This crochet cat in beautiful lilac dress is just waiting to win the hearts of kitty lovers! Measuring about nine inches tall, this adorable amigurumi cat is lovingly designed to provide its recipient with days of hugs and cuddles. Make a unique gift for your loved one with our cute Crochet Cat Doll Amigurumi Pattern.
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Supplies:
- Fine (4 ply) semi-cotton yarn Yarnart Jeans or Alize Cotton Gold
- Some black embroidery thread
- 10 mm safety eyes
- Two small buttons for shoes and one button for dress
- Fiberfill for stuffing
- 2.0 mm crochet hook
- Scissors and sewing needle
The finished crochet cat is about 23 cm (9″) tall, if you use the same supplies.
Skill level: advanced
Crochet Cat Doll Amigurumi Pattern
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
dc = double crochet
dc inc = 2 dc in one st
tr = treble crochet
(..) = repeat the instructions in brackets the given number of times
[..] = total number of stitches
Find out how to make invisible decrease from the article: https://amigurumi.today/basic-crochet-stitches-tutorial/
Use a stitch marker to see the beginning of a new round. Follow all the instructions and hints!
Head:
Crochet 9 ch with brown yarn. Continue working around the foundation chain, beginning from the 2nd ch from hook.
Rnd 1: sc in next 7 ch, 3 sc in last ch, turn, sc in next 6 ch, inc [18]
Rnd 2: inc, sc in next 6 st, (inc) x 3 times, sc in next 6 st, (inc) x 2 times [24]
Rnd 3: inc, sc in next 7 st, inc, (sc in next st, inc) x 2 times, sc in next 7 st, (inc, sc in next st) x 2 times [30]
Rnd 4: sc in next 2 st, inc, sc in next 8 st, inc, (sc in next 2 st, inc) x 2 times, sc in next 8 st, inc, sc in next 2 st, inc [36]
Rnd 5: inc, sc in next 9 st, (inc, sc in next 3 st) x 2 times, inc, sc in next 9 st, (inc, sc in next 3 st) x 2 times [42]
Rnd 6: sc in next 2 st, inc, sc in next 10 st, (inc, sc in next 4 st) x 2 times, inc, sc in next 10 st, inc, sc in next 4 st, inc, sc in next 2 st [48]
Rnd 7: sc in next 4 st, inc, sc in next 11 st, (inc, sc in next 5 st) x 2 times, inc, sc in next 11 st, inc, sc in next 5 st, inc, sc in next st [54]
Rnd 8: sc in next 6 st, inc, sc in next 12 st, (inc, sc in next 6 st) x 2 times, inc, sc in next 12 st, inc, sc in next 6 st, inc [60]
Rnd 9: sc in next 5 st, inc, sc in next 13 st, (inc, sc in next 7 st) x 2 times, inc, sc in next 13 st, inc, sc in next 7 st, inc, sc in next 2 st [66]
Rnd 10-18: sc in all 66 st [66]
Insert safety eyes between Rnd 14 and Rnd 15 (about 11 st in between the eyes).
Rnd 19: sc in next 5 st, dec, sc in next 13 st, dec, (sc in next 7 st, dec) x 2 times, sc in next 13 st, dec, sc in next 7 st, dec, sc in next 2 st [60]
Rnd 20: sc in next 6 st, dec, sc in next 12 st, dec, (sc in next 6 st, dec) x 2 times, sc in next 12 st, dec, sc in next 6 st, dec [54]
Rnd 21: sc in next 4 st, dec, sc in next 11 st, dec, (sc in next 5 st, dec) x 2 times, sc in next 11 st, dec, sc in next 5 st, dec, sc in next st [48]
Rnd 22: sc in next 2 st, dec, sc in next 10 st, dec, (sc in next 4 st, dec) x 2 times, sc in next 10 st, dec, sc in next 4 st, dec, sc in next 2 st [42]
Rnd 23: sc in next st, dec, sc in next 9 st, dec, (sc in next 3 st, dec) x 2 times, sc in next 9 st, dec, sc in next 3 st, dec, sc in next 2 st [36]
Rnd 24: sc in next 2 st, dec, sc in next 8 st, dec, (sc in next 2 st, dec) x 2 times, sc in next 8 st, dec, sc in next 2 st, dec [30]
Rnd 25: sc in next st, dec, sc in next 7 st, dec, (sc in next st, dec) x 2 times, sc in next 7 st, dec, sc in next st, dec [24]
Rnd 26: sc in next st, dec, sc in next 6 st, dec, sc in next 2 st, dec, sc in next 6 st, dec, sc in next st [20]
Finish with sl st. Fasten off and stuff the head with fiberfill.
Ears:
When changing the colors, begin the stitch with brown color and finish with pink or vice versa according to the pattern.
