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Bring a dose of classic cartoon mischief to your bookshelf with this Amigurumi Tom & Jerry Bookends crochet pattern! Featuring the iconic cat-and-mouse duo in playful poses, these charming bookends are a nostalgic nod to the timeless antics of Tom and Jerry. Whether you’re crafting for a fan of vintage animation, decorating a kid’s room, or just love turning your favorite characters into yarny creations, this pattern lets you stitch up a pair of scene-stealing companions that are as functional as they are fun. 🐱📚🐭

Designed for creativity and character, this pattern invites you to play with expressive features, bold colors, and clever shaping to bring Tom’s grumpy charm and Jerry’s cheeky grin to life. Add tiny props like cheese, a mallet, or even a little trap for extra storytelling flair. Whether perched on your shelf or gifted to a fellow cartoon lover, these Amigurumi Tom & Jerry Bookends are a joyful and satisfying project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade humor to every stitch! 🧶💖🎬

Crocheted bookends featuring a gray cat and a brown mouse with three books between them on a wooden table by a window.

📚 Tom & Jerry Bookends Crochet Pattern

Bring the legendary cartoon duo to your bookshelf with these sturdy, expressive Tom & Jerry crochet bookends. Each character is permanently attached to a weighted, ribbed L-shaped base, designed to hold real books securely while adding playful charm to your space.

These bookends are decorative, functional, and built to last.

✨ Skill Level

Advanced Intermediate

Includes:

Precise shaping
Felt + safety eye placement
Structured bases with internal reinforcement
Facial embroidery
Weighted construction

(No wire is used anywhere in this pattern.)

📏 Finished Size

Tom

Height: ~8 in / 20 cm
Base footprint: 4 × 4 in
Vertical back: 6 in

Jerry

Height: ~5 in / 13 cm
Base footprint: 4 × 4 in
Vertical back: 6 in

🧶 Materials

Yarn (DK weight)

Tom

Grey – 40 g (head, body, arms, legs, tail)
White – 25 g (muzzle, belly, paws)
Pink – small amount (inner ears, nose)
Green – small amount (eyes)
Black – small amount (pupils, embroidery)

Jerry

Light brown / tan – 30 g (head, body, arms, legs, tail)
Cream / off-white – 20 g (belly, muzzle, inner ears)
Pink – small amount (nose, inner ears)
Black – small amount (eyes, embroidery)

Bases

Rust / orange – 50 g (Tom’s base)
Mustard / yellow – 50 g (Jerry’s base)

Other Supplies

Crochet hook: 2.0–2.5 mm (use smaller size for bases)
Safety eyes:
- Tom: 12–14 mm
- Jerry: 9–10 mm
White felt (eye backing)
Red felt or red yarn (tongues)
Nylon thread (whiskers)
Polyfill stuffing
Poly pellets or glass beads (~200 g per base)
Plastic canvas or foam board (base structure)
Tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors
Hot glue (optional, for felt only)

🧾 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in one st)
dec – Invisible Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
BLO – Back Loop Only
FO – Fasten Off

🐱 Tom the Cat

Head (Grey)

MR 6
inc ×6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
R7–R11 sc around (36)
(4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
(3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
(2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
Stuff firmly
(1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
dec ×6 (6)
FO, close.

Eyes

Cut white felt ovals (~2 cm)
Insert safety eyes through felt
Place between R8–R10, ~6 sts apart
Add solid green embroidery around pupils

Muzzle (White)

MR 6
inc ×6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6–R8 sc around (30)
FO.

Stuff lightly and sew below eyes.
Embroider pink nose and wide smiling mouth.
Add small red tongue.

Ears (Make 2)

Outer (Grey):
Ch 10, sc rows increasing to 15 sts, then decrease back to 7 sts.

Inner (Pink):
Same shape, stop at 11 sts.

Sew inner to outer.
Attach slightly angled outward.

Body (Grey with White Belly)

MR 6
inc ×6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6–R12 sc around (30)

Belly panel (front only):
R13–R15: 12 sc white, 18 sc grey

(3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
(2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
Stuff firmly
(1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
dec ×6 (6)
FO.

Arms (Make 2 – Grey with White Paws)

Upper arm:
MR 6, sc 6 rounds

Switch to white:
sc 4 rounds

Lightly stuff.
Finish as rounded mitten-style paws (no fingers).

Attach:

Right arm: angled forward toward books
Left arm: relaxed downward

Legs (Make 2)

Foot (White):
MR 6 → inc to 18
sc 2 rounds

Switch to grey:
dec to 12
sc 6–7 rounds

Flatten slightly and sew under body.

Tail (Grey)

MR 6
sc 16–18 rounds
Light stuffing only
FO.

(No wire.)

Whiskers

Nylon thread, 3 strands per side
Insert through muzzle

🐭 Jerry the Mouse

Head & Body (One Piece)

MR 6
inc ×6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6–R9 sc around (30)

Insert black safety eyes between R7–R8.

(3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
(2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
Stuff head

Belly shaping:
(2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R13–R14 sc around

Cream belly (front only):
R15–R16: 8–10 sc cream, rest brown

(2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
(1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
Stuff
dec ×6 (6)
FO.

Muzzle (Cream)

MR 6
inc to 18
sc 2 rounds
FO.

Sew higher on face than Tom’s.
Add pink nose, smile, tiny tongue.

Ears (Make 2)

Outer (Brown):
MR 6 → inc to 30

Inner (Cream):
MR 6 → inc to 24

Sew together, fold base slightly, attach high on head.

Arms (Make 2)

MR 5
sc 4 rounds
Switch to cream, sc 3 rounds
Light stuffing only
Finish as simple rounded paws.

Attach:

Right arm angled forward to touch books
Left arm slightly outward

Legs (Make 2)

Foot (Cream):
MR 6 → inc to 12
sc 2 rounds

Switch to brown:
dec to 9
sc 5 rounds

Attach spread slightly for stability.

Tail (Brown)

MR 4
sc 18–20 rounds
Light stuffing only
FO.

(No wire.)

Whiskers

Nylon thread, 3 short strands per side

📚 L-Shaped Ribbed Bases (Make 2)

Base Panel (Both)

Ch 22
BLO sc across (21)

Rows 2–21: BLO sc (21)

Rotate, sc evenly along side edge (~31 sts)
Rows 1–21: BLO sc

Fold into L-shape.

Assembly Inside Base

Insert foam board:
- 4 × 4 in bottom
- 4 × 6 in vertical back
Add 200 g weighted bead pouch
Light stuffing around edges
Whipstitch closed

🪡 Final Assembly

Sew Tom securely to orange base
Sew Jerry securely to yellow base
Ensure arms press gently against books
Adjust tails and whiskers naturally
Place books between bases for tension

🧼 Care Instructions

Spot clean only
Do not machine wash
Dust gently with soft brush

🎉 Your Tom & Jerry Crochet Bookends are ready!
Add nostalgic fun to your bookshelf — a playful, handmade tribute to the world’s most iconic cartoon duo. 🧀📚✨

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