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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
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Materials:
• 4 Ply Acrylic Yarn • Embroidery Floss : • Yarn Needle
- White - Black • Needle
- Black - Red • Sewing Pins
- Yellow • Golden Bell size 2 centimetres • Scissors
- Red • Fiberfill
- Green • Plastic Beads (Optional)
- Pink • Crochet Hook Size 2.5 mm

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Index
Content Page 8. Red Cushion 17
1. Head Pattern 3 9. Accessories 19
1.1 Head Pattern for A and B 9.1 Fish Pattern
1.2 Head Pattern for C 9.2 Koban (Golden Coin Pattern)
2. Ear Pattern 5
3. Body Pattern 6 What’s Maneki Neko?
4. Leg Pattern 8 Description: The maneki-neko (Japanese: 招き, literally
4.1 Raised Paw “beckoning cat”) is a common Japanese figurine (lucky charm,
talisman), usually made of ceramic in modern times, which is
4.2 Normal Paw often believed to bring good luck to the owner. This pattern
provides you 3 types of them which are
4.3 Thigh
4.4 Claws
5. Collar Pattern 10
Maneki Neko A:
6. Tail Pattern 11 Right Paw Raised:
7. Assembly 11 Money Cat or Lucky Cat

7.1 Paw, Thigh, and Tail Stripes


7.2 Embroider Claws
7.3 Stuff Fiberfill Maneki Neko B:
Left Paw Raised:
7.4 Assemble Head Welcoming Cat
7.5 Assemble Body
7.6 Assemble Body and Head
7.7 Put on Collar Maneki Neko C:
Both Paws Raised:
Protection of your health,
wellness, and luck.

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1* Head Pattern: 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,
Description: Use yellow yarn to begin crocheting the head (2 sc, 2 sc in next st) *2 Times
pattern for A and B, black yarn for C. Then, do yarn color
changing between yellow/black and white as mentioned in 5 36 sc 36
the pattern. Stuff fiberfill before working on Rnd 29. Leave 6 [3 sc, 2 sc in next st, 4 sc, 2 sc in next st] *4 Times 44
about ½ foot long tail after finish. 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,
1.1* Head Pattern for A and B: (4 sc, 2 sc in next st) *2 Times, sc
8 6 sc, sc, 3 sc, sc, 41 sc 52
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,
5
12 sc, 2 sc in next st, 4 sc, 2 sc in next st, 2 sc,
4
2 sc in next st, 3 sc
3
2 10 6 sc, 7 sc, 47 sc 60
1
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
13 5 sc, sc, 7 sc, sc, 22 sc, 8 sc, 16 sc 60
14 (2 sc in next st, 3 sc) *5 Times, 2 sc in next st, 67
16 sc, 6 sc, 14 sc, 2 sc in next st, 2 sc
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
Pattern diagram of head pattern’s Rnd 1-5
17 51 sc, sc, 21 sc 73
Description: Use yellow yarn to crochet 6 chains, begin the
18 73 sc 73
first round on the 2nd chain from hook. Continue working
on the pattern and change yarn color as mentioned in the 19 2 sc, sc2tog, (4 sc, sc2tog) *5 Times, 39 sc 67
pattern. 20 67 sc 67
Rnd Code sts 21 (sc2tog, 3 sc) *5 Times, sc2tog, 36 sc, sc2tog, 2 sc 60
1 4 sc, 3 sc in next st, 3 sc, 2 sc in next st 12 22 60 sc 60
2 2 sc in next st, 3 sc, (2 sc in next st) *3 Times , 18 23 sc, sc2tog, 12 sc, sc2tog, 4 sc, sc2tog, 2 sc, 52
3 sc, (2 sc in next st) *2 Times sc2tog, 4 sc, sc2tog, 12 sc, sc2tog, 4 sc, sc2tog,
3 (sc, 2 sc in next st) *4 Times, 28 2 sc, sc2tog, 3 sc
(2 sc in next st, sc) *4 Times, 24 3 sc, sc2tog, 6 sc, sc2tog, (4 sc, sc2tog,) *3 Times, 44
(2 sc in next st) *2 Times 6 sc, sc2tog, (4 sc, sc2tog) *2 Times, sc

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25 44 sc 44 9 sc, 2 sc in next st, 3 sc, 3 sc, sc, 3 sc, 60


