Free Crochet Pattern: Astronaut Cat by AliskoToys
This crochet pattern allows you to create an adorable astronaut cat in a spacesuit using any acrylic or cotton yarn. The legs and body are crocheted as one piece, while the arms can be sewn or crocheted directly onto the body. The face is embroidered, adding charm and personality to your amigurumi astronaut.
For an extra touch, decorate the spacesuit with an embroidered star or an iron-on applique.
Materials and Tools
- Yarn of your choice
- Embroidery thread for the face
- Crochet hook
- Safety eyes
- Stuffing for amigurumi
- Stitch markers
- Needle for sewing parts
- Scissors
All materials can be purchased here.
Abbreviations
- MR: Magic ring
- ch: Chain
- sl st: Slip stitch
- sc: Single crochet
- inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec: Decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
- BLO: Back loop only
- (…) x n: Repeat instructions in parentheses n times
Crochet Instructions: Astronaut Cat
Head
Using orange yarn:
- 6 sc in MR
- Inc in each stitch (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
- 1 sc, inc, (2 sc, inc) x 5, 1 sc (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
- 2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc) x 5, 2 sc (36)
- (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
8–15. 42 sc (8 rounds)
Insert safety eyes between rounds 13 and 14, spaced 8 stitches apart.
- (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
- 2 sc, dec, (4 sc, dec) x 5, 2 sc (30)
Stuff the piece as you go. - (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
- 1 sc, dec, (2 sc, dec) x 5, 1 sc (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
- Dec 6 times (6)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.