Handmade Plush Cat Toy: Easy Crochet Amigurumi Pattern
Create your very own handmade plush cat toy using the art of crochet with this adorable amigurumi pattern. This project is perfect for those who love crafting and want to make a cute and cuddly toy for themselves or as a gift for a friend. By following the step-by-step instructions, you can bring this charming feline to life with your own personal touch.
Crafting a crochet plush cat amigurumi allows you to unleash your creativity and create a one-of-a-kind toy that is both fun to make and enjoyable to play with. Whether you are a seasoned crocheter or a beginner looking to try something new, this project is a great way to hone your skills and produce a delightful result. With a variety of colors and yarn textures to choose from, you can customize your plush cat to suit your preferences and showcase your unique style.
Materials Required
Yarn: YarnArt Dolce
Hook Size: 5.00 mm
Abbreviations
- sc: Single Crochet
- inc: Increase
- dec: Decrease
- tr: Triple Crochet/Treble Crochet
- st: Stitch
- dc: Double Crochet
- hdc: Half Double Crochet
- sl-st: Slip Stitch
- ch: Chain
- ..in: make increase into same stitch as many as the number which is given in front of “inc” abbreviation (e.g., 3inc, 4inc).
- FLO: Crochet into front loops only
- BLO: Crochet into back loops only
- BL: Bobble Stitch – do 5dc all in the same stitch and then yarn over and pull through all the loops on your hook (the original loop + 1 loop for each partially completed dc).
Instructions
Head
R 1: mc with 6 st (6)
R 2: inc x 6 (12)
R 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
R 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
R 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
R 8-12: 42 sc
R 13: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
R 14: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
R 15: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
R 16: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
F.o.
Legs and Body
Legs (make 2)
R 1: mc with 6 st (6)
R 2: inc x 6 (12)
R 3-6: 12 sc
F.o. and cut the yarn on the first leg. Don’t cut the yarn on the second leg!
From the second leg: 2 ch, join the first leg. We will crochet the body in the round:
R 1: 11 sc on the first leg, inc, sc in next 2 ch, 11 sc on the second leg, inc, sc in next 2 ch (opposite side) (30)
R 2: 10 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, 11 sc (33)
R 3-10: 33 sc
R 11: (9 sc, dec) x 3 (30)
R 12: 30 sc
R 13: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
R 14: 24 sc
R 15: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
F.o.
Arms (make 2)
R 1: mc with 6 st (6)
R 2: (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)
R 3: inc, 8 sc (10)
R 4-6: 10 sc
R 7: (dec, 3 sc) x 2 (8)
R 8-10: 8 sc
Ears (make 2)
R 1: mc with 6 st (6)
R 2: inc x 6 (12)
R 3: 12 sc
R 4: (2 sc, inc) x 4 (16)
R 5: (3 sc, inc) x 4 (20)
Tail
R 1: mc with 6 st (6)
R 2: (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)
R 3-5: 9 sc
R 6: dec, 7 sc (8)
R 7: 8 sc
R 8: dec, 6 sc (7)
R 9-11: 7 sc
Staff the top of the tail. Fold the top of the leg flat and sc through both sides across.
It is better to sew details to each other with other yarn, not with YarnArt Dolce.