Welcome to this charming crocheting adventure! Today, I'm excited to share with you how to create this adorable crochet cat, a sweet and cuddly companion that's guaranteed to steal hearts with its endearing expression.
With its soft curves, perky ears, and that irresistible little tail, this kitty has a special way of bringing both feline grace and cozy comfort to any space. The best part? It's designed to be both fun to make and perfect as a heartfelt handmade gift that will be cherished for years to come.
Don't let the pattern intimidate you – I'll guide you through each step with clear photos and friendly instructions. Ready to bring your own purr-fect friend to life? Grab your hook and yarn, and let's begin this delightful creative journey together!
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Details About Cat
Let's dive into the delightful details of this cozy feline friend! Your finished crochet cat will stand proudly at 6.7 inches (17 cm) tall – the perfect size for cuddling or displaying on a shelf. The pattern is worked in continuous rounds, creating smooth, seamless shapes that bring out those classic cat features we all adore.
As for colors, this is where you can really let your creativity shine! While I've used a classic combination of soft gray as the main color with white for the adorable paws, you can absolutely make this pattern your own. Consider creating a calico-inspired kitty with orange, black, and white, an elegant tuxedo cat in black and white, or even a playful tabby with brown and cream tones. Some crafters have even gone wild with bright, unexpected colors for a more whimsical take!
Remember, the beauty of handmade items is that each one is unique. Choose colors that bring you joy or match your home décor – there's no wrong way to color your kitty! The pattern works beautifully with any yarn color combination you can dream up.
Recommended Yarn and Crochet Hooks
Let me share my favorite yarn and hook recommendations for this charming kitty! For this pattern, I absolutely love using Loopara 5 ply milk cotton yarn – it creates such a soft, huggable texture that's perfect for amigurumi. The yarn's medium weight and smooth texture make it ideal for achieving those crisp, clean stitches that really bring out your cat's delicate features.
For this pattern, you'll need a 3.0mm crochet hook, which pairs beautifully with the recommended yarn to create tight, secure stitches that keep your stuffing safely inside. This hook size helps create a firm fabric that holds its shape well while still being easy to work with. If you're substituting yarn, just remember to adjust your hook size accordingly to maintain similar tension.
What I love most about milk cotton yarn is its incredible softness and subtle sheen, which gives your finished cat a lovely, polished look that really makes those little details pop, especially those cute white paws! The texture is just perfect for creating a cuddly companion that begs to be displayed or hugged.
Materials needed for Cat
- Yarn – Loopara 5ply combed cotton (Green 03, Pink 16, Yellow 29, Blue 41, Grey 57 and White 61)
- Hook – 3.0mm
- Scissors
- Tweezers
- Fiber Fill
- Eyeball
- Nose
- Yarn Needle
- Stitch marker
- Molding strips
- Button
- Positioning pin
- Hot melt adhesive
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- Magic ring
- ch - chain
- sc - single crochet
- dc - double crochet
- hdc - half double crochet
- sl - slip stitch
- dc inc - double crochet increase
- sc inc - single crochet increase
- sc2tog - single crochet 2 together
- fpdc - front post double crochet
How to Crochet Cat – Step by Step
How to Crochet Feet (Make 2)
Round 1: Using pink yarn, create a magic ring. Chain 1, work 6 single crochets into the ring, slip stitch to join.
Round 2: Chain 1, work 6 single crochet increases (12 stitches total), slip stitch to join.
Round 3: Change to white yarn (keeping pink yarn attached), chain 1, work (single crochet, single crochet increase) 6 times (18 stitches total), slip stitch to join.
Round 4: Chain 1, work 2 single crochets, single crochet increase, [2 single crochets, (half double crochet in same stitch, 3 pink double crochets in same stitch, half double crochet)] 3 times. Change to white yarn, work (2 single crochets, single crochet increase) 2 times, slip stitch to join.
Round 5: Chain 1, work 6 single crochets, (5 half double crochets, 2 single crochets) 3 times, 6 single crochets, slip stitch to join.
Round 6: Chain 1, work 6 single crochets, (3 single crochet 2 together, single crochet) 3 times, 6 single crochets, slip stitch to join.
Round 7: Chain 1, work (2 single crochets, single crochet 2 together) 6 times, slip stitch to join.
Round 8: Change to grey yarn, chain 1, work 18 single crochets, slip stitch to join.
Round 9: Chain 1, work (4 single crochets, single crochet 2 together) 3 times, slip stitch to join.
