Crocheting a cat amigurumi is a fun way to spend an afternoon and make something adorable. This small, stuffed crocheted toy is perfect for cat lovers of all ages. By using simple crochet techniques, you can make a cute little cat with your choice of yarn colors.
Crochet Cat Amigurumi
Materials Needed:
- Three types of yarn: 1) color for the body (brown used in the video), 2) thin black yarn for whiskers, 3) regular black yarn for the mouth (note: you can use the same black yarn for both the mouth and whiskers if desired)
- Safety eyes (or additional black yarn to create eyes if you don't have safety eyes)
- A darning needle
- Scissors
- Stuffing
- A 3.75mm crochet hook
Crochet Pattern:
Head Start:
- Begin with a magic ring (alternate method: slip knot and chain two).
- Chain 1, then crochet 6 single crochets (SC) into the loop. Pull the tail to tighten the ring.
- Slip stitch (SL ST) into the first SC and chain 1 to complete round one.
Round 2:
- Increase in every stitch around by crocheting two SC in each stitch for a total of 12 stitches.
Round 3:
- Repeat the pattern of one SC followed by an increase (two SC in the next stitch) all around for a total of 18 stitches.
In Round 4:
- Repeat the pattern of two SC followed by an increase all around for a total of 24 stitches.
Round 5:
- Repeat the pattern of three SC followed by an increase all around for a total of 30 stitches.
After Rounds 6-11:
- SC around without increases maintaining a stitch count of 30 stitches for each of these six rounds.
Round 12 (Begin Decreasing):
- Repeat the pattern of three SC followed by a decrease all around for a total of 24 stitches.
For the decrease:
- Go through the front loop of the next two stitches, yarn over, pull through, then yarn over and pull through the two loops on the hook.
Adding Safety Eyes:
- Position eyes between rounds 8 and 9, five stitches apart, securing in place as instructed.
- If using yarn for eyes, use a darning needle and black yarn to stitch them on.
Mouth and Whiskers:
- Sew the mouth two stitches away from one of the eyes and diagonal down one stitch. Use the same method for the opposite side of the mouth.
- For whiskers, use thinner yarn if available and stitch outward from the sides of the mouth.
Body Continuation (After Eyes and Whiskers):
- Continue with round 13-22 altering decrease and SC patterns as detailed in the initial steps, decreasing the stitch count gradually to shape the head and beginning of the body.
Finishing the Body:
Rounds 17-21:
- SC around each round, maintaining the stitch count reached after your last set of decreases.
Rounds 22:
- onward involve more decrease patterns, reducing the stitch count further, shaping the body toward completion.
Final Rounds and Closing:
- A few final decrease rounds followed by cutting a long strand of yarn, pulling it through the last loop, and using it to sew the remaining opening closed.
- Hide the end inside the body.
Arms and Legs:
- Start each limb with a magic ring and 6 SC inside it.
- For subsequent rounds, do continuous SC in rounds without increasing, creating a cylinder. Number of rounds per limb is based on desired length.
Ears:
- Also start with a magic ring, followed by a series of increases and then SC rounds to shape the ears.
Assembly:
- Sew the limbs and ears to the body at the appropriate positions using the yarn tails and a darning needle.
Additional Notes:
- Stuff the body and limbs moderately before fully closing them.
- Adjust positioning as needed for symmetry and character expression.
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