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Amigurumi Grumpy Cat – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Grumpy Cat – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Welcome to the delightfully grumpy world of amigurumi! 😾✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Grumpy Cat—a hilariously moody creation perfect for cat lovers, meme enthusiasts, or anyone who enjoys crafting expressive and quirky plush designs! 🧶 Whether you love stitching up iconic characters, creating textured and lifelike figures, or simply want to add a grumpy feline to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with furrowed brows, tiny ears, and an unmistakable look of disapproval! 💖

This design embraces soft textures, detailed shaping, and a touch of sass to bring a fun and mischievous presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Grumpy Cat turns out just right—ready to sit in judgment on your shelf or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out classic browns, creamy whites, or moody grays, and let’s stitch up a perfectly unimpressed kitty! 😾

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🐱 Amigurumi Grumpy Cat Crochet Pattern

Craft this adorably grouchy feline friend with expressive eyebrows and a soft round body! Perfect for cat lovers or fans of moody characters, this grumpy cat will charm you with its personality-packed features.

✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes color changes, facial embroidery, and part assembly.

📏 Finished Size
Approximately 9–10 inches (23–25 cm) tall using DK or worsted weight yarn with a 3.0 mm crochet hook.

🧶 Materials
Yarn (Worsted weight):

  • Color A: Gray (head, tail base)
  • Color B: Blue (body, arms, legs)
  • Color C: Pink (belly, muzzle, paw tips, ears)
  • Color D: Brown (eyebrows, tail stripes)
  • Color E: White (whiskers)
  • Color F: Black (mouth line)
  • Safety eyes (15 mm green with black pupils)
  • Crochet hook: 3.0 mm
  • Tapestry needle
  • Stitch marker
  • Polyfill stuffing
  • Thin white thread for whiskers (or embroidery floss)

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off

😾 Head (Start with Color A)

  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)
    7–13. sc around (36)
  7. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
  8. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
  9. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
    – Insert safety eyes between rounds 9–10, about 6 sts apart
    – Stuff firmly
  10. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
  11. dec x6 (6)
    FO and close.

🐾 Body (Start with Color B, from bottom up)

  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)
    7–12. sc around (36)
  7. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
    14–16. sc around (30)
  8. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
    18–20. sc around (24)
    – Stuff and sew head to top.

🐱 Arms (Make 2)
Start with Color C (paw):

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)
  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–4. sc around (12)
    Switch to Color B:
    5–11. sc around (12)
    Stuff lightly and sew to upper body sides.

🐾 Legs (Make 2)
Start with Color C:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)
  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–5. sc around (12)
    Switch to Color B:
    6–12. sc around (12)
    Stuff and sew to bottom of body.

🐈 Tail
Start with Color A:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)
  2. (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
    3–6. sc around (9)
    Switch to Color D:
    7–8. sc around (9)
    Switch to Color B:
    9–10. sc around (9)
    Repeat color change as preferred for stripes
    Stuff lightly and sew to back.

👂 Ears (Make 2)
Start with Color C:

  1. MR, 4 sc (4)
  2. (1 sc, inc) x2 (6)
  3. (2 sc, inc) x2 (8)
  4. (3 sc, inc) x2 (10)
    Switch to Color A:
  5. sc around (10)
    FO and sew to top of head.

🐽 Muzzle (Color C)

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)
  2. (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
  3. sc around (9)
    Stuff lightly and sew below eyes.

🪶 Facial Details

  • Eyebrows (Color D): embroider wide arched shapes above each eye
  • Nose (Color C or pink embroidery thread): stitch triangular shape
  • Mouth (Color F): embroider a short straight line
  • Whiskers (Color E): stitch 3 strands of thread on each cheek side

✂️ Finishing Touches

  • Sew all parts securely
  • Use pins to position arms, legs, and facial features before final sewing
  • Use a small amount of blush or fabric paint for cheek detail if desired

💡 Customization Ideas

  • Add a tiny fish plushie as an accessory
  • Use different eye colors or add eyelids for expression
  • Make a smiling version with upturned eyebrows for contrast

Bring some attitude and cuteness into your crochet collection with this sassy grumpy cat – the perfect project for yarn lovers with a sense of humor! 🧶🐾


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