Crochet Hello Kitty
Crocheting a Hello Kitty plush can be such a delightful and heartwarming project, perfect for those who love both crafting and cuteness! Creating every little detail, from Hello Kitty's iconic bow to her playful whiskers, is a joy in itself. Nothing beats the satisfaction of seeing your handmade creation come to life and brighten up any room with its adorable charm. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, making a Crochet Hello Kitty is sure to bring a smile to your face and warmth to your heart. Get ready to embark on a crafting journey filled with sweetness and creativity!
Materials:
All yarn threads are assumed to be of the same thickness.
White yarn
Dark pink yarn
Light pink yarn
Yellow yarn
Black yarn
Stuffing
Abbreviations:
sc — single crochet
sc inc — single crochet increase
sc dec — single crochet decrease
ss — slip stitch
ch — chain
hdc — half double crochet
dc — double crochet
Head:
With white yarn,
chain 12 (12)
Rnd 1: Skip the 1st ch, 3 sc in 1 stitch, 9 sc, 3 sc in 1 stitch, (now working on opposite side of ch) 9 sc (24)
Rnd 2: sc all around (24)
Rnd 3: sc inc x 3 times, 9 sc, sc inc x 3 times, 9 sc (30)
Rnd 4: sc all around (30)
Rnd 5: (sc, sc inc) x 3 times, 9 sc, (sc, sc inc) x 3 times, 9 sc (36)
Rnd 6: sc all around (36)
Rnd 7: (2 sc, sc inc) x 3 times, 9 sc, (2 sc, sc inc) x 3 times, 9 sc (42)
Rnd 8: sc all around (42)
Rnd 9: (3 sc, sc inc) x 3 times, 9 sc, (3 sc, sc inc) x 3 times, 9 sc (48)
Rnd 10: sc all around (48)
Rnd 11: (4 sc, sc inc) x 3 times, 9 sc, (4 sc, sc inc) x 3 times, 9 sc (54)
Rnd 12: sc all around (54)
Rnd 13: sc all around (54)
Rnd 14: sc all around (54)
Rnd 15: (5 sc, sc inc) x 3 times, 9 sc, (5 sc, sc inc) x 3 times, 9 sc (60)
Rnd 16: sc all around (60)
Rnd 17: (5 sc, sc dec) x 3 times, 9 sc, (5 sc, sc dec) x 3 times, 9 sc (54)
Rnd 18: (4 sc, sc dec) x 3 times, 9 sc, (4 sc, sc dec) x 3 times, 9 sc (48)
Rnd 19: (3 sc, sc dec) x 3 times, 9 sc, (3 sc, sc dec) x 3 times, 9 sc (42)
Rnd 20: (2 sc, sc dec) x 3 times, 9 sc, (2 sc, sc dec) x 3 times, 9 sc (36)
Rnd 21: (sc, sc dec) all around (24)
Rnd 22: (sc, sc dec) all around (16)
Eyes
With black yarn,
(make 2)
chain 3, ss to first stitch, fastern off
Nose
With yellow yarn,
chain 1, fastern off
Sew the eyes to the head at around Rnd 13-14, about 7 stitches apart. Try to «shape» the eye into oval shape while sewing.
Sew the nose to the head slightly below and in between the eyes. Try to «shape» the nose into a horizontal oval shape while sewing.
With black yarn, sew the whiskers to the face.
Put in the stuffing.
Body
Attach the dark pink yarn to around the middle of back of head,
Rnd 1: 3 sc, sc inc x 3 times, 5 sc, sc inc x 3 times, 2 sc (22)
Rnd 2: sc all around (22)
Rnd 3: 3 sc, (sc, sc inc) x 3 times, 5 sc, (sc, sc inc) x 3 times, 2 sc (28)
Rnd 4: sc all around (28)
Rnd 5: sc all around (28)
Rnd 6: 3 sc, (2 sc, sc inc) x 3 times, 5 sc, (2 sc, sc inc) x 3 times, 2 sc (34)
Rnd 7: sc all around (34)
Rnd 8: (front loop only) sc all around (34)
Rnd 9: 3 sc, (3 sc, sc inc) x 3 times, 5 sc, (3 sc, sc inc) x 3 times, 2 sc (40)
Rnd 10: sc all around (40)
Rnd 11: sc all around (40)
Body bottom (inside dress)
With white yarn and hello kitty facing down, locate the round with the inside loops (round 8 above)
Rnd 1: sc all around inside loop (34)
Rnd 2: (sc, sc dec) x 11 times, sc (23)
Rnd 3: sc dec x 11 times, sc (13)
*Put in the stuffing
Rnd 4: sc dec x 6 times, sc (7)
Fasten off and sew the hole close
Legs
(Make 2)
With white yarn
Rnd 1: 6sc into magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: sc inc x 6 times (12)
Rnd 3: sc all around (12)
Rnd 4: 3 sc, sc dec x 3 times, 3 sc (9)
Rnd 5: (sc, sc dec) x 3 times (6)
Rnd 6: sc all around (6)
Rnd 7: sc all around (6)
Put in the stuffing
Fasten off and sew the hole close
Hands
(make 2)
With white yarn,
Rnd 1: 7sc into magic ring, chain 4, sc to first stitch (11)
Rnd 2: 7 sc, sc dec, sc dec (9) *note: includes the chain stitches from Rnd 1
Rnd 3: (sc, sc dec) all around (6)
Rnd 4: sc all around (6)
change to dark pink yarn
Rnd 5: sc all around (6)
Rnd 6: sc all around (6)
Put in the stuffing
Fasten off and sew the hole close
Ears
(make 2)
Rnd 1: 6sc into magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: (sc, sc inc) all around (9)
Rnd 3: (2 sc, sc inc) all around (12)
Rnd 4: (3 sc, sc inc) all around (15)
Put in the stuffing
Sew the hands to the body
Sew the legs to the bottom of the body (inside dress)
Sew the ears onto the head
Ribbon
With dark pink yarn,
Row 1: ch 15, turn (15)
Row 2: sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, 2 sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc (14)
Fastern off and leaving a long yarn.
Fold and sew the ends together such that it is thinner in the middle and fatter at the sides (ribbon shape).
After sewing, wind the yarn tightly around the middle of the ribbon a few times and fastern off.
Sew the ribbon to the ear.
Bag
With light pink yarn,
Rnd 1: 5sc into magic ring (5)
Rnd 2: sc inc x 5 times (10)
Rnd 3: sc all around (10)
Rnd 4: sc all around, turn (10)
*crocheting in rows now (for the bag flap)
Rnd 5: ch 1, 5 sc, turn (5)
Rnd 6: ch 1, skip 1 stitch, hdc, dc, hdc, ss, turn (4)
Rnd 7: ch 1, skip 2, dc, ss (2)
Fastern off
Sew the flap of the bag close
With dark pink yarn, sew a line or cross at the centre of the bag to make it look like a button
With light pink yarn, measure against hello kitty for a suitable length to make the strap for the bag
Sew the yarn to the sides of the bag and place the bag on the hello kitty.