This Ballerina Cat Doll Crochet Pattern will help you to make a wonderful gift for a little girl. It’s not a secret that most of little girls love cats, dolls and dancing. So, this crochet toy combines all of these things!
Suggested materials:
- Yarnart Jeans (55% cotton, 45% acrylic; 160 m / 50 g) in dark beige, lavender and pink colors
- 2.0 mm crochet hook
- 12 mm safety eyes
- Some veiling fabric for skirt
- Fiberfill
- Scissors and sewing needle
Skill level: intermediate
The crochet cat doll is about 30 cm (11.8″) tall with ears. You can buy printable pdf-version of the pattern in our store >> https://shop.amigurumi.today/products/ballerina-cat-doll-crochet-pattern-printable-pdf
Ballerina cat doll crochet pattern:
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Abbreviations:
ch = chain
st = stitch
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in one st)
dec = decrease (2 sc together)
sl st = slip stitch
hdc = half double crochet
BLO = crochet in back loops only
(..) = repeat the space in brackets the given number of times
[..] = total number of stitches
See the graphic tutorial on color switching here >> https://amigurumi.today/basic-crochet-stitches-tutorial/
Head and body:
Start crocheting the head with dark beige yarn. Stuff as you go.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: inc 6 times [12]
Rnd 3: (sc in next st, inc) repeat 6 times [18]
Rnd 4: (sc in next 2 st, inc) repeat 6 times [24]
Rnd 5: (sc in next 3 st, inc) repeat 6 times [30]
Rnd 6: (sc in next 4 st, inc) repeat 6 times [36]
Rnd 7: (sc in next 5 st, inc) repeat 6 times [42]
Rnd 8: (sc in next 6 st, inc) repeat 6 times [48]
Rnd 9: (sc in next 7 st, inc) repeat 6 times [54]
Rnd 10-16: sc in all 54 st [54]
Rnd 17: (sc in next 8 st, inc) repeat 6 times [60]
Rnd 18-20: sc in all 60 st [60]
Insert safety eyes between Rnd 15 and Rnd 16 (about 7 st from each other).
Rnd 21: (sc in next 8 st, dec) repeat 6 times [54]
Rnd 22: (sc in next 7 st, dec) repeat 6 times [48]
Rnd 23: sc in all 48 st [48]
Rnd 24: (sc in next 6 st, dec) repeat 6 times [42]
Rnd 25: (sc in next 5 st, dec) repeat 6 times [36]
Rnd 26: (sc in next 4 st, dec) repeat 6 times [30]
Rnd 27: (sc in next 3 st, dec) repeat 6 times [24]
Rnd 28-29: sc in all 24 st [24]
Rnd 30: sc in next 23 st, sl st in next st [24]
Rnd 31: crochet this round in back loops only, change color to lavender one and continue as follows: BLO sc in all 24 st [24]
Rnd 32: (sc in next 3 st, inc) repeat 6 times [30]
Rnd 33: (sc in next 4 st, inc) repeat 6 times [36]
Rnd 34: sc in all 36 st [36]
Rnd 35: (sc in next 5 st, inc) repeat 6 times [42]
Rnd 36-39: sc in all 42 st [42]
Rnd 40: (sc in next 6 st, inc) repeat 6 times [48]
Rnd 41-42: sc in all 48 st [48]
Rnd 43: (sc in next 7 st, inc) repeat 6 times [54]
Rnd 44: sc in all 54 st [54]
Rnd 45: sc in next 53 st, sl st in next st [54]
Rnd 46: BLO sc in next 54 st [54]
Rnd 47: (sc in next 7 st, dec) repeat 6 times [48]
Rnd 48: (sc in next 6 st, dec) repeat 6 times [42]
Rnd 49: sc in all 42 st [42]
Rnd 50: (sc in next 5 st, dec) repeat 6 times [36]
Rnd 51: (sc in next 4 st, dec) repeat 6 times [30]
Rnd 52: (sc in next 3 st, dec) repeat 6 times [24]
Rnd 53: (sc in next 2 st, dec) repeat 6 times [18]
Rnd 54: (sc in next st, dec) repeat 6 times [12]
Rnd 55: dec 6 times [6]
Close the hole. Fasten off and hide the yarn end.
Ears (make 2):
Crochet with dark beige yarn.
Rnd 1: 4 sc in magic ring [4]
Rnd 2: (inc) repeat 4 times [8]
Rnd 3: (sc in the next st, inc) repeat 4 times [12]
Rnd 4: (sc in the next 5 st, inc) repeat 2 times [14]
Rnd 5: (sc in the next 6 st, inc) repeat 2 times [16]
Rnd 6: (sc in the next 7 st, inc) repeat 2 times [18]
Rnd 7: (sc in the next 8 st, inc) repeat 2 times [20]
Rnd 8: (sc in the next 9 st, inc) repeat 2 times [22]
Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing. Don’t stuff.
