Amigurumi Tom & Jerry Bookends – FREE Crochet Pattern

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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 timeless duo of Tom and Jerry to your bookshelf! These charming crochet bookends are both decorative and functional — featuring sturdy ribbed bases, detailed expressions, and playful poses. Perfect for advanced crocheters looking for a fun and nostalgic project that blends structure with character. 😸🐭📖

✨ Skill Level

Advanced Intermediate – Includes detailed shaping, color changes, facial embroidery, wired elements, and structured assembly.

📏 Finished Size

Tom: ~8 in (20 cm) tall
Jerry: ~5 in (13 cm) tall
Each base: 4×4 in footprint with 6 in vertical back

🧶 Materials

Yarn (DK weight)

Tom:
Grey – 40 g (body, head, tail)
White – 25 g (muzzle, belly, paws)
Pink – small amount (inner ears, nose)
Yellow-green – small amount (eye details)
Black – small amount (eye details)

Jerry:
Light brown/tan – 30 g (body, head, tail)
Cream/off-white – 20 g (belly, muzzle, inner ears)
Pink – small amount (nose, inner ears)
Teal/turquoise – small amount (iris color)
Black – small amount (eye details)

Bases:
Orange/rust (Tom’s base) – 50 g
Yellow/mustard (Jerry’s base) – 50 g

Other Supplies:
Crochet hook: 2.0–2.5 mm (use smaller size for bases)
Safety eyes: 12–14 mm (Tom), 9–10 mm (Jerry)
White felt (eye ovals), red felt or yarn (tongues)
Nylon thread or fishing line (whiskers)
Black embroidery floss (mouth)
Polyfill stuffing
Glass beads or poly pellets (~200 g per base)
Plastic canvas or foam board (base structure)
Floral wire (18–20 gauge for fingers & tails)
Hot glue gun, yarn needle, stitch markers, scissors

🧾 Abbreviations (US Terms)

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

🐱 Tom the Cat

Head (Grey)

MR, 6 sc (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 (White Felt)

Cut 2 ovals (~0.75″).
Place between R8–R10, ~6 sts apart.
Insert 12–14 mm safety eyes through felt.
Tilt slightly downward toward center for expressive look.
Add black slit pupils and yellow-green irises.

Muzzle (White)

MR, 6 sc (6)
inc ×6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6–R8 sc (30), FO.
Stuff lightly, sew below eyes.
Add pink embroidered nose and wide smiling mouth with small red felt tongue.

Ears (2 – Grey Outer, Pink Inner)

Outer: Ch 10, sc rows increasing to 15 sts, then decrease back to 7 sts (triangle).
Inner: Same shape but stop at 11 sts.
Sew pink inside grey.
Make slightly larger by adding one extra increase row for correct proportion.
Attach to head sides.

Body (Grey + White Belly)

MR, 6 sc (6)
inc ×6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6–R12 sc around (30) ⟵ add 2 extra rounds for taller torso
R13–R15 switch to white on front (12 sts white, 18 grey), repeat 3 rounds.
(3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
(2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
Stuff firmly.
(1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
dec ×6 (6), FO.

Arms (2 – Grey with White Hands)

Upper (Grey): MR 6 sc, sc 5 rounds.
Switch to white: (1 sc, inc) ×3 (9), sc 3 rounds.
Fingers: make 5 chains of 5 ch each, sl st back with wire inside for shaping.
Right arm: attach between R8–R10, angled forward 45° toward Jerry.
Left arm: attach between R8–R10, angled down along side.

Legs (2 – White Feet, Grey Legs)

Foot: MR 6 sc, inc to 18, work flat sole.
Switch to grey, dec to 12 sts, sc 6–7 rounds.
Before sewing, flatten leg top oval and angle slightly outward for stability.
Sew under body.

Tail (Grey)

MR 6 sc, sc 18 rounds.
Insert wire, stuff lightly, curve upward slightly.

Whiskers

Nylon thread 2 in long.
Insert 3 strands per side into muzzle.

🐭 Jerry the Mouse

Head & Body (Brown + Cream Belly)

MR, 6 sc (6)
inc ×6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) ×6 (30) ⟵ slightly larger head
R5–R9 sc (30)
Insert 9–10 mm safety eyes at R7–R8.
(3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
(2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
Stuff head.
(2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R13–R14 sc (24)
R15–R16 add cream belly (10 sts cream, 14 brown).
(2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
(1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
Stuff, dec ×6 (6), FO.

Muzzle (Cream)

MR 6 sc, inc to 18 over 4 rounds, sc 2 rounds.
Sew to face, stuff lightly.
Add pink nose, black smile, tiny red felt tongue.

Ears (2 – Large Round)

Outer (Brown): MR 6 sc, inc each round to 30 sts.
Inner (Cream): MR 6 sc, inc each round to 24 sts.
Sew inner to outer, fold bottom slightly, attach high on head.

Arms (2 – Brown with Cream Hands)

MR 5 sc, sc 4 rounds.
Switch to cream, inc to 7 sts, sc 3 rounds.
Stuff lightly.
Right arm: attach angled forward & upward to press books.
Left arm: attach bent outward for balanced pose.

Legs (2 – Cream Feet, Brown Legs)

Foot: MR 6 sc, inc to 12, sc 2 rounds.
Switch to brown, dec to 9, sc 5 rounds.
Sew slightly spread for stable stance.

Tail (Brown)

MR 4 sc, sc 20 rounds, insert wire, stuff lightly, attach.

Whiskers

3 short nylon threads each side (~1 in).

📚 L-Shaped Ribbed Bases

Tom’s Base (Orange)

Ch 22, BLO sc across (21), ch 1 turn.
Rows 2–21: BLO sc (21).
Rotate, work 31 sc evenly along side edge.
Rows 1–21: BLO sc for deep ribbing texture.
Fold at 90° angle.

Jerry’s Base (Yellow)

Repeat same pattern using mustard/yellow yarn.

Assembly (Both Bases)

Insert foam board (4×4 + 4×6 in) inside base.
Place 200 g bead pouch at bottom for weight.
Whipstitch closed.
Ensure corners are softly rounded by lightly stuffing edges before closure.

🪡 Final Assembly

1️⃣ Sew Tom securely to orange base with feet flat and tail curved up.
2️⃣ Attach Jerry to yellow base, crouched slightly forward.
3️⃣ Adjust both so arms touch books — Tom’s right paw and Jerry’s left paw pressing in.
4️⃣ Glue or stitch securely for stability.
5️⃣ Shape whiskers and tails with gentle bends.
6️⃣ Position both bases on shelf and press books snugly between.

Care Instructions

Spot clean only.
Do not wash (weighted bases).
Dust with a soft brush.
Reshape whiskers and tails if bent.

🎉 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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