Stretch your creativity with this Amigurumi Stretching Cat Phone Holder crochet pattern! Featuring a playful kitty caught mid-stretch, this adorable design doubles as a charming desk buddy and a handy phone stand. Whether you’re crafting for a fellow cat lover, adding personality to your workspace, or just love functional amigurumi, this project brings together cuteness and practicality in the most delightful way. It’s the purr-fect blend of whimsy and usefulness—ready to cradle your phone while you relax, scroll, or video chat. 🐾📱💖
Designed for fun and flair, this pattern invites you to play with soft yarns, expressive details, and clever shaping to capture that iconic feline pose. Add embroidered whiskers, sleepy eyes, or even a little collar for extra charm. Whether perched on your nightstand or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this Amigurumi Stretching Cat Phone Holder is a joyful and satisfying project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade mischief to every stitch! 🧶🌈✨
📱🐱 Amigurumi Stretching Cat Phone Holder – Free Crochet Pattern
Looking for a cute way to cradle your phone while keeping your hands free? Meet this adorable stretching cat-shaped phone holder! With its playful pose and sturdy structure, this amigurumi cat is as functional as it is fun. Perfect for your desk, nightstand, or gifting!
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes 3D shaping, cavity building, stable base design, and tight stitching for structure.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 7–8 inches (18–20 cm) long, 4 inches (10 cm) tall
(fits most smartphones snugly)
🧶 Materials
- DK weight cotton yarn
- Light blue (main body, legs, tail)
- White (snout)
- Orange (nose)
- Black (whiskers, mouth embroidery)
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- 12 mm safety eyes (or black buttons)
- Black plastic cord or thread for whiskers
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
- Polyfill stuffing
- Optional: plastic canvas for stability inside the back cavity
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
BLO – Back Loop Only
🐾 Body Base with Phone Slot
With light blue yarn:
We work the body in 2 connected hollow sections: head-to-back curve + flat open-backed cavity for phone.
🔹 Part 1: Cat’s Chest & Front Curve
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–10. sc around (24) - (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
12–16. sc around (30)
Stuff this round front firmly — this is the head-to-chest curve. Do not close!
Switch to building the slot:
🔹 Part 2: Cavity for Phone Slot
- ch 8, skip 8 sts on current round, continue sc around remaining 22 sts + 8 ch sts = 30
18–28. sc around (30)
— Stuff firmly around the sides and bottom. Leave top middle back flat and open for phone. - BLO, sc around for added shape (optional)
- sc around
FO, shape body flat on back top and stuff well. You can insert a rectangular plastic canvas piece under the flat top to hold the phone’s weight better.
🐱 Head
Work separately then sew on:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–10. sc around (30) - (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly - (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6)
FO, sew to front of body so it’s tilted slightly downward.
😺 Face Details
🐽 Muzzle
With white yarn:
- MR, 6 sc
- (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
- sc around (9)
FO and sew centered on face.
🧡 Nose
With orange:
- MR, 4 sc
- sl st around (optional for shaping), FO. Sew on top of muzzle.
👀 Eyes
Attach safety eyes on each side of the muzzle, close to the top corners.
🧵 Whiskers & Mouth
- Cut 3 strands of black plastic cord or thick thread
- Pull each through the side of the snout and knot inside
- Embroider a smiling mouth with black thread under the nose
🦴 Legs (Make 4)
Front Legs (stretching pose):
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
3–7. sc around (12) - (2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
9–11. sc around (9)
FO and sew low and flat at front corners.
Back Legs (standing):
- MR, 6 sc
- (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
3–8. sc around (9)
FO and stuff, then sew toward rear sides at an upright angle.
🌀 Tail
- MR, 5 sc
2–15. sc around (5)
Lightly stuff if desired, curve gently upward
FO and sew to back end, standing straight up like shown
🛠️ Shaping Tips
- Use tight tension to maintain shape
- Stuff head and body firmly to support phone
- Flatten the top back while stuffing to allow phone to sit
- You can line the slot with felt or fabric for extra grip
- Optional: Insert weight (like pebbles in sealed pouch) at base for extra stability
💡 Customization Ideas
- Use stripes or color patches to mimic your real cat
- Add glasses, bow tie, or collar
- Make it a kitten duo with a mini version holding earbuds!
This amigurumi cat phone stand is the purr-fect mix of cute, cozy, and practical! 😺📱
