Are you ready to embark on a delightful crochet adventure? Our Kitten Nekori free amigurumi pattern is here to whisk you away into the world of adorable crochet creations. Crafted with love and creativity, this amigurumi kitten is the perfect project for both beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Whether you’re looking to expand your crochet skills or simply want to create a charming gift, Nekori the kitten is sure to capture your heart. Join us on this crafting journey as we provide you with step-by-step instructions to crochet your very own Kitten Nekori. Get your crochet hooks ready, and let’s bring this cute feline to life!
Discover the charm of crafting your very own Kitten Nekori amigurumi with this free crochet pattern. Dive into the world of cute crochet creations and bring this lovable kitten to life!
Abbreviations:
MR: Magic Ring
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
dec: decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
BLO: back loop only
FO: fasten off
PATTERN
Head:
Crochet with gray yarn. Fill as you go. Start by making a chain of 7 ch and crochet around both sides of the chain.
Row 1: Starting from the 2nd ch from the hook: 5 sc, 3 sc in one loop, 4 sc, inc (14 sc).
Row 2: inc, 4 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc, 2 inc (20 sc).
Row 3: inc, 6 sc, 4 inc, 6 sc, 3 inc (28 sc).
Row 4: inc, 8 sc, inc, sc, 2 inc, sc, inc, 8 sc, inc, sc, 2 inc, sc (36 sc).
Row 5: inc, 10 sc, inc, sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, sc, inc, 10 sc, inc, sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, sc (44 sc).
Row 6: 44 sc.
Row 7: inc, 12 sc, (inc, 2 sc) × 3, inc, 12 sc, (inc, 2 sc) × 3 (52 sc).
Row 8: 52 sc.
Row 9: 2 sc, inc, 10 sc, (inc, 2 sc) × 5, inc, 10 sc, (inc, 2 sc) × 4, inc (64 sc).
Rows 10-11: 64 sc.
Row 12: inc, 16 sc, (inc, 2 sc) × 5, inc, 16 sc, (inc, 2 sc) × 5 (76 sc).
Rows 13-24: 76 sc.
Row 25: (2 sc, dec) × 5, 16 sc, (dec, 2 sc) × 5, dec, 16 sc, dec (64 sc).
Row 26: 64 sc.
Row 27: (dec, 2 sc) × 4, dec, 10 sc, (dec, 2 sc) × 5, dec, 10 sc, dec, 2 sc (52 sc).
Row 28: 52 sc.
Now is the time to attach the eyes and nose. Attach the eyes between rows 15 and 16, and the nose between rows 17 and 18.
Start adding stuffing.
Row 29: (2 sc, dec) × 3, 12 sc, (dec, 2 sc) × 3, dec, 12 sc, dec (44 sc).
Row 30: 44 sc.
Row 31: sc, dec, 2 sc, dec, sc, dec, 10 sc, dec, sc, dec, 2 sc, dec, sc, dec, 10 sc, dec (36 sc).
Row 32: sc, 2 dec, sc, dec, sc, dec, 2 sc, dec, sc, dec, sc, 2 dec, sc, dec, sc, dec, 2 sc, dec, 1 sc, dec (24 sc).
Cut the yarn, leaving a long end for sewing the head to the body.
Ears (2 pieces):
One ear is crocheted with gray yarn, and the other with black yarn.
Row 1: 5 sc in MR.
Row 2: [inc] (10 sc).
Row 3: 10 sc.
Row 4: [1 sc, inc] (15 sc).
Row 5: [2 sc, inc] (20 sc).
Row 6: 20 sc.
Row 7: [3 sc, inc] (25 sc).
Row 8: 25 sc.
Cut the yarn, leaving a long end for sewing the ears to the body.
Body:
Crochet with gray yarn. Fill as you go.
Row 1: 6 sc in MR.
Row 2: [inc] (12 sc).
Row 3: [sc, inc] (18 sc).
Row 4: [2 sc, inc] (24 sc).
Row 5: [3 sc, inc] (30 sc).
Row 6: [4 sc, inc] (36 sc).
Row 7: [5 sc, inc] (42 sc).
Row 8: [6 sc, inc] (48 sc).
Row 9: [7 sc, inc] (54 sc).
Rows 10-11: 54 sc.
Row 12: [8 sc, inc] (60 sc).
Rows 13-16: 60 sc.
Row 17: [8 sc, dec] (54 sc).
Row 18: 54 sc.
Row 19: 3 sc, [dec, 7 sc], dec, 4 sc (48 sc).
Row 20: 48 sc.
Row 21: [6 sc, dec] (42 sc).
Row 22: 42 sc.
Row 23: 2 sc, [dec, 5 sc], dec, 3 sc (36 sc).
Row 24: 3 sc, [dec, 4 sc], dec, sc (30 sc).
Row 25: [dec, 3 sc] (24 sc).
Cut the yarn and hide the end inside the body.
Front Legs (there are no hind legs for this toy):
Crochet two pieces with gray yarn.
Row 1: 5 sc in MR.
Row 2: [inc] (10 sc).
Rows 3-10: 10 sc.
Leave a long end of yarn for sewing.
Tail:
Start with black yarn.
Row 1: 6 sc in MR.
Row 2: [inc] (12 sc).
Rows 3-5: 12 sc.
Change yarn color to gray.
Rows 6-8: 12 sc.
Row 9: [4 sc, dec] (10 sc).
If desired, you can extend the tail by crocheting a few additional rows of 10 sc.
Row 10: 3 sc, hdc, sc, hdc, sc (5 sc). Do not finish the row. Leave a long end of yarn for sewing to the body.
Now you can assemble the parts and decorate the face and body as desired.
