Crochet Your Own Adorable Mini-Kitten: A Free Pattern from Crochetto

Welcome, fellow crafters, to a delightful new project from Crochetto! Today, we’re thrilled to share a charming “Mini-Kitten” crochet pattern that’s simply irresistible. Perfect for both seasoned crocheters and adventurous beginners, this little feline friend is crocheted in one seamless piece, making it a truly satisfying make. Get ready to dive into the world of adorable amigurumi with our expert guidance, as we provide you with professional SEO crochet patterns designed to be clear, engaging, and utterly enjoyable. Let’s pick up our hooks and create something magical!

Materials You’ll Need

Gather your supplies to bring your Mini-Kitten to life:

Plush yarn: Slightly less than half a skein (YarnArt Dolce 754 is recommended for a soft finish)
Crochet Hook: #4
Needle: For finishing touches and weaving in ends
Safety Eyes: 10mm
Extra thread: For embroidering the nose, eye whites, and delicate eyelashes
Stuffing: Holofiber or your preferred fiberfill for a plush feel

Crochet materials laid out, including yarn, hook, and safety eyes

Abbreviations

Understanding these standard crochet abbreviations will help you follow the pattern with ease:

MR – Magic Ring
SC – Single Crochet
DC – Double Crochet
INC – Increase (two single crochets in the same stitch)
CH – Chain
DEC – Decrease (single crochet two stitches together)
SL ST – Slip Stitch

Close-up of crochet stitches on a plush yarn project

Pattern Instructions: Body, Tail, Paws, Head, and Ears

This adorable Mini-Kitten is crocheted in one continuous piece. Follow these detailed instructions carefully for the best results.

Body-Tail-Paws-Head-Ears:

Row 1: 7 sc in MR (7)
Row 2: 7 inc (14)
Row 3: (1sc, inc) * 7 (21)
Row 4: 6sc, 5 dc in one stitch, 6sc, 5dc in one stitch, 6sc, 6 ch. Starting from the 2nd chain from the hook, crochet 5sc, sl st (29)
Row 5: 6sc, 5 dc together (dc5tog), 6sc, 5 dc together (dc5tog), 6sc, 1 dec (decrease using a stitch from the tail and the sl st) (21)
Row 6-7: 21 sc (2 rows)
Row 8: 8 sc, 4 dc together (dc4tog), 3 sc, 4 dc together (dc4tog), 8 sc.
Row 9: 21 sc
Row 10: 11 dec (10) shift by 1 stitch to get 10 sc

Stuff the body firmly with holofiber, shaping it as you go. Now, we will continue directly into crocheting the head.

Partially crocheted amigurumi kitten body, showing the start of the head

Row 11: 10 inc (20)
Row 12: (1sc, inc) * 10 (30)
Row 13-16: 30 sc (4 rows)
Insert eyes between rows 16 and 17, approximately 5-6 stitches apart.
Row 17: (4sc, dec) * 5 (25)
Row 18: (3sc, dec) * 5 (20)
Row 19: 2sc, dec, sc, 4 dc together (dc4tog) in one stitch, dec, (2sc, dec) * 2, 4 dc together (dc4tog) in one stitch, sc, dec (15)
Row 20: (1sc, dec) * 5 (10)
Row 21: 5 dec

Cut the thread, leaving a tail for sewing. Using your needle, pull the opening tight to close the head securely.

Embroider the nose with your extra thread, creating a small triangle or inverted ‘Y’ shape. If desired, you can also add small white stitches for eye whites and delicate black stitches for eyelashes to give your kitten more character.

Finished Mini-Kitten with embroidered features and attached safety eyes

Your Mini-Kitten is Ready!

Congratulations, your adorable Mini-Kitten is now complete! We hope you enjoyed creating this charming amigurumi friend using our detailed instructions. At Crochetto, we are dedicated to bringing you high-quality, easy-to-follow crochet patterns that inspire creativity and joy. We love seeing your finished projects! Share your Mini-Kitten creations with us on social media, tagging Crochetto, and let us know what you think. Happy crocheting!

Find Amazing Free Crochet Patterns on Crochetto