Chubby Kittens: An Adorable Free Crochet Pattern

Welcome, fellow crafters! Get ready to fall in love with these absolutely charming Chubby Kittens! Perfect for gifting, decorating your space, or simply as a delightful little project, these adorable furballs work up quickly and are sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face. Grab your yarn and hook, and let’s create something wonderfully cute together!

Materials You’ll Need

* Any plush yarn (100g-120m, consumption approximately 15g)
* 3.5 mm crochet hook
* 7 mm safety eyes

Finished Size

Approximately 8cm long and 5cm tall.

Crochet Abbreviations

* sc – single crochet
* inc – increase
* dec – decrease
* hdc – half double crochet
* dc – double crochet
* tr – treble crochet
* Bobble – 4 double crochet cluster into 1 stitch
* (…)x6 – repeat the action in parentheses the specified number of times

Pattern Instructions

1. 6sc in magic ring (6)
2. (inc)x6 (12)
3. (1sc, inc)x6 (18)
4. (2sc, inc)x6 (24)
5. 24sc
6. 8sc, hdc, dc + tr + dc into 1 stitch in front loop only (left ear), hdc, 2sc, hdc, dc + tr + dc into 1 stitch in front loop only (right ear), hdc, 8sc (24)
7. 9sc, 1sc in back loop only, 4sc, 1sc in back loop only, 6sc, bobble (right leg), 2sc (24)
8. 2sc, bobble (left leg), 21sc (24)
9. 24sc
10. 24sc
11. 23sc, bobble (24)
12. 4sc, bobble, 19sc (24)
13. 24sc

Eye Placement

Insert safety eyes between rows 2 and 3 at the distance of one visible increase.

14. (2sc, dec)x6 (18)
Stuff your kitten firmly.
15. (1sc, dec)x4, 7ch – 6sc back along the chain, (1sc, dec)x2 (12)
*Designer’s Note on Tail Placement:* Ensure the tail is centered on the back. If it appears off-center for your work, adjust the starting point of the chain to your liking to achieve the desired position.
16. (dec)x6

Close the remaining stitches with a needle and weave in the tail inside the toy. Embroider the nose. Your adorable Chubby Kitten is now complete!

We hope you enjoyed creating your very own Chubby Kitten! These little cuties are perfect for using up yarn scraps and make fantastic gifts or desk companions. We’d love to see your finished kittens! Share your creations with us on social media by tagging @Crochetto and using #CrochettoKittens. Happy crocheting!