26 [3 sc, sc2tog, 4 sc, sc2tog] *4 Times 36 [2 sc, 2 sc in next st, 4 sc, 2 sc in next st] *2 Times,
27 36 sc 36 12 sc, 2 sc in next st, 4 sc, 2 sc in next st, 2 sc,
28 2 sc, sc2tog, 4 sc, sc2tog, [2 sc, sc2tog] *3 Times, 28 2 sc in next st, 3 sc
4 sc, sc2tog, [2 sc, sc2tog] *2 Times 10 5 sc, 9 sc, 46 sc 60
29 (sc, sc2tog) *4 Times, (sc2tog, sc) *4 Times, 18 11 4 sc, 11 sc, 45 sc 60
(sc2tog) *2 Times 12 3 sc, 13 sc, 44 sc 60
30 (sc2tog) *9 Times 9 13 2 sc, 15 sc, 27 sc, 16 sc 60
31 SLST around 14 (2 sc in next st, 3 sc) *5 Times, 2 sc in next st, 67
*** NOTE: 16 sc, 6 sc, 14 sc, 2 sc in next st, 2 sc
= Yellow Yarn
Code colors used 15 3 sc, 2 sc in next st, (4 sc, 2 sc in next st) *4 Times, 73
in head pattern = Black Yarn
20 sc, 4 sc, 17 sc, 2 sc in next st, sc
represent: = White Yarn 16 50 sc, 2 sc, 21 sc 73
17 51 sc, sc, 21 sc 73
1.2* Head Pattern for C: 18 73 sc 73
Description: Use black yarn to crochet 6 chains, begin the first
19 2 sc, sc2tog, (4 sc, sc2tog) *5 Times, 39 sc 67
round on the 2nd chain from hook. Continue working on the
pattern and change yarn color as mentioned in the pattern. 20 67 sc 67
21 (sc2tog, 3 sc) *5 Times, sc2tog, 36 sc, sc2tog, 2 sc 60
Rnd Code sts 22 60 sc 60
1 4 sc, 3 sc in next st, 3 sc, 2 sc in next st 12 23 sc, sc2tog, 12 sc, sc2tog, 4 sc, sc2tog, 2 sc, 52
2 2 sc in next st, 3 sc, (2 sc in next st) *3 Times , 18 sc2tog, 4 sc, sc2tog, 12 sc, sc2tog, 4 sc, sc2tog,
3 sc, (2 sc in next st) *2 Times 2 sc, sc2tog, 3 sc
3 (sc, 2 sc in next st) *4 Times, 28 24 3 sc, sc2tog, 6 sc, sc2tog, (4 sc, sc2tog,) *3 Times, 44
(2 sc in next st, sc) *4 Times, 6 sc, sc2tog, (4 sc, sc2tog) *2 Times, sc
(2 sc in next st) *2 Times 25 44 sc 44
4 2 sc, 2 sc in next st, 4 sc, 2 sc in next st, 36 26 [3 sc, sc2tog, 4 sc, sc2tog] *4 Times 36
(2 sc, 2 sc in next st) *3 Times, 4 sc, 2 sc in next st,
27 36 sc 36
(2 sc, 2 sc in next st) *2 Times
28 2 sc, sc2tog, 4 sc, sc2tog, [2 sc, sc2tog] *3 Times, 28
5 36 sc 36
4 sc, sc2tog, [2 sc, sc2tog] *2 Times
6 [3 sc, 2 sc in next st, 4 sc, 2 sc in next st] *4 Times 44
29 (sc, sc2tog) *4 Times, (sc2tog, sc) *4 Times, 18
7 3 sc, 2 sc innext st, 6 sc, 2 sc in next st, 52 (sc2tog) *2 Times
(4 sc, 2 sc in next st) *3 Times, 6 sc, 2 sc in next st,
30 (sc2tog) *9 Times 9
(4 sc, 2 sc in next st) *2 Times, sc
31 SLST around
8 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 Code sts
How to 1 6 sc into magic ring 6
Crochet 2 (2 sc in next st, sc) *3 Times 9
Head 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, 15
2 sc in next st, 3 sc
Description: 5 2 sc in next st, 4 sc, 2 sc in next st***, 4 sc, 18
P1-2 Crochet 6 chains begin Rnd 1 on the 2nd chain from 2 sc in next st, 4 sc (see next page for ***)
crochet hook, continue working on the first “4 sc” 6 2 sc in next st, 5 sc, 2 sc in next st, 21
P3 Crochet 3 sc into the same stitch 5 sc, 2 sc in next st, 5 sc
P4 Follow the rest codes on Rnd 1, then continue working
in round without joining after finish each round 7 2 sc in next st, 6 sc, 2 sc in next st, sc, 5 sc, 24
P5 Continue working on head pattern, use embroidery 2 sc in next st, 6 sc
floss or stitch marker after you’ve finish each round 8 2 sc in next st, sc, 6 sc, 2 sc in next st, 2 sc, 5 sc, 27
P6 Change yarn color as shown in the pattern 2 sc in next st, 7 sc
P7-9 Continue working until finish Rnd 28
P10 Stuff head with fiberfill tightly 9 2 sc in next st, 2 sc, 6 sc, 2 sc in next st, 3 sc, 5 sc, 30
P11 Crochet the rest rounds; finish 2 sc in next st, 8 sc

