Bring a dash of classic cartoon mischief to your crochet collection with this Amigurumi Sylvester the Cat pattern! 🐱🎬 With his signature black-and-white fur, oversized red nose, and that eternally flustered expression, Sylvester is ready to leap off the screen and into your yarn stash. Whether you’re a lifelong Looney Tunes fan or just love crafting expressive characters, this iconic feline is a playful and nostalgic project that’s sure to spark smiles and maybe a few “Sufferin’ succotash!” moments.
Designed with bold shapes and animated charm, this pattern invites you to explore fun colorwork, sculpted features, and whimsical extras like a tiny Tweety companion or a mischievous pose. Customize Sylvester with your favorite yarns or add embroidered details to bring out his personality. Whether perched on a shelf, gifted to a cartoon lover, or starring in a handmade toon-town scene, this Sylvester Amigurumi is a joyful and satisfying project—perfect for stitching up a little animated magic, one loop at a time! 🧶✨📺
🐾 Amigurumi Sylvester the Cat Crochet Pattern
Bring this classic Looney Tunes icon to life with yarn, imagination, and a dash of mischief! This amigurumi Sylvester the Cat captures every beloved detail — from his oversized red nose and fluffy white muzzle to his expressive oval eyes and trademark whiskers. Perfect for cartoon lovers, collectors, or anyone who adores personality-packed crochet creations.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – includes shaping, color changes, embroidery, and multi-piece assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 11–12 inches (28–30 cm) tall when made with DK or worsted weight yarn and a 3.0 mm crochet hook.
🧶 Materials
Yarn (DK or Worsted Weight):
- Black – 60 g (head, body, arms, legs, tail, outer ears)
- White – 50 g (muzzle, belly, inner ears, paws, feet tips)
- Red – 10 g (nose)
Other Supplies:
3.0 mm crochet hook
Fiberfill stuffing
Black embroidery thread (mouth, eyebrows, claws)
Stiff black whiskers or nylon thread
Yarn needle and stitch marker
Scissors
Optional: wire for tail shaping
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
BLO – Back Loop Only
FLO – Front Loop Only
st – Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
🧑🎨 Head (Black)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc × 6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) × 6 (36)
7–14. sc around (36) - (4 sc, dec) × 6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
Stuff firmly and FO with a long tail.
Shape the head into a slightly oval form, leaving the front flatter to attach the muzzle later.
🐾 Head Tufts
For each tuft, ch 4 and sl st back. Make 3 tufts of slightly different lengths (4–6 chains each).
Sew to the top-center of the head for Sylvester’s signature spiky fur points.
🦷 Unified White Muzzle Panel
- Ch 10.
- Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across (9).
- Row 2: ch 1, turn, inc in first st, sc to last, inc in last st (11).
- Row 3: ch 1, turn, inc, sc to last, inc (13).
5–8. sc across (13). - ch 1, turn, dec at both ends (11).
- ch 1, turn, dec at both ends (9).
FO with a long tail.
Lightly stuff and sew the panel over the lower two-thirds of the head, ensuring it covers both cheeks and chin in one continuous piece.
🪶 Note: The 13-stitch width produces the correct broad muzzle proportion, but you may slightly scale it to fit your gauge and head size.
🐽 Nose (Red)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc × 6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
4–5. sc around (18) - (1 sc, dec) × 6 (12)
Stuff lightly and sew to the top center of the muzzle panel.
👀 Eyes (White Ovals – Make 2)
- Ch 6.
- Round 1: sc in 2nd ch, sc 3, 3 sc in last ch; rotate.
- Work on opposite side: sc 3, 2 sc in last st (12).
- Round 2: inc, sc 4, inc × 2, sc 4, inc (16).
- Round 3: sc around (16).
FO.
Flatten into horizontal ovals and sew side by side above the nose.
Add small black crochet pupils or embroider them at the bottom-inner corners of the eyes for Sylvester’s classic cross-eyed expression.
Add tiny white highlight stitches in the pupils’ upper-outer corners.
🧶 Body (White Belly → Black Back)
Start with white yarn.
- MR, 6 sc
- inc × 6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
5–10. sc around (24) ← taller white section for accurate high belly - Switch to black yarn
12–22. sc around (24) - (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) × 6 (12)
- dec × 6 (6)
Stuff firmly and FO.
Attach the body to the head with the white belly centered and extending high up the torso.
💪 Arms (White Gloves → Black Upper Arms, Make 2)
White Section (Glove):
- MR, 6 sc
- inc × 6 (12)
3–8. sc around (12) ← extended for longer glove appearance
Black Section:
9–16. Switch to black, sc around (12).
Lightly stuff and flatten the top. FO, leaving a tail for sewing.
Attach to body sides, angled slightly downward.
Detail: Do not add 3-D fingers — Sylvester’s paws should be smooth and rounded. Embroider three short black claw lines for a subtle finish.
🦶 Legs & Feet (Black Legs with White Sock Tips, Make 2)
Legs (Black):
- MR, 6 sc
- inc × 6 (12)
3–12. sc around (12)
Switch to White for Socks:
13–17. sc around (12)
18. (1 sc, dec) × 4 (8)
Stuff firmly and FO.
Sew legs to the bottom of the body with slight outward angles.
Embroider three thin black vertical lines on each sock for claws.
🦴 Tail (Black)
- MR, 6 sc
2–25. sc around (6)
Stuff lightly and sew to the lower back, curving slightly to one side.
🐱 Ears (Large – 2 Black, 2 White Inner)
Outer Ear (Black):
- ch 2, 2 sc in 2nd ch (2)
- ch 1, turn, inc × 2 (4)
- ch 1, turn, (sc, inc) × 2 (6)
4–6. Continue increasing each side evenly until approximately 12 sc wide
FO.
Inner Ear (White):
Work same pattern but stop two rows earlier for a slightly smaller triangle.
Sew the white inner ear onto the black outer piece.
Fold the base slightly and sew ears to the upper sides of the head, angled outward.
🪶 Note: The 12-stitch width produces the large, prominent ears as seen in the photo — perfect for Sylvester’s expressive look.
🐾 Whiskers
Cut six strands of stiff black thread about 3 inches long.
Insert three whiskers on each cheek through the muzzle panel, securing from the inside with a knot or a tiny drop of glue.
Angle them slightly downward and outward for a natural spread.
🎨 Facial Embroidery
Brows – two thick black curves above each eye, arched slightly upward.
Mouth – an upside-down Y or W shape centered beneath the nose.
Optional – add a single white stitch highlight below each eye.
🧩 Assembly
- Sew head securely to body.
- Attach arms just below neckline.
- Sew legs symmetrically to the body base.
- Add tail to center back.
- Sew on ears, muzzle, eyes, and nose.
- Embroider eyebrows and mouth.
- Insert whiskers and trim evenly.
🎀 Finishing Touches
- Adjust eyes and pupils to achieve Sylvester’s crossed, mischievous gaze.
- Shape muzzle slightly with your fingers to keep it flat and broad.
- Brush or comb whiskers gently for a neat finish.
- Double-check facial symmetry and ear placement before final stitching.
💬 Final Look
Your finished Sylvester features:
- A unified, flat white muzzle panel spanning both cheeks and chin
- Oval white eyes with cross-eyed black pupils
- Three black head tufts on top
- Prominent white glove paws and sock-style feet
- A high white belly panel
- Large, outward-angled ears
- Smooth embroidered claws and a perfect cartoon grin
🎉 Congratulations!
You’ve crocheted an unmistakably expressive Sylvester the Cat — a true handmade tribute to animation nostalgia. He’s the perfect display piece, conversation starter, or playful gift for any Looney Tunes fan.
