. Note that Maneki Neko C needs 2 raised paws.

= White Yarn

4.3* Thigh: Description: Use white yarn to begin with 5 chains, crochet the first stitch into the 2nd chain from hook. Do yarn color changing as mentioned in the pattern. Leave 2 feet long tail after finish. Rnd

Change yarn color between yellow and white fore Maneki Neko A and B, black and white for Maneki Neko C.

= Yellow/Black Yarn

Code

sts

1


10

2

2 sc in next st, 2 sc, (2 sc in next st) *3 Times, 2 sc, (2 sc in next st) *2 Times

16

3

sc, 2 sc in next st, 2 sc, 2 sc in next st, 4 sc, 2 sc in next st, 2 sc, 2 sc in next st, 3 sc

20

4

2 sc in next st, sc, 2 sc in next st, 2 sc, 2 sc in next st, sc, (2 sc in next st) *4 Times, sc, 2 sc in next st, 2 sc, 2 sc in next st, sc, (2 sc in next st) *3 Times

32


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5

5 sc, 5 hdc, 8 dc, 5 hdc, 9 sc

32

6

4 sc, 2 sc in next st, 2 hdc, 2 hdc in next st, 2 hdc, 40 2 hdc in next st, hdc, 2 hdc in next st, 2 hdc, 2 hdc in next st, hdc, 2 hdc in next st, 2 hdc, 2 hdc in next st, 2 hdc, 2 sc in next st, 8 sc

7

6 sc, 6 hdc, hdc2tog, hdc, hdc2tog, 2 hdc, hdc2tog, hdc, hdc2tog, 6 hdc, 10 sc

36

8

36 sc

36

9

5 sc, SLST

Description: Use white yarn to begin with 5 chains, crochet the first stitch into the 2nd chain from hook. Leave 1/2 foot long tail after finish. Rnd


4.4* Claws:

= Yellow/Black Yarn

1

Code

sts


10

2


15

3-4

15 sc

15

5

sc2tog, 6 sc, sc2tog, sc, sc3tog, sc, SLST

11

= White Yarn

5* Collar Pattern: 9 8 7 6

Description: Use red/green yarn to begin working on the collar pattern with 38 chains, crochet “36 hdc” on chain begin from the 3rd chain from hook. Insert golden bell after finish the first 18 hdc and continue crocheting the rest 18 hdc. (See photos)

5 4 3 1

2

How to Crochet Cat’s Collar Pattern diagram of thigh pattern’s Rnd 1-9 (begin crocheting with 5 chains)

Follow photos illustrated to finish the cat’s collar. Leave 1/2 foot long tail before begin and after finish for assembly.



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6* Tail Pattern: Description: Use yellow/black yarn to begin working on the tail pattern with magic ring. Leave 1 foot long tail after finish for assembly. Rnd

Code

sts

1


6

2

(2 sc in next st) *6 Times

12

3

(sc, 2 sc in next st) *6 Times

18

4

18 sc

18

5

sc2tog, 7 sc, sc2tog, 7 sc

16

6

16 sc

16

7


14

8

14 sc

14

9


12

10-14 12 sc

12

15

6 sc

Turn, Ch 1. 6 sc, SLST

Pull black yarn from the inside through the gap between yellow and white part and embroider 2 stripes as shown in photos above

7* Assembly: 7.1* Paw, Thigh, and Tail Stripes: Description: Use black yarn to embroider stripes on paw and thigh before attach them to the body. Make a knot at the end of the yarn tail before begin.

Pull black yarn through yarn needle, make a knot at the end of the tails.

Embroider 2 black stripes on each thigh, tie the yarn tail behind the thigh securely. Do the same with tail part.


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7.2* Embroider Claws: Description: Use red yarn to embroider claws stripes on the tips of paws and claws.

Embroider red claws on normal paw without rolling down the tip of the pow. Tie yarn tail left from embroidering on the lower part of the paw

Claws on the Tip of the Paw Pull yarn needle with red yarn (make a knot at the end of yarn tail) from the lower part to upper part through the tip of the paw between Rnd 3-4 from begin. Then, insert yarn needle from the lower part through the upper part again with 2 stitches away from previous position. Finally, secure the rest of the red yarn with beginning position of the claws. Roll the tip of paw down and tie it with white yarn securely (follow photos)

Embroider claws on claws part, hide the red yarn left from embroidering inside the claws.



7.3* Stuff Fiberfill: Description: Stuff fiberfill to raised and normal paws. Sew up hole on normal paw before attach it to the body.

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7.4* Assemble Head: Rnd 2 of head pattern

2 sts wide, 1 st gap 5 sts

ts

4s

3 sts

Shape fiberfill into tube shape and stuff it into the raised paw, ready for assembly with body part

1 sts

ts

3s

ts

3s

ts

4s

Face-up Positions Description: Use black yarn, black embroidery floss, and red embroidery floss to decorate cat’s head & face.

Shape fiberfill into tube shape and stuff it into the normal paw. Then, sew up hole on the paw with white yarn left from crocheting. Now, normal paw is ready for assembly with body part

Pull black yarn from ear position through forehead position, embroider 3 stripes on the forehead and pull the left of yarn tail through position near the beginning of embroidering.


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Tips for Embroider Lips Use red embroidery floss to embroider lips, follow photos illustrated. Pull floss through lips position loosely in order to form half circle shape lips later. You can use a bit “all purpose glue” to help shaping lips.

