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Amigurumi Catbus – FREE Crochet Pattern

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A crocheted Totoro bus with a large grin and yellow eyes, featuring crocheted mice wearing flowers on their heads sitting on top, set in a cozy room with blurred background.
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Step into the whimsical world of Studio Ghibli with this Amigurumi Catbus crochet pattern! Inspired by the magical, mischievous creature from My Neighbor Totoro, this delightful design captures the charm of the iconic feline-shaped bus with its expressive eyes, cozy windows, and playful paws. With carefully crafted details that bring its fantastical personality to life, this crochet Catbus is perfect for adding a touch of nostalgia and adventure to your handmade collection. Whether you’re crafting for Ghibli fans, creating a unique display piece, or simply enjoy making character-inspired amigurumi designs, this pattern lets you stitch up a miniature Catbus bursting with charm! 🐱🚌✨

Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different shades of brown, embroidered details, or even tiny accessories like a miniature Totoro passenger or glowing eyes for extra flair. Craft a classic Catbus with its signature earthy hues, create a whimsical version with bold tones, or even stitch up a full set of Ghibli-inspired amigurumi for a magical display! Whether gifted as a cherished keepsake, displayed as a nostalgic accent, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Catbus is a fun and creative project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade fantasy to every stitch! 🧶💖🌟

A crocheted Totoro bus with a large grin and yellow eyes, featuring crocheted mice wearing flowers on their heads sitting on top, set in a cozy room with blurred background.

🐾 Amigurumi Catbus Crochet Pattern

Inspired by the whimsical world of My Neighbor Totoro, this cozy Catbus plush is full of charm! Complete with 12 feet, glowing eyes, grin, and its “TOTORO” destination sign, this detailed project will bring a piece of Studio Ghibli into your home. Now includes the tiny Totoro mice on top!

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate to Advanced – Involves shaping, embroidery, layered construction, and multiple pieces.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 9–10 inches (23–25 cm) long with worsted yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Yarn (Worsted or DK):
    • Main body: Light brown
    • Paws & facial details: Dark brown
    • Belly, ears: Beige
    • Windows: Cream + black
    • Eyes: Yellow + black
    • Smile: White + black
    • Sign: Light beige + black
    • Mouse bodies: Light gray and beige
    • Mouse ears: Pink or beige
    • Mouse nose & whiskers: Black embroidery floss
    • Flower accents (optional): Yellow, white, green
  • Other supplies:
    • 3.0–3.5 mm crochet hook
    • Tapestry needle
    • Safety eyes (optional)
    • Polyfill stuffing
    • Stitch marker
    • Felt or fabric stiffener for sign (optional)

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
BLO – Back Loop Only
FLO – Front Loop Only

🐈 Catbus Body (Main Oval Base)

With Light Brown:

  1. MR, 6 sc
  2. inc x6 (12)
  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
    7–18. sc (36)
  7. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
  8. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
  9. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
    Stuff firmly
  10. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
  11. dec x6 (6), FO

🍞 Belly Patch (Beige)

  1. MR, 6 sc
  2. inc x6 (12)
  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
    FO and sew flat to bottom of body

🦶 Feet (Make 12 – Dark Brown)

  1. MR, 6 sc
  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–4. sc (12)
  3. (2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
  4. sc (9), FO
    Stuff and sew to underside of body, 6 on each side

👂 Ears (Make 2 – Dark Brown Outer, Beige Inner)

  1. MR, 4 sc
  2. (1 sc, inc) x2 (6)
  3. sc around (6)
    Make 1 beige and 1 dark brown; sew together and attach to top of head

🐱 Eyes (Yellow & Black)

  1. MR, 6 sc with yellow
  2. (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
  3. sc (9), FO
    Sew black felt or crochet small black circle in center
    Sew to face

😼 Smile Patch (White)

Embroider or surface crochet:

  • Create a long white oval for mouth
  • Use black yarn to embroider vertical “teeth” lines evenly spaced
  • Sew to lower face, centered between eyes

🪧 Totoro Sign (Beige)

  1. Ch 11, turn
    2–5. sc across (10)
    FO, sew on top of head
    Use black floss or surface crochet to stitch “TOTORO”

🪟 Windows (Make 5 Cream, 4 Black Inserts)

Cream Window Frame:

  1. MR, 6 sc
  2. inc x6 (12)
  3. sc (12), FO

Black Insert:
Same pattern, sew inside the cream piece

Sew windows along each side of Catbus body, spaced evenly.

🐭 Mice on Top (Make 2 – Light Gray and Beige)

Head + Body (work in one piece):

  1. MR, 6 sc
  2. inc x6 (12)
  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
    4–6. sc (18)
  4. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
    8–10. sc (12)
    Stuff lightly
  5. (2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
  6. sc (9), FO

Ears (Make 2 per mouse):

  1. MR, 6 sc in pink or beige, sl st to join, FO. Sew on sides.

Arms & Legs (4 total):
Ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and back, FO and sew to sides

Eyes & Nose:
Sew small black safety eyes or embroider. Use black floss for nose and 3 whiskers on each side.

Flowers (Optional):
Ch 2, sc 5 into MR with white or yellow, FO. Sew beside ear.

Sew both mice on top of the Catbus around the Totoro sign.

🧵 Assembly Order

  1. Sew belly patch to bottom
  2. Attach feet in two rows per side
  3. Sew ears, eyes, smile
  4. Attach windows and Totoro sign
  5. Sew both mice to the top
  6. Embroider final facial details and attach whiskers if using

💡 Customization Ideas

  • Add light-up LED for eyes
  • Turn into a zippered pouch by adding a zipper along the back
  • Add mini Totoro plush to ride on top with the mice!

This amigurumi Catbus is a magical creature that’s as fun to crochet as it is to display. With its cozy shape and expressive details, it’s the perfect tribute to the world of Totoro. 🌙🚍


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