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Amigurumi Sylvester The Cat – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Sylvester The Cat – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Calling all Looney Tunes fans and crochet lovers! Get ready to stitch your very own Amigurumi Sylvester the Cat with this FREE crochet pattern. This mischievous yet lovable tuxedo cat comes to life in plush, huggable form, perfect for displaying on your shelf or gifting to fellow cartoon enthusiasts. With easy-to-follow instructions and basic amigurumi techniques, this project is great for crafters of all skill levels who want to add a touch of classic animation charm to their handmade collection.

Whether you’re a fan of Sylvester’s never-ending chase for Tweety or just adore his expressive face, this amigurumi version captures all his iconic details—from his big round eyes to his sleek black-and-white fur. This fun project works up quickly with worsted weight yarn, making it ideal for using up scrap yarn or creating a special keepsake. Ready to bring this silly, persistent kitty to life? Grab your hook and let’s crochet some nostalgia! 🐱✨

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🐾 Amigurumi Sylvester the Cat – FREE Crochet Pattern

Recreate the beloved cartoon character Sylvester the Cat with this soft, seated amigurumi plush! Designed with joined front legs, a fluffy white belly, big expressive eyes, and pink nose and paw pads — just like in the photo.

✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes shaping, color changes, and integrated limbs.

📏 Finished Size
Approx. 12 inches (30 cm) tall using DK or worsted weight yarn and a 2.5–3.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • DK or Worsted yarn:

    • Color A: Dark Gray (main body)

    • Color B: White (belly, snout, paw accents, ear inner)

    • Color C: Light Pink (nose and paw pads)

    • Color D: Black (whiskers, optional detail)

  • 2.5–3.0 mm crochet hook

  • 12 mm safety eyes

  • Fiberfill stuffing

  • Stitch marker

  • Tapestry needle

  • Optional: stiff black thread or fishing line for whiskers

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off

🐱 Body & Front Legs (worked bottom-up, legs joined)

Make both legs first – do NOT cut yarn on second leg. Then join.

Front Legs (Make 2 – start with Color C)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
    📌 Switch to Color B
    4–6. sc around (18)
    📌 Switch to Color A
    7–15. sc around (18)
    Stuff firmly.
    On 2nd leg, do not FO.

Join Legs & Continue into Body:
16. Ch 6, attach to 1st leg with a sc,
sc around first leg (18), sc in ch 6 (6), sc around second leg (18), sc back in other side of ch 6 (6) = 48 sts total

17–25. sc around (48)
📌 Mark front center and begin shaping chest area.

  1. (6 sc, dec) x6 (42)

  2. (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)

  3. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  4. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
    📌 Change to Color B (for chest patch): optional fair isle or surface crochet later

  5. sc around (24)

  6. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  7. sc around (18), FO and leave tail for attaching head
    Stuff body firmly.

🐱 Head (Start with Color A)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  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)
    📌 Place safety eyes between rounds 9–10, 8–9 sts apart

  7. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  8. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  9. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
    Stuff firmly

  10. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  11. dec x6 (6), FO and close

🐱 Snout (Color B)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. sc around (18)
    FO, stuff lightly, sew to center of face
    Nose: MR, 6 sc in Color C, pull tight, sew to top of snout

🐱 Ears (Make 2 – Outer in A, Inner in B)

Outer (Color A):

  1. MR, 4 sc

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

  3. (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
    4–5. sc around (9), FO

Inner (Color B):
Repeat same as above
Sew inner to outer and attach both ears to top of head

🐱 Back Legs (Make 2 – Start with Color C)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
    📌 Switch to Color B

  4. sc around
    📌 Switch to Color A
    5–12. sc around (18)
    Flatten slightly and sew to body at sides, in sitting pose

🐱 Tail (Color A)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
    3–12. sc around (9)
    Stuff lightly, sew to back base

🐱 Whiskers (Optional)

  • Use black or white stiff thread or invisible fishing line

  • Insert with needle or glue beside snout on both sides

✂️ Assembly Tips

  • Sew head to body securely

  • Attach ears symmetrically

  • Embroider eyelids, smile, or lashes if desired

  • Surface crochet or stitch white belly patch if not done in body rounds

💡 Customization Ideas

  • Add eyebrows or cartoon eyelids

  • Use safety lashes for expressive eyes

  • Make a Tweety bird friend to go with Sylvester!

Bring Sylvester to life with this fun, cuddly amigurumi that captures his iconic charm and comic personality! 🧶🐱✨


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