Round Cat Amigurumi
This adorable Round Cat Amigurumi is perfect for both kids and adults who love cute, handmade toys. With its vibrant colors and whimsical design, it makes a delightful gift or a charming addition to your home decor. Let's embark on this fun crochet journey together and create a cuddly companion!
Round Cat Amigurumi
Materials:
- Worsted weight yarn in gray, light gray, yellow, and purple (approx. 50g of each)
- 4.00 mm crochet hook
- 2 black buttons for eyes
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Gauge:
For this pattern, gauge is not critical, but a loose texture can help with stuffing. Using worsted weight yarn, aim for about 4 stitches per inch in single crochet. Measure your gauge by crocheting a swatch of 10 stitches and measuring the width.
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(s): stitch(es)
- rnd: round
Pattern Instructions:
Body:
1. With gray yarn, make a magic circle.
2. Rnd 1: 6 sc in the magic circle (6 sts).
3. Rnd 2: Inc in each st around (12 sts).
4. Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) around (18 sts).
5. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) around (24 sts).
6. Rnd 5-10: Sc in each st around (24 sts).
7. Rnd 11: (2 sc, dec) around (18 sts).
8. Rnd 12: (1 sc, dec) around (12 sts).
9. Start stuffing your amigurumi lightly.
10. Rnd 13: Dec around (6 sts).
11. Fasten off and weave in the end.
Stripes:
1. With light gray yarn, attach at any point in the body.
2. Rnd 1: Sc in each st around.
3. Rnd 2: Switch to purple and repeat Rnd 1.
4. Repeat this color pattern until your piece is at desired height.
Head:
1. With light gray yarn, make a magic circle.
2. Rnd 1: 6 sc in the magic circle (6 sts).
3. Rnd 2: Inc in each st around (12 sts).
4. Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) around (18 sts).
5. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) around (24 sts).
6. Rnd 5-8: Sc in each st around (24 sts).
7. Rnd 9: (2 sc, dec) around (18 sts).
8. Stuff the head lightly.
9. Rnd 10: Dec around (9 sts).
10. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Ears (make 2):
1. With gray yarn, ch 4.
2. Rnd 1: 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in next ch, 3 sc in last ch, sc in next ch (8 sts).
3. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Feet (make 4):
1. With yellow yarn, ch 2.
2. Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (6 sts).
3. Rnd 2: Inc in each st around (12 sts).
4. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Assembly:
1. Sew the head onto the body securely.
2. Attach the ears on top of the head.
3. Sew the feet to the bottom of the body.
4. Use buttons for the eyes and a small piece of pink yarn for the nose. Embroider whiskers with black yarn.
Finishing tips:
- Weave in all ends from your crochet pieces.
- Consider lightly blocking your piece to shape it.
Optional Variations:
- You can add a collar using a thin piece of yarn or crochet even more fun accessories like a small fish toy!