Amigurumi Garfield - FREE Crochet Pattern

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Welcome to the mischievous and lovable world of amigurumi! 🧡✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Garfield—a sassy and cuddly creation perfect for comic strip fans, cat lovers, or anyone who enjoys crafting expressive and humorous plush designs! 🧶 Whether you love stitching up iconic characters, experimenting with textured details, or simply want to add a lazy yet lovable Garfield to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with his signature half-lidded eyes, plump belly, and unmistakable stripes! 🍝

This design embraces bright oranges, deep blacks, and rounded shaping to bring a cheeky and nostalgic presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Garfield turns out just right—ready to lounge in your collection or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out classic Garfield hues, and let’s stitch up a fantastic Garfield! 🧡

🧡 Amigurumi Garfield Crochet Pattern

Meet everyone’s favorite sarcastic, lasagna-loving cat — now in amigurumi form! This crochet Garfield captures his sleepy half-lidded eyes, curved cheek stripes, and signature plump paws with spot-on cartoon charm. Designed for intermediate crafters, this project balances humor, nostalgia, and precision stitching.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – requires shaping, simple embroidery, and multiple sewn parts.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 10–11 inches (25–28 cm) tall using DK-weight cotton yarn and a 3.0 mm hook.

🧶 Materials & Yarn Amounts

Honey orange yarn (main body, head, limbs, tail): ≈ 90 g
Pale yellow yarn (cheeks, eyelids): ≈ 25 g
White yarn (eye whites): ≈ 10 g
Black yarn (ears, stripes, whiskers, embroidery): ≈ 15 g
Pink yarn (nose): ≈ 2 g
Crochet hook 3.0 mm
Yarn needle
10 mm safety eyes (or black felt pupils)
Polyfill stuffing
Black nylon thread or thin craft wire for whiskers
Scissors

🪡 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec – decrease (sc two together)
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
st – stitch
FO – fasten off

🧠 Head (Honey Orange)

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: (6 sc, inc) ×6 (48)
R9–R21: sc around (48) – keeps a slightly wide, flat front face shape.
R22: (6 sc, dec) ×6 (42)
R23: (5 sc, dec) ×6 (36)
R24: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
R25: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
Stuff firmly.
R26: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
R27: (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R28: dec ×6 (6)
FO and close.

🐾 Body (Honey Orange)

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–R17: sc around (42)
R18: (5 sc, dec) ×6 (36)
R19: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
R20: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
Stuff firmly, FO.

💪 Arms (Make 2 – Honey Orange)

R1: MR 6 sc (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3–R6: sc around (12)
R7: (2 sc, dec) ×3 (9)
R8–R17: sc around (9)
Stuff lightly and FO.

✋ Hands (2 per arm – Round Paw Style)

R1: MR 6 sc (6)
R2: (sc, inc) ×3 (9)
R3–R5: sc around (9)
R6: (1 sc, dec) ×3 (6)
Stuff lightly, FO.
Sew two rounded paws side-by-side at each arm tip for Garfield’s two-fingered cartoon look.

🦵 Legs (Make 2 – Honey Orange)

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–R9: sc around (30)
R10: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
R11–R16: sc around (24)
Stuff firmly and FO.

🐾 Feet (Two Toes per Foot)

R1: MR 6 sc (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3–R5: sc around (12)
Stuff lightly, FO.
Sew two plump toes at front of each leg to match the photo’s rounded feet.

🌀 Tail (Honey Orange and Black)

R1: MR 6 sc (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3–R26: sc around (12), switching to black every 3 rounds for clean horizontal stripes.
Stuff lightly and FO.
Attach horizontally near the lower back so the tail rests naturally on the ground.

🐱 Ears (Make 2 – Honey Orange)

R1: MR 6 sc (6)
R2: (sc, inc) ×3 (9)
R3: (2 sc, inc) ×3 (12)
R4: (3 sc, inc) ×3 (15)
R5: (4 sc, inc) ×3 (18)
R6: sc around (18)
FO, flatten slightly.

Inner Pattern (Black):
Instead of filling the inner ear with black triangles, embroider fan-shaped lines radiating outward from the center base to the edge — about 5–6 thin lines per ear. This creates Garfield’s signature striped ear detail.

Sew both ears close together at the top of the head, curved slightly outward.

🧀 Cheeks / Muzzle (Make 2 – Pale Yellow)

R1: ch 7
R2: sc in 2nd ch, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch; work along other side – sc 5, inc in last (16)
R3: sc 6, inc ×3, sc 6, inc ×3 (22)
R4: sc around (22)
Stuff lightly and FO.
Sew cheeks side-by-side just below the eyes, overlapping slightly in the middle. They should appear full and rounded.

👀 Eyes & Eyelids

Eyes (White):
R1: MR 6 sc (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: sc around (18)
FO and flatten into slight circles rather than ovals.
Sew them touching at the center of the face above the cheeks.

Eyelids (Pale Yellow):
R1: ch 8, hdc across (7)
R2: ch 1, turn, hdc across (7)
R3: sc around the edge for a rounded curve.
FO and sew across top halves of the eyes at a downward slant, creating Garfield’s droopy, unimpressed expression.

🩷 Nose

R1: MR 6 sc (6)
R2: (sc, inc) ×3 (9)
R3: sc around (9)
FO and sew centered between cheeks, just above the mouth line.

😼 Facial Embroidery

Mouth:
Use black yarn to embroider a single straight horizontal line directly under the nose between the cheeks.
(No vertical line from the forehead is visible in the photo version.)

Cheek Stripes:
Embroider 5–6 thin, arched black lines per cheek, radiating outward in curved, slightly downward arcs.
These give Garfield his distinctive fur texture and facial expression.

Whiskers:
Insert three black nylon or wire whiskers on each side, about 3 cm long.

Body Stripes:
Omit from the front view to match the photo; optional to add two to the back if desired.

🧷 Assembly

Attach the head to the body, tilted slightly forward for Garfield’s lazy posture.
Sew legs firmly under the body so feet rest flat.
Attach arms slightly angled down and forward.
Add the tail to the back, level with the legs.
Sew on cheeks, then position eyes directly above them.
Attach eyelids, overlapping eyes halfway.
Add nose, embroider mouth, cheek stripes, and ear lines.
Insert whiskers last, securing them with a knot or glue from the inside.

🌟 Finishing Touches

Lightly steam ears and tail to set shape.
Brush the head and limbs gently with a toothbrush to soften texture.
Use cardboard circles inside the feet if needed for stability.

🎉 You Did It!

Your Garfield amigurumi is now complete — sleepy eyes, smirking mouth, and all! With his drooping eyelids, curved cheek stripes, and fan-marked ears, this plush perfectly captures the grumpy charm of everyone’s favorite cartoon cat.

Place him on a shelf, desk, or next to a lasagna dish for maximum personality.

💛 Congratulations — you’ve crocheted Garfield at his laziest best!