🐱 Small Quick Sleepy Chenille Cat – Free Crochet Pattern
- Kavitha
- Aug 12
- 2 min read
Updated: Sep 16
Have you ever wanted to crochet something soft, squishy, and irresistibly cute in under an hour? Meet the Small Sleepy Chenille Cat – the chubbiest, fluffiest little kitty you can hold in your palm.
With big floppy ears, a sleepy face, and a short, chubby body, this cat is the definition of kawaii. It’s made with white chenille yarn for maximum softness – perfect for stress-relief squishes, bag charms, or little handmade gifts.
Why You’ll Love This Pattern
Quick & beginner-friendly – takes about 45 minutes
Uses minimal yarn
No separate head and body – it’s made in one piece
Perfect for keychains, gifts, or desk buddies
That sleepy expression? 100% heart-melting 💖
🧶 Materials
White chenille yarn (super bulky, like Himalaya Dolphin Baby or Bernat Blanket)
4.5 mm crochet hook
Black yarn or embroidery thread for the face
Stuffing
Yarn needle
Stitch marker
🧸 Abbreviations (US terms)
MR – magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec – decrease (sc2tog)
sl st – slip stitch
🪡 Pattern
Head & Body (One Piece)
Start with a magic ring. For detailed steps on how to create a magic ring:-
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc in each st (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4–R5: sc in each st (18) → 2 rounds only
R6: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff firmly but keep squishy
R7: dec x6 (6)
Fasten off and weave shut
Ears (Make 2)
R1: MR, 4 sc (4)
R2: (1 sc, inc) x2 (6)
R3: sc in each st (6)
Fasten off, leave tail, sew to top corners of head
Legs (Make 4)
R1: MR, 5 sc (5)
R2: sc in each st (5)
Fasten off, leave tail, sew 2 in front bottom, 2 at back
Tail
Ch 5, sl st back (4)
Fasten off, sew to back
Face
Embroider two sleepy curved eyes
Stitch a small "X" style nose and mouth in the center
Optional: add blush with pink yarn or makeup
📸 Pro Tips for Maximum Cuteness
Slightly overstuff the ears so they stay floppy but not flat
Keep the body short and round – only two rounds at 18 stitches gives it that mochi-like puff
Chenille yarn hides stitches, so use a contrasting thread when sewing parts
💌 Why This Cat is Special
I designed this cat to be as small as possible without losing its cuteness. The short body and sleepy eyes make it look like it just woke up from a cozy nap. It’s also one of those projects where, once you make one… you just have to make five more in different colors.
If you make one, don’t forget to share your creation with me – I’d love to see your sleepy cats!
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