Embroider eyebrows and eyes with black embroidery floss (repeat embroidering eyes 3-4 times to form thick eyelines), pull the rest of floss through ear position



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7.5* Assemble Body: Description: Begin with assembling thigh beside the belly. First of all, insert yarn needle with yarn tail left from crocheting thigh through the stitch beside the last stitch of thigh. Then, put the thigh to position on left and right side. Let the upper of it pinned between Rnd 19-20 of body’s pattern

Attach ear to head, using red and yellow yarn tail left from crocheting follow photos illustrated. Then, embroider whisk on cheek with black embroidery floss.

Pin paws, thighes, claws to the body to see suitable positions for each cats before attach each part together


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Keep sewing up thigh and belly together about 80%, stuff fiberfill and continue working untill finish. Sew up claws between thigh and body, hide yarn tail left from assembling through the thigh.

Long part

Shorter Part

Embroider 2 black stripes on the long part and then attach tail to the bottom of the body. Sew up long part to the front stitch of body pattern’s Rnd 6, stitch by stitch. Then, sew up the shorter part to the body securely.

7.6* Assemble Body and Head: Description: Put the head on the neck part of the body, pin them together, using sewing pin. Then, use yarn tail left from crocheting the body to sew up head and body together stitch by stitch securely. Pull yarn tail left through the back of the neck and cut off.

Attach both paws, hide yarn tail left from assembling through the neck part. Sew up normal paw to belly for Maneki Neko A and B.



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8* Red Cushion : Description: To make the red cushion for Maneki Neko, you’ll have to finish 2 pieces of solid granny square works. Then, attach them together to form a square cushion. Follow photos and descriptions. Beginning: Crochet 6 chains and slip stich with the beginning to form a ring, then crochet 3 chains.

Note: Once you’ve finish crocheting the body, you can select which side should be the front side so that the cat’s head tilts naturally.

Round 1: Crochet “19 dc” into the ring (the first 3 chains is counted as 1 stitch, so this round has total 20 stitches)

7.7* Put on Collar:

Put the collar on the cat’s neck. Insert yarn tails left from crocheting the collar to secure both ends together. Let’s the golden bell hanging on the middle of cat’s neck.

Round 2: Chain 3, 2 dc into the same stitch, dc in each of the next 4 stitches, * (2dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the next stitch, dc in each of the next 4 stitches. Repeat from * 2 times more, dc in the next stitch. Join with a slip stitch to the first ch 3 strand.


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Round 3: Chain 3, *(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) into the gap of ch 2 on Round 2, 8 hdc into the next 8 stitches. Repeat * 3 times more. Join with slip stitch to the first ch 3 strand.

Round 5: Chain 3, 3 dc into the next 3 stitches, *(2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) into gap of ch 2 on Round 4, 16 dc into the next 16 stitches. Repeat * 2 times more. (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) into gap of ch 2 on Round 4, 10 dc into the next 10 stitches. Join with slip stitch to the first ch 3 strand.

Round 6: Chain 3, 4 dc into the next 4 stitches, *(2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) into gap of ch 3 on Round 5, 20 dc into the next 20 stitches. Repeat * 2 times more. (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) into gap of ch 3 on Round 5, 15 dc into the next 15 stitches. Join with slip stitch to the first ch 3 strand. Then, do slip stitch to the next 6 stitches, leave 2 feet long tail and cut the rest off. Round 4: Chain 3, 2 dc into the next 2 stitches, *(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) into gap of ch 2 on Round 3, 12 dc into the next 12 stitches. Repeat * 2 times more. (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) into gap of ch 2 on Round 3, 10 dc into the next 10 stitches. Join with slip stitch to the first ch 3 strand.



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9* Accessories : Description: There are 2 accessories for Maneki Neko in this pattern; fish which represents abundance and good fortune, golden coin (koban) which represents a prosperity. Make 2 pieces, combine them together, using yarn tail left 9.1* Fish Pattern: from each piece; let the back of each Description: Use pink yarn, begin with magic ring. Embroider piece attached to eyes and stripes on the fish with black yarn. each other. Rnd Code sts

Cut white yarn into 1/2 foot long. Tie them to each corner of cushion, trim the edges into 3 cm long.

1


6

2


12

3

12 sc

12

4

(sc, 2 sc in next st) *6 Times

18

5

18 sc

18

6

(2 sc, 2 sc in next st) *6 Times

24

7

24 sc

24

8

(sc2tog, 10 sc) *2 Times

22

9


20

10


18

11


16

12


14

13


12

14


10

15


8

16


6

17


12

18

(2 hdc in next st) *12 Times, SLST

24


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9.2* Koban (Golden Coin) Pattern: Description: Use yellow yarn, begin with 7 chains. Crochet the first stitch of Rnd 1 into the 2nd chain from hook. Leave 1½ foot long tail after finish. Make 2 pieces.

5 4 3 1

2

Pattern diagram of koban pattern’s Rnd 1-5 (begin crocheting with 7 chains) Rnd

Code

Description: Hide yarn tail along 4 stitches after the last stitch of Rnd 5. Embroider Japenese letters on the koban, using black embroidery floss. Then, attach another piece to the embroidered one.

sts

1


14

2

2 sc in next st, 4 sc, (2 sc innext st) *3 Times, 4 sc, (2 sc in next st) *2 Times

20

3

sc, (2 sc in next st, 4 sc) *3 Times, 2 sc in next st, 3 sc

24

4

(2 sc in next st, sc, 2 sc in next st, 4 sc, 2 sc in next st, sc, 2 sc in next st, 2 sc) *2 Times

32

healthy

good love

5

2 sc, 2 sc in next st, 8 sc, 2 sc in next st, 6 sc, 2 sc in next st, 8 sc, 2 sc in next st, 4 sc

36

long live

money up!

good luck

good fortunes

good luck

riches

“nice letters for golden coin”



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