Crochet Velvet Cat Toy Amigurumi

Create a plush cat toy using the crochet technique with soft velvet yarn to make it extra cuddly and adorable. This amigurumi project is perfect for cat lovers who enjoy crafting and want to make a special toy for their furry friends. The velvet yarn will give the toy a luxurious feel and the crochet stitches will add texture and detail to the finished product. By following a crochet pattern specifically designed for making a cat toy, you can customize the colors and features to suit your preferences. The amigurumi technique involves creating small, stuffed animals or objects using crochet, making it a fun and rewarding project for crafters of all skill levels. Whether you're making it for your own cat or as a gift for a fellow feline enthusiast, this crochet velvet cat toy amigurumi is sure to be a hit.

MATERIALS:
For a cat:
• color A – plush yarn of Himalaya Dolphin baby (N280333) 1 skein (120m (131yd) – 1008)
• plastic eyes (2 pieces)
• sewing threads for sewing parts
• black threads for embroidering of the muzzle
• fiberfill for filling toys (100g)

Abbreviations
AR – Amigurumi Magic ring
MR – Amigurumi Magic ring
App – application
ll – lift loop
sc: Single Crochet
inc: Increase
dec: Decrease
tr: Triple Crochet/ Treble Crochet
st: Stitch
dc: Double Crochet
hdc: Half Double Crochet
sl-st: Slip Stitch
ch: Chain
..in: make increase into same stitch as many as the number which is given in front of “inc” abbreviation (exp; 3inc, 4inc..).
FLO: Crochet into front loops only
BLO: Crochet into back loops only
BL: Bobble Stitch – do 5dc all in the same stitch and then yarn over and pull through all the loops on your hook (the original loop + 1 loop for each partially completed dc).

For shirt:
• color B – yarn for knitting the shirt Gazzal Baby Cotton (brown color 1,1,117) (160m t (175 yd)- 50g)
• 2 small button

TOOLS:
• 4 mm crochet hook
• knitting needle 3.5 mm
• large needle for sewing the parts of the toy
• knitting markers (to mark the beginning of a row)

ABBREVIATIONS:
Crochet:
R — row (don’t use a round, work in a continuous spiral without slip stitches, unless otherwise stated)
sc – single crochet
inc — single crochet increase, 2 single crochets in one stitch
dec — single crochet decrease, single crochet 2 stitches together
Knitting:
edge st – edge stitch
magic ring — amigurumi ring
sts – stitches p – purl stitch k – knit stitch YO — yarn over
YOkYO – yarn over, 1 knit stitch, yarn over
K2tog – knit next 2 stitches together

CROCHET PATTERN
Using the yarn of color A, crochet hook 4 mm. The head with the body are crocheting as one piece. After that to sew the arms, ears and tail.
HEAD (place a marker at the beginning of the round)
R 1: magic ring (7)
R 2: (inc)*7 (14)
R 3: (inc)*14 (28)
R 4: (3sc, inc)*7 (35)
R 5: (4sc, inc)*7 (42)
R 6: (5sc, ins)*7 (49) R 7-11: 49 sc (5 rounds)
R 12: (5sc, dec)*7 (42)
R 13: (4sc,dec)*7 (35)
R 14: (3sc, dec)*7 (28)
R 15: (dec)*14 (14)
Continue to crochet the body
R 16: (1sc, inc)*7 (21)
R 17: sc (21)
R 18: (2sc, inc)*7 (28)
R 19: sc (28)
R 20: (3sc, inc)*7 (35)
R 21: sc (35)
R 22: (4sc, inc)*7 (42)
R 23: sc (42)
R 24: (5sc, inc)*7 (49
R 25-29: 49 sc (5 rounds)
R 30: dec, 3sc, dec, 2sc, dec, 14sc, dec, 6sc, dec, 14sc (44)
R 31: sc (44)
R 32: dec, 4sc, dec, 14sc, dec, 4sc, dec, 14sc (40)
R 33: sc (40)
R 34: dec, 2sc, dec, 14sc, dec, 2sc, dec, 14sc (36)
R 35: sc (36)
R 36: dec, dec, 14sc, dec, dec, 14sc (32)
Insert safe plastic eyes.
Keep your eyes symmetrical to markers as the picture.
Eyes are fixed between 7 and 8 rounds from the upper point of the head. The distance between the eyes 4-5 sc.

To stuff a toy with the fiber filler.
Double up the front and back part of the toy, crochet in the middle 2-3 sc

!!! Carefully count the stitches to form two identical holes for the legs at 14 sc (see the picture below).

LEGS (2 details)
Crochet legs completely with body.
R 1-5: 14 sc
R 6: (dec)*7 (7)
Fill the leg with a fiber filler.
To draw the thread through 7 loops and tighten. Cut and secure the thread.
Also crochet the second leg. The body is ready.