Amigurumi Cats in a Basket

Create these adorable amigurumi cats to bring joy to any child or cat lover! With vibrant colors and cute faces, these handmade plushies are both entertaining to craft and delightful to display. Perfect for gifts or home decoration, this project is sure to be a favorite.

Amigurumi Cats in a Basket

Materials:

Yarn: 100% acrylic yarn in various colors (blue, yellow, gray, red, purple, and black)
Weight: DK/8ply (Approx. 100g each color)
Hook: 3.5 mm crochet hook
Safety eyes: 12mm (for the eyes of the cats)
Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill
Yarn needle (for sewing parts together and weaving in ends)
Small decorations: Felt, beads (for embellishing the cats)

Gauge:

4 rows of single crochet = 1 inch. To measure your gauge, crochet a small swatch of 10 stitches and 10 rows in single crochet. Measure the width and height to ensure you are on gauge.

Abbreviations:

ch = chain
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
dec = decrease (2 sc together)
sl st = slip stitch
st = stitch
R = round

Instructions:

Body of the Cat: (Make 3)

Start with the main color yarn. We're creating a solid body, working in continuous rounds.

R1: Make a magic circle and ch 1. Work 6 sc into the circle (6 st)
R2: Inc in each st around (12 st)
R3: *1 sc, inc* repeat around (18 st)
R4: *2 sc, inc* repeat around (24 st)
R5-R10: Sc in each st around (24 st)
R11: *2 sc, dec* repeat around (18 st)
R12: *1 sc, dec* repeat around (12 st)
At this point, start stuffing your cat with fiberfill carefully.
R13: Dec around (6 st). Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Tail: (Make 3)

Using the same color yarn, ch 30.
Starting from the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in each ch across. Fasten off and leave a tail to attach.

Ears: (Make 6: 2 for each cat)

Start with a magic circle and ch 1. Work 4 sc into the circle. Pull tight and join with a sl st.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew onto the head.

Assembly:

Attach the ears to the top of the head using the long tail.
Sew on the safety eyes. You can use a small piece of felt for the nose if desired.
Embroider whiskers using black yarn or felt.
Attach the tail to the back of the body, ensuring it’s secure.

Dress up your cats:

Feel free to add decorations like beads or felt flowers on the cats to give them personality!

Placing in the Basket:

Use any small woven basket you have, and place your finished cats inside for display.

Finishing Tips:

Weave in all loose ends securely with a yarn needle.
If desired, block the pieces lightly to help them hold their shape.

This project adds a playful touch to any space and is perfect for beginners seeking to learn crochet. Enjoy crafting!

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Amigurumi Cats in a Basket

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