6th row: join the second leg. Crochet 12 sc on the second leg and 12 sc on the first leg = 24
7th row: (3 sc, inc) x 6 = 30
8th row: 30 sc
9th row (tail): 29 sc, 1 sc with tail
10th row (tail): 3 sc with tail, dec, (3 sc, dec) x 5 = 24

The tail should be positioned exactly in the center of the back.

11th-12th rows: 24 sc (2 rows)
13th row: (2 sc, dec) x 6 = 18
14th row: sweater color 10 sc, body color 3 sc, sweater color 5 sc = 18
15th row (arms): jumpsuit color: 6 sc, 3 sc with arm, 1 sc, sweater color: 3 sc, jumpsuit color: 1 sc, 3 sc with arm, 1 sc = 18

The sweater neckline should be centered on the front, and the arms should be positioned on the sides.

Work 3 sl st to finish in the center of the back. Cut the jumpsuit thread and switch to the body color thread. Next, we will crochet the head.

Before starting the head, go back to the front and crochet the border between the sweater and jumpsuit with sl st.

16th row: sl st 18 inc = 36
17th row: (5 sc, inc) x 6 = 42
18th row: (6 sc, inc) x 6 = 48
19th-24th rows: 48 sc (6 rows)
25th row: (6 sc, dec) x 6 = 42
26th row: (5 sc, dec) x 6 = 36

Insert the eyes between rows 22 and 23 (7th and 8th rows of the head) with a spacing of 6 visible sc. Stuff the head to give it a more oval shape.

27th row: (4 sc, dec) x 6 = 30
28th row: (3 sc, dec) x 6 = 24
29th row: (2 sc, dec) x 6 = 18
30th row: (1 sc, dec) x 6 = 12
31st row: 6 dec

Close the remaining stitches with a needle.

Ears:

1st row: 6 sc in KA
2nd row: (1 sc, inc) x 3 = 9
3rd row: (2 sc, inc) x 3 = 12
4th row: 12 sc
5th row: 6 sc together

Bow:
In KA: (3 ch + 4 dc + 3 ch + sl st) x 2

Your plush crocheted kitten is ready! Please tag the author on social media – @alwaysknit.

Author: Always Knit – @alwaysknit.

Enjoy!