Keep your cozy corner clutter-free and irresistibly cute with the Amigurumi Cat Couch Arm Remote Holder—a purr-fect blend of function and feline charm! 🐱🧶 This clever crochet creation features a lounging kitty whose body drapes over your sofa arm, complete with handy pockets to hold remotes, glasses, or your favorite snacks. With its sleepy expression, dangling tail, and snuggly shape, it’s more than just a storage solution—it’s a cuddly companion that adds personality to your living space.
Whether you stitch up a tabby, tuxedo, or rainbow-striped kitty, this pattern is endlessly customizable and full of playful possibilities. Add embroidered whiskers, tiny paws, or even a bow tie to match your décor. It’s a fun and satisfying project for cat lovers and home organizers alike—bringing warmth, whimsy, and a touch of handmade magic to your everyday lounging routine. 🛋️💛
🐾 Amigurumi Cat Couch Arm Remote Holder Crochet Pattern
Make your evenings extra cozy with this adorable amigurumi cat couch arm remote holder! Not only is it a cute sleepy kitty companion, but it also keeps your remotes, glasses, and essentials neatly stored in the side pockets. Perfect for cat lovers and home organizers alike.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – includes shaping, sewing, and pocket attachment.
📏 Finished Size
- Cat length (head + body with arms): ~40 cm (16 in)
- Couch arm cover with pockets: adjustable to fit your sofa arm (~20–25 cm wide)
🧶 Materials
- Yarn:
- Light Grey (main cat color) – 150 g, worsted weight cotton/acrylic blend
- White (paws, muzzle, ear details) – 50 g
- Brown (nose, paw details) – small amount
- Black (whiskers & embroidered eyes) – small amount
- Hook: 3.5 mm
- Safety eyes: 10 mm (optional, but embroidered sleepy eyes recommended)
- Stuffing: polyester fiberfill
- Tapestry needle for sewing
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR = magic ring
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase (2 sc in one st)
- dec = decrease (sc two sts together)
- sl st = slip stitch
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- BLO = back loop only
🐱 Pattern Instructions
Head (light grey)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc in each st (12)
- (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)
- (sc, dec) × 6 (12)
- dec × 6 (6), sl st, fasten off.
👉 Stuff firmly.
Muzzle (white)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc in each st (12)
- (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
- sc around (18), sl st, fasten off.
👉 Sew onto head, stuff lightly. Embroider brown triangle nose at center and mouth line downwards.
Ears ×2 (grey, inner white optional)
- MR, 4 sc (4)
- (sc, inc) × 2 (6)
- (2 sc, inc) × 2 (8)
- (3 sc, inc) × 2 (10)
5–6. sc around (10), sl st, fasten off leaving tail.
👉 Pinch base flat and sew to head.
Arms ×2 (grey, with white paws)
- With white: MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc in each st (12)
- (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
4–5. sc around (18) - Switch to grey yarn, sc around (18)
- (4 sc, dec) × 3 (15)
8–18. sc around (15), stuff lightly, close with sl st.
👉 Embroider brown paw pads on the white paw ends.
Body/Mat Base (grey rectangle)
- ch 41 (or width of your sofa arm + 5 cm for seam).
- Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across (40)
- Row 2–60 (adjust to desired length): sc across, ch 1, turn.
👉 Make a rectangle approx. 20 cm × 60 cm (8 × 24 in). This will drape over the couch arm.
Pockets ×2 (grey)
- ch 26
- Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across (25)
- Row 2–20: sc across (25)
👉 Fasten off. Sew onto the mat rectangle, leaving top open. These form the storage compartments.
Assembly
- Sew head to one short end of the base rectangle.
- Attach arms at the sides so they dangle naturally.
- Embroider or attach sleepy eyes with black thread.
- Add whiskers with beige or white yarn strands.
- Insert stuffing in the head and muzzle firmly for a rounded look.
- Place pockets on opposite short end, sew sides and bottom securely.
🎀 Final Touches
- Insert remote, glasses, or even crochet hooks in the pockets.
- Adjust mat size depending on your sofa’s arm width.
- Optional: Add non-slip fabric beneath the mat for stability.
And there you have it – your very own amigurumi cat couch arm remote holder 🐱💤. It’s both practical and absolutely adorable, making your living space extra cozy. Whether you make it for yourself or as a thoughtful gift for a cat-loving friend, this sleepy kitty will always keep your essentials close at hand.
✨ Happy crocheting, and may your couch always have a cat to keep you company!
