Crochet Tabby Cat Amigurumi – Free Pattern
Create your very own adorable Tabby Cat Amigurumi with our free crochet pattern. This cute and cuddly feline friend is a perfect addition to your amigurumi collection.
Welcome to the world of amigurumi! If you’re a crochet enthusiast looking for your next project, you’re in the right place. In this free pattern, we’ll guide you through creating an irresistibly cute Tabby Cat Amigurumi. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this amigurumi cat is a fun and rewarding project that will bring a smile to your face.
Our step-by-step instructions and detailed pattern will help you craft your very own lifelike tabby cat. This amigurumi kitty makes for a delightful gift, a charming decoration, or a lovable companion for children and cat enthusiasts of all ages.
So, grab your crochet hooks, pick your favorite yarn colors, and let’s get started on this fantastic amigurumi adventure! Follow our free pattern to create your purr-fect crochet tabby cat today.
Materials and Tools:
Medium-weight yarn in three colors: for the body, the cat’s sweater, and for the tuft, scarf, and facial features. The author used a semi-cotton yarn (55% cotton, 45% acrylic) with a usage of less than 40g for each color.
Toy stuffing material, such as polyester fiberfill.
Suitable crochet hooks matching your yarn weight. The author used a 2.0mm hook and a 4.0mm hook for the scarf/cowl.
Needle for sewing parts and embroidering facial features.
Pins for sewing.
Safety eyes with a diameter of 10mm.
Scissors.
Materials and Tools (Translated):
YarnArt Jeans 160m/50g (55% cotton/45% acrylic)
Color Numbers:
28 – Graphite
49 – Light Gray
51 – Red
Alize Cotton Gold 330m/100g (55% cotton/45% acrylic)
Color Numbers:
60 – Black
55 – White
610 – Turquoise
Alize Cotton Gold Tweed 330m/100g (57% cotton/40% acrylic/3% polyester)
Color Number: 67 – Milky Beige
Alize Cotton Gold 330m/100g (55% cotton/45% acrylic)
Color Number: 493 – Brown
Glasses – Florist wire
Abbreviations:
MR: Magic Ring
ch: Chain
sc: Single Crochet
sl st: Slip Stitch
inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
dec: Decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
(2 sc, dec) * n: Repeat what’s in the brackets n times
(36): Number of stitches in the row
PATTERN
Tips:
Let’s start with the main (black) color.
Create a chain of 25 chains. Start crocheting in the second chain from the hook. Crochet in a spiral, working on one side of the chain in the first row and then switching to the other side.
Row 1: 1 sc, 22 sc, 2 sc (in the last chain of the chain), 22 sc, 1 sc (52)
Row 2: 2 inc, 22 sc, 4 inc, 22 sc, 2 inc (60)
Row 3: 3 inc, 25 sc, 5 inc, 25 sc, 2 inc (70)
Rows 4-6: 70 sc
Row 7: 4 sc, dec, 24 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec, 24 sc, dec, 3 sc (66)
Row 8: 66 sc
Row 9: 4 sc, dec, 22 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec, 22 sc, dec, 3 sc (62)
Row 10: 62 sc
Row 11: 4 sc, dec, 20 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec, 20 sc, dec, 3 sc (58)
Row 12: 58 sc
Row 13: 4 sc, dec, 18 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec, 18 sc, dec, 3 sc (54)
Row 14: 54 sc
Row 15: 4 sc, dec, 16 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec, 16 sc, dec, 3 sc (50)
Row 16: dec, 23 sc, dec, 23 sc (48)
Row 17: (6 sc, dec) * 6 (42)
Rows 18-19: 42 sc
Row 20: (5 sc, dec) * 6 (36)
Rows 21-22: 36 sc
Row 23: (4 sc, dec) * 6 (30)
Rows 24-25: 30 sc
Row 26: (3 sc, dec) * 6 (24)
Insert the safety eyes between Rows 16 and 17, with 8 sc between them. Stuff the head firmly to create a triangular shape.
Row 27: (2 sc, dec) * 6 (18)
Let’s start crocheting the tuft. Change the yarn color.
Head:
We will crochet the hair, alternating regular rows with rows of extended loops. The length of the extended loops determines the length of the toy’s hair.
Row 28: 18 sc (with extended loops)
Row 29: (1 sc, dec)*6 (12)
Row 30: 12 sc (with extended loops)
Add stuffing.
Row 31: 6 dec (6)
Finish by slip stitching and chaining 1. Pull the yarn tight and cut, leaving a long end.
Thread the yarn end into a wide-eyed needle and, using a “front loop only” stitch (capturing only the front loops), close the remaining 6 sc. Secure the yarn.
Insert the needle at the top of the head and bring it out on the opposite side (in the area of the future neck). Gently tighten the head. Secure the yarn and cut the remaining end.
