This adorable striped amigurumi cat is perfect for cat lovers of all ages! With its soft pink, purple, and brown stripes, this cuddly companion is sure to bring joy to any home. Easy to make and fun to customize with different colors and buttons, it's a delightful project for beginners and seasoned crocheters alike.

Striped Amigurumi Cat

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn in light pink, dark pink, purple, and brown (approximately 50 yards of each color)
• 3.5 mm crochet hook
• Fiberfill stuffing
• 2 buttons for eyes
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Gauge:

16 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches in single crochet. To check gauge, make a small swatch of 20 stitches and 20 rows.

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)

Instructions:

Body:

1. With light pink yarn, make a magic ring.
2. Round 1: Ch 1, 6 sc in ring (6).
3. Round 2: Inc in each st around (12).
4. Round 3: *Sc in next st, inc in next st*, repeat from * to * around (18).
5. Round 4-10: Sc in each st around (18). Change to brown yarn in Round 8.
6. Round 11: *Sc in next 2 st, inc in next st*, repeat from * to * around (24).
7. Round 12-15: Sc in each st around (24). Change to purple yarn in Round 12 and to dark pink yarn in Round 14.
8. Round 16: *Sc in next 3 st, inc in next st*, repeat from * to * around (30).
9. Round 17-19: Sc in each st around (30).
10. Round 20: *Sc in next 3 st, dec*, repeat from * to * around (24).
11. Round 21: *Sc in next 2 st, dec*, repeat from * to * around (18). Start stuffing the body now.
12. Round 22: *Sc in next st, dec*, repeat from * to * around (12).
13. Round 23: Dec around (6). Fasten off and weave in the end.

Head:

1. With light pink yarn, make a magic ring.
2. Round 1: Ch 1, 6 sc in ring (6).
3. Round 2: Inc in each st around (12).
4. Round 3: *Sc in next st, inc in next st*, repeat from * to * around (18).
5. Round 4: *Sc in next 2 st, inc in next st*, repeat from * to * around (24).
6. Round 5-7: Sc in each st around (24).
7. Round 8: *Sc in next 2 st, dec*, repeat from * to * around (18).
8. Round 9: *Sc in next st, dec*, repeat from * to * around (12). Start stuffing the head now.
9. Round 10: Dec around (6). Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Ears (make 2):

1. With dark pink yarn, ch 4.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch (3).
3. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in last st (2).
4. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, dec (1). Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Tail:

1. With light pink yarn, ch 15.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across (14).
3. Row 2-4: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (14). Fasten off.

Assembly:

1. Attach the head to the body using the tail left on the head.
2. Position the ears on top of the head and sew securely.
3. Using the yarn needle, sew the buttons onto the face for eyes.
4. Embroider the face with a dark yarn (whiskers and mouth).
5. Attach the tail to the back of the body securely.

Finishing Tips:

• Weave in all ends securely.
• Consider blocking the pieces slightly to help shape them.

Variations:

• Try different color combinations for the stripes.
• Add a small bow or collar for extra charm!

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