Crochet Your Own Adorable Amigurumi Kitty!

ByEmila Lorein

Materials You’ll Need

Before we start our crochet journey, gather these supplies to create your own 8 cm tall kitty:

  • Yarn: Vita Brilliant (380 m per 100 g) or similar weight yarn.
  • Crochet Hook: 1.5 mm or 1.75 mm.
  • Fiberfill: For stuffing your toy.
  • Embroidery Thread: Black and white (the designer recommends “Iris” thread).
  • Safety Eyes: Plastic eyes (or you can embroider them).
  • Tools: Sewing needle and scissors.
Finished Cat Amigurumi

Crochet Abbreviations

This pattern uses standard US terminology:

  • MR: Magic Ring
  • sc: Single crochet
  • ch: Chain
  • sl st: Slip stitch
  • inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
  • dec: Decrease (2 stitches together)

Step 1: The Head

We will work in continuous rounds. Remember to stuff the head firmly once you reach the end.

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
  2. Round 2: 6 inc (12)
  3. Round 3: (1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)
  4. Round 4: (2 sc, inc) * 6 (24)
  5. Round 5: (3 sc, inc) * 6 (30)
  6. Rounds 6–11: 30 sc (30)
  7. Round 12: (3 sc, dec) * 6 (24)
  8. Round 13: (2 sc, dec) * 6 (18)
  9. Round 14: (1 sc, dec) * 6 (12)

Fasten off, cut the thread, and hide the end. Stuff the head well.

Step 2: The Body

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
  2. Round 2: 6 inc (12)
  3. Round 3: (1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)
  4. Round 4: (2 sc, inc) * 6 (24)
  5. Rounds 5–7: 24 sc (24)
  6. Round 8: 6 dec, (1 sc, dec) * 4 (14)
  7. Rounds 9–11: 14 sc (14)
  8. Round 12: (5 sc, dec) * 2 (12)
  9. Round 13: 12 sc (12)

Leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff the body firmly.

Step 3: Ears (Make 2)

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
  2. Round 2: 6 sc (6)
  3. Round 3: (1 sc, inc) * 3 (9)

Use a needle to sew the bottom edges together. Leave a tail for assembly.

Step 4: Lower Legs (Make 2)

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
  2. Round 2: 6 inc (12)
  3. Rounds 3–5: 12 sc (12)
  4. Round 6: (2 sc, dec) * 3 (9)
  5. Rounds 7–10: 9 sc (9)

Stuff the legs. Close the opening and hide the yarn tail.

Step 5: Upper Arms (Make 2)

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
  2. Round 2: (1 sc, inc) * 3 (9)
  3. Rounds 3–4: 9 sc (9)
  4. Round 5: (1 sc, dec) * 3 (6)
  5. Rounds 6–7: 6 sc (6)

Stuff lightly. Fasten off and hide the thread inside.

Step 6: Tail

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
  2. Round 2: (1 sc, inc) * 3 (9)
  3. Rounds 3–8: 9 sc (9)
  4. Round 9: (1 sc, dec) * 3 (6)

Stuff the tail. Sew the top edges flat. Leave a tail for sewing.

Step 7: Assembly & Finishing Touches

Now, let’s bring your little kitty to life! Follow these steps for the perfect face and pose:

1. The Face

  • Eyes: Attach safety eyes or embroider them on Round 9, leaving a 5-stitch gap between them.
  • Nose: Embroider the nose between Rounds 9 and 10.
  • Smile: Create a small vertical line from the nose down to Round 11, then embroider a little “V” smile between Rounds 11 and 12.
  • Whiskers: Add two whiskers on each side using Rounds 10 and 11.

2. Joining the Parts

  • Ears: Sew the ears onto Rounds 2–4 of the head.
  • Body: Sew the head securely to the body.
  • Arms: Use a thread joint or sew the arms one round below the neck seam.
  • Legs: Attach the legs between Rounds 4 and 5 of the body on the sides.
  • Tail: Finally, sew the tail to the back at Rounds 5–6.

Congratulations! Your tiny cat amigurumi is ready!

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