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Amigurumi Chibi Cat – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Chibi Cat – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Welcome to the adorable and playful world of amigurumi! 🐱✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for a Chibi Cat—a tiny and irresistibly cute creation perfect for cat lovers, kawaii-themed collections, or anyone who enjoys crafting expressive and miniature plush designs! 🌸 Whether you love stitching up charming little animals, creating textured and detailed figures, or simply want to add a sweet chibi cat to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with soft ears, tiny paws, and a touch of feline charm! 💖

This design embraces pastel hues, rounded shapes, and delicate details to bring a joyful and heartwarming presence to your crochet projects! 🧶🐾 I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Chibi Cat turns out just right—ready to curl up in your collection or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out soft grays, warm creams, or playful pinks, and let’s stitch up an irresistibly cute chibi cat! ✨

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🐾 Amigurumi Chibi Cat Crochet Pattern

This chibi-style cat is irresistibly cute with its oversized head, tiny body, and color-blocked paws and muzzle. The front legs are crocheted as part of the body, creating a clean, seamless sitting pose with minimal sewing required. Perfect for cat lovers, gifts, or your own kawaii collection!

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Involves integrated limbs, color changes, and shaping.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 6–8 inches (15–20 cm) tall using DK or worsted weight yarn and a 2.5–3.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Yarn (DK or Worsted weight):

    • Dark Gray (main body)

    • White (muzzle, paws, tail tip)

    • Pink (inner ears & nose)

  • Crochet hook: 2.5–3.5 mm

  • 10 mm safety eyes

  • Polyfill stuffing

  • Tapestry needle

  • Stitch marker

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off

🧠 Head

Use Gray:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  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. (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
    8–17. sc around (42)
    Place safety eyes between Rounds 12–13, approx. 8 sts apart.

  8. (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)

  9. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  10. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  11. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
    Stuff firmly.

  12. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  13. dec x6 (6)
    FO and close.

🐾 Front Legs & Body (Crocheted as One Piece)

First Leg (Make 1):
Start with White:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–5. sc around (12)
    Switch to Gray:
    6–12. sc around (12)
    FO and set aside.

Second Leg (Do Not FO):
Repeat steps as above, but do not fasten off.
ch 6, join to first leg with sc.

Body Base:

  1. sc around first leg (12), across chain (6), second leg (12), other side of chain (6) — (36)
    2–13. sc around (36)
    Start decreasing:

  2. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  3. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  4. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
    Stuff firmly.

  5. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  6. dec x6 (6)
    FO and close.

🐾 Back Legs (Make 2)

Start with White:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–5. sc around (12)
    Switch to Gray:
    6–9. sc around (12)
    Stuff lightly.
    FO and sew symmetrically to lower sides of body.

🐱 Ears (Make 2)

Inner Ear (Pink):

  1. MR, 4 sc (4)

  2. (1 sc, inc) x2 (6)

  3. sc around (6)
    FO and set aside.

Outer Ear (Gray):

  1. MR, 4 sc (4)

  2. (1 sc, inc) x2 (6)

  3. (2 sc, inc) x2 (8)

  4. sc around (8)
    Place inner ear on top and sc around both layers.
    FO and sew to top sides of head.

🐽 Muzzle Patch

Use White:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. sc around (18)
    FO and sew centered below eyes.

Nose:
With Pink yarn, embroider a triangle nose or make a small embroidered “V” shape.

🐈 Tail

Start with White:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–5. sc around (12)
    Switch to Gray:
    6–14. sc around (12)
    Stuff lightly and curve.
    FO and sew to back.

✂️ Finishing Touches

  • Attach head to top center of body.

  • Pin all parts before sewing for best symmetry.

  • Use a small comb to fluff the muzzle area if desired.

  • Weave in all ends and shape gently with your hands.

💡 Customization Ideas

  • Use different colors for calico or tabby markings

  • Add a bow tie, bell, or collar

  • Turn into a black cat with yellow safety eyes for a Halloween vibe!

Your chibi cat is now ready to cuddle, gift, or join your growing amigurumi collection! 🧶🐾


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