Crochet Cat Squishy

The crochet cat squishy is an adorable addition to any collection of handmade toys. With its fluffy yarn and cute little details, this squishy is perfect for snuggling or displaying on your desk. Whether you're a cat enthusiast or just love all things cozy and cute, this handmade creation is sure to bring a smile to your face. Its soft texture makes it ideal for squeezing and hugging when you need a little bit of comfort during a busy day. Treat yourself or a loved one to this delightful crochet cat squishy, and enjoy the charming touch it adds to your space.

SUPPLIES:

Large Cat:
Worsted Weight (4) Yarn, approximately 70 yards
3.5mm Crochet Hook
Removeable Stitch Marker

Mini Cat:
20 yards size 10 crochet thread – that’s just my best guess, really you’ll only need a tiny bit and even less for the face detail.
Size 1.5mm crochet hook

GAUGE:

10 st and 11 rows in 2″ single crochet

MEASUREMENTS:

Large: Approximately 4-1/2″ across, 4-1/2″ tall
Mini: Approximately 2″ x 2″

ABBREVIATIONS:

Ch – Chain
Rep – Repeat
Sc – Single Crochet
Sc2tog – Single Crochet Two Together (decrease)
Sl St – Slip Stitch
St – Stitch
W/ – With

Let’s Begin!

1. Ch 16
Sc in back bump of 2nd ch from hook and next 13 chs
3 sc in last ch
Working into other side of chain, sc in next 13 st
2 sc in last st
Join to first sc w/ sl st (32 sc)

2. Ch 1
2 sc in first st
Sc in next 13 st
2 sc in next 3 st
Sc in next 13 st
2 sc in next 2 st
Join to first sc w/ sl st (38 sc)

3. Ch 1
2 sc in first st and next st
Sc in next 13 st
2 sc in next 2 st
Sc in next 2 st
2 sc in next 2 st
Sc in next 13 st
2 sc in next 2 st
Sc in last 2 st
Join to first sc w/ sl st (46 sc)

4. Ch 1
2 sc in first st
Sc in next 2 st
2 sc in next st
Sc in next 13 st
* 2 sc in next st
Sc in next 2 st *
Rep from * to * two times
2 sc in next st
Sc in next 13 st
2 sc in next st
Sc in next 2 st
2 sc in next st
Sc in last 2 st
Join to first sc w/ sl st (54 sc)

5. Ch 1
Sc in each st around (place marker in first sc)
DO NOT JOIN (54 sc)

6 – 15. Rep round 5, moving marker up to first st of each round

Continue to move marker up to 1st st of each round

16. Sc in first 7 st
Sc2tog
Sc in next 12 st
Sc2tog
Sc in next 11 st
Sc2tog
Sc in next 12 st
Sc2tog
Sc in last 4 st (50 sc)

17. Sc in each st around

18. Sc in first st
Sc2tog
Sc in next 22 st
Sc2tog
Sc in next 23 st (48 sc)

19. Sc in each st around

20. Sc in first st
Sc2tog
Sc in next 21 st
Sc2tog
Sc in next 22 st (46 sc)

21. Sc in each st around

22. Sc in first 12 st
Sc2tog
Sc in next 20 st
Sc2tog
Sc in next 10 st (44 sc)

23. Sc in each st around

24. Sc in first 9 st
Sc2tog
Sc in next st
Sc2tog
Sc in next 17 st
Sc2tog
Sc in next st
Sc2tog
Sc in next 8 st (40 sc)

25. Sc in each st around

26. Sc in first 8 st
Sc2tog
Sc in next st
Sc2tog
Sc in next 15 st
Sc2tog
Sc in next st
Sc2tog
Sc in next 7 st (36 sc)

27. Sc in first 9 st
Sc2tog
Sc in next 16 st
Sc2tog
Sc in next 7 st
Join to first sc w/ sl st (34 sc)

Leaving long tail, fasten off.

Stuff firmly 3/4 of the way
(If adding safety eyes, do so now)
Using long tail, whipstitch top together

With new yarn in same color, backstitch from bottom/side of ear up to center of head
Backstitch back down to the bottom/side of other ear.

Using contrast color, embroider/backstitch on ears, eyes, nose, and mouth.

Weave in ends.