Crochet Standing Cat Amigurumi

Crochet Standing Cat Amigurumi is a delightful project for anyone looking to add some charm to their crafting repertoire. This little feline creation is sure to bring a smile to your face with its cuteness. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or new to the craft, this pattern offers a fun challenge that can be rewarding to complete. The intricate details of the cat's features, from its whiskers to its tail, make it a joy to work on. Plus, once finished, it makes a wonderful gift for a friend or a lovely addition to your own home decor. So grab your yarn, hook, and some patience, and get ready to bring this adorable cat to life stitch by stitch!

Materials Needed:

• Yarn in DK or light worsted weight (colours: stormy grey, champagne white)
• Embroidery floss (light pink for the nose)
• Crochet hook size 2.5 mm
• Fiberfill for stuffing
• Yarn needle and sewing needle
• Safety eyes (5 mm in diameter) or use black embroidery floss for the eyes
• Stitch marker
• Scissors
• Optional: Pins for assembling
• Thread for whiskers (metallic sewing thread or embroidery floss in any colour)
• Glue and a rubber glove for attaching whiskers

Step by step Pattern

Legs (Make 4):

1. Starting with the white yarn for socks
   • Create a magic ring and work 8 single crochets into the ring.
   • Round 1: Close the ring and continue, using back loops only from now on for this section.
   • Round 2: Start with 2 single crochet stitches, 1 decrease in back loops only, then 2 single crochet stitches, another decrease in back loops only.
   • Round 3: Change to grey yarn. Single crochet in the next 5 stitches, then change yarn colour in the last stitch to grey, transitioning for the body parts.

Body:

1. Starting with white color
   • Start with a chain of 4.
   • Single crochet into the second chain from the hook, single crochet in next, then work 4 single crochets into the last chain. Continue around the other side of the chain, working in the remaining loops.
   • Change color to grey in the last stitch.
   • Begin joining the legs by attaching the yarn through the designated parts of each leg, alternating white and grey sections as directed until all legs are attached to form the body base.
   • Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of rounds and continue working in rounds, following the color changes as prescribed.
   • Secure all joins properly and ensure the body's tension is correct before filling.

Head:

1. Starting with magic circle in white
   • Work 6 single crochets into the magic ring.
   • Round 1: Increase in every stitch around (total 12 stitches).
   • Follow the instructions closely for shaping the area around the eyes and snout, incorporating the safety eyes and changing colors to grey as detailed in the provided instructions.
   • Ensure to switch to embroidery floss to carefully embroider the nose and any additional facial features.

Ears (Make 2):

1. Using grey yarn
   • Chain 4, then single crochet into the second chain from the hook, half double crochet in next, followed by a single crochet.
   • Fasten off and leave a long enough end for sewing onto the head.

Tail:

1. Using grey yarn
   • Chain 12, then single crochet back along the chains starting from the second chain from the hook.
   • Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Assembly:

• Sew the ears, tail, and any additional parts onto the body.
• Attach whiskers using the glue method described, applying glue with a rubber glove and adjusting the length as needed after they dry.

Finishing Touches:

• Make sure to secure all yarn ends with knots and hide them inside the filled parts.
• Double-check all parts are attached securely for a polished and complete amigurumi.

This guide follows the steps laid out, ensuring each segment is detailed for clarity and completeness. Make sure to pause and review as you go along to match the instructions with these steps.