This motif was frustrating in that I am lazy and when I crochet, I want to crochet, I don’t want to sew. It comes from “201 crochet motifs, block, projects & ideas” by Melody Griffiths, on page 77, it measured 17 cm x 13 cm.

Only the body of the cat is crocheted in the square. The head is crocheted separately and sewn on, then the four legs and tail are embroidered in satin stitch. The finished product looks good so it was probably worth the sewing. It is also the basis for a small handbag/purse in the project section, and it looks like it would work really well as such.