Crochet Amigurumi Cat and Bunny

Crochet Amigurumi Cat and Bunny are simply the cutest little companions you can make with just some yarn and a crochet hook! These adorable creatures bring joy and charm to anyone who appreciates handmade crafts. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, creating these lovable characters is a delightful way to dive into the world of amigurumi. The Cat and Bunny patterns are perfect for adding a touch of whimsy to your home decor or for gifting to friends and family who adore handmade treasures. So gather your supplies, unleash your creativity, and get ready to craft some magic with these lovable crochet Amigurumi Cat and Bunny friends!

Materials:

• Yarn: Alize Cotton Gold (55% cotton, 45% acrylic, 100 g/330 m) or YarnArt Jeans (55% cotton, 45% acrylic, 50 g/160 m)
• Hook size: 1.5 mm
• 5-6 mm safety eyes
• Black and pink embroidery thread
• Tapestry needle and scissors
• Pink pastel crayon for ears (optional)
• Sewing pins
• Stitch marker
• Fiberfill

Abbreviations:
R = row
mc = magic circle (magic ring)
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
sl st = slip stitch
inc = 2 sc in the next stitch
dec = single crochet 2 stitches together
BLO = back loop only
F.o. = finish off
(12) = number of stitches you should have at the end of the round/row

( ) * 6 = repeat whatever is between the brackets the number of times stated

Legs and body (one piece)
Stuff as you go.

Legs (make 2)
With pink yarn:
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: (1 sc, inc) * 3 (9)
R 3: 9 sc
Change to white yarn (for the cat) or to pants color (for the bunny):
R 4-5: 9 sc
F.o.

Don’t cut the yarn when you’ll finish the second leg!

From the second leg: 3 ch, join with the first leg.
Continue crocheting the body in the round:
R 6: 9 sc, 3 inc, 9 sc, 3 inc (30)
R 7-8: 30 sc (2 rows)
Change to red yarn (for the cat) or to white one (for the bunny):
R 9: 30 sc
R 10: BLO: 30 sc
R 11: (3 sc, dec) * 6 (24)
R 12-13: 24 sc (2 rows)
R 14: (2 sc, dec) * 6 (18)
R 15-16: 18 sc (2 rows)
R 17: (1 sc, dec) * 6 (12)
R 18: 12 sc
F.o.

Skirt for the cat
Attach the red yarn to the front loop of the R 10 and crochet 3 rows with 30 sc in a spiral.
F.o.

Straps for the pants (make 2)
With pants color yarn:
Leave a yarn tail in the beginning to sew the strap in place.
Make 19-22 ch.
F.o. and leave a long tail for sewing.
Sew them to the pants, cross on cross at the back.

Arms (make 2)
With pink yarn:
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: 6 sc
Change to red yarn (for the cat) or to white one (for the bunny):
R 3: 6 sc
R 4: for the cat crochet 6 sc in BLO, for the bunny: 6 sc
R 5-8: 6 sc (4 rows)
Do not stuff.
Fold the top opening flat and sc through both sides across.
F.o. and leave a long tail for sewing.

Cuff for the cat’s dress
Attach the red yarn to a front loop of R 4 and crochet one row with 6 sc.
F.o.

Head
With white yarn:
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: (inc) * 6 (12)
R 3: (1 sc, inc)* 6 (18)
R 4: (2 sc, inc) * 6 (24)
R 5: (3 sc, inc) * 6 (30)
R 6: (4 sc, inc) * 6 (36)
R 7-11: 36 sc (5 rows)
Insert safety eyes between R 9 and R 10 at the distance of 6 stitches from each other.
R 12: (4 sc, dec) * 6 (30)
R 13: (3 sc, dec) * 6 (24)
R 14: (2 sc, dec) * 6 (18)
R 15: (1 sc, dec) * 6 (12)
Stuff with fiberfill.
F.o. and leave a long tail for sewing.

Ears for the cat (make 2)
With white yarn:
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: (1 sc, inc) * 3 (9)
R 3: (2 sc, inc) * 3 (12)
R 4: (3 sc, inc) * 3 (15)
R 5: (4 sc, inc) * 3 (18)
Do not stuff.
Fold the top opening flat and sc through both sides across.
F.o. and leave a long tail for sewing.

Ears for the bunny (make 2)
With white yarn:
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: (1 sc, inc) * 3 (9)
R 3: (2 sc, inc) * 3 (12)
R 4: (3 sc, inc) * 3 (15)
R 5-9: 15 sc (5 rows)
R 10: (3 sc, dec) * 3 (12)
R 11: (2 sc, dec) * 3 (9)
Do not stuff.
Fold the top opening flat and sc through both sides across. Then fold top one time more and sew the edges together.
F.o. and leave a long tail for sewing.

Tail for the cat
With white yarn:
R 1: 5 sc in mc (5)
R 2-7: 5 sc (6 rows)
Do not stuff.
Fold the top opening flat and sc through both sides across.
F.o. and leave a long tail for sewing.

Tail for the bunny
With white yarn:
R 1: 5 sc in mc (5)
R 2: 5 sc
Do not stuff.
F.o. and leave a long tail for sewing.

Bow for the bunny
With pants color:
In magic circle: 2 ch, 2 hdc, 2 ch, sl st, 2 ch, 2 hdc, 2 ch, sl st
Pull the magic circle.
Wrap the middle of the bow a few times with yarn.
F.o. and leave a long tail for sewing.

Assembly (cat)
Using a pink thread embroider a nose in the center of the face between R 9 and R 10. Embroider a line to the mouth in 2 stitches down with a black thread. Then embroider a smile, whiskers and eyebrows.

Sew the tail to the back of the body between R 8 and R 9.
Next, sew the head to the body, the ears to the head, from R 2 to R 8. Finally, sew the arms to the body between R 17 and R 18.

Assembly (bunny)
Embroider a nose between R 9 and R 10 of the head with pink thread.
Using a black thread embroider a line from the nose in 3 stitches. Then embroider eyebrows.

Sew the head to the body, the ears on the head between R 3 and R 4. Next, sew the arms to the body between R 17 and R 18, the bow to the neck.