Bring a dose of classic cartoon mischief to your bookshelf with this Amigurumi Tom & Jerry Bookends crochet pattern! Featuring the iconic cat-and-mouse duo in playful poses, these charming bookends are a nostalgic nod to the timeless antics of Tom and Jerry. Whether you’re crafting for a fan of vintage animation, decorating a kid’s room, or just love turning your favorite characters into yarny creations, this pattern lets you stitch up a pair of scene-stealing companions that are as functional as they are fun. 🐱📚🐭
Designed for creativity and character, this pattern invites you to play with expressive features, bold colors, and clever shaping to bring Tom’s grumpy charm and Jerry’s cheeky grin to life. Add tiny props like cheese, a mallet, or even a little trap for extra storytelling flair. Whether perched on your shelf or gifted to a fellow cartoon lover, these Amigurumi Tom & Jerry Bookends are a joyful and satisfying project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade humor to every stitch! 🧶💖🎬
📚🐱🐭 Amigurumi Tom & Jerry Bookends – Free Crochet Pattern
Turn your favorite frenemies into the most charming L-shaped bookends for a child’s room, study nook, or Saturday-morning-cartoon shelf! This pattern gives you two posable dolls—Tom the cat and Jerry the mouse—plus sturdy, weighted bases to keep even thick hardbacks upright.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – You’ll work small rounds, color changes, wired fingers, and sew multiple pieces neatly to structural bases.
📏 Finished Size
- Tom: ~8 in (20 cm) tall
- Jerry: ~5 in (13 cm) tall
- Each base: 4 in × 4 in × 1 in (10 × 10 × 2.5 cm) footprint with a 6 in (15 cm) vertical back
🧶 Materials
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Yarn | DK cotton or acrylic: • Medium grey, pink, white, yellow-green (Tom) • Warm brown, cream, pink, white (Jerry) • Orange + mustard (bases) |
| Hook | 2.5 mm (or size for firm stitches) |
| Stuffing | Poly-fiberfill + ~½ lb (200 g) glass beads or pellets for weight |
| Stability | Plastic canvas or 4 mm foam board squares for bases |
| Wire | Floral wire for fingers & tails |
| Eyes | 12 mm safety eyes (Tom) & 9 mm (Jerry) |
| Extras | Black embroidery thread (whiskers, brows), red scrap (tongues), fabric glue, tapestry needle, stitch markers |
🧵 Abbreviations (US)
MR magic ring • sc single crochet • inc increase • dec invisible decrease • hdc half-double crochet • dc double crochet • FLO/BLO front/back loops only • sl st slip stitch • ch chain • st stitch • FO fasten off
🐱 TOM THE CAT
Color key: Grey body (G) • White muzzle/belly/paws (W) • Pink inner ears/nose (P) • Yellow-green eyes (Y)
Head
- G MR 6
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6-10. sc 30 - (3 sc, dec) x6 (24) – insert eyes between Rnds 7-8, 5 sts apart
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18) – stuff firmly
- (sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6, FO.
Muzzle (make 1) – W
- MR 6, inc x6 (12)
2-3. sc 12, FO leaving long tail. Stuff lightly & sew low on face.
Ears (make 2) – G outer / P inner
- ch 6, sc 4, 3 sc in last, turn along opposite side, sc 3, inc in last (12)
- sc around, FO. Whipstitch pink inner ear to grey outer; sew ears at slight outward tilt.
Body
- G MR 6
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5-9. sc 24 - switch to W for belly patch FLO, sc 24
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (sc, dec) x6 (12) – stuff firmly
- dec x6, FO.
Arms (make 2)
- Upper arm: G MR 6, sc 6 rnds.
- Switch to W palm: inc to 9 sts, work 2 rnds.
- Fingers: Insert 3″ (7 cm) wire, ch 5, sl st back for each finger (4 fingers). Secure yarn and weave in. Stuff arm, sew at shoulders; bend wire so Tom “leans” on the book stack.
Legs (make 2)
- W MR 6
- inc x6 (12)
3-4. sc 12 - switch G, (sc, dec) x4 (8)
6-11. sc 8 – stuff, FO. Sew so feet sit flush on base.
Tail
G ch 18, sl st back, insert wire, sew to back.
Facial Details
- Eyes: embroider slit pupils with black.
- Nose: small P triangle atop muzzle.
- Whiskers: knot black thread; pull through muzzle and trim.
- Tongue: red MR 4, flatten, glue inside open mouth (embroidered black smile).
🐭 JERRY THE MOUSE
Color key: Brown body (B) • Cream muzzle/belly/paws (C) • P inner ears/nose
Head & Body (worked together)
1-5. repeat Tom’s head in B but stop at 24 sts; insert 9 mm eyes closer (4 sts apart).
6. (3 sc, dec) x4 (20)
7. (2 sc, dec) x5 (15) – stuff head.
8. inc x5 (20) – start torso
9-11. sc 20
12. (3 sc, dec) x4 (16)
13. (2 sc, dec) x4 (12) – stuff; continue for hips
14. sc 12, FO leaving tail to sew feet later.
Ears (make 2)
- Outer: B MR 6, inc x6 (12), sc 12.
- Inner: C MR 6, inc x6 (12).
Sew wrong sides, attach high on head.
Arms (make 2) – B/C split like Tom; omit wire, tiny thumb bump (ch 3, sl st back). Sew forward-raised.
Legs (make 2)
C foot 6→9 sts, switch to B, decrease to 6 for ankle, sc rounds, stuff lightly, sew standing.
Tail
B ch 25, sl st back; lightly stiffen with diluted glue and curve playfully.
Face
- Embroider brows, lashes, and wide smile.
- Tongue: same mini red oval.
- Three black thread whiskers per side.
📐 L-Shaped Weighted Bases (Make 2)
Crochet Covers
Yarn: Orange for Tom, Mustard for Jerry.
- Flat square: ch 22, turn; sc 21⨯21 rows (≈4 in²).
- Vertical panel: crochet up one edge: ch 31; work sc 30 back, continue 21 rows to form an L flap.
- Fold at the corner; sl st around three open sides leaving back bottom edge open.
Insert & Weight
- Cut plastic canvas or foam board to fit square plus upright.
- Hot-glue canvas pieces at 90°; pour glass beads/pellets into a sewn muslin pouch and hot-glue to inner bottom.
- Slide assembly inside cover; whipstitch final edge closed.
Anchor Characters
Stitch Tom’s and Jerry’s feet firmly to their respective base tops. Pose wired fingers to “press” on the book spines for comic effect.
🪡 Finishing Touches
- Steam-block bases so they sit flat.
- Add a dot of glue beneath each doll’s tail for extra hold.
- Test with a stack of books—adjust arm wires until they look like Tom’s pushing and Jerry’s bracing.
💡 Customization Ideas
- Swap base colors to match room décor.
- Crochet mini cheese wedge or mallet as props.
- Stitch child’s name across Tom’s base for a personalized gift.
Keep your favorite stories standing tall with a dash of classic cartoon rivalry! 📖✨