Round 10: Chain 1, work 15 single crochets, slip stitch to join.
Round 11: Chain 1, work (3 single crochets, single crochet 2 together) 3 times, slip stitch to join.
Rounds 12-13: Chain 1, work 12 single crochets, slip stitch to join.
Round 14: Chain 1, work (2 single crochets, single crochet 2 together) 3 times, slip stitch to join.
Round 15: Chain 1, work 9 single crochets, stuff with fiberfill, slip stitch to join.
Round 16: Chain 1, fold piece in half and join with 4 single crochets through both layers. Leave a long tail for sewing, slip stitch, fasten off.
How to Crochet Hands (Make 2)
Round 1: Using white yarn, create a magic ring. Chain 1, work 6 single crochets into the ring, slip stitch to join.
Round 2: Chain 1, work (single crochet, single crochet increase) 3 times (9 stitches total), slip stitch to join.
Round 3: Chain 1, work (2 single crochets, single crochet increase) 3 times (12 stitches total), slip stitch to join.
Round 4: Chain 1, work 2 single crochets, 4 double crochets, 5 single crochets, 4 double crochets, 3 single crochets, slip stitch to join.
Round 5: Chain 1, work 2 single crochets, 4 half double crochets, 5 single crochets, 4 half double crochets, 3 single crochets, slip stitch to join.
Round 6: Chain 1, work 2 single crochets, 2 single crochet 2 together, 5 single crochets, 2 single crochet 2 together, 3 single crochets, slip stitch to join.
Rounds 7-8: Change to grey yarn, chain 1, work 14 single crochets, slip stitch to join.
Round 9: Chain 1, work 3 single crochets, single crochet 2 together, 5 single crochets, single crochet 2 together, 2 single crochets, slip stitch to join.
Round 10: Chain 1, work 12 single crochets, slip stitch to join.
Round 11: Chain 1, work 3 single crochets, single crochet 2 together, 4 single crochets, single crochet 2 together, single crochet, slip stitch to join.
Round 12: Chain 1, work 10 single crochets, slip stitch to join.
Round 13: Chain 1, work 3 single crochets, single crochet 2 together, 3 single crochets, single crochet 2 together, slip stitch to join.
Round 14: Chain 1, work 8 single crochets, stuff with fiberfill, add wire, slip stitch to join.
Round 15: Chain 1, fold piece in half and work 4 single crochets through both layers. Leave a long tail for sewing, fasten off.
How to Crochet Tail (Make 1)
Round 1: Create a magic ring. Chain 1, work 8 single crochets into the ring, slip stitch to join.
Rounds 2-20: Chain 1, work 8 single crochets, add wire along the length, slip stitch to join.
Round 21: Chain 1, fold piece in half and work 4 single crochets through both layers. Leave a long tail for sewing, fasten off.
How to Crochet Body and Head (Make 1)
Round 1: Chain 6, single crochet increase in second chain from hook, work 3 single crochets, work 4 single crochets, work 3 single crochets, single crochet increase, slip stitch to join.
Round 2: Chain 1, work 2 single crochet increases, 3 single crochets, 4 single crochet increases, 3 single crochets, 2 single crochet increases, slip stitch to join.
Round 3: Chain 1, work (single crochet, single crochet increase) twice, 3 single crochets, work (single crochet, single crochet increase) 4 times, 3 single crochets, work (single crochet, single crochet increase) twice, slip stitch to join.
Round 4: Chain 1, work (2 single crochets, single crochet increase) twice, 3 single crochets, work (2 single crochets, single crochet increase) 4 times, 3 single crochets, work (2 single crochets, single crochet increase) twice, slip stitch to join.
Round 5: Chain 1, work (3 single crochets, single crochet increase) twice, 3 single crochets, work (3 single crochets, single crochet increase) 4 times, 3 single crochets, work (3 single crochets, single crochet increase) twice, slip stitch to join.
Round 6: Chain 1, work (4 single crochets, single crochet increase) twice, 3 single crochets, work (4 single crochets, single crochet increase) 4 times, 3 single crochets, work (4 single crochets, single crochet increase) twice, slip stitch to join.
Rounds 7-8: Chain 1, work 54 single crochets, slip stitch to join.
Round 9: Chain 1, work 4 single crochets (join first leg), 22 single crochets, 4 single crochets (join second leg), 10 single crochets, 4 single crochets (join tail), 10 single crochets, slip stitch to join.
Rounds 10-15: Chain 1, work 54 single crochets, slip stitch to join.
Round 16: Chain 1, work (3 single crochets, single crochet 2 together) 6 times, 24 single crochets, slip stitch to join.
Round 17: Chain 1, work (2 single crochets, single crochet 2 together) 6 times, 24 single crochets, slip stitch to join.
Round 18: Chain 1, work 42 single crochets, slip stitch to join.
Round 19: Chain 1, single crochet, work (single crochet, single crochet 2 together) 6 times, 23 single crochets, slip stitch to join.
Round 20: Chain 1, work 36 single crochets, slip stitch to join.
Round 21: Chain 1, work 4 single crochets (join first arm), 8 single crochets, 4 single crochets (join second arm), 20 single crochets, slip stitch to join.
Round 22: Chain 1, work 36 single crochets, slip stitch to join.
Round 23: Chain 1, work (4 single crochets, single crochet 2 together) 6 times, stuff with fiberfill, slip stitch to join. Continue to head without breaking yarn.
Round 24: Chain 1, work 30 single crochet increases (60 stitches total), slip stitch to join.
Round 25: Chain 1, work 4 single crochets, work (single crochet, single crochet increase) 3 times, 8 single crochets, work (single crochet, single crochet increase) 3 times, 36 single crochets, slip stitch to join.
Rounds 26-34: Chain 1, work 66 single crochets, slip stitch to join.
Round 35: Chain 1, work (2 single crochets, single crochet 2 together) 3 times, 12 single crochets, work (2 single crochets, single crochet 2 together) 3 times, 30 single crochets, slip stitch to join.
Round 36: Chain 1, work 60 single crochets, slip stitch to join.
Round 37: Chain 1, work (single crochet, single crochet 2 together) 3 times, 13 single crochets, work (single crochet, single crochet 2 together) 3 times, 29 single crochets, slip stitch to join.
Round 38: Chain 1, work 54 single crochets, slip stitch to join.
Round 39: Chain 1, work (7 single crochets, single crochet 2 together) 6 times, slip stitch to join.
Round 40: Chain 1, work (6 single crochets, single crochet 2 together) 6 times, slip stitch to join.
Round 41: Chain 1, work (5 single crochets, single crochet 2 together) 6 times, slip stitch to join.
Round 42: Chain 1, work (4 single crochets, single crochet 2 together) 6 times, slip stitch to join.
Round 43: Chain 1, work (3 single crochets, single crochet 2 together) 6 times, slip stitch to join.
Round 44: Chain 1, work (2 single crochets, single crochet 2 together) 6 times, slip stitch to join.
Round 45: Chain 1, work (single crochet, single crochet 2 together) 6 times, slip stitch to join.
Round 46: Chain 1, work 6 single crochet 2 together, close opening, fasten off.
Tips: When making the body and head, maintain consistent tension throughout and stuff firmly as you decrease. Pay special attention when joining the arms and legs – proper placement is key for a balanced, lifelike posture. Don't forget to stuff a bit extra in the neck area for stability.
How to Crochet Ears (Make 2)
Round 1: Chain 1, create a magic ring, chain 1, work 6 single crochets into the ring, slip stitch to join.
Round 2: Chain 1, work (single crochet, single crochet increase) 3 times (9 stitches total), slip stitch to join.
Round 3: Chain 1, work (2 single crochets, single crochet increase) 3 times (12 stitches total), slip stitch to join.
Round 4: Chain 1, work (3 single crochets, single crochet increase) 3 times (15 stitches total), slip stitch to join.
Round 5: Chain 1, work (4 single crochets, single crochet increase) 3 times (18 stitches total), slip stitch to join.
Round 6: Chain 1, work (2 single crochets, single crochet increase) 6 times (24 stitches total). Leave a long tail for sewing, fasten off, slip stitch to join.
How to Crochet Outfit (Make 1)
Round 1: Chain 48, work 6 double crochets in third chain from hook, work (double crochet, chain, double crochet), 5 double crochets, work (double crochet, chain, double crochet), 20 double crochets, work (double crochet, chain, double crochet), 5 double crochets, work (double crochet, chain, double crochet), 6 double crochets, slip stitch to join.
Round 2: Chain 2, turn, work 7 double crochets, work (double crochet, chain, double crochet), 7 double crochets, work (double crochet, chain, double crochet), 22 double crochets, work (double crochet, chain, double crochet), 7 double crochets, work (double crochet, chain, double crochet), 7 double crochets, slip stitch to join.
Round 3: Chain 2, turn, work 8 double crochets, work (double crochet, chain, double crochet), 9 double crochets, work (double crochet, chain, double crochet), 24 double crochets, work (double crochet, chain, double crochet), 9 double crochets, work (double crochet, chain, double crochet), 8 double crochets, slip stitch to join.
Round 4: Chain 2, turn, work 10 single crochets, chain 8, skip 11 stitches, 28 single crochets, skip 11 stitches, 10 single crochets, slip stitch to join.
Round 5: Chain 2, turn, work 3 double crochets, 5 double crochet increases, 14 double crochets, 20 double crochet increases, 14 double crochets, 5 double crochet increases, 3 double crochets, slip stitch to join.
Round 6: Chain 2, turn, work 94 double crochets, slip stitch to join.
Round 7: Chain 2, turn, work 45 double crochets, chain 4, skip 4 stitches, 45 double crochets, slip stitch to join.
Round 8: Chain 2, turn, work 94 double crochets, slip stitch to first stitch to form ring, slip stitch to join.
Round 9: Chain 2, work 94 double crochets, slip stitch to join.
Round 10: Mark 12 stitches in front center, 18 stitches in back center. Starting at front: chain 2, work 12 double crochets, slip stitch to join.
Round 11: Chain 2, turn, work 12 double crochets, slip stitch to join.
Round 12: Chain 2, turn, single crochet increase, 10 double crochets, single crochet increase, slip stitch to join.
Round 13: Chain 2, turn, single crochet increase, 12 double crochets, single crochet increase, slip stitch to join.
Round 14: Chain 2, turn, single crochet increase, 14 double crochets, single crochet increase, slip stitch to join. Leave long tail, fasten off, sew to back.
Round 15: Chain 2, work 6 double crochets, 14 double crochet decreases, 6 double crochets, slip stitch to join.
Rounds 16-17: Chain 2, work 26 Front Post double crochets, fasten off, weave in ends. Repeat Rounds 15-17 for second leg.
How to Crochet Hat (Make 1)
Round 1: Join yarn to garment neckline, chain 2, work 1 double crochet, work (3 double crochets, double crochet increase) 10 times, work 5 double crochets, slip stitch to join.
Round 2: Chain 2, turn, work 1 double crochet, work (4 double crochets, double crochet increase) 10 times, work 5 double crochets, slip stitch to join.
Rounds 3-14: Chain 2, turn, work 66 double crochets, slip stitch to join.
Round 15: Fold hat in half, work 33 single crochets across, slip stitch to join, fasten off, weave in ends.
Finishing: Split your garment-colored yarn into 2 plies for sewing buttons.
Tips: For a polished look, stuff firmly but gradually, especially in small parts like paws and tail. Keep your tension consistent throughout to ensure all pieces match in size.
Crochet Cat Assemble
Step 1: Use stitch markers to position the ears, then sew the ears in place.
Step 2: Working between rounds 32-33 of the head, create eye sockets with 10 stitches between them, then attach safety eyes.
Step 3: Apply glue to secure the nose between the eyes.
Step 4: Position and attach the legs to the body by sewing.
Step 5: Dress the amigurumi and adjust the clothing.
Step 6: For hair accessories (make 4): Start with a ring, work (chain 2, 5 half double crochets, chain 2, slip stitch) twice, secure with glue around the ears.
Tips: When assembling your cat, pin all parts in place before sewing to ensure perfect positioning. Take extra care with eye placement as it defines your cat's expression. For a secure finish, use tight, small stitches for attachments.
Care and Cleaning Instructions
Daily Care Tips
Keep your handmade kitty looking fresh by gently brushing its surface with a soft brush every now and then. A quick dusting with a clean, dry cloth can also help maintain its pristine appearance. Remember to handle your amigurumi friend with clean hands to prevent dirt buildup.
Washing Methods
If your crochet cat needs cleaning, spot clean with a slightly damp cloth rather than full immersion. For stubborn spots, use a gentle soap solution on a clean cloth, then blot dry with a towel. Always let your cat air dry completely in a flat position to maintain its shape.
Storage Suggestions
Store your crocheted companion in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent fading. Place it in a clean fabric bag or box to protect from dust, and avoid compressing it with other items to maintain its shape. If storing long-term, add a silica gel packet to prevent moisture damage.
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