Brio the Cat and Scratching Box Crochet Pattern Bundle

This black cat amigurumi and mini box is a cute crochet projects to make for the Halloween. Brio the Cat enjoys scratching boxes or hiding in one. Most of the parts in this project are crocheted together, and only the ears are sewed on.

The crochet pattern PDF contains steps to make Brio the Cat and its scratching box, and it provides an option of seating the crocheted cat on the box by using a button, so we can open the box while the cat is on the top. If you don't want to use a button, you can follow the steps to make the cat and the box separately.

Difficulty Level: advanced beginner – intermediate

Please note that this listing is PDF for digital download. 

Crochet Stitches used in the pattern:

• Magic Circle
• Chain Stitch
• Slip Stitch
• Single Crochet Stitch
• Half Double Crochet Stitch
• Double Crochet Stitch
• Crochet into the back loop only
• Crochet into the front loop only
• Increase
• Decrease

The PDF is written in English, and it includes:

• A list of recommended materials and tools
• A written pattern (in US terms)
• Guiding images (Though the guiding images in this pattern are for making a black cat, supporting images using a lighter color yarn are also displayed on the side for some of the major steps to aid visibility.)
• References: crochet technique introductions, including:
  • Regular single crochet stitch vs. single crochet cross stitch
  • How to sew the button
  • How to change colors in single crochet
  • How to close the top
  • How to attach ears to an amigurumi piece
  • How to crochet on limbs/tail
  • How to make invisible single crochet decrease
  • How to identify the “right side” and “wrong side”

As a reference, using the size 4 medium yarn with a 3.5mm crochet hook, Brio the Cat will be approximately 4.75’’–5.00’’ tall and 2.25’’ across on the bottom (not including the tail). The scratching box will be approximately 2.00’’ tall and 3.25’’ square on the bottom.