Amigurumi Tom & Jerry Duo – FREE Crochet Pattern

Crocheted plush toys of a gray cat and a brown mouse stand on a checkered rug, surrounded by yarn balls and a small toy cheese.
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Welcome to the mischievous and playful world of amigurumi! 🐱🐭✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Tom & Jerry Duoβ€”a delightful and nostalgic creation perfect for cartoon lovers, classic animation fans, or anyone who enjoys crafting expressive and dynamic plush designs! 🧢 Whether you love stitching up iconic characters, experimenting with textured details, or simply want to add a feisty Tom & Jerry duo to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with Tom’s sly grin, Jerry’s cheeky charm, and a touch of animated fun! 🎬

This design embraces soft grays, warm browns, and intricate shaping to bring a lively and humorous presence to your crochet projects! 🧢✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Tom & Jerry Duo turns out just rightβ€”ready to bring some classic cartoon magic to your collection or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out playful hues, and let’s stitch up a fantastic Tom & Jerry duo! 🐱🐭

Crocheted plush toys of a gray cat and a brown mouse stand on a checkered rug, surrounded by yarn balls and a small toy cheese.

πŸ’• Amigurumi Tom & Jerry Duo Crochet Pattern

Bring this iconic cartoon duo to life with this fun and detailed amigurumi pattern! Both Tom and Jerry are full of expression and playfulness, and to top it off, there’s even a wedge of cheese to complete the scene. Perfect for experienced crocheters and fans of classic animation!


✨ Skill Level

Intermediate β†’ Advanced – multiple color changes, shaping, and lots of small parts.

πŸ“ Finished Sizes (DK yarn & 2.5 mm hook)

CharacterHeightNotes
Tom11 in / 28 cmstanding
Jerry7 in / 18 cmstanding
Cheese1Β½ in / 4 cmcube

🧡 Abbreviations (US Terms – one per line)

  • MR – Magic Ring
  • sc – Single Crochet
  • inc – Increase
  • dec – Decrease
  • sl st – Slip Stitch
  • ch – Chain
  • BLO – Back Loops Only
  • FLO – Front Loops Only
  • FO – Fasten Off

🎨 Clean Color-Change Method

  1. Work last stitch of old color until 2 loops remain on the hook.
  2. Yarn-over with new color; pull through both loops.
  3. Tug both tails snug; continue with new color.
  4. Carry the unused strand inside or crochet over it for 3–4 stitches for a flush join.
  5. Weave ends later to lock.

🐱 Tom – Grey Cat

Colors

  • G Grey (body)
  • W White (muzzle, belly, gloves, feet)
  • C Cream (inner ears, eyelids)
  • B Black (nose outline, claws, lashes)
  • Pk Pink (tongue, ear lining)
  • L Lime green (irises)

1. Head (start W, then G)

  1. W MR 6 sc
  2. inc Γ—6 (12)
  3. (1 sc, inc) Γ—6 (18)
  4. (2 sc, inc) Γ—6 (24)
  5. Change to G (see color-change steps).
    6-12. sc around (24)
  6. (3 sc, inc) Γ—6 (30)
    14-17. sc around (30)
  7. (3 sc, dec) Γ—6 (24)
    Insert safety eyes: 15 mm; place 6 sts apart between Rnds 10–11.
  8. (2 sc, dec) Γ—6 (18) – stuff firmly
  9. (1 sc, dec) Γ—6 (12)
  10. dec Γ—6 (6) FO.

2. Muzzle (W)

  1. MR 6 sc
  2. (1 sc, inc) Γ—3 (9)
  3. (2 sc, inc) Γ—3 (12)
    4-6. sc around (12) – stuff lightly; flatten oval.
    Sew to head center; embroider Pk tongue (split stitch) inside open mouth line.
    Nose: With B, surface-embroider a triangular patch; fill with satin stitch.

3. Ears (make 2) – Outer G, Inner Pk

outer (G)

  1. MR 4 sc.
  2. inc Γ—4 (8)
  3. (1 sc, inc) Γ—4 (12)
    4-6. sc around, FO.
    inner (Pk) repeat Rnds 1-4 only; whip-stitch inner to outer, fold base and sew atop head.

4. Eyebrow Ridge & Eyelids

  • Crochet small C half-moon (ch 6, sc back).
  • Sew above each eye; embroider thick B eyebrows.

