Crochet Sleepy Cat Amigurumi

The Crochet Sleepy Cat Amigurumi is an adorable handmade toy that will surely melt your heart with its cuteness. This amigurumi cat is lovingly crafted with soft yarn, making it a perfect snuggle buddy for both kids and adults. With its sleepy expression and fluffy tail, this little feline brings a sense of warmth and comfort to any space it occupies. Whether you're a crochet enthusiast or just someone who loves charming plushies, adding this sweet Sleepy Cat to your collection is bound to bring a smile to your face every time you see it.

Abbreviations

Sc: Single crochet
MR: Magic ring
Dec: Decrease
Inc: Increase
Ch: Chain
FLO: Front loop only

Arms

Make two.
1. 6 sc in a magic ring
2. (1sc,inc)x3 (9)
3-4. 9 sc (2 rounds)
5. dec – 7 sc (8)
6. (2sc,dec)x2 (6)
Stuff slightly.
7. Crochet 3 sc both layers.
Finish off.

Legs

Make two.
1. 6 sc in a magic ring
2. 6 inc (12)
3-4. 12 sc (2 rounds)
5. (4sc,dec)x2 (10)
6. 10 sc
7. (3sc,dec)x2 (8)
Stuff slightly.
8. Crochet 4 sc both layers.
Finish off.

Tail

1. 6 sc in a magic ring.
2. (2sc,inc)x2 (8)
3. 8 sc
Change color.
4. 8 sc
Change color to the main.
5-6. 8 sc (2 round)
Stuff.
7. dec – 6 sc (7)
8. (dec,5sc) (6)
9. Crochet 3 sc both layers.
Finish off.

Ears

Make two.
1. 6 sc in a MR
2. 3 sc through the one – 1 sc
– 3 sc through the one – 1 ch – 1 sc
– 3 sc through the one – 1 sc (12)
Finish off. Leave a long tail for sewing.

Body

1. 6 sc in a MR
2. 12 inc (12)
3. (1sc,inc)x6 (18)
4. (1sc,inc,1sc)x6 (24)
5. 24 sc
6. Attach legs.
– 3 sc to the back.
– 4 sc both left leg + body
– 7 sc to the front
– 4 sc both right leg + body
– 6 sc to the back (24)
7. Attach a tail.
– 21 sc
– 3 sc both tail + body (24)
8. 24 sc
9. (3sc,dec,3sc)x3 (21)
10. (5sc,dec)x3 (18)
11. (2sc,dec,2sc)x3 (15)
12. Attach arms
– 2 sc to the back
– 3 sc both left arm + body
– 5 sc to the front
– 3 sc both right arm + body
– 2 sc to the back (15)
13. (3sc,dec)x3 (12)
Do not cut yarn.
Stuff tightly.

Head

1. FLO: 12 sc
2. (1sc,inc)x6 (18)
3. (1sc,inc,1sc)x6 (24)
4. (3sc,inc)x6 (30)
5-9. 30 sc (5 rounds)
10. (3sc,dec)x6 (24)
11. (1sc,dec,1sc)x6 (18)
12. (1sc,dec)x5 (12)
Stuff tightly.
13. 6 dec (6)
Finish off. Hide yarn.

Assembling

1. Sew ears on top of the head.
2. Embroider eyes as V shape between 5th and 7th rounds.
3. Embroider nose as several horizontal stitches between 5th and 6th rounds in the middle of the face.
4. Embroider muzzle as Y up side down under the nose.
5. Embroider claws on paws.