Create a Charming Amigurumi Cat with a Cozy Scarf

If you're looking to add a touch of charm to your décor, consider crocheting a delightful amigurumi cat sporting a cozy scarf. This whimsical project not only brings warmth but also fills your space with cuteness. With a playful twist and a bit of yarn magic, you can create a lovable companion perfect for the winter season.

Materials

• Double knit yarn in gray, variegated yarn for the jumper, and any additional colors of your choice.
• 3.5 mm crochet hook.
• Safety eyes (6 mm size recommended).
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Scissors and yarn needle for sewing.
• Stitch marker (optional).

Abbreviations (UK Terms)

• ch: chain
• dc: double crochet
• tr: treble crochet
• htr: half treble crochet
• sl st: slip stitch

Instructions

Head and Body

Magic Ring:

Make a magic ring and work 6 dc into the ring. [6 sts]

Rounds

Round 1: 2 dc in each stitch around. [12 sts]

Round 2: 2 dc in each stitch around. [24 sts]

Round 3: 1 dc in each stitch around. Mark the first stitch of the round with a stitch marker. [24 sts]

Round 4-5 (Back Loop Only): 1 dc in the back loop only around for 2 rounds. This creates a ridge.

Round 6: 1 dc in each stitch around. [24 sts]

Round 7: Change to variegated yarn and join with a sl st. Ch 1, then work 1 dc in each stitch around for 6 rounds. [24 sts]

Round 8: Change back to gray yarn and repeat 1 dc in each stitch around for another 7 rounds. [24 sts]

Eyes

Insert safety eyes between rounds 10 and 11 before closing the head.

Stuffing: Stuff the body and head with fiberfill before closing.

Closing

Flatten the top and crochet across the top to close the head. First, do 1 tr in the first stitch for an ear, then 1 htr in the next stitch, 1 dc in the next stitch, sl st across until the third-to-last stitch, reverse: 1 dc, 1 htr, 1 tr. Fasten off.

Scarf

Chain:

Ch 45 (or desired length).

Row 1: 1 dc in the second chain from the hook and each chain across. Fasten off.

Sewing

Wrap the scarf around the cat, cross it over at the front, and sew it in place. Optionally, add a small button to the scarf for decoration.

Finishing

Details

Embroider the nose and whiskers with black yarn or embroidery thread.

Final Assembly

Adjust and squish the stuffing to shape the cat body.

Make sure the cat stands upright by adjusting the stuffing and the bottom’s shape.