Crochet Plush Little Kitty Amigurumi
Discover the enchanting world of crochet with this adorable plush little kitty amigurumi. Immerse yourself in the art of creating intricate and lovable creatures using just a hook and some yarn. This project is perfect for both beginners and experienced crocheters alike, offering a delightful challenge that will leave you with a charming feline companion. With its soft and cuddly texture, this handmade toy is sure to become a cherished companion for children and adults alike. Whether you're a crochet enthusiast or a novice looking to explore a new hobby, this project will captivate your imagination and provide hours of joy as you watch your creation take shape. So grab your crochet hook, select your favorite yarn colors, and let your fingers dance as you weave together the magic of crochet to create your very own adorable little kitty amigurumi.
Materials
• 2 colors of yarn (i used brown and white by home chenille slim)
• crochet hook (i used a 5.5mm)
• safety eyes / felt
• yarn needle
• polyfill
• Stitch Marker
Abbreviations
st: stitch
slst: slip stitch
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
inc: increase
dec: decrease
bbl: bobble stitch
blo: back loop only
mr: magic ring
fo: fasten off
Head and Body
Starting in white
R1: 6sc in a MR (6)
R2: inc around (12)
R3: (1sc, inc) (18)
R4: (2sc, inc) (24)
R5: sc around (24)
(w) = white yarn
(B) = brown yar
R6: (W) 10sc, (B) 3 sc, (W) 11 sc (24)
R7: (W) 9sc, (B) 5 sc, (W) 10 sc (24)
R8: (W) 9sc, (B) 5 sc, (W) 10 sc (24)
continue rows 9-12 in white yarn
R9: 2sc, dec (18)
R10: dec around (9)
Place safety eyes between R7 & R8, 5-6 st apart. begin to stuff head, do not f.o.
R11: inc around (18)
R12: 1sc, inc (27)
R13: (W) 17sc, (B) 5sc, (W) 5sc (27)
R14: (W) 17sc, (B) 5sc, (W) 5sc (27)
R15: (W) [3sc, dec] x3, 2sc, (B) 1sc, dec, 2sc, (W) 1sc, dec, 2sc (22)
The rest of the body will be completed in white.
R16: 13sc, bbl, 5sc, bbl, 2sc (22)
R17: BLO (2sc, dec) x5, 2sc (17)
begin to stuff the body
R18: (both loops) (1sc, dec) x5, 2sc (12)
R19: dec around (6)
FO, weave in tail
Ears x2
R1: 3sc in MR (3)
R2: inc around (6)
fold ear in half, slst across the fold.
F.o., leave a tail for sewing. Sew on ears between rows 2 & 4.
Top paws x2
R1: 4sc in MR (4)
R2: sc around (4)
Sew between rows 12 & 13 (4-5 st apart)
Tail
in Brown
ch 9
Starting in second ch from hook, sc 8.
F.o., leave a tail for sewing.
Sew tail to the center of R17 on the back of the kitty!
Nose
option 1: embroider a nose in the shape of a letter “T”
option 2: cut out a triangle out of felt.
Attach between the eyes
Whiskers
option 1: embroider 3 lines on each cheek using yarn or thread
option 2: cut out 6 small strips of felt,
attach 3 on each cheek.
Congratulations! you’ve made your own kitty:)