Welcome to the playful and heartwarming world of feline amigurumi! 🐱💕 Today, I’m delighted to share my FREE crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Kitten—an adorable ball of yarn-inspired joy, perfect for cat lovers and crafters alike. Whether you’re creating a sweet companion for a child’s playtime, stitching a heartfelt gift for a fellow cat enthusiast, or simply want to add some purr-fect charm to your handmade collection, this design features a tiny kitten with perky ears, embroidered whiskers, and an irresistibly cuddly pose.
This design blends simplicity and sweet details, with step-by-step instructions for the kitten’s plump body, expressive eyes, and optional accessories like a crochet ball of yarn or a tiny fish toy. Choose classic tabby stripes, sleek black, or snowy white yarn—or get creative with calico patches and colorful accents! 🎨 So grab your hooks, pick your softest yarn, and let’s crochet a kitten so lifelike, you’ll almost expect to hear a tiny meow! “Handmade with love (and just a little cat hair)!” 🧶✨
🐱 Amigurumi Kitten Crochet Pattern
This sweet little amigurumi kitten is full of personality and cuteness, with expressive eyes, soft curves, tiny paws, and embroidered whiskers. Perfect as a gift for cat lovers, baby decor, or your own cuddly companion!
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – Includes basic shaping, simple embroidery, and part attachment.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 6–8″ (15–20 cm) tall using DK or worsted weight yarn and a 2.75–3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Yarn (DK or Worsted Weight):
- Color A: Soft beige or cream (main body)
- Color B: Light pink (nose, inner ears)
- Optional: Black thread or yarn (eyebrows, mouth, whiskers)
- Hook size: 2.75–3.5 mm
- 12 mm safety eyes
- Tapestry needle
- Polyfill stuffing
- Stitch marker
- Wire or thread for whiskers (optional: embroidery floss or thin fishing line)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- sc – Single Crochet
- inc – Increase
- dec – Decrease
- sl st – Slip Stitch
- FO – Fasten Off
🐾 Head
With Color A:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–13. sc around (36) - (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6), FO and close
Eyes: Place safety eyes between rounds 8–9, about 6–7 stitches apart.
Nose & Whiskers: Embroider nose in pink at round 10. Add short vertical mouth line and optional whiskers.
🐱 Ears (Make 2)
Outer Ear – Color A:
- MR, 4 sc
- (1 sc, inc) x2 (6)
- (2 sc, inc) x2 (8)
- sc around (8)
FO, leave tail for sewing
Inner Ear – Color B (optional):
- Repeat same pattern with 1 round less
Sew pink inside outer ear and attach both ears to top sides of head.
🐈 Body
With Color A:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–10. sc around (24) - (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- sc around (12)
FO and stuff
Sew body to base of head.
🐾 Arms (Make 2)
With Color A:
- MR, 6 sc
2–10. sc around (6)
FO and stuff lightly.
Sew to body just below head with slight downward curve.
🐾 Legs (Make 2)
With Color A:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
3–5. sc around (12) - (2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
7–9. sc around (9)
FO and stuff.
Attach legs to base of body, seated and slightly forward.
🐾 Tail
With Color A:
- MR, 5 sc
2–12. sc around (5)
FO and sew to back of body. Slightly curve upward.
🪄 Final Touches
- Add embroidery lines above eyes for eyebrows
- Use fine black thread to stitch three whiskers on each cheek
- Use pink blush or yarn to lightly tint cheeks
- Attach securely and shape pieces while sewing for a snug and clean look
This amigurumi kitten is the perfect snuggle-sized friend to brighten anyone’s day. Soft, sweet, and stitched with love! 🧶🐾