5. Body (start W for belly oval, then G)

worked in rounds; join legs later

  1. W MR 6 sc
  2. inc Γ—6 (12)
  3. (1 sc, inc) Γ—6 (18)
  4. (2 sc, inc) Γ—6 (24)
  5. Change to G; sc around for 15 rnds.
  6. (2 sc, dec) Γ—6 (18)
  7. (1 sc, dec) Γ—6 (12)
    Stuff firmly; FO leaving long tail for sewing to head.

6. Arms/Gloves (make 2)

  1. W MR 6 sc
  2. inc Γ—6 (12)
    3-4. sc around
  3. Change to G; work 12 rnds (12)
    Fingers: At glove tip, embroider 3 curved lines with B.
    Stuff lightly; sew to sides.

7. Legs/Feet (make 2)

  1. W MR 6 sc
  2. inc Γ—6 (12)
    3-5. sc around (foot)
  3. Change to G; 10 rnds (12) – stuff.
    Flatten and stitch to base for standing pose.
    Toes: Using B thread, sew 3 short splits across front.

8. Tail (G)

  1. MR 5 sc
    2-20. sc around; stuff lightly; curve and attach at back.

9. Whiskers & Details

  • Cut 6 stiff filament pieces; insert each side of muzzle.
  • Backstitch smile with B.

🐭 Jerry – Brown Mouse

Colors

  • Br Warm brown (body)
  • Cr Cream (belly, snout, paws, feet, ears inside)
  • Bk Black (nose, whiskers)
  • T Teal (irises)
  • Pk Pink (inner ears, tongue)

1. Head (start Cr, then Br)

  1. Cr MR 6 sc
  2. inc Γ—6 (12)
  3. (1 sc, inc) Γ—6 (18)
  4. Change to Br
    5-10. sc around (18)
  5. (2 sc, inc) Γ—6 (24)
    12-15. sc (24)
  6. (2 sc, dec) Γ—6 (18) – stuff
  7. (1 sc, dec) Γ—6 (12)
  8. dec Γ—6 (6) FO.

Add 12 mm safety eyes between Rnds 6–7.
Embroider brows with Br.

2. Muzzle/Nose (Cr)

Small oval (MR 6 sc; inc Γ—6; sc Γ—2 rnds). Sew on; satin-stitch Bk nose; split-stitch smile; Pk tongue just beneath.

3. Ears (make 2)

outer Br: MR 6β†’12β†’18 sc, FO.
inner Pk: MR 6β†’12 sc, FO.
Stitch inner to outer; pinch base; attach.

4. Body (Br with Cr belly panel)

Repeat Tom body but shorter (12 rnd torso). Sew oval belly patch in Cr (crochet flat 10Γ—14 sc oval).

5. Arms/Paws (make 2)

  1. Cr MR 6 sc
  2. inc Γ—6 (12)
    3-4. sc
  3. Switch Br, 8 rnds.
    Fingers: embroider 3 lines in Br on paw. Stuff; attach.

6. Legs/Feet (make 2)

  1. Cr MR 6β†’12β†’12 sc (foot)
  2. Change Br, 8 rnds (12) – stuff, sew.
    Toes: 3 split stitches Br.

7. Tail (Br)

ch 36; sl st back; sew to rump.

8. Whiskers

3 each side with fine black thread.


πŸ§€ Swiss-Cheese Cube

  1. Y Yellow MR 6 sc.
  2. inc Γ—6 (12)
  3. Work square in rows: ch 1, turn, 12 sc. Continue for 6 rows.
    Make 6 identical squares; whip-stitch into cube; stuff lightly.
    Using red & brown scraps, surface-embroider β€œholes”.

πŸ§‘β€πŸ”§ Assembly Order

  1. Sew heads to bodies (use tight ladder stitch).
  2. Attach arms slightly forward.
  3. Position legs so dolls balance; stitch firmly.
  4. Add tails, ears, and whiskers.
  5. Steam block lightly to smooth shapes.

πŸ’‘ Tips & Customization

PartOptions
EyesCrochet whites & felt pupils for extra cartoon look
PoseInsert pipe cleaners inside arms for bendable gestures
CheeseVary cube size or make a Swiss-slice triangle

Your mischievous Tom & Jerry (plus cheese!) are ready for slapstick fun. Happy hookingβ€”and watch that cheese! πŸ§€πŸŽ‰


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