Amigurumi Plush Kitten Free Pattern

Tail

  1. Row 1: 8 single crochets in a magic ring (8)
  2. Rows 2–21: 8 single crochets (8)
  3. Fold in half and crochet 4 single crochets to close. Cut the yarn and secure it.

Ears (Make 2)

  1. Row 1: 6 single crochets in a magic ring (6)
  2. Row 2: (1 single crochet, increase) x 3 (9)
  3. Row 3: (2 single crochets, increase) x 3 (12)
  4. Row 4: (3 single crochets, increase) x 3 (15)
  5. Row 5: (4 single crochets, increase) x 3 (18)
  6. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing the ears onto the head.

Body

  1. Row 1: 6 single crochets in a magic ring (6)
  2. Row 2: 6 increases (12)
  3. Row 3: (1 single crochet, increase) x 6 (18)
  4. Row 4: (2 single crochets, increase) x 6 (24)
  5. Row 5: (3 single crochets, increase) x 6 (30)
  6. Row 6: (4 single crochets, increase) x 6 (36)
  7. Row 7: In this round, attach the back paws and tail. The marker will go along the spine. Work 5 single crochets, attach a paw with 5 single crochets, 12 single crochets, attach the second paw with 5 single crochets, 5 single crochets, and 4 single crochets with the tail (36).
  8. Rows 8–9: 36 single crochets (36)
  9. Row 10: (4 single crochets, decrease) x 6 (30)
  10. Rows 11–12: 30 single crochets (30)
  11. Row 13: (3 single crochets, decrease) x 6 (24)
  12. Rows 14–15: 24 single crochets (24)
  13. Row 16: (2 single crochets, decrease) x 6 (18)
  14. Row 17: In this round, attach the front paws. Work 4 single crochets, attach the paw with 4 single crochets, 4 single crochets, attach the second paw with 4 single crochets, 2 single crochets (18).
  15. Crochet a slip stitch, cut the yarn, and leave a long tail for attaching the head.

Head

Start crocheting with white yarn.

  1. Row 1: Chain 5, work into the second chain from the hook, increase, 2 single crochets, 3 single crochets in the last chain, 3 single crochets (10)
  2. Row 2: 2 increases, 2 single crochets, 3 increases, 2 single crochets, 1 increase (16)
  3. Row 3: 16 single crochets (16)
  4. Row 4: 16 slip stitches (16) — Change yarn to the main color.
  5. Row 5: 16 increases (32)
  6. Row 6: (2 single crochets, increase) x 7, 11 single crochets (39)
  7. Row 7: 4 single crochets, (5 single crochets, increase) x 3, 17 single crochets (42)
  8. Rows 8–13: 42 single crochets (42)
  9. Insert the nose between rows 2 and 3. The nose placement is marked in the photo. Insert the 16 mm eyes between rows 5 and 6 with a 10 single crochet gap between them.
  10. Row 14: (5 single crochets, decrease) x 6 (36)
  11. Row 15: (4 single crochets, decrease) x 6 (30)
  12. Row 16: (3 single crochets, decrease) x 6 (24)
  13. Row 17: (2 single crochets, decrease) x 6 (18)
  14. Row 18: (1 single crochet, decrease) x 6 (12)
  15. Row 19: 6 decreases (6)
  16. Crochet a slip stitch, cut the yarn, and use a needle to close the opening.

Assembling the Toy

  • Attach the ears at the level of rows 12 and 13, creating a slight arc. The distance between the ears should be 7–8 single crochets.
  • Use YarnArt Jeans to embroider eyebrows, eyelids above the eyes, and divide the face into two cheeks. You can also add a slight pull from the top of the nose to the lower part of the mouth.
  • Sew the head to the body.

Congratulations, Your Plush Kitten is Complete!

Your soft, cuddly plush kitten is now ready! We hope you enjoyed this crochet masterclass. Share your creations and tag @chirka_toys to showcase your adorable new toy!