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Add a purr-fect touch of charm to your kitchen or bathroom with the Amigurumi Cat Towel Roll Holder, a cozy crochet project that’s as practical as it is adorable! 🐱🧶 With its sturdy arms, striped tail, and sweet embroidered face, this handmade kitty is ready to lend a helping paw while brightening up your space. Whether perched on a countertop or gifted to a fellow cat lover, it’s sure to bring smiles and a sprinkle of feline flair.

Ideal for crocheters who enjoy playful shaping and expressive details, this pattern invites you to explore soft textures, cozy colors, and a dash of whiskered whimsy. Customize your cat with different fur patterns, add a little bow or collar, or stitch up a whole litter for a full handmade family. The Amigurumi Cat Towel Roll Holder is a delightful way to stitch up personality, function, and a whole lot of meow-gical charm—one loop at a time! 🧵🐾

A crocheted cat-shaped paper towel holder with a roll of paper towels, set on a kitchen countertop.

🐾 Amigurumi Cat Towel Roll Holder Crochet Pattern

Looking for a fun and functional project? This adorable crochet cat towel roll holder is both practical and irresistibly cute. With its oversized head, round paws hugging the roll, and striped tail curling around the base, this kitty will brighten up your kitchen or craft room.

This pattern is beginner–intermediate friendly and works up into a sturdy, freestanding piece that doubles as home décor.

✨ Skill Level

Beginner–Intermediate (basic stitches + shaping + simple reinforcement)

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 14–15 in (36–38 cm) tall when using worsted yarn and 3.5 mm hook. Fits a standard paper towel roll.

🧶 Materials

Worsted weight yarn in:
- Light gray (main body)
- Dark brown (nose, stripes, whiskers)
- White (optional belly patch or stripe accents)
3.0–3.5 mm crochet hook
Safety eyes 20–22 mm (black, shiny)
Yarn needle & embroidery needle
Fiberfill stuffing (firm)
Pipe cleaners / floral wire / thin wooden dowels (for reinforcement in arms & tail)
Scissors

🪡 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
FO = fasten off

🐱 Pattern Instructions

Head (Large Round) – Light Gray

MR, 6 sc (6)
inc x6 (12)
(sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
(6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
(7 sc, inc) x6 (54)
(8 sc, inc) x6 (60)
11–24. sc around (60)
(8 sc, dec) x6 (54)
(7 sc, dec) x6 (48)
(6 sc, dec) x6 (42)
(5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
👉 Insert safety eyes between Rounds 14–15, ~12 sts apart.
👉 Embroider nose & mouth in dark brown between the eyes. Add whiskers with stiff thread/yarn.
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly.
(sc, dec) x6 (12)
dec x6 → close and FO.

Ears (Make 2 – Light Gray)

MR, 6 sc (6)
(sc, inc) x3 (9)
(2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
(3 sc, inc) x3 (15)
(4 sc, inc) x3 (18)
6–8. sc around (18)
FO, flatten, sew to top sides of head slightly angled forward.

Body (Short & Squat) – Light Gray

MR, 6 sc (6)
inc x6 (12)
(sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–15. sc around (36)
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
17–19. sc around (30)
Stuff firmly.
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
sc around (24)
FO, leave tail. Sew to head.

Arms (Make 2 – Light Gray)

Start at paw:

MR, 6 sc (6)
inc x6 (12)
(sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–6. sc around (18)
(sc, dec) x6 (12)
8–22. sc around (12)
Insert pipe cleaner or wire inside for sturdiness. Slightly curve arms before sewing.
FO, stuff lightly, sew to sides of body so they wrap around towel roll.

Legs (Back Feet, Make 2 – Light Gray)

MR, 6 sc (6)
inc x6 (12)
(sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–6. sc around (18)
(sc, dec) x6 (12)
sc around (12)
Stuff firmly, FO. Sew to sides at base of body for sitting pose.

Tail (Striped – Light Gray & Dark Brown)

MR, 6 sc (6)
inc x6 (12)
3–25. sc around (12), alternating colors every 3–4 rounds for stripes.
Insert pipe cleaner/wire.
Stuff lightly, sew to back base so tail curls around the towel roll base.

Details

Eyebrows: Embroider two arcs above eyes in dark brown.
Whiskers: Knot or sew stiff thread/yarn into muzzle. Trim to length.
Paws: Lightly stuff and curve around roll.
Base stability: Place cat on wooden or crochet disk for balance.

🧷 Assembly

Sew head securely to body.
Attach arms wrapping around towel roll. Reinforce with hidden stitches if needed.
Sew back legs on bottom sides.
Attach tail behind and curve around base.
Add final embroidery touches (nose, mouth, whiskers, brows).
Position towel roll in front and adjust paws around it.

🎀 Finishing Touches

Now your crochet kitty is ready to guard the kitchen towels! With its oversized head, bright eyes, and striped tail curling around the base, this project makes a delightful gift or festive addition to your home.