Cheeks (make 2):
12 hdc in magic ring, join with sl st.
Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.
Arms (make 2):
Start with dark beige yarn. Stuff only the bottom part of the arms.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: inc 6 times [12]
Rnd 3: (sc in next st, inc) repeat 6 times [18]
Rnd 4: sc in all 18 st [18]
Rnd 5: (sc in next 2 st, inc) repeat 6 times [24]
Rnd 6: sc in all 24 st [24]
Rnd 7: (sc in next 2 st, dec) repeat 6 times [18]
Rnd 8: sc in all 18 st [18]
Rnd 9: sc in next 6 st, (dec, sc in next st) repeat 4 times [14]
Rnd 10-17: sc in all 14 st [14]
Rnd 18: sc in next 13 st, sl st in next st [14]
Rnd 19: crochet this round in back loops only, change color to lavender one and continue as follows: BLO sc in all 14 st.
Rnd 20-23: sc in all 14 st [14]
Crochet sc in next 2 st, then flatten the the upper part of the arm and crochet sc in next 6 st through both layers. Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.
Legs (make 2):
Crochet with lavender yarn.
6 ch
Make an oval starting from the second ch from hook, work on both sides of the chain:
Round 1: sc in next 4 ch, 3 sc in last st, turn, sc in next 3 st, inc [12]
Round 2: inc, sc in next 3 st, inc 3 times, sc in next 3 st, inc 2 times [18]
Round 3: inc, sc in next 5 st, inc, sc in next 2 st, inc, sc in next 5 st, inc, sc in next 2 st [22]
Round 4: inc 2 times, sc in next 5 st, inc 2 times, sc in next 2 st, inc 2 times, sc in next 5 st, inc 2 times, sc in next 2 st [30]
Round 5: BLO sc in all 30 st [30]
Round 6-8: sc in all 30 st [30]
Round 9: sc in next 9 st, (dec, sc in next st) repeat 4 times, sc in next 9 st [26]
Round 10: sc in next 7 st, (dec, sc in next st) repeat 4 times, sc in next 7 st [22]
Change to dark beige yarn.
Round 11: sc in all 22 st [22]
Round 12: sc in next 8 st, (dec, sc in next st) repeat 2 times, sc in next 8 st [20]
Round 13: sc in next 8 st, dec 2 times, sc in next 8 st [18]
Round 14: sc in all 18 st [18]
Round 15: (sc in next 4 st, dec) repeat 3 times [15]
Round 16-32: sc in all 15 st [15]
Flatten the the upper part of the leg and crochet sc in next 7 st through both layers. Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.
Collar:
Row 1: 31 ch
Row 2: start from the second ch from hook: (sc in next 3 st, inc) repeat 7 times, sc in next 2 st [37]
Row 3: 1 turning ch, (sl st in next st, hdc in next st, dc in next st, hdc in next st) repeat 9 times, sl st in next st [37]
Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.
Cuff:
Row 1: 18 ch
Row 2: start from the second ch from hook: (sc in next 3 st, inc) repeat 4 times, sc in next st [21]
Row 3: 1 turning ch, (sl st in next st, hdc in next st, dc in next st, hdc in next st) repeat 5 times, sl st in next st [21]
Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.
Skirt:
Make a belt at the waist using front loops that left after Rnd 45 of the body.
Rnd 1: attach the yarn at the back side of the body and crochet sc in next 54 st in front loops of Rnd 45 [54]
Rnd 2: (sc in next 7 st, inc) repeat 6 times, sc in next 6 st [60]
Join with sl st, fasten off and hide the end.
Take some veiling fabric for the skirt and put it on your cat gathering at the waist to determine the size. Gather the skirt at the waist with the help of sewing needle as shown on the picture and sew it right underneath the belt.
Assembly:
1. Sew cheeks on the muzzle between Rnd 17 and Rnd 22 of the head (about 11 st from each other).
2. Make the ears slightly round-shaped and pin them on the top of the head between Rnd 3 and Rnd 11, then sew them on.
3. Embroider a nose and eyelashes.
4. Pin the collar around the neck and the cuffs around the sleeves, then sew them on.
5. Sew arms to the body right under the collar.
6. Sew legs to the bottom of the body like it’s shown in the picture below.
7. Insert two strands at the sides of the shoes and tie them like ballet shoes.
If you have any questions concerning this Ballerina Cat Doll Crochet Pattern, please write them in the post comments.
