Amigurumi Cat
A Fluffy DIY Friend for Kids and Adults
Welcome to a charming DIY project that will delight both children and adults – a lovingly crocheted Amigurumi cat made from fluffy yarn! If you enjoy crafting and love animals, this project is perfect for you. Let's dive into the wonderful world of Amigurumi and discover how you can crochet your own fluffy cat figure, which will become a loyal companion for both young and old.
What is Amigurumi?
Amigurumi is a Japanese art form that involves creating small, knitted or crocheted toys. These cute figures, often in animal shapes, are popular worldwide and are known for their loving details. Amigurumi projects are perfect for unleashing your creativity and making unique toys.
A Loving Companion for Kids and Adults
An Amigurumi cat made from fluffy yarn is not only a beautiful craft project but also a loyal friend for children and adults. The soft, cuddly texture makes it a perfect toy for children, while the loving design enchants adults as well. These handmade figures make ideal gifts and bring joy to every household.
Conclusion
Crocheting an Amigurumi cat from fluffy yarn is a wonderful project for anyone who loves crafting and cute animal figures. With a little patience and creativity, you can create a unique, lovingly designed cuddly toy that will delight both children and adults. Have fun crocheting and creating your own fluffy cat world!
Amigurumi Cat
Using different materials results in different sizes.Leg
Leg
Crochet 7 sc in a magic ring. Work in spirals.
Round 1:
Increase every 2nd stitch (10)
Rounds 2-8:
10 sc each round (10)
Finish the round with a sl st.
Leg and Body
Crochet the 1st leg as described, then:
Round 9:
1 sl st in the next stitch. Chain 5, with both legs pointing down, 1 sl st in a stitch of the last round of the 1st leg. 1 sc (mark the beginning of the new round here), 9 sc around the 1st leg, 5 sc in the chain, 10 sc around the 2nd leg, 5 sc in the other side of the chain. (30)
Rounds 9-10:
30 sc each round (30)
Round 10:
8 sc, next stitch increase, 2 sc repeat 4 times, 10 sc (34)
Round 11:
10 sc, next stitch increase, 3 sc repeat 3 times, 12 sc (37)
Rounds 12-19:
37 sc each round (37)
Round 20:
10 sc, 2 sc together, 5 sc repeat 2 times, 2 sc together, 11 sc (34)
Rounds 21-22:
34 sc each round (34)
Round 23:
10 sc, 2 sc together, 2 sc repeat 4 times, 8 sc (30)
Round 24:
30 sc (30)
Stuff the legs and body with fiberfill.
Crochet a rectangle that will fit between the arms. Continue in rows.
Row 1 (equivalent to Round 25):
4 sc in the previous direction. (4)
Rows 2-4:
Crochet as follows: 1 ch, turn, 8 sc (8)
Cut the yarn, leaving about 30 cm, and pull it through the last stitch.
Sew the upper edge of the rectangle to the other side of the body. Leave 7 stitches open on each side of the body.
Arms (make 2)
Crochet 7 sc in a magic ring. Work in spirals.
Round 1:
Increase every 2nd stitch (10)
Rounds 2-9:
10 sc each round (10)
Finish the round with a sl st. Cut the yarn, leaving about 30 cm. Stuff with fiberfill and sew to the arm openings, sewing 7 stitches of the body and 4 stitches of the rectangle.
Head
Chain 10 + 1 turning ch, turn, and crochet around the chain in spirals.
Round 1:
3 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 8 sc, 3 sc in the next ch, on the other side of the chain, 8 sc (22)
Round 2:
Next 3 stitches increase, 8 sc repeat 2 times (28)
Round 3:
(Next stitch increase, 1 sc) repeat 3 times, 8 sc repeat 2 times (34)
Round 4:
(Next stitch increase, 2 sc) repeat 3 times, 8 sc repeat 2 times (40)
Rounds 5-6:
40 sc each round (40)
Round 7:
16 sc in color 1, switch to color 2 and crochet 1 sc, switch back to color 1 and crochet 23 sc.
Round 8:
15 sc in color 1, switch to color 2 and crochet 3 sc, switch back to color 1 and crochet 22 sc.
Round 9:
14 sc in color 1, switch to color 2 and crochet 5 sc, switch back to color 1 and crochet 21 sc.
Round 10:
13 sc in color 1, switch to color 2 and crochet 7 sc, switch back to color 1 and crochet 20 sc.
Round 11:
12 sc in color 1, switch to color 2 and crochet 28 sc (40)
Insert safety eyes on each side of the color change, between rounds 6 and 7, 5-6 stitches apart.
Round 12:
(2 sc, next 2 stitches together) repeat 3 times, 8 sc repeat 2 times (34)
Round 13:
(1 sc, next 2 stitches together) repeat 3 times, 8 sc repeat 2 times (28)
Round 14:
(2 sc, next 2 stitches together) repeat 3 times, 6 sc repeat 2 times (22)
Stuff the head with fiberfill.
Round 15:
2 sc, next 2 stitches together repeat 5 times, next 2 stitches together (16)
Round 16:
1 sc, next 2 stitches together repeat 5 times, 1 sc (11)
Remember to add fiberfill.
Round 17:
Next 2 stitches together repeat 5 times, 1 sl st (6)
Cut the yarn, leaving about 50 cm, and pull it through the last 6 stitches and tighten.
Ears (make 2)
Crochet 4 sc in a magic ring. Work in spirals.
Round 1:
Increase in the 1st and 3rd stitches (6)
Round 2:
Increase in the 1st and 4th stitches (8)
Round 3:
Increase in the 1st and 5th stitches (10)
Rounds 4-6:
10 sc each round (10)
Cut the yarn, leaving about 20 cm, and pull it through the last stitch.
Tail
Crochet 4 sc in a magic ring and continue in spirals.
Round 1:
Increase in the 1st stitch (5)
Round 2:
Increase in the 1st and 3rd stitches (7)
Rounds 3-18:
Remember to add fiberfill as you go.
7 sc each round.
1 sl st, fold the tail in half and crochet together with 3 sc through both layers. Cut the yarn, leaving about 20 cm, and pull it through the last stitch.
Finishing
Attach the head above the arms, sewing several rounds of the head to several rounds of the body.
Sew the ears to the head over rounds 1-4 through both layers. Attach the tail to the back of the body.
Embroider the nose with pink thread on the tip of the crocheted triangle on the head. Use black thread to embroider the whiskers
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