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*** NOTE: To crochet bold codes 2 sc in next st*** of Ear Pattern’s Rnd Code sts
Rnd 5; crochet the first sc with red yarn and the second sc into 1 5 sc, 3 sc in next st, 4 sc, 2 sc in next st 14
the same stitch with yellow/black yarn
2 2 sc in next st, 4 sc, (2 sc in next st) *3 Times, 20
Ears: Leave both 4 sc, (2 sc in next st) *2 Times
color yarn tails after 3 sc, (2 sc in next st, 4 sc) *3 Times, 2 sc in next st, 3 sc 24
finish for assembling
4 2 sc, 2 sc in next st, 4 sc, 2 sc in next st, 2 sc, 32
ears to head. (A and
B with black and red, (2 sc in next st) *2 Times, 2 sc, 2 sc in next st, 4 sc,
C with yellow and 2 sc in next st, 2 sc, (2 sc in next st) *2 Times
red) 5 2 sc, 2 sc in next st, sc, 2 sc in next st, 2 sc, 44
2 sc in next st, sc, 2 sc in next st,
3* Body Pattern: (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,
Description: Use white yarn to begin working on the body
pattern with 7 chains, crochet the first stitch of Rnd 1 into (2 sc, 2 sc in next st) *2 Times
the 2nd chain from hook. Continue working on the pattern 6 44 sc ***work on BLSC 44
until finish, leave 1½ foot long tail for assembly.

8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1

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

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7 2 sc, 2 sc in next st, 3 sc, 2 sc in next st, 56
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
8 3 sc, 2 sc in next st, 12 sc, 2 sc in next st, 64
(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
9-15 64 sc 64
16 3 sc, sc2tog, 12 sc, sc2tog, (4 sc, sc2tog) *3 Times, 56
12 sc, sc2tog, (4 sc, sc2tog) *2 Times, sc
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) 30
*2 Times, 4 sc, sc2tog, (2 sc, sc2tog) *2 Times
34 (3 sc, sc2tog) *6 Times 24
35 4 sc, 4 hdc, 8 dc, 4 hdc, 4 sc, SLST 24

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: 9-13 15 sc 15


14 3 sc., 11 sc, sc 15
Raised Paw 15 4 sc, 10 sc, sc 15
16 4 sc, 11 sc 15
17 3 sc, 12 sc 15
18-20 15 sc 15
Normal Paw
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
Thigh
4.1.2*: Right Raised Paw:
Rnd Code sts
1 3 sc, 3 sc in next st, 2 sc, 2 sc in next st 10
Claws 2 (2 sc in next st) *5 Times, 5 sc 15
3-4 15 sc 15
Description: Leg pattern is divided into 4 parts; raised paw
5 sc2tog, 6 sc, sc2tog, sc, sc3tog, sc 11
(left & right), normal paw, thigh, and claws patterns. Follow
pattern description to finish each part. 6-7 11 sc 11
8 2 sc in next st, 6 sc, 2 sc in next st, sc, 15
4.1* Raised Paw: (2 sc in next st) *2 Times
Description: Raised paw is divided into 2 patterns; left paw 9-13 15 sc 15
and right paw. Use white yarn to begin with 5 chains, crochet
14 7 sc, 3 sc, 5 sc 15
the first stitch into the 2nd chain from hook. Do yarn color
changing as mentioned in the pattern. Leave 1 foot long 15-16 6 sc, 5 sc, 4 sc 15
tail after finish. 17 7 sc, 3 sc, 5 sc 15
4.1.1*: Left Raised Paw: 18-20 15 sc 15
Rnd Code sts 21 5 hdc, 5 sc, 5 hdc 15
1 3 sc, 3 sc in next st, 2 sc, 2 sc in next st 10 22 3 dc, 2 hdc, 5 sc, 2 hdc, 3 dc 15
2 (2 sc in next st) *5 Times, 5 sc 15 23 2 hdc, sc2tog, sc, sc2tog, sc, SLST
3-4 15 sc 15 *** NOTE:
= Yellow/Black Yarn
5 sc2tog, 6 sc, sc2tog, sc, sc3tog, sc 11 Code colors used
in head pattern = White Yarn
6-7 11 sc 11 represent:
8 2 sc in next st, 6 sc, 2 sc in next st, sc, 15
(2 sc in next st) *2 Times

