Meet the Amigurumi Daydreaming Cat, a cozy little companion who’s mastered the art of napping in style 🐾💤. With its plump, huggable body, gently curled tail, and soft tricolor patches, this calico cutie looks like it’s just drifted off into a blissful snooze. The closed embroidered eyes add a touch of serenity, making it the perfect plush to bring calm and charm to any space—whether nestled on a bookshelf, perched on a pillow, or gifted to a fellow cat lover.
This pattern is a dream to stitch, offering a soothing rhythm of rounds and color changes that mirror the peaceful vibe of the finished piece. You can play with patch placement, yarn textures, or even add a tiny blanket to tuck it in. Whether you’re crafting for comfort, décor, or pure feline adoration, the Daydreaming Cat is a gentle reminder to slow down, curl up, and enjoy the quiet moments. 🧶✨
🐾 Amigurumi Daydreaming Cat Crochet Pattern
This sleepy Daydreaming Cat is pure cozy perfection — a soft, cuddly calico with peaceful closed eyes, perfectly placed color patches, and long whiskers that make it look truly alive. With detailed color placement and clean striping, this pattern recreates the exact calico look in the photo.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – includes color changes, shaping, and embroidery.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 14–16 in (35–40 cm) tall when made with worsted weight yarn and a 3.5–4 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Yarn (Worsted Weight #4):
- White – ~120 g (belly, muzzle, inner ears, paws)
- Caramel / Orange – ~80 g (patches, stripes)
- Dark Brown – ~80 g (patches, stripes, ear outer, tail tip)
- Pink – small amount (nose)
- Crochet Hook: 3.5–4.0 mm
- Safety eyes (16–18 mm) or black embroidery thread (for closed eyes)
- Fishing line or nylon thread – whiskers
- Embroidery floss (black) – for mouth and eyelids
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle and scissors
🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec – decrease (sc2tog)
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
FO – fasten off
🐱 Head
With white:
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
R7: (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
R8–12: sc around (42)
🟤 Patch Placement
To match the photo’s clear color split:
- RIGHT side of face: Caramel/orange covering cheek and right ear region.
- LEFT side of face: Dark brown covering cheek and left ear region.
- The split runs vertically down the center of the muzzle for perfect symmetry.
R13–16: Continue sc around, maintaining patch colors.
R17: (5 sc, dec) ×6 (36)
R18: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
R19: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
R20: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
R21: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R22: dec ×6 (6). FO and close.
Stuff firmly and shape slightly oval.
🐾 Ears (Make 2)
Outer (dark brown or caramel):
R1: MR, 4 sc (4)
R2: (sc, inc) ×2 (6)
R3: (2 sc, inc) ×2 (8)
R4: (3 sc, inc) ×2 (10)
R5: (4 sc, inc) ×2 (12)
R6–8: sc around (12)
FO, leaving tail for sewing.
Inner Ear:
Crochet or cut a small white felt triangle and sew to the inner ear.
Attach ears so right ear sits on caramel patch and left on dark brown.
🧡 Body
With white:
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
R7–12: sc around (36)
🟠 Patch Placement
- RIGHT shoulder/side: Large caramel patch.
- LEFT hip/side: Dark brown patch.
Keep belly and chest white.
R13–16: sc around (36)
R17: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
R18–20: sc around (30)
R21: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
R22–23: sc around (24)
R24: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
R25: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R26: dec ×6 (6). FO.
Stuff firmly and shape into a pear-like body.
🐾 Arms (Make 2)
With white:
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3–7: sc around (12)
Add color variation:
- Left Arm: Caramel stripes (Rounds 8–11)
- Right Arm: Dark brown patch (Rounds 10–15)
R16–18: sc around (12).
Stuff lightly. FO.
🐾 Legs (Make 2 – Striped)
With white (paws):
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4–6: sc around (18)
Color sequence (for crisp stripes):
R7–10: Caramel
R11–14: Dark brown
R15–18: Caramel
R19–20: Dark brown (finish with dark edge)
Stuff firmly. FO.
🐾 Tail (Striped)
With white:
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3–6: sc around (12)
Stripe sequence:
R7–10: Caramel
R11–14: Dark brown
R15–18: Caramel
R19–22: Dark brown tip (end dark).
Stuff lightly. FO and sew to back of body.
🪡 Face & Details
- Nose: Embroider a soft pink triangle centered on muzzle.
- Mouth: Stitch one vertical line, then gentle curves for the smile.
- Eyes: Embroider closed eyes with curved black lines.
- Whiskers: Insert fishing line or nylon thread — 3 each side, even spacing.
🧵 Assembly
1️⃣ Sew head to body securely.
2️⃣ Attach arms at mid-body height, angled slightly forward.
3️⃣ Sew legs flat at bottom for seated pose.
4️⃣ Sew tail to lower back.
5️⃣ Attach ears on the top of head following patch color alignment.
6️⃣ Adjust stuffing for soft but firm shaping.
💤 Finishing Touches
Lightly brush with a clean toothbrush for a soft furred look.
Optional: Add a small yarn collar, bell, or bow for personality.
💕 Final Look
Your Daydreaming Cat now perfectly matches the cozy calico from the photo —
🐾 White belly and paws
🐾 Caramel right side patches
🐾 Dark brown left patches
🐾 Clean horizontal stripes on legs and tail
🐾 Peaceful sleepy face with long white whiskers
This relaxed, huggable cat is perfect for gifting or displaying in your home.
