Crochet Kitten Napkin Holder Pattern
This adorable Crochet Kitten Napkin Holder combines whimsy and functionality, making it a delightful addition to your dining table or a charming handmade gift. With its detailed design, including a cute kitten face, sequined eyes, and embroidered whiskers, this project captures the playful essence of a kitten. It’s a versatile pattern that allows for personalization through color and embellishments, making it truly your own.
The pattern uses J. & P. Coats “Knit-Cro-Sheen” Metallic thread to create a subtle shimmer, adding a touch of elegance to the playful kitten motif. The mix of techniques like shaping, embroidery, and assembling multiple components makes this pattern a creative and engaging project for intermediate crocheters. From the 3D face and paws to the functional napkin holder frame, each element is thoughtfully crafted to bring the kitten to life.
While this pattern involves several steps and materials, including felt and embroidery thread, it’s a rewarding project that helps hone a variety of crochet and decorative skills. The finished result is a beautiful, handcrafted piece that serves as both décor and utility. Perfect for vintage lovers and crochet enthusiasts, this pattern invites creativity while honoring its retro origins.
This pattern is transformed, adapted, and expanded from a public domain design originally published in Coats & Clark’s Quick Tricks to Crochet Book No. 326 (1956). While the original design is in the public domain, the rewritten instructions and supplementary content on this site are ©Tiffany Bliss Mullins, 2024. All rights reserved. Have questions about this pattern, public domain, or copyright? Visit the FAQ page for answers and resources.
Crochet Kitten Napkin Holder Pattern
Key Details
- Skill Level: Intermediate
- Finished Size: Fits a standard United Wire napkin holder.
- Special Features: Includes embroidered whiskers, a felt-lined tongue, and decorative sequins.
- Uses: Functional napkin holder, whimsical décor, or thoughtful gift idea.
Materials
- Thread:
- J. & P. Coats “Knit-Cro-Sheen” Metallic:
- 1 ball of No. 64-C Charcoal
- Few yards of No. M.10-A Canary Yellow
- Coats & Clark’s O.N.T. Six Strand Embroidery Floss:
- Few yards of No. 65 Beauty Pink and No. 12 Black
- Hook: Milwards Steel Crochet Hook No. 10
- Frame: United Wire napkin holder
- Embellishments:
- 3 gold beads (for nose and eyes)
- 2 green sequins (for eyes)
- Pink felt scraps (for tongue and ear lining)
- Additional Items:
- Sewing needle
- Scissors
Instructions
Head
- Top of Head:
- With Charcoal, ch 4.
- 1st round: 12 dc in the 4th ch from the hook. Join with sl st to top of starting ch.
- 2nd round: Ch 3, dc in the same st as sl st, 2 dc in each dc around. Join.
- 3rd to 6th rounds: Ch 3, 2 dc in the next dc, dc in the next dc. Repeat from * around. Join.
- Shape Face:
- 1st row: Ch 3, dc in the next 31 dc. Ch 3, turn. (Work only over these 32 sts.)
- 2nd row: Dec 1 dc (work off 2 dc as 1), dc in each dc across to within last 2 dc, dec 1 dc. Ch 3, turn.
- 3rd to 5th rows: Dec 2 dc, dc in each dc across to within the last 4 dc, dec 2 dc. Ch 3, turn. Break off at end of the 5th row.
- Neck:
- 6th row: Attach Charcoal to the 6th dc of the 5th row. Ch 3, dc in next 7 dc. Break off Charcoal.
- Attach Canary Yellow.
- 7th to 10th rows: Dc in each dc across, alternating Canary Yellow and Charcoal every two rows. Break off after the 10th row.
- Back of Head:
- Attach Charcoal to the last round of the Head, 34 sts from the left edge of the Face.
- Complete exactly as for Face and front of Neck.
Body (Make 2)
- Starting at Center:
- With Charcoal, ch 4.
- 1st round: 11 dc in the 4th ch from the hook. Join.
- 2nd round: Ch 3, dc in the same st as sl st, 2 dc in each dc around. Join.
- 3rd round: Ch 3, 2 dc in the next dc, dc in the next dc. Repeat from * around. Join.
- 4th round: Repeat 2nd round.
- 5th round: Ch 3, dc in the next dc, 2 dc in the next dc, dc in the next 2 dc. Repeat from * around. Join.
- 6th round: Ch 3, dc in the same st as sl st, dc in the next 3 dc, 2 dc in the next dc. Repeat from * around. Join.
- 7th to 10th rounds: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, increasing 6 sts evenly per round. Join.
- Right Paw:
- 1st row: Ch 3, dc in the next 6 dc. Ch 3, turn.
- 2nd to 4th rows: Dc in each dc across. Ch 3, turn. Break off.
- Left Paw:
- Skip 22 sts on the 10th round, attach thread in the next dc, and repeat instructions for the Right Paw.
Assembly
- Eyes and Nose:
- Sew sequins and beads in place for the eyes.
- Sew a gold bead for the nose.
- Mouth and Tongue:
- Embroider the mouth with Beauty Pink and whiskers with Black.
- Sew a small pink felt scrap at the mouth for the tongue.
- Head:
- Fold the Head in half with wrong sides facing. Line the ears with pink felt and sew the Face to the napkin holder frame. Sew the back of the Head to the Face.
- Body:
- Sew the two halves of the Body to the frame. Embroider paws with Beauty Pink.
This delightful kitten napkin holder pattern combines charm and functionality, making it a standout addition to any table setting. Whether you’re creating it for your own use, as a thoughtful handmade gift, or to sell at craft fairs, this project is sure to bring smiles with its adorable design. Its blend of crochet techniques and whimsical details makes it a rewarding project for crocheters of all skill levels. Unleash your creativity and enjoy crafting this unique and timeless piece!