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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 3 sc, 3 sc in next st, 2 sc, 2 sc in next st 10
2 (2 sc in next st) *5 Times, 5 sc 15
3-9 15 sc 15
10 3 sc, 3 sc, 9 sc 15
11-12 2 sc, 5 sc, 8 sc 15
13 3 sc, 3 sc, 9 sc 15
14-21 15 sc 15
22 15 sc, SLST 15
*** NOTE:
= Yellow/Black Yarn
Code colors used
in head pattern = White Yarn
represent:

Follow left and right (choose only 4.3* Thigh:


one raised paw for A and B) paw
pattern until finish and leave long Description: Use white yarn to begin with 5 chains, crochet
tail for assembly. Note that Maneki the first stitch into the 2nd chain from hook. Do yarn color
Neko C needs 2 raised paws. changing as mentioned in the pattern. Leave 2 feet long
tail after finish.

Rnd Code sts


1 3 sc, 3 sc in next st, 2 sc, 2 sc in next st 10
2 2 sc in next st, 2 sc, (2 sc in next st) *3 Times, 16
2 sc, (2 sc in next st) *2 Times
3 sc, 2 sc in next st, 2 sc, 2 sc in next st, 4 sc, 20
2 sc in next st, 2 sc, 2 sc in next st, 3 sc
4 2 sc in next st, sc, 2 sc in next st, 2 sc, 32
Change yarn color between yellow and 2 sc in next st, sc, (2 sc in next st) *4 Times, sc,
white fore Maneki Neko A and B, black and 2 sc in next st, 2 sc, 2 sc in next st, sc,
white for Maneki Neko C. (2 sc in next st) *3 Times

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5 5 sc, 5 hdc, 8 dc, 5 hdc, 9 sc 32 4.4* Claws:


6 4 sc, 2 sc in next st, 2 hdc, 2 hdc in next st, 2 hdc, 40
Description: Use white yarn
2 hdc in next st, hdc, 2 hdc in next st, 2 hdc, to begin with 5 chains, crochet
2 hdc in next st, hdc, 2 hdc in next st, 2 hdc, the first stitch into the 2nd chain
2 hdc in next st, 2 hdc, 2 sc in next st, 8 sc from hook. Leave 1/2 foot long
7 6 sc, 6 hdc, hdc2tog, hdc, hdc2tog, 2 hdc, 36 tail after finish.
hdc2tog, hdc, hdc2tog, 6 hdc, 10 sc Rnd Code sts
8 36 sc 36 1 3 sc, 3 sc in next st, 2 sc, 2 sc in next st 10
9 5 sc, SLST 2 (2 sc in next st) *5 Times, 5 sc 15
*** NOTE: 3-4 15 sc 15
= Yellow/Black Yarn
Code colors used 5 sc2tog, 6 sc, sc2tog, sc, sc3tog, sc, SLST 11
in head pattern = White Yarn
represent:
5* Collar Pattern:
Description: Use red/green yarn to begin working on the
collar pattern with 38 chains, crochet “36 hdc” on chain
9 begin from the 3rd chain from hook. Insert golden bell after
8
7
finish the first 18 hdc and continue crocheting the rest 18
6 hdc. (See photos)
5
4
3
2
1

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 sc into magic ring 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 Pull black yarn from the inside through the gap between
7 sc2tog, 6 sc, sc2tog, 6 sc 14 yellow and white part and embroider 2 stripes as shown
8 14 sc 14 in photos above
9 sc2tog, 5 sc, sc2tog, 5 sc 12
10-14 12 sc 12
15 Turn, Ch 1. 6 sc, SLST 6 sc

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.

