Max is a sweet little cat who loves to play with his people when he’s not sleeping. This is a cute and easy amigurumi cat that you can make in no time! Also, you don’t need much yarn to finish this guy so this is perfect for leftovers.

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amigurumi cat

Last week I released the pattern for this cute amigurumi whale. So I got inspired to make more quick and easy amigurumi patterns!

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amigurumi cat

Materials

You can make them in all kinds of colors and yarn weight. I used some sports weight yarn for my cat. Be aware that the size will change if you use a different yarn. I used Drops Safran from Garnstudio, but you can get away with any yarn. My amigurumi cat is about 3,5 inches. If you want to adjust the size, just use different yarn and a hook that matches.

I used a 3.0 mm crochet hook (I use clover amour), scissors, tapestry needle, safety eyes and filling materials.

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Video tutorial

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Amigurumi cat – Written pattern

Crochet pattern was written by Yarnhild ©. This pattern is the intellectual property of Yarnhild. The pattern must not be altered, translated, copied, or republished without approval. You are welcome to sell the items that you have made from my patterns, but please be sure to give me credit for the pattern that you sell online. For private use only, no commercial use. 2020 – Yarnhild ©

Abbreviations – US terms

Ch        –           chain             

St         –          stitch 


sl st      –          slip stitch 

sc         –          single crochet 


R          –          round 

sc2tog–          single crochet decrease 

sc inc   –          single crochet increase, 2 single crochet in one stitch 

mr       –          Magic ring 

Materials

Sports weight yarn in one or two main colors. Small amounts of black and pink for cheeks, and nose. For the whiskers you can use black yarn or some thicker tread. 

Filling materials

Crochet hook 3,0 mm

Scissors and stitch marker 

Safety eyes 8 mm

About the pattern

The cat is made in continuous rounds. Use a stitch marker and move it up as you finish the rounds. The cat consists of body and head (made in one piece), paws, ears and a tail. The finished cat is about. 9 cm, 3,5 inches. 

You can use any colors that you want to, you can just use one, or make a striped cat. Difficulty level: Advanced beginners

Body and head

From bottom up 

In the main color of your choice. 

Start with A: 

R1: 6 sc in a mr = 6 s

R2: sc inc x 6 = 12 sc

R3: (1 sc, sc inc) x 6 = 18 sc

R4: (2 sc, sc inc) x 6 = 24 sc

R5-8: 1 sc in each st (4 rounds) = 24 sc

R9: (2 sc, sc2tog) x 6 = 18 sc

R10: (1 sc, sc2tog) x 6 = 12 sc

Add stuffing here

R11: sc inc x 12 = 24 sc

R12: (3 sc, sc inc) x 6 = 30 sc

R13-17: 1 sc in each st (5 rounds) = 30 sc

R18: (3 sc, sc2tog) x 6 = 24 sc

Attach safety eyes between rows 15-16, 4 sc sts apart. Sew on a nose and a little mouth, and eyebrows or eyelashes if you want to. 

R19: (2 sc, sc2tog) x 6 = 18 sc

Finish stuffing.

R20: (1 sc, sc2tog) x 6 = 12 sc

R21: sc2tog x 6 = 6 sc

Sew the hole closed

Ears

Make 2

R1. 4 sc in a mr = 4 sc

R2: 1 sc in each st = 4 sc

R3: sc inc x 4 = 8 sc

R:4: 1 sc in each st = 8 sc

Sl st in the next st and fasten off. Leave a long tail for fastening. 

Paws

Make 4

R1. 5 sc in a mr = 5 sc

R2-4: 1 sc in each st = 5 sc

Fasten off. Leave a long tail for fastening. 

Tail

Ch 20, 1 sc in the 2nd chain from the hook and in the next 6, sc inc in the next. 1 sc in next 4, sc inc in next, 1 sc in the next 6 ch. = 21 sc. Fasten off, leave a tail for fastening. 

Assembly

Sew on the ears between 16 – 18. Use pins to find the best place and sew them on using small stitches.  Sew on the paws between rows 3-4 and rows 8-9. Use pins to find the best position. Sew on the tail at the back.

I hope you are happy with your amigurumi cat! Please share this pattern with others!