Head:
Crochet with the main (black) color:
Row 1: 6 sc in MR (Magic Ring)
Row 2: (1 sc, inc)*3 (9)
Row 3: 9 sc
Row 4: (2 sc, inc)*3 (12)
Row 5: 12 sc
Row 6: (3 sc, inc)*3 (15)
Row 7: 15 sc
Do not stuff; fold and join both halves with 7 sc.
Finish with 1 sl st + 1 ch. Pull the yarn tight and cut, leaving a long end for sewing.
Ears (2 Pieces):
Crochet with the main (black) color:
Row 1: 6 sc in MR
Rows 2-7: 6 sc
Row 8: inc, 5 sc (7)
Rows 9-19: 7 sc
Row 20: inc, 6 sc (8)
Rows 21-25: 8 sc
Finish with 1 sl st + 1 ch. Pull the yarn tight and cut. Tuck the end inside the piece. Do not stuff.
Tail:
Crochet with the main (black) color:
Row 1: 6 sc in MR
Row 2: 6 inc (12)
Rows 3-12: 12 sc
When crocheting the first leg, finish with 1 sl st + 1 ch. Pull the yarn tight and cut, tucking the end inside the piece.
When crocheting the second leg, do not cut the yarn but continue crocheting the body.
Crochet 12 ch (distance between the legs).
Legs (2 Pieces):
Attach the second leg to the first with a sl st. Continue crocheting in a spiral with the main (black) color.
Row 1: 48 sc (12 sc for the first leg, 12 sc along the chain of ch, 12 sc for the second leg, 12 sc along the chain of ch)
Row 2: 6 sc, inc, 23 sc, inc, 17 sc (50)
Rows 3-8: 50 sc
Row 9: 50 sc. In this row, work the tail (by crocheting 4 sc while picking up loops from both the tail and the body).
Row 10: 50 sc
Fill the legs tightly with stuffing and continue filling as you crochet.
Now, let’s begin crocheting the sweater. Change the yarn color as desired, starting anywhere convenient on the back.
Rows 11-19: 50 sc
Row 20: (8 sc, dec)*5 (45)
Rows 21-22: 45 sc
Row 23: (7 sc, dec)*5 (40)
Rows 24-25: 40 sc
Row 26: (6 sc, dec)*5 (35)
Rows 27-28: 35 sc
Row 29: (5 sc, dec)*5 (30)
Rows 30-31: 30 sc
Row 32: (4 sc, dec)*5 (25)
Rows 33-34: 25 sc
Now, let’s start crocheting the neck. Change the yarn color back to the main (black) color.
Row 35: 25 sc, working in the back loop only.
Body:
To make the head tilt to the side, continue crocheting from the middle of the cat’s back (if necessary, crochet a few sc to reach the desired location). Remove the stitch marker.
Row 36: 12 sc + sl st. Turn the work (crochet in the opposite direction).
Row 37: In the second loop from the hook, 11 sc + sl st. Turn the work (crochet in the opposite direction).
Row 38: In the second loop from the hook, 25 sc in a round.
Finish with 1 sl st + 1 ch. Pull the yarn tight and cut, leaving a long end for attaching the head. Fill the piece with stuffing.
Body:
Start crocheting with the main (black) color.
Row 1: 9 sc in MR (Magic Ring)
Rows 2-6: 9 sc
Change the yarn color (sweater color).
Rows 7-26: 9 sc
Finish with 1 sl st + 1 ch. Pull the yarn tight and cut, leaving a long end. Do not stuff the piece. Fold and join both halves with a yarn needle, using a “loop stitch.”
Arms (2 Pieces):
Embroider the nose in the same thread color as the hair. Embroider a triangular nose between the 1st-2nd and 4th-5th rows below the eyes, in the middle. Refer to the photos for guidance.
Assembly:
Attach the head to the body using the leftover yarn from crocheting the body. When joining the pieces, add stuffing and pack it well. This is important to prevent wrinkles on the neck.
Symmetrically attach and sew the arms to the body between rows 34 and 35 of the body. You can use pins to hold the arms in place for convenience.
Position the ears symmetrically on the sides of the head, with one of the corners touching the hair. Secure them with pins for convenience and then sew them in place.
Assembly (Continued):
After embroidering the nose, two working threads should meet at one point. This is where we will start creating the mouth.
One thread will go to the right. Embroider one part of the mouth and a stripe under the eye with this thread. Perform similar actions with the second thread, going to the left. This way, you’ll create the mouth and mini-whiskers.
Crochet with two strands held together, using a 4mm hook for extra volume. Leave about 5 cm of yarn at the beginning before chaining. This will be used to tie the scarf around the neck.
Chain the desired number of stitches (e.g., 46 ch). Work around the chain in both loops, starting in the second chain from the hook. To turn the work to the other side of the chain, make 2 sc in the last chain. Finish with 1 sl st + 1 ch. Pull the yarn tight and cut, leaving about 5 cm of yarn.
Continue to crochet with both strands held together. When you’re done, use the remaining yarn ends to tie the scarf around the neck.
That completes the assembly and finishing steps of your crochet project. Enjoy your amigurumi cat!
