Colorful Amigurumi Cat Free Pattern – Crochet Your Way to Cuteness
Welcome to our delightful world of amigurumi! If you’re a fan of all things cute and crafty, you’re in for a treat. In this article, we’re thrilled to share a fantastic amigurumi free pattern for crafting your very own colorful amigurumi cat. Whether you’re an experienced crocheter or a complete beginner, this pattern will guide you through the steps to create an adorable cat plushie. The vibrant colors and charming design will make it an instant favorite among kids and adults alike. So, grab your crochet hook and let’s embark on a creative journey to bring this feline friend to life!
Colorful amigurumi kittens are crocheted from multicolored sectional yarn. Author’s description of crocheting the cat Murzik from Ira Ida HandMade. The finished toy is approximately 25 cm with ears.
Materials:
Nako Baby Marvel Petit Yarn
White Alize Softy Yarn for the muzzle
2.0 mm Crochet Hook
Black Beads (8 mm) for the eyes
Yarn for embroidering the nose and eyebrows
Stuffing
Abbreviations:
MR – Magic Ring
CH – Chain
SC – Single Crochet
INC – Increase
DEC – Decrease
(…)*n times – Repeat the instructions in parentheses n times
(12) – Number of stitches at the end of the row
Pattern:
Body-Head (crocheted as one piece)
Start with the body.
1 Row: 6 SC in MR (6)
2 Row: INC*6 times (12)
3 Row: (1 SC, INC)*6 times (18)
4 Row: (2 SC, INC)*6 times (24)
5 Row: (3 SC, INC)*6 times (30)
6 Row: (4 SC, INC)*6 times (36)
7 Row: (5 SC, INC)*6 times (42)
8-17 Row: 42 SC (10 rows)
18 Row: (5 SC, DEC)*6 times (36)
19-20 Row: 36 SC (2 rows)
21 Row: (4 SC, DEC)*6 times (30)
22-23 Row: 30 SC (2 rows)
24 Row: (3 SC, DEC)*6 times (24)
25-30 Row: 24 SC (6 rows)
Now, begin the head.
31 Row: (3 SC, INC)*6 times (30)
32 Row: (4 SC, INC)*6 times (36)
33 Row: (5 SC, INC)*6 times (42)
34 Row: (6 SC, INC)*6 times (48)
35 Row: (7 SC, INC)*6 times (54)
36-48 Row: 54 SC (13 rows)
49 Row: (7 SC, DEC)*6 times (48)
50 Row: (6 SC, DEC)*6 times (42)
51 Row: (5 SC, DEC)*6 times (36)
52 Row: (4 SC, DEC)*6 times (30)
53 Row: (3 SC, DEC)*6 times (24)
54 Row: (2 SC, DEC)*6 times (18)
55 Row: (1 SC, DEC)*6 times (12)
56 Row: DEC*6 times (6)
Crocheted amigurumi kitten
Legs (2 pieces)
Crochet a chain of 6 CH.
Work on both sides of the chain to form an oval.
1 Row: Start from the second loop from the hook: 4 SC, 3 SC in the last loop, turn, on the other side of the chain: 3 SC, INC (12)
2 Row: INC, 3 SC, 3 INC, 3 SC, 2 INC (18)
3 Row: INC, 6 SC, 2 INC, 6 SC, INC, 2 SC (22)
4 Row: 1 SC, INC, 6 SC, 5 INC, 6 SC, 2 INC, 1 SC (30)
5 Row: For the back loops of the stitches: 30 SC
6-8 Row: 30 SC (3 rows)
9 Row: 9 SC, (DEC, 1 SC)* 4 times, 9 SC (26)
10 Row: 7 SC, (DEC, 1 SC)* 4 times, 7 SC (22)
11 Row: 22 SC
12 Row: 8 SC, (DEC, 1 SC)* 2 times, 8 SC (20)
13 Row: 8 SC, 2 DEC, 8 SC (18)
14 Row: 18 SC
15 Row: (4 SC, DEC)* 3 times (15)
16-35 Row: 15 SC (20 rows)
Fold the piece in half (the toe should be facing forward) and crochet 7 SC across both edges, closing the hole.
Leave a long thread for sewing.
Arms (2 pieces)
1 Row: 6 SC in MR (6)
2 Row: INC*6 times (12)
3 Row: (1 SC, INC)*6 times (18)
4-7 Row: 18 SC (4 rows)
8 Row: (1 SC, DEC)*6 times (12)
9 Row: (4 SC, DEC)* 2 times (10)
10-30 Row: 10 SC (21 rows)
Do not stuff the upper part of the arms or stuff very lightly.
Fold the piece in half and crochet 5 SC across both edges, closing the hole.
Leave a long thread for sewing.
Ears (2 pieces)
1 Row: 6 SC in MR (6)
2 Row: (1 SC, INC)*3 times (9)
3 Row: 9 SC
4 Row: (2 SC, INC)* 3 times (12)
5 Row: (3 SC, INC)* 3 times (15)
6 Row: (4 SC, INC)* 3 times (18)
7 Row: (5 SC, INC)* 3 times (21)
8 Row: (5 SC, DEC)* 3 times (18)
Do not stuff the ears with filling.
Fold the piece in half and crochet 9 SC across both edges, closing the hole.
Leave a long thread for sewing.
Muzzle
Alize Softy Yarn
Crochet a chain of 4 CH.
Work on both sides of the chain to form an oval.
1 Row: Start from the second loop from the hook: 2 SC, 3 SC in the last loop, turn, on the other side of the chain: 1 SC, INC (8)
2 Row: INC, 1 SC, 3 INC, 1 SC, 2 INC (14)
3 Row: INC, 3 SC, INC, 2 SC, INC, 3 SC, INC, 2 SC (18)
4 Row: 1 SC, INC, 4 SC, INC, 3 SC, INC, 4 SC, INC, 2 SC (22)
5 Row: INC, 7 SC, INC, 2 SC, INC, 7 SC, INC, 2 SC (26)
6 Row: 1 SC, INC, 8 SC, INC, 3 SC, INC, 8 SC, INC, 2 SC (30)
7 Row: 30 SC
Leave a long thread for sewing.
Tail
1 Row: 6 SC in MR (6)
2 Row: INC*6 times (12)
3 Row: (1 SC, INC)*6 times (18)
4 Row: (5 SC, INC)* 3 times (21)
5-10 Row: 21 SC
11 Row: (5 SC, DEC)* 3 times (18)
12 Row: 18 SC
13 Row: (4 SC, DEC)* 3 times (15)
14 Row: 15 SC
15 Row: (3 SC, DEC)* 3 times (12)
16-34 Row: 12 SC
Fold the piece in half and crochet 6 SC across both edges, closing the hole.
Leave a long thread for sewing.
Embroider the nose and eyebrows and use black yarn to create whiskers.
