Learn How To Crochet Cat amigurumi pattern: Stitch your way to cuteness with our easy guide, perfect for bringing a charming crochet kitty to life!
Perfect for all skill levels, this step-by-step guide will help you stitch together your own charming feline friend. Each section of the pattern is designed to be easily understandable, so you can enjoy the process without feeling overwhelmed. The end result is a cute, cuddly cat that's sure to bring joy to anyone who sees it. Whether you're making it for yourself or as a gift, this crochet cat is a delightful project that will bring smiles and a sense of accomplishment.
Why Love This Pattern?
- Clear Instructions: The steps are meticulously detailed for every part of the doll, including legs, body, head, ears, arms, and tail. This helps ensure every piece is crafted precisely.
- Simple Stitches: The pattern primarily uses basic stitches like single crochet, making it accessible for beginners while still being engaging for those more experienced.
- Easy to Follow Rounds: The pattern provides clear round-by-round instructions, so there’s little confusion about where you are in your work.
- Adorable Finished Product: The end result is cute and charming, making it a great gift for children or a cute decoration.
How To Crochet Amigurumi Cat
Materials
- Yarn
- Crochet hook (size appropriate for the yarn)
- Stitch marker
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Safety eyes (8mm)
Abbreviations
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec: decrease (single crochet two stitches together)
- sl st: slip stitch
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- rnd: round
Step by step Pattern
Legs:
- Round 1: 6 single crochet in a magic ring [6]
- Round 2: 6 increases (2 single crochets in each stitch) [12]
- Rounds 3-6: 12 single crochet (4 rounds) [12]
- Extra stitch before joining legs: 4 single crochet
Body:
- Round 7: 12 single crochet in one leg + 12 single crochet in the second leg [24 stitches total]
- Round 8: (3 single crochet, 1 increase) x6 [30]
- Rounds 9-14: 30 single crochet (6 rounds) [30]
- Round 15: (3 single crochet, 1 decrease) x6 [24]
- Rounds 16-17: 24 single crochet (2 rounds) [24]
- Round 18: (2 single crochet, 1 decrease) x6 [18]
- Round 19: (1 single crochet, 1 decrease) x6 [12]
- Round 20: (Front loops only) 12 increases [24]
Head:
- Round 21: (1 single crochet, 1 increase) x12 [36]
- Rounds 22-30: 36 single crochet (9 rounds) [36]
- Round 31: (4 single crochet, 1 decrease) x6 [30]
- Round 32: (3 single crochet, 1 decrease) x6 [24]
- Round 33: (2 single crochet, 1 decrease) x6 [18]
- Round 34: (1 single crochet, 1 decrease) x6 [12]
- Round 35: 6 decreases [6]
Ears:
- Round 1: 6 single crochet in magic ring [6]
- Round 2: (1 single crochet, 1 increase) x3 [9]
- Round 3: (2 single crochet, 1 increase) x3 [12]
- Round 4: (3 single crochet, 1 increase) x3 [15]
- Round 5: 15 single crochet [15]
Arms:
- Round 1: 8 single crochet in magic ring [8]
- Rounds 2-9: 8 single crochet (8 rounds) [8]
Eyes Placement:
- Use 8mm safety eyes between rounds 26 and 27, with 6 single crochet between them.
Ears Placement:
- Attach ears between rounds 29 and 33, with a distance of 5 single crochet from the eyes to the ears.
Bow:
- Chain 19, skip 1 stitch
- 1 single crochet, 1 half double crochet, 4 double crochet, 1 half double crochet, 1 single crochet, slip stitch
- Repeat: 1 single crochet, 1 half double crochet, 4 double crochet, 1 half double crochet, 1 single crochet, slip stitch
- Chain 1 and turn
- Repeat: 1 single crochet, 1 half double crochet, 4 double crochet, 1 half double crochet, 1 single crochet, slip stitch
- Repeat: 1 single crochet, 1 half double crochet, 4 double crochet, 1 half double crochet, 1 single crochet, slip stitch
Tail:
- Round 1: 6 single crochet in magic ring [6]
- Rounds 2-15: 6 single crochet (14 rounds) [6]
- Attach the tail between rounds 10 and 11
And you are done with adorable amigurumi cat!
