🐱 Easy Cat Amigurumi Pattern (Beginner Friendly)

Want to crochet a tiny, adorable cat? This step-by-step amigurumi pattern is perfect for beginners and works up into a sweet little plush you can gift, display, or turn into a keychain.

🧶 Materials You’ll Need

• Yarn in:

  • Main color – body & head

  • Pink – inner ears

  • White (optional) – accents

• Crochet hook suitable for your yarn

• Fiberfill stuffing

• Safety eyes (6mm–8mm)

• Embroidery thread (nose & whiskers)

• Scissors

• Tapestry needle

✂️ Abbreviations (US Terms)

Term	Meaning
sc	Single Crochet
inc	Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec	Decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
sl st	Slip Stitch
ch	Chain
st	Stitch
( )	Repeat instructions inside

🧵 Pattern Instructions

🐾 Head & Body (One Piece)

Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into ring (6)

Round 2: Inc in each stitch around (12)

Round 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around (18)

Round 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat around (24)

Round 5: (3 sc, inc) repeat around (30)

Round 6–10: Sc in each stitch around (30)

Round 11: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24)

Round 12: (2 sc, dec) repeat around (18)

Round 13: (1 sc, dec) repeat around (12)

👉 Stuff the head firmly now.

Round 14: Dec around (6)Fasten off and weave in the end.

👂 Ears (Make 2)

Round 1: Magic ring, 4 sc (4)Round 2: Inc in each stitch (8)Round 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around (12)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

🐾 Arms (Make 2)

Round 1: Magic ring, 5 sc (5)Round 2–4: Sc around (5)

Lightly stuff, fasten off, leave a tail.

🐕 Tail

Round 1: Magic ring, 5 sc (5)Round 2–8: Sc around (5)

Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing.

Assembly

1. Attach ears to the top of the head (around Round 4 level).

2. Sew arms to the sides of the body between Rounds 8–9.

3. Attach tail to the back of the body.

4. Embroider nose and whiskers.

5. Add safety eyes and any extra face details.

✨ Tips for a Cute Finish

• Use tight stitches so stuffing doesn’t show.

• Shape the head with your fingers while stuffing for a round look.

• Slightly angle the ears outward for extra cuteness.

• Pink blush on cheeks (pastel or makeup) adds charm.

Your little crochet cat is ready 🥰 Perfect as a toy, decor piece, or handmade gift!

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