Begin crocheting with brown yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: sc in next st, inc (when making 2nd st of inc, change to pink yarn), sc in next st, inc (when making 2nd st of inc, change to brown yarn), sc in next st, inc [9]
Rnd 3: sc in next 2 st, inc (when making 2nd st of inc, change to pink yarn), sc in next 2 st, inc (when making 2nd st of inc, change to brown yarn), sc in next 2 st, inc [12]
Rnd 4: sc in next 3 st, inc (when making 2nd st of inc, change to pink yarn), sc in next 3 st, inc (when making 2nd st of inc, change to brown yarn), inc, sc in next 3 st [15]
Rnd 5: sc in next 3 st, inc (when making 2nd st of inc, change to pink yarn), sc in next 6 st, inc (when making 2nd st of inc, change to brown yarn), sc in next 2 st, inc, sc in next st [18]
Rnd 6: sc in next 3 st, inc (when making 2nd st of inc, change to pink yarn), sc in next 7 st, inc (when making 2nd st of inc, change to brown yarn), sc in next 6 st [20]
Rnd 7: sc in next 4 st, inc (when making 2nd st of inc, change to pink yarn), sc in next 7 st, inc, sc in next st, change to brown yarn, sc in next 5 st, inc [23]
Rnd 8: sc in next 3 st, inc, sc in next 2 st, change to pink yarn, sc in next 9 st, inc (when making 2nd st of inc, change to brown yarn), sc in next 7 st [25]
Finish with sl st. Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.
Legs:
Crochet 6 ch with brown yarn. Stuff as you go.
Rnd 1: inc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 3 ch, 4 sc in last ch, turn and continue working on the other side of foundation chain: sc in next 3 st, inc [14]
Rnd 2: (inc) x 2 times, sc in next 3 st, (inc) x 4 times, sc in next 3 st, (inc) x 2 times [22]
Rnd 3: sc in next st, inc, sc in next 7 st, inc, sc in next 2 st, inc, sc in next 7 st, inc, sc in next st [26]
Rnd 4: sc in next 2 st, (inc, sc in next 3 st) x 2 times, inc, sc in next 4 st, (inc, sc in next 3 st) x 2 times, inc, sc in next 2 st [32]
Rnd 5: sc in all 32 st [32]
Rnd 6: sc in next 2 st, (inc, sc in next 4 st) x 2 times, inc, sc in next 6 st, (inc, sc in next 4 st) x 2 times, inc, sc in next 2 st [38]
Rnd 7-8: sc in all 38 st [38]
Rnd 9: sc in next 10 st, dec, sc in next 4 st, dec, sc in next 3 st, dec, sc in next 4 st, dec, sc in next 9 st [34]
Rnd 10: sc in next 11 st, dec, sc in next 3 st, dec, sc in next 2 st, dec, sc in next 3 st, dec, sc in next 7 st [30]
Rnd 11: sc in next st, dec, sc in next 10 st, (dec) x 4 times, sc in next 7 st, dec [24]
Rnd 12: (sc in next 2 st, dec) repeat 6 times [18]
Rnd 13: sc in next 3 st, (dec) x 6 times, sc in next 3 st [12]
Rnd 14-15: sc in all 12 st [12]
Rnd 16: (sc in next 3 st, inc) repeat 3 times [15]
Rnd 17-20: sc in all 15 st [15]
Rnd 21: (sc in next 4 st, inc) repeat 3 times [18]
Rnd 22-25: sc in all 18 st [18]
Finish with sl st. Fasten off and weave in the end. To strengthen the ankle insert cotton swab or round wooden stick in the leg (the bottom part of the stick is located in the foot) and stuff it with fiberfill.
Make the second leg in the same way but don’t fasten off. Continue working on the body.
Body:
Begin crocheting from the middle point of the inner side of the left leg.
Rnd 26: on the left leg: (sc in next 5 st, inc) repeat 3 times, 1 ch, on the right leg (from the middle point of the inner side): (sc in next 5 st, inc) repeat 3 times.
Rnd 27: sc in next ch, sc in next 21 st, sc in next ch (from the opposite side), sc in next 21 st [44]
Rnd 28-34: sc in all 44 st [44]
Rnd 35: (sc in next 5 st, dec) repeat 6 times, sc in next 2 st [38]
Rnd 36-37: sc in all 38 st [38]
Rnd 38: (sc in next 4 st, dec) repeat 6 times, sc in next 2 st [32]
Rnd 39-41: sc in all 32 st [32]
Rnd 42: (sc in next 3 st, dec) repeat 6 times, sc in next 2 st [26]
Rnd 41-43: sc in all 26 st [26]
Rnd 45: (sc in next 9 st, dec) repeat 2 times, sc in next 4 st [24]
Rnd 46: (sc in next 2 st, dec) repeat 6 times [18]
Rnd 47-49: sc in all 18 st [18]
Rnd 50: (sc in next st, dec) repeat 6 times [12]
Finish with sl st. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Arms:
Crochet with brown yarn. Stuff slightly as you go. You can insert a wire carcass to make the arms bendable (optional).
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
Rnd 3-4: sc in all 12 st [12]
Rnd 5: (dec) repeat 3 times, sc in next 6 st [9]
Rnd 6: sc in next st, inc, sc in next 7 st [10]
Rnd 7-21: sc in next 10 st [10]
Finish with sl st. Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.
Tail:
Work with brown yarn. Stuff slightly as you go.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: (inc, sc in next st) repeat 3 times [9]
Rnd 3-24: sc in all 9 st [9]
Finish with sl st. Fasten off and weave in the end.
Assembly:
1. Pin the ears to the head, then sew them on.
2. Embroider nose, mouth, eyebrows and lashes.
3. Sew the head to the body. If you want to strengthen the neck, insert 3-4 cotton swabs or round wooden stick in it (the upper part of the stick is in the head, and the bottom part is in the body). Add some fiberfill in the neck before you finish.
4. Sew on the arms two rounds lower than the head.
5. Sew on the tail at the level of Rnds 30-31 of the body.
Your crochet cat doll is done! Let’s make clothes!
Cat