Embroider 2
black stripes on
each thigh, tie the
yarn tail behind
Pull black yarn through yarn needle, the thigh secure-
make a knot at the end of the tails. ly. 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 Embroider claws
of yarn tail) from the lower part to upper part through on claws part,
the tip of the paw between Rnd 3-4 from begin. Then, hide the red yarn
insert yarn needle from the lower part through the upper left from embroi-
part again with 2 stitches away from previous position. dering inside the
Finally, secure the rest of the red yarn with beginning claws.
position of the claws. Roll the tip of paw down and tie it
with white yarn securely (follow photos)

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7.3* Stuff Fiberfill: 7.4* Assemble Head:
Description: Stuff fiberfill to raised and normal paws. Sew Rnd 2 of head pattern
up hole on normal paw before attach it to the body.

2 sts wide,
1 st gap
5 sts ts
4s
3 sts
1 sts ts
Shape fiberfill into tube shape and stuff it into the raised ts ts 4s
3s 3s
paw, ready for assembly with body part

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, nor-
mal paw is ready for assembly with
body part Pull black yarn from ear position
through forehead position, embroi-
der 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 fiber-
fill and continue
working untill
finish.

Sew up claws be-


Long part
tween thigh and
body, hide yarn
tail left from as- Shorter
sembling through Part
the thigh.

Embroider 2 black stripes on the long part and then at-


tach 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 begin-
ning 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 Round 1: Crochet “19 dc” into the ring (the first 3 chains is
cat’s head tilts naturally. counted as 1 stitch, so this round has total 20 stitches)

7.7* Put on Collar:

Round 2: Chain 3, 2 dc into


Put the collar on the cat’s neck. Insert the same stitch, dc in each of
yarn tails left from crocheting the col- the next 4 stitches, * (2dc, ch
lar to secure both ends together. Let’s 2, 2 dc) in the next stitch, dc
the golden bell hanging on the middle in each of the next 4 stitches.
of cat’s neck. 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 5: Chain 3, 3 dc
Round 2, 8 hdc into the next 8 stitches. Repeat * 3 times more. into the next 3 stitches,
Join with slip stitch to the first ch 3 strand. *(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 rep-
resents a prosperity.
Make 2 pieces, com-
bine 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
1 6 sc into magic ring 6
2 (2 sc in next st) *6 Times 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
Cut white yarn into
7 24 sc 24
1/2 foot long. Tie
them to each cor- 8 (sc2tog, 10 sc) *2 Times 22
ner of cushion, trim 9 (9 sc, sc2tog) *2 Times 20
the edges into 3 cm 10 (sc2tog, 8 sc) *2 Times 18
long.
11 (7 sc, sc2tog) *2 Times 16
12 (sc2tog, 6 sc) *2 Times 14
13 (5 sc, sc2tog) *2 Times 12
14 (sc2tog, 4 sc) *2 Times 10
15 (3 sc, sc2tog) *2 Times 8
16 (sc2tog, 2 sc) *2 Times 6
17 (2 sc in next st) *6 Times 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
2
1

Pattern diagram of koban pattern’s Rnd 1-5


(begin crocheting with 7 chains)
Description: Hide yarn tail along 4
Rnd Code sts stitches after the last stitch of Rnd 5.
1 5 sc, 3 sc in next st, 4 sc, 2 sc in next st 14 Embroider Japenese letters on the
2 2 sc in next st, 4 sc, (2 sc innext st) *3 Times, 20 koban, using black embroidery floss.
Then, attach another piece to the em-
4 sc, (2 sc in next st) *2 Times
broidered one.
3 sc, (2 sc in next st, 4 sc) *3 Times, 24
2 sc in next st, 3 sc
4 (2 sc in next st, sc, 2 sc in next st, 4 sc, 32
healthy good love
2 sc in next st, sc, 2 sc in next st, 2 sc) *2 Times
5 2 sc, 2 sc in next st, 8 sc, 2 sc in next st, 6 sc, 36 long live money up!
2 sc in next st, 8 sc, 2 sc in next st, 4 sc
good luck good fortunes

good luck riches

“nice letters for golden coin”

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