Free Amigurumi Pattern: Adorable Crochet Cat
Hello, amigurumi lovers and beautiful visitors! Today, I’m thrilled to share a free crochet pattern for an adorable cat amigurumi. This pattern is perfect for creating a cute and cuddly toy, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crocheter. At the end of this article, I’ll also share links to other inspiring patterns for your next project.
Supplies
- Yarn: DK (8ply) weight Drops Cotton Light (100% cotton; 50g/105m) – 2 colors for the girl version, 3 colors for the boy version
- Hook: 3 mm or 3.5 mm
- Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill
- Safety Eyes: Ø 6 mm
- Thread: For stitching the nose and whiskers
- Needles: Darning and embroidery needles
Abbreviations
- sc: Single crochet
- hdc: Half double crochet
- st(s): Stitch(es)
- rep: Repeat
Note: Work in continuous rounds unless stated otherwise. Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round.
Instructions
Head
Crochet from top to bottom.
- Start 6 sc in a magic ring.
- Work 2 sc in each st around [12].
- (Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) rep 6 times [18].
- (Sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep 6 times [24].
- (Sc in each of next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep 6 times [30].
- (Sc in each of next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep 6 times [36].
- (Sc in each of next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep 6 times [42].
8-16. Sc in each st around.
Attach safety eyes between rows 13 and 14. Insert the first eye, count 7 stitches to the left, and insert the second eye. Secure the washers inside the head.
- (Sc in each of next 5 sts, sc2tog) rep 6 times [36].
- (Sc in each of next 4 sts, sc2tog) rep 6 times [30].
- (Sc in each of next 3 sts, sc2tog) rep 6 times [24].
- (Sc in each of next 2 sts, sc2tog) rep 6 times [18].
Stuff the head firmly with fiberfill.
Ears (Make 2)
- Start 6 sc in a magic ring.
- (Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) rep 3 times [9].
- Sc in each st around.
- (Sc in the next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep 3 times [12].
- Sc in each st around.
Attach the ears to the head. Stitch the nose and whiskers using embroidery thread.