Amigurumi Dog and Cat Toys
Create your own adorable amigurumi dog and cat toys with this beginner-friendly pattern! These charming characters make perfect gifts for children or a delightful addition to any crochet collection. The vibrant colors and cuddly design will bring joy to whoever receives them.
Amigurumi Dog and Cat Toys
Materials:
- Yarn: Worsted weight (4) yarn in the following colors:
- Dog: Beige, brown, green, red
- Cat: Blue, pink, white
- Hook: 3.5mm (E) crochet hook
- Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill
- Safety eyes (optional)
- Stitch marker
- Yarn needle for weaving ends
Gauge:
4 inches = 12 stitches in single crochet. To check your gauge, crochet a swatch of 12 stitches and 10 rows in single crochet and measure.
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
Dog Pattern:
- Head: Start with beige yarn. Magic ring, ch 1, 6 sc in the ring (6).
Row 1: Inc in each stitch around (12).
Row 2: (sc, inc) x 6 (18).
Row 3: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24).
Rows 4-6: sc in each stitch (24).
Row 7: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18).
Row 8: (sc, dec) x 6 (12). Stuff head and close. - Body: In beige yarn, ch 2, 6 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook (6).
Row 1: Inc in each stitch (12).
Row 2: (sc, inc) x 6 (18).
Rows 3-5: sc in each stitch (18).
Row 6: (sc, dec) x 6 (12). Stuff the body and close. - Legs (make 4): Ch 2, 6 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook (6).
Rows 1-2: sc in each stitch (6). Stuff lightly and fasten off. - Ears (make 2): With brown yarn, ch 2, 4 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook (4).
Row 1: Inc in each stitch (8). Fasten off. - Assemble the head to the body, attach the ears, and sew on the safety eyes. Stitch a small red row for the collar.
Cat Pattern:
- Head: Start with blue yarn. Magic ring, ch 1, 6 sc in the ring (6).
Row 1: Inc in each stitch around (12).
Row 2: (sc, inc) x 6 (18).
Row 3: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24).
Rows 4-6: sc in each stitch (24).
Row 7: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18).
Row 8: (sc, dec) x 6 (12). - Body: In blue yarn, ch 2, 6 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook (6).
Row 1: Inc in each stitch (12).
Row 2: (sc, inc) x 6 (18).
Row 3: (bl, inc) x 6 (24).
Rows 4-6: sc in each stitch (24).
Row 7: (sc, dec) x 6 (12). Stuff and close. - Legs (make 4): Ch 2, 6 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook (6).
Rows 1-2: sc in each stitch (6). Stuff lightly and fasten off. - Ears (make 2): Ch 2, 4 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook (4).
Row 1: Inc in each stitch (8). Fasten off. - Assemble the head to the body, attach the ears, and sew on safety eyes. Stitch on a pink ruffle around the body.
Finishing Tips:
Weave in all ends, and if desired, block your pieces lightly to shape them. Enjoy your new amigurumi friends and consider varying the colors for different looks!
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