Create a colorful and adorable companion with this Rainbow Cat Amigurumi free pattern, perfect for both beginners and experienced crocheters. This charming project combines vibrant yarn and simple stitches to bring a playful feline to life. free crochet patternsYou may also like more amigurumi patterns.Hello, amigurumi enthusiasts! We’re excited to present you with a delightful project โ a cute cat amigurumi that reflects the colors of the rainbow. With this free crochet pattern, you’ll find all the steps and instructions you need to create your very own colorful kitty. It’s a fantastic project for craft enthusiasts, and the result is an adorable handmade toy. So, get your yarn ready and start crafting this unique amigurumi creation!
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Finished Size
Approx. 30 cm
Materials
- Yarn in 8 colors: white, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, navy blue, violet
(Lilac can be used instead of violet) - Semi-cotton yarn (Gazzal Baby Cotton, Vita Cotton Lira or similar)
- Crochet hook 2.0 mm
- Stuffing (polyester fiberfill / hollow fiber)
- Beads for eyes 8 mm
- Long needle, scissors
- Stuffing tool (wooden stick)
- Pink and black yarn for embroidery (nose, mouth, whiskers)
All parts are crocheted in a continuous spiral.
Stuff parts while crocheting unless otherwise stated.
Color changes are made in the last loop of the previous stitch.
Abbreviations
dc โ double crochet
MC โ magic circle
sc โ single crochet
inc โ increase
dec โ decrease
sl st โ slip stitch
hdc โ half double crochet
HEAD
Start with lilac (violet):
- 6 sc in MC
- inc in each st (12)
- (sc, inc) ร 6 (18)
Change to red
- 1 sc, inc, (2 sc, inc) ร 5, 1 sc (24)
- (3 sc, inc) ร 6 (30)
- 2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc) ร 5, 2 sc (36)
to orange
- (5 sc, inc) ร 6 (42)
- 3 sc, inc, (6 sc, inc) ร 5, 3 sc (48)
- (7 sc, inc) ร 6 (54)
Change to yellow
- 4 sc, inc, (8 sc, inc) ร 5, 4 sc (60)
- (9 sc, inc) ร 6 (66)
- 5 sc, inc, (10 sc, inc) ร 5, 5 sc (72)
Change colors as follows
13โ15. Green โ 72 sc
16โ18. Blue โ 72 sc
19โ21. Navy blue โ 72 sc
22โ23. Lilac โ 72 sc
- 5 sc, dec, (10 sc, dec) ร 5, 5 sc (66)
Change to red
- (9 sc, dec) ร 6 (60)
- 4 sc, dec, (8 sc, dec) ร 5, 4 sc (54)
- (7 sc, dec) ร 6 (48)
Change to orange
- 3 sc, dec, (6 sc, dec) ร 5, 3 sc (42)
- (5 sc, dec) ร 6 (36)
- 2 sc, dec, (4 sc, dec) ร 5, 2 sc (30)
Fasten off.
Stuff the head firmly.
EARS (2 pcs) โ Yellow
- 4 sc in MC
- inc in each st (8)
- (sc, inc) ร 4 (12)
- (5 sc, inc) ร 2 (14)
- (6 sc, inc) ร 2 (16)
- (7 sc, inc) ร 2 (18)
- (8 sc, inc) ร 2 (20)
Fold in half and crochet 10 sc through both sides.
Do not stuff. Leave a tail for sewing.
MUZZLE โ White
- 7 sc in MC
- inc in each st (14)
- (sc, inc) ร 7 (21)
4โ15. 21 sc - (sc, dec) ร 7 (14)
- dec ร 7 (7)
Do not stuff.
Pull tight and hide yarn.
BODY
Start with yellow:
- 6 sc in MC
- inc in each st (12)
- (sc, inc) ร 6 (18)
Change to green
- 1 sc, inc, (2 sc, inc) ร 5, 1 sc (24)
- (3 sc, inc) ร 6 (30)
- 2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc) ร 5, 2 sc (36)
to blue
- (5 sc, inc) ร 6 (42)
- 3 sc, inc, (6 sc, inc) ร 5, 3 sc (48)
- (7 sc, inc) ร 6 (54)
Change to navy blue
- 4 sc, inc, (8 sc, inc) ร 5, 4 sc (60)
- (9 sc, inc) ร 6 (66)
- 66 sc
Color changes
13โ15. Lilac โ 66 sc
16โ18. Red โ 66 sc
19โ21. Orange โ 66 sc
22โ24. Yellow โ 66 sc
- (9 sc, dec) ร 6 (60)
26โ27. 60 sc
Change to blue
28โ29. 60 sc
30. 4 sc, dec, (8 sc, dec) ร 5, 4 sc (54)
Change to navy blue
31โ33. 54 sc
to lilac
- (7 sc, dec) ร 6 (48)
35โ36. 48 sc
Change to red
- 3 sc, dec, (6 sc, dec) ร 5, 3 sc (42)
38โ39. 42 sc
to orange
- (5 sc, dec) ร 6 (36)
41โ42. 36 sc
Change to yellow
- 2 sc, dec, (4 sc, dec) ร 5, 2 sc (30)
44โ46. 30 sc
Stuff firmly.
Fasten off, leave a long tail.ย
LEGS (2 pcs)
Start with white:
- 6 sc in MC
- inc in each st (12)
- (sc, inc) ร 6 (18)
- 1 sc, inc, (2 sc, inc) ร 5, 1 sc (24)
5โ11. 24 sc
Color changes every 3 rows
- Yellow โ (sc, dec) ร 8 (16)
13โ14. 16 sc
15โ17. Green โ 16 sc
18โ20. Blue โ 16 sc
21โ23. Navy blue โ 16 sc
24โ26. Lilac โ 16 sc
27โ29. Red โ 16 sc
30โ32. Orange โ 16 sc
33โ35. Yellow โ 16 sc
36โ38. Green โ 16 sc
39โ40. Blue โ 16 sc
Close one leg with 4 sc, 2 hdc, 2 dc.
Close the second leg in reverse order.
Do not stuff.
ARMS (2 pcs)
Start with white:
- 6 sc in MC
- inc in each st (12)
- (sc, inc) ร 6 (18)
4โ9. 18 sc - Yellow โ (sc, dec) ร 6 (12)
11โ12. 12 sc
Change colors every 3 rows
13โ15. Green
16โ18. Blue
19โ21. Navy blue
22โ24. Lilac
25โ27. Red
28โ30. Orange
31โ33. Yellow
34โ36. Green
37โ39. Blue
40โ42. Navy blue
43โ44. Lilac
Fold and join with 6 sc.
Do not stuff.
TAIL
Start with yellow:
- 6 sc in MC
- inc in each st (12)
- 12 sc
Change color every 3 rows until row 35.
Fold and join with 6 sc.
Do not stuff.
ASSEMBLY
- Sew muzzle between rows 17โ26
- Insert eyes between rows 17โ18, 11 sc apart
- Sew ears between rows 7โ17, slightly curved
- Attach head to body (add neck stuffing)
- Sew legs centered, color changes at back
- Sew arms 3 rows below head
- Attach tail at center of lilac stripe
๐ Your Rainbow Cat is finished!