This pattern provides instructions for creating a small, amusing amigurumi cat, designed by @lucy_rose_toys. Using DK or sport weight cotton yarn, the finished cat stands approximately 9 cm tall. It is constructed using basic amigurumi techniques, worked in continuous rounds, and features safety or button eyes and embroidered details like a nose and whiskers.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: One size.
Finished Measurements: Approximately 9 cm tall (when using DK/sport yarn and a 1.75mm – 2.0mm hook).
Materials Used:
- Yarn:
- DK weight 100% cotton yarn (e.g., Vita Cotton Lily, 50g/125m) OR Sport weight yarn (e.g., Yarnart Jeans). Approx. 30g needed for the main body color.
- Small amount of yarn/thread in eye color (if not using safety/button eyes – Note: text specifies safety/button eyes).
- Embroidery thread for nose (e.g., YarnArt Canarias) in desired nose color.
- Embroidery or sewing thread for whiskers.
- Crochet Hook: Size suitable for your yarn (Designer uses 1.75mm or 2.0mm).
- Notions:
- Safety eyes or button eyes (6 mm diameter)
- Black sewing thread (for sewing on eyes if using buttons/non-safety eyes)
- Yarn needle
- Sewing needle
- Polyester fiberfill
Gauge: Gauge is not specified in the pattern. Choose a hook size that creates a tight fabric with your chosen yarn to prevent stuffing from showing.
Stitch Guide:
- MR: Magic Ring
- ch: Chain stitch
- st(s): Stitch(es)
- slst: Slip stitch
- sc: Single crochet
- hdc: Half double crochet
- inc: Increase (Work 2 single crochet stitches in the same stitch)
- dec: Decrease (Crochet 2 single crochet stitches together)
Pattern Notes:
Use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of rounds.
This pattern uses US crochet terminology.
The pattern is worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise specified.
See more:
Free crochet cat amigurumi patterns