Hi , I have enjoyed making up this adorable cat ballerina for my grandchildren,but some how I am having trouble understanding the oval foot part of the pattern, is there’s any way you can explain it in a bit more detail. Thank you very much
Hi Lolly, you need to crochet on both sides of chain (ch 6). Make 4 sc starting from the second stitch from hook, 3 sc in next st, turn and then crochet on the opposite side of a chain: sc in next 3 st, inc [12]. You’ll get a small oval. Continue crocheting in spiral according to Round 2 of the pattern and so on.
Thank you, that’s what I want getting. Such a cute kitty! Making one for my niece right now!
Hi! I just started learning crochet.. and I just want to clarify.. what does BLO means? is it blocking stitch? hope to get a reply from you. 🙂
Hi, it means Back Loop Only. So, you should crochet only in back loops of the stitches.
Good morning, how long will the finished project be?
Hi Nyawira, about 30-35 cm, but it depends on hook size and yarn thickness.
Also curious how the skirt is made/attached!
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Hello!
Please tell me how to make an oval starting from second chain from hook in legs. I must work on both sides of the chain? In round 1 from legs I don’t know how to increase. Thank you.
Hi Ioana, please work on both sides of the chain. To increase stitches crochet one time 3 sc in the st and second time – 2 sc in the st (please follow the pattern instructions).
Probably a dumb question but is there stuffing involved with the cat doll?
Yes, note that the arms are stuffed a little.
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I just completed the head and curios as to wear the neck starts? The dress starts in pink and not grey?
The neck starts when you crocheting the body at Rnd 26. The body is made from the bottom up. So, you begin with pink yarn and end up with grey one.
Thank you! I figured it out.
Hi do u fold the arms and legs lengthwise and don’t stuff don’t see how I can stuff if it’s folded. Thank you my niece saw this and asked me to make it. I’m enjoying ur pattern.
Hi Terri, please stuff the legs before finish them. Arms are stuffed only in the bottom.
Can’t wait to start with this ballerina cat. It helps to read the comments before I start to prepare. Have a question for you, I am looking for a chameleon pattern, do you have one? Thanks, love your work.
Hi Marleze, we don’t have a chameleon pattern, but it’s a great idea for future, thanks 🙂
I’m not getting how to “make a belt using surface stitches” (42 dc). Please could you clarify this a bit?
Hi Rita, here is a video tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_9Su29fqEQ
Thanks for the tutorial! I’ve used surface stitches often, the reference to double crochets (42 dc) threw me a little!
Hi. I made this adorable cat but in comparing to yours, the stuffing is very visible and there are larger gaps in the stitches. What do you advise? Smaller hook and different type of yarn?
Hi Jan, you need a smaller hook for your yarn. Also, please control a crochet density, do not pull out big loops.
When do you do the surface stitch for the skirt?
Also, how do you attach the skirt to the surface stitch?
I’m I guess a little new at crochet, but I’m confused in what the difference is between, inc 3 times, and sc 3 times in st? I’m working on the feet and that keeps throwing me off. Thanks for any help and for the pattern!
“inc 3 times” means that you should crochet 2 sc in each of the next 3 stitches.
“sc in next 3 st” means that you should crochet 1 sc in each of the next 3 stitches.
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Are you going to bring back the Daisy Duck pattern? I was going to make it for my grand daughter, but you took it off of the website. Would you bring it back, please?! Thank you!
Yes, it will be updated and will be published soon.
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Sooo cute. On my to do list. Thanks for sharing
What size yarn do I use for these? I sent this question once before and never saw a reply and now my question is missing 🙁 I will look for your reply. Thank you!
This is fine (4 ply) yarn 🙂
Just finished my second cat. I love this pattern! I made this last one with hearts for the cheeks instead of circles, in honor or Valentines Day coming up.
Great! 💕😊🤗
Can you show more picture of the legs sewn on? I am having trouble figuring out how to attach the legs
Okay so I’m trying to make this Sweet ballerina cat for my granddaughter for Easter , i’m on round 20 and I’m just Deff .not seeing the head in the pattern at all*( ..maybe i’m just being inpatient i don’t no but if someone could reassure me i will finish it out Thanks .. PLEASE HELP!
Hi Barbara, the pattern begins with the head 🙂 Head and body are crocheted as a single part )
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You don’t say when to stuff the head and body. I figured it out but someone with less experience may not have a clue
I would love to make the cat but I’m having a problem finding the yarn. Can you suggest another yarn to use.
You can use any yarn you want, just make sure hook is a bit smaller than yarn suggests 😉 If my yarn of choice suggest hook 3,5-4 I’ll be most likely be using hook no 3
Can you please recommend a yarn to use. Can’t find the Yarnart Jeans.
Ginny, I used Caron Simply Soft and turned out nice!
Thank you!
Has anyone made the skirt. I have no idea of how long the skirt is. has anyone decided to crochet a skirt instead and if so how did you do it?
Hola yo ya hice todo entendí a la perfección pero no estoy interpretando la falda como va