Next, continue crocheting with the main color. If you want to highlight the muzzle, crochet with an additional color from rows 13 to 17.

13. In fl: 12 inc (24)
14. (1 sc, 1 inc) x 12 (36)
    15-17. 3 rows of 36 sc
15. 9 sc, (1 sc, 1 dec) x 6, 9 sc (30)
    19-21. 3 rows of 30 sc
16. (3 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (24)
    Insert eyes (16 mm) between rows 19 and 20. There should be 3-4 sc between the eyes.
17. (2 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (18)
18. 9 dec

Tighten the opening with a needle through the front loops.

Ears (2 pieces):

Crochet in rows. Chain 8, from the 2nd chain: 7 sc, 1 ch.

1. From 2nd chain: 1 dec, 3 sc, 1 dec, 1 ch (5)
2. From 2nd chain: 1 dec, 1 sc, 1 dec, 1 ch (3)
3. From 2nd chain: 1 triple dec (1)

Secure the thread, cut off. Leave a 20-30 cm thread for sewing. Hide the remaining thread at the bottom with a needle.

Sculpting:

Needle path: T3, T1, T2, T4. Sculpt, tie the threads into 2 knots. With the same thread, sculpt again. Needle path: T5, T6. Tie the threads into 2 knots, hide the threads in the head.

Sew the ears between rows 18 and 22, leaving 4 sc between the ears. Embroider the whites of the eyes, eyelids, eyebrows, and the bridge of the nose. Glue the nose.

Your cute kitten is ready!

Author: Irina Maslova

Enjoy!