Amigurumi Cat Couple
Create a charming pair of amigurumi cats that are perfect for gifts or home decor! These little felines, dressed in colorful shorts, are sure to bring joy to anyone who sees them. The pattern is beginner-friendly, ensuring that even novice crocheters can enjoy making these adorable companions.
Amigurumi Cat Couple
Materials:
- Yarn: Worsted weight (size 4) yarn in gray, red, yellow, and pink (approximately 50g of each color)
- Crochet Hook: Size G (4.0mm)
- Safety Eyes: 6mm black safety eyes (2)
- Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill
- Stitch Marker
- Yarn Needle
- Button for decoration (optional)
Gauge: 5 single crochet stitches x 6 rows = 1 inch.
To measure gauge, crochet a 4” square in single crochet and count stitches in the central 4 inches both horizontally and vertically.
Abbreviations:
- ch - chain
- sc - single crochet
- inc - increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec - decrease (single crochet two stitches together)
- sl st - slip stitch
- st - stitch
Instructions:
Cat Body:
- With gray yarn, start with a magic ring.
- Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring. (6)
- Round 2: *inc* in each st around. (12)
- Round 3: *sc in next st, inc* repeat around. (18)
- Round 4-5: sc in each st around. (18)
- Round 6: *sc in next 2 st, inc* repeat around. (24)
- Round 7-10: sc in each st around. (24)
- Round 11: *sc in next 2 st, dec* repeat around. (18)
- Round 12: *sc in next st, dec* repeat around. (12)
- Stuff the body and continue to dec until closed. Fasten off and weave ends.
Cat Head:
- With gray yarn, repeat the body steps to create a smaller ball (6, 12, 18, 24, 24, 18). Sweep in stitches for the head and stuff lightly, attaching the safety eyes between rounds 8 and 9.
- For the nose, use pink yarn: Ch 2, 4 sc in the second ch from hook. Fasten off.
- Sew the nose in place and use black yarn to stitch a smile and little whiskers.
- Use white yarn to create a few strands for the cat fur on the top of the head.
Cat Arms and Legs:
- For each limb, with gray yarn, ch 2, then 6 sc in the second ch from hook. Work in rounds until you reach 6-8”. Stuff lightly and sew onto the body.
Cat Shorts:
- With red or yellow yarn, ch 20.
- Row 1: sc in each ch across. Turn. (19)
- Row 2-4: sc in each st across. Turn.
- Fold in half and stitch down the sides to create a shorts shape.
- Attach the shorts to the body. You can use a button sewn on for decoration if desired.
Finishing:
Weave in all ends using a yarn needle. Lightly sc around the edge of the shorts for a clean finish. You can block the pieces for better shape if desired.
Optional Variations:
Change colors for different outfits! Add a bowtie or flower for extra charm!
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