Crochet Adorable Cat
Crocheting adorable cats is not only a delightful pastime but also a wonderful way to unleash your creativity and make some charming companions. With just a crochet hook and some yarn, you can bring these cute felines to life with every stitch. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, crafting your very own crochet cat can be a rewarding experience filled with joy and satisfaction. From choosing the perfect colors to adding tiny details like whiskers and noses, each step of the process adds personality to your creation. So, grab your materials, get cozy, and let your imagination run wild as you crochet your way to a purr-fectly adorable new friend!
Abbreviations
Acrylic yarn in black
Pink embroidery thread for the mouth
7.5mm cat safety eyes
Finished Size
From tip of ear to paws 5 inches
Head
Rnd1: Starting at the tip of the nose with black yarn sc x 6 in an adjustable ring (6)
Rnd2: Inc x 6 (12)
Rnd3-4: Sc x 12 (12)
Rnd5: Inc x 12 (24)
Rnd6: Sc x 5, inc x 4, sc x 9, inc x 4, sc x 2 (32)
Rnd7: Sc x 7, inc x 3, sc x 13, inc x 3, sc x 6 (38)
Rnd8: Sc x 38 (38)
Rnd9: Sc x 6, dec x 5, sc x 10, dec x 5, sc x 2 (28)
Rnd10-12: Sc x 28 (28)
Rnd13: Sc x 8, dec x 4, sc x 6, dec x 4, insert your safety eyes 7 rounds up from the tip of the nose (22)
Rnd14: Now you will be starting the forehead on your cat, inc x 6, sc x 14 (26)
Rnd15: Stuff head firmly, dec x 13 (13)
Rnd16: Dec x 6, sc (7)
Rnd17: Dec x 3, fo (3)
Ear (Make 2)
Rnd1: Starting at the tip of the ear with black yarn sc x 6 in an adjustable ring (6)
Rnd2-3: Sc x 6 (6)
Rnd4: [Inc, sc] x 3 (9)
Rnd5: Sc x 9 (9)
Rnd6: [Inc, sc] x 3 (12)
Rnd7-8: Sc x 12 (12)
Rnd9: [Sc x 2, inc] x 4 (16)
Rnd10: [Sc x 3, inc] x 4, fo (20)
Body
Rnd1: Starting at the front of the body with black yarn sc x 6 in an adjustable ring (6)
Rnd2: Inc x 6 (12)
Rnd3: [Sc x 2, inc] x 4 (16)
Rnd4-10: Sc x 16 (16)
Rnd11: [Sc x 3, inc] x 4 (20)
Rnd12: Sc x 20 (20)
Rnd13: [Sc x 4, inc] x 4 (24)
Rnd14-15: Sc x 24 (24)
Rnd16: [Sc x 3, inc] x 6 (30)
Rnd17-21: Sc x 30 (30)
Rnd22: Stuff your cat body, dec x 15 (15)
Rnd23: Dec x 7, sc (8)
Rnd24: Dec x 4 (4)
Rnd25: Dec x 2, fo (2)
Tail
Rnd1: Starting at the tip of the tail with black yarn sc x 6 in an adjustable ring (6)
Rnd2: Sc x 6 (6)
Rnd3: Dec, sc x 4 (5)
Rnd4-17: Sc x 5, fo at the end of Rnd17 (5)
Leg (Make 4)
Rnd1: Starting at the top of your leg with black yarn ch x 6, join (6)
Rnd2-3: Sc x 6 (6)
Rnd4: Dec, sc x 4 (5)
Rnd5-9: Sc x 5 (5)
Row10-11: Now you will be staring the paw, turn, ch, sc x 2 (2)
Rnd12: Sc around the entire piece and fo
Bottom Of Paw (Make 4)
Row1: With black yarn ch x 3 (3)
Row2: Turn, sc x 2 (2)
Row3-4: Turn, ch, sc x 2, fo at the end of Row4 (2)
Eyelid (Make 2)
Row1: With black yarn ch x 6 (6)
Row2: Turn, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, fo (5)
Assembly
Make sure the head and body are stuffed firmly. Sew the head onto the body. Sew the bottom of the paws onto the legs, then stuff the legs and sew them onto your cat. Sew on the tail. Sew on the ears, nose and eyelids. Weave in all ends and trim them.