Amigurumi Cute Plush Kittens Free Pattern in Bibs

Amigurumi Plush Kittens in Bibs: Crochet Instructions

Body-Head

  1. Row 1: 8 single crochets in a magic ring (8)
  2. Row 2: 8 increases (16)
  3. Row 3: 16 increases (32)
  4. Rows 4–8: 5 rows of 32 single crochets each (32)
  5. Row 9: (1 single crochet, 1 decrease) x 6, 14 single crochets (26)
  6. Row 10: (1 single crochet, 1 decrease) x 4, 14 single crochets (22)
  7. Row 11: 10 decreases, 2 single crochets (12)
  8. Row 12: 12 increases (24)
  9. Row 13: (1 single crochet, 1 increase) x 12 (36)
  10. Rows 14–15: 2 rows of 36 single crochets (36)
  11. Row 16: 18 single crochets, 6 decreases, 6 single crochets (30)
  12. Rows 17–18: 20 single crochets with an additional color, 2 single crochets in the base color (center of the head), 8 single crochets with the additional color (30)
  13. Row 19: (3 single crochets, 1 decrease) x 6 (24)
  14. Row 20: (2 single crochets, 1 decrease) x 6 (18)
  15. Row 21: (1 single crochet, 1 decrease) x 6 (12)
  16. Row 22: 6 decreases (6)

Eyes

Insert the safety eyes between rows 16 and 17, with a 5 single crochet distance between them.

Front Paws (2 pieces)

  1. Row 1: 4 single crochets in a magic ring (4)
  2. Row 2: (1 increase, 1 single crochet) x 2 (6)
  3. Rows 3–6: 4 rows of 6 single crochets each (6)
  4. Fold the paw in half, crochet 3 single crochets through both sides, and attach between rows 9–10 of the body.

Back Paws (2 pieces)

  1. Row 1: 4 single crochets in a magic ring (4)
  2. Row 2: (1 increase, 1 single crochet) x 2 (6)
  3. Row 3: (1 increase, 2 single crochets) x 2 (8)
  4. Row 4: 8 single crochets (8)
  5. Fold the paw in half, crochet 4 single crochets through both sides.

Tail

  1. Row 1: 5 single crochets in a magic ring (5)
  2. Rows 2–8: 7 rows of 5 single crochets (5)
  3. Attach the tail to row 5 of the body.

Ears (2 pieces)

  1. Row 1: 4 single crochets in a magic ring (4)
  2. Row 2: (1 increase, 1 single crochet) x 2 (6)
  3. Row 3: (1 increase, 2 single crochets) x 2 (8)
  4. Row 4: (1 increase, 3 single crochets) x 2 (10)

Bib (for the kitten’s neck)

  1. Row 1: 5 single crochets in a magic ring (5)
  2. Row 2: 5 increases (10)
  3. Fasten off the thread, leaving a long tail to attach the bib to the kitten’s neck.
  4. To make the bib’s strap, chain 17 stitches, crochet 5 single crochets across the front of the bib, then chain another 17 stitches.

Assembling the Toy

  • Attach the paws, tail, and ears to the body.
  • Use a needle to create a gather stitch to shape the body and head as needed.
  • Embroider the nose, mouth, whiskers, and eyebrows using cotton thread.
  • Add the striped details on the body with embroidery.

Your Crochet Kitten is Ready!

Now your sweet little crochet kitten in a bib is all set! Don’t forget to share your creation on social media and tag the author @maliruskа_toys. Enjoy your new handmade toy!