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Amigurumi Cat Bookend – FREE Crochet Pattern

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A crochet cat bookend with a gray and white design is holding up several books on a wooden surface.
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If your bookshelf needs a little feline flair, this Amigurumi Cat Bookend is the purr-fect companion to keep your stories in line! 🐾📚 With its cozy curves, twitchy whiskers, and sleepy-eyed charm, this crochet cutie brings both personality and practicality to your space. Whether you’re a lifelong cat lover or just looking to add a handmade touch to your home, this project is a delightful way to stitch up some whimsy.

Designed to wrap around a standard bookend, this clever kitty can be customized with stripes, spots, or even a tiny collar and bell. You can play with yarn textures to give it a plushy feel or keep it sleek and minimalist—either way, it’s guaranteed to make your shelf smile. From nursery nooks to craft corners, this Cat Bookend Amigurumi adds a dash of charm and a whole lot of character. 🧶🐱💛

A crochet cat bookend with a gray and white design is holding up several books on a wooden surface.
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🐱 Amigurumi Cat Bookend Crochet Pattern

This Amigurumi Cat Bookend is the perfect mix of cute and functional! With its upright tail, firm base, and balanced design, this kitty will hold your favorite books in place while adding a touch of handmade charm to your shelves. In this pattern, I’ll guide you through every detail — from shaping the cat’s body to making the sturdy base and keeping the tail upright as seen in the photo.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – requires shaping, sewing, and reinforcement techniques.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 9–10 in (23–25 cm) tall (including tail) when using worsted yarn and 3.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Worsted weight yarn in:
    • Light gray (main body, tail, ears)
    • White/cream (paws, snout, belly patch)
    • Pink (nose)
  • 3.5 mm crochet hook
  • Yarn needle
  • 12 mm safety eyes or embroidered eyes
  • Fiberfill stuffing
  • Plastic canvas, MDF board, or heavy cardboard (for base reinforcement)
  • Small pouch of poly pellets, stones, or metal washers (to weigh down base)
  • Pipe cleaners / craft wire (for tail support)
  • Hot glue or strong craft glue (optional for base insert)

🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR = magic ring
  • sc = single crochet
  • inc = increase (2 sc in same st)
  • dec = decrease (sc2tog)
  • ch = chain
  • sl st = slip stitch
  • FLO = front loop only
  • BLO = back loop only

🧵 Crochet Pattern Instructions

1. Head (Gray)

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)
  2. inc around (12)
  3. (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
  4. (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
  5. (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
  6. (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
  7. Work even for 8 rounds.
  8. (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
  9. (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
  10. Stuff firmly. Insert safety eyes between R8–R9.
  11. (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
  12. (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
  13. dec around, close.

2. Snout (White)

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)
  2. inc around (12)
  3. (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
  4. Work 2 rounds even.
  5. FO, stuff lightly, sew onto lower half of head. Embroider nose with pink and mouth with black yarn.

3. Ears (Make 2 – Gray)

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)
  2. (sc, inc) ×3 (9)
  3. (2 sc, inc) ×3 (12)
  4. Work 4 rounds even.
  5. FO, flatten and sew onto head.

4. Body (Gray)

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)
  2. inc around (12)
  3. (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
  4. (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
  5. (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
  6. Work even for 15 rounds.
  7. Add white oval belly patch with surface crochet or felt.
  8. Stuff firmly. FO.

5. Legs (Make 4 – Gray with White Paws)

Paws (White):

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)
  2. inc around (12)
  3. Work 3 rounds even. Switch to gray.

Legs (Gray):
4. Work 6–7 rounds even.
5. FO, stuff, and sew to body base.

6. Tail (Gray – Upright)

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)
  2. (sc, inc) ×3 (9)
  3. Work even for 25–30 rounds (depending on height).
  4. Insert pipe cleaners/wire or a thin plastic rod inside tail. Bend slightly into upright shape.
  5. Stuff lightly around support. Sew firmly to back of body.

7. Base (Gray)

  1. Ch 30, turn, sc across.
  2. Continue rows until rectangle measures 6×8 in.
  3. Make 2 panels. Insert plastic canvas or MDF between panels. Add poly pellets or small stones inside for weight.
  4. Sc around edges to close.

8. Assembly – Standing Sturdy

  1. Sew cat body securely onto reinforced base.
  2. Attach all 4 legs so the cat stands squarely – position them evenly for balance.
  3. The weighted base + firm insert keeps the cat from tipping.
  4. Tail wire ensures it stays upright and helps add balance.

🪄 Finishing Touches

  • Add whiskers with thin black yarn or nylon thread.
  • Blush cheeks with embroidery floss or fabric paint.
  • Position books against the cat – it will stand sturdy as a real bookend!

🎉 Final Words

Your Amigurumi Cat Bookend is ready to guard your bookshelf with elegance! With its upright tail, firm stance, and sturdy base, this cat is both adorable and practical. A perfect handmade addition to any book lover’s home décor.


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