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Amigurumi Kawaii Cat – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Kawaii Cat – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Bring the adorable charm of kawaii style to your crochet collection with this Amigurumi Kawaii Cat pattern! 🐱✨ With its round, cuddly shape, oversized eyes, and playful expression, this design captures the essence of a cute and lovable feline in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a whimsical décor piece, a heartfelt gift, or simply love character-inspired amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a delightful addition to your projects.

Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in fur textures, facial details, and even tiny accessories like a miniature bow or a cozy scarf to enhance its personality. Choose classic soft pastels for a gentle kawaii look or experiment with bold hues for a unique twist! Whether displayed as part of a charming setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi kawaii cat is sure to bring smiles. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this adorable little feline to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨

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🐱 Amigurumi Kawaii Cat Crochet Pattern

This sweet and minimalistic kawaii-style cat is the purr-fect companion! With big expressive eyes, a rounded head, and a seamless sitting pose, it’s designed with simplicity and cuteness in mind. The front legs are crocheted as part of the body for a smooth, continuous shape — no extra sewing required!

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Involves shaping, seamless color work, and integrated limbs.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 8–10 inches (20–25 cm) tall when made with DK or worsted weight yarn and a 2.5–3.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Yarn (DK or Worsted weight):

    • Light Mauve or Dusty Pink (main body)

    • Light Pink (nose)

  • Crochet hook: 2.5–3.5 mm

  • 10–12 mm safety eyes

  • Polyfill stuffing

  • Tapestry needle

  • Stitch marker

  • Thin pink plastic or embroidery thread for whiskers

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

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

🧠 Head

Use main color:

  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)
    8–18. sc around (42)
    Place safety eyes between Rounds 11–12, about 10 stitches 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 head firmly.

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

  13. dec x6 (6)
    FO, close hole.

🐾 Front Legs & Body (Crocheted as One Piece)

First Leg (Make 1):

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–12. sc around (12)
    FO and set aside.

Second Leg (Do Not FO):

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–12. sc around (12)

Join Legs to Start Body:
13. ch 6, join to first leg with sc (start body round)
14. sc around first leg (12), sc across chain (6), sc around second leg (12), sc across other side of chain (6) — total 36 sts
15–34. sc around (36)
35. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
36. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
37. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly.
38. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
39. dec x6 (6)
FO and close.

🐾 Back Legs (Make 2)

Use main color:

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–10. sc around (12)
    Stuff lightly.
    FO, leave tail for sewing.
    Sew to each side of the lower body in a sitting pose.

👂 Ears (Make 2)

Use main color:

  1. MR, 4 sc (4)

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

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

  4. (3 sc, inc) x2 (10)

  5. (4 sc, inc) x2 (12)

  6. sc around (12)
    FO, leave long tail for sewing.
    Sew symmetrically to top of the head.

💖 Nose

Use Light Pink:

  1. MR, 4 sc

  2. sc around (4)
    Flatten to form triangle shape.
    FO and sew between eyes, one round below the horizontal center.

✨ Whiskers

Cut 3 equal-length strands of pink plastic cord or stiff thread for each side.
Insert through the face just outside the muzzle and secure from inside with a knot or glue.

✂️ Finishing Touches

  • Sew the head onto the top of the body, centered over front legs.

  • Attach back legs slightly angled outward.

  • Use sewing pins to position parts before final stitching.

  • Weave in all ends.

  • Shape ears and limbs with your hands.

💡 Customization Ideas

  • Add a tiny tail in the back using a small crocheted tube

  • Use safety eyelashes or pastel eyes for added kawaii style

  • Embroider tiny pink blush circles under the eyes

This sweet Kawaii Cat is the perfect cuddle-size cutie to brighten any shelf or heart! 🧶💕


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