Crochet the Iconic Guard Cat Amigurumi: A Free Pattern!

Welcome, fellow crafters! Are you ready to dive into a fun and slightly mischievous crochet project? Today, we’re bringing you a delightful pattern to create your very own Guard Cat Amigurumi, inspired by the unforgettable characters from the popular series, “Squid Game.” This adorable feline in its iconic uniform makes for a unique gift or a charming addition to your collection of handmade toys.

Crafted with attention to detail, this pattern will guide you through each step, ensuring your Guard Cat turns out purr-fectly. So gather your hooks and yarn, and let’s get started on this exciting amigurumi adventure!

Materials You’ll Need

* YarnArt Jeans yarn: black, red, white, pink
* Crochet Hook: 2mm or 2.25mm
* Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
* Small piece of brown felt
* Sewing needle

Let’s Get Crocheting!

Throughout this pattern, “sc” means single crochet, “inc” means increase (two single crochet in one stitch), “dec” means decrease (single crochet two stitches together), “MR” means magic ring, “dc” means double crochet, “hdc” means half double crochet, and “ch” means chain.

Head (Black Yarn)

Body (Red Yarn)

1. 8 sc in MR
2. 8 inc (16 stitches)
3. (1 sc, 1 inc) repeat 8 times (24 stitches)
4. (2 sc, 1 inc) repeat 8 times (32 stitches)
5. (3 sc, 1 inc) repeat 8 times (40 stitches)
6. (4 sc, 1 inc) repeat 8 times (48 stitches)
7. (5 sc, 1 inc) repeat 8 times (56 stitches)
8. (6 sc, 1 inc) repeat 8 times (64 stitches)
9-11. 64 sc
12. (6 sc, 1 dec) repeat 8 times (56 stitches)
13-15. 56 sc
16. (5 sc, 1 dec) repeat 8 times (48 stitches)
17-19. 48 sc
20. (4 sc, 1 dec) repeat 8 times (40 stitches)
21-23. 40 sc
24. (3 sc, 1 dec) repeat 8 times (32 stitches)
25-26. 32 sc
27. (14 sc, 1 dec) repeat 2 times (30 stitches)
Cut yarn and fasten off.

Arms (Make 2 – Black and Red Yarn)

1. 6 sc in MR
2. 6 inc (12 stitches)
3. (1 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times (18 stitches)
4. (5 sc, 1 inc) repeat 3 times (21 stitches)
5. 21 sc
6. Change to red yarn. (5 sc, 1 dec) repeat 3 times (18 stitches)
7. 18 sc
8. (7 sc, 1 dec) repeat 2 times (16 stitches)
9. 16 sc
10. (6 sc, 1 dec) repeat 2 times (14 stitches)
11. 14 sc
12. (5 sc, 1 dec) repeat 2 times (12 stitches)
13-14. 12 sc
Fold in half and single crochet 5 stitches together (through both layers).
Leave a long tail for sewing.

Ears (Make 2 – White and Pink Yarn)

1. White yarn: 6 sc in MR
2. (1 sc, 1 inc) repeat 3 times (9 stitches)
3. White yarn: 2 sc; Pink yarn: 1 inc; White yarn: (2 sc, 1 inc) repeat 2 times (12 stitches)
4. White yarn: 2 sc; Pink yarn: 3 sc; White yarn: 7 sc (12 stitches)
5. White yarn: 2 sc; Pink yarn: 1 inc, 1 sc; White yarn: 2 sc, 1 inc, 3 sc, 1 inc (15 stitches)
6. White yarn: 2 sc; Pink yarn: 2 sc, 1 inc; White yarn: 3 sc, 1 inc, 4 sc, 1 inc (18 stitches)
7. White yarn: 2 sc; Pink yarn: 3 sc, 1 inc, 1 sc; White yarn: 4 sc, 1 inc, 5 sc, 1 inc (21 stitches)
Crochet 1 more sc, fold in half and single crochet 10 stitches together (through both layers).
Leave a long tail for sewing.

Tail (White Yarn)

1. 6 sc in MR
2. 6 inc (12 stitches)
3. (3 sc, 1 inc) (15 stitches)
4-5. 15 sc
6. 2 sc, 3 dec, 3 sc, 3 inc, 1 sc (15 stitches)
7. 15 sc
8. 2 sc, 3 inc, 3 sc, 3 dec, 1 sc (15 stitches)
9. 15 sc
10. 2 sc, 3 inc, 3 sc, 3 dec, 1 sc (15 stitches)
11-18. 15 sc
19. (3 sc, 1 dec) (12 stitches)
20. (2 sc, 1 dec) (9 stitches)
Fold in half and single crochet 4 stitches together (through both layers).

Hood (Red Yarn)

Crochet in rows (turning rows).
1. Chain 46, then chain 2 for turning.
2. 46 dc, then chain 2 for turning.
3. 11 dc, chain 9 (skip 9 dc and crochet into the next stitch), 6 dc, chain 9 (skip 9 dc again), 11 dc (46 stitches), then chain 2 for turning.
4. 46 dc, then chain 2 for turning.
5. 2 dc, 1 dec, 10 dc, 1 dec, 14 dc, 1 dec, 10 dc, 1 dec, 2 dc (42 stitches), then chain 2 for turning.
6. (5 dc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times (36 stitches). Join in a circle.
7. (4 dc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times (30 stitches)
8. 30 hdc
9. (3 hdc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times (24 stitches)
10. (2 hdc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times (18 stitches)
11. (1 hdc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times (12 stitches)
12. 6 dec in sc
Pull the remaining opening closed.

Cheeks (Pink Yarn)

6 sc in MR, slip stitch to close.
Leave a long tail for sewing.

Stripe for the Jumpsuit (Black Yarn)

Chain 25 with black yarn and sew to the middle of the body.

Pocket (Red Yarn)

Crochet in rows (turning rows).
1. Chain 6, crochet into the second stitch from the hook.
2. 4 sc, then chain 1 for turning.
3. 4 sc, then chain 1 for turning.
4. 4 sc, leave a long tail for sewing.

Assembly

* Sew the head to the body.
* Mark the position of the ears after putting on the hood.
* Sew the arms to row 25.
* Also sew the hood to row 25, but 1 single crochet closer to the center than where the arms are sewn.
* Sew the tail to row 10 in the middle. Secure it a little higher up so it stays in place.
* With black yarn, single crochet slip stitches along the back loops of row 14 of the head. Make a simple stripe from the neck to row 14 exactly in the center.
* Sew the cheeks below row 14.
* Embroider a square with white yarn.
* Skip 1 single crochet from the stripe on the body and sew the pocket.
* Cut out a cookie from brown felt and place it in the pocket.

We hope you enjoyed crocheting your Guard Cat Amigurumi! This pattern offers a fun way to bring a touch of the “Squid Game” universe into your crafting.

We’d love to see your finished creations! Share them with us on social media and tag @Crochetto. Your work inspires us all. Happy crocheting, and remember to keep those stitches even!

Make Your Own Squid Game Cat Amigurumi!

Crochet the Iconic Guard Cat Amigurumi: A Free Pattern!

Materials You’ll Need