Bring the adorable charm of a Cat to life with this Amigurumi Cat crochet pattern! 🐱✨ With its soft paws, expressive eyes, and playful tail, this design captures the essence of this beloved pet in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a cat lover, a cozy décor piece, or simply love animal-themed amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a fantastic addition to your collection.
Designed for crocheters of all skill levels, this pattern allows for customization in fur textures, color variations, and even tiny accessories like a miniature collar or embroidered whiskers to enhance its personality. Choose classic tabby stripes, calico patches, or solid hues for a realistic look, or experiment with pastel tones for a whimsical twist! Whether displayed as part of a pet-themed setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi cat is sure to bring smiles.
Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this cuddly feline to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🐱 Amigurumi Cat – Free Crochet Pattern
Bring a little feline charm into your life with this adorable amigurumi cat! With sweet eyes, soft color transitions, and an upright pose, this cozy kitty is a perfect gift for animal lovers or a delightful addition to your handmade collection.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes color changes, shaping, and simple sewing.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 8–9 inches (20–23 cm) tall using worsted weight yarn and a 2.5–3.0 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Worsted weight yarn:
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Gray (main body)
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Pale pink (muzzle, belly, paws, inner ears)
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Black (nose embroidery, optional)
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3.0 mm crochet hook
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10 mm safety eyes
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch marker
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Polyfill stuffing
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Plastic whiskers or fishing line (optional)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR – Magic Ring
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sc – Single Crochet
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inc – Increase
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dec – Decrease
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sl st – Slip Stitch
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ch – Chain
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FO – Fasten Off
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BLO – Back Loop Only
🐱 Head (Gray)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
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(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
8–14. sc around (42) -
(5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
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(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Insert safety eyes between rounds 10–11, approx. 8 sts apart.
Stuff firmly. -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
FO and close.
🐾 Muzzle (Pink)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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sc around (12)
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(1 sc, dec) x4 (8)
Stuff lightly and sew under the eyes.
Embroider a small triangle nose with black or pink yarn.
🐱 Body (Start with pink, then gray)
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MR, 6 sc (pink)
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–8. sc around (30)
Switch to gray:
9–18. sc around (30) -
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff firmly. -
dec x6 (6)
FO and sew to head.
🐾 Legs (Make 2 – start with pink)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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sc around (12)
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(2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
Switch to gray:
5–12. sc around (9)
Stuff and sew to front bottom of the body.
🐾 Arms (Make 2 – start with pink)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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sc around (12)
Switch to gray:
4–9. sc around (12) -
(1 sc, dec) x4 (8)
Stuff lightly and sew to body sides.
🐱 Ears (Make 2 gray, 2 pink inner)
Gray (outer):
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MR, 4 sc
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(1 sc, inc) x2 (6)
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(2 sc, inc) x2 (8)
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(3 sc, inc) x2 (10)
FO.
Pink (inner): Repeat same but stop at round 3.
Sew pink inner to gray outer ear and attach to top of head.
🐱 Tail (Gray)
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MR, 6 sc
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sc around (6)
3–20. sc around (6)
Stuff lightly and sew to lower back.
🪡 Finishing Touches
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Sew head securely to body.
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Attach arms, legs, tail, and ears.
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Add plastic whiskers or embroider with white thread.
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Optional: brush pink parts lightly with a soft-bristled brush to add fuzz.
💡 Customization Ideas
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Add stripes or patches using surface crochet.
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Turn into a black cat for Halloween or a calico with mixed colors.
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Add a tiny collar or bow tie!
Your amigurumi cat is ready to purr its way into someone’s heart! 🧶🐾
