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. 🧶✨
💤 Cozy Dreaming Cat Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
There’s nothing sweeter than a cat curled up in blissful dreams, and this amigurumi pattern captures that charm perfectly. With its soft body, adorable patches, long striped tail, and peaceful embroidered expression, this cat makes a wonderful gift or a cozy decor piece for your home.
Follow along with this step-by-step guide to create your own photo-accurate sleepy cat amigurumi.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Requires color changes, embroidery for facial details, and assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 35–40 cm (14–16 inches) tall when using DK yarn and a 2.5–3 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- DK cotton yarn in:
- White (main belly + accents)
- Orange (patches, legs, tail stripes)
- Dark brown (patches, legs, ears, tail stripes)
- Pink (nose)
- Crochet hook: 2.5–3 mm
- Safety eyes: 12–14 mm (or embroider if you prefer)
- Black embroidery thread (for eyes & mouth)
- White embroidery thread/nylon filament (for whiskers)
- Stitch marker
- Tapestry needle
- Toy stuffing
🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic ring
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- inc – increase (2 sc in same stitch)
- dec – decrease (sc2tog)
- sl st – slip stitch
- st – stitch
- FO – fasten off
🐱 Pattern Instructions
Head
Work base in white, adding patches as noted.
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc in each st (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–12. sc around (30) – begin orange on one side, dark brown on the opposite side, keeping a white stripe in the middle. Work clean color changes. - (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
14–20. sc around (36) - (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff firmly. FO.
👉 Patchwork Note: One side orange, one side dark brown, divided by a vertical white stripe (as in photo).
Ears (make 2)
- Inner ear: White
- Outer ear: Match side of head (one orange, one dark brown)
- MR, 4 sc (4)
- (sc, inc) x2 (6)
- sc around (6)
- (2 sc, inc) x2 (8)
5–6. sc around (8)
FO, leaving long tail. Flatten and sew to top sides of head.
Body
Begin in white.
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc in each st (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–20. sc around (30) – alternate orange patches and dark brown patches at sides and back, keep belly white. - (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly. FO.
Arms (make 2)
Start with orange.
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc in each st (12)
3–5. sc around (12) – switch to dark brown for one arm, orange for the other, with a small white patch.
6–10. sc around (12) - dec x6 (6)
Stuff lightly. FO.
Legs (make 2)
Start with orange.
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc in each st (12)
3–5. sc around (12) – add dark brown patches at ankles.
6–12. sc around (12)
Stuff and FO.
Tail
Stripe sequence: 3 rounds white, 3 rounds orange, 3 rounds dark brown – repeat until long enough.
- MR, 6 sc (6)
2–24. sc around, changing colors in stripes
Stuff lightly. FO.
Muzzle & Nose
Muzzle:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc in each st (12)
3–4. sc around (12)
FO. Sew in white.
Nose: embroider a pink triangle.
Mouth: embroider a simple black smile beneath nose.
Facial Details
- Eyes: embroider closed eyes with black thread in curved lines.
- Whiskers: insert 3 strands of white thread/nylon on each side. Knot inside head to secure.
Assembly
- Sew head to body.
- Attach arms and legs at sides.
- Sew tail at back base, making sure stripes show evenly.
- Add ears with correct color placement.
- Embroider whiskers last for neat finish.
🌟 Final Touches
Congratulations – your Cozy Dreaming Cat is ready to nap the day away! With its lifelike calico patches, long striped tail, and peaceful expression, this cuddly cat will bring warmth to any room. Make it as a heartfelt gift or a special keepsake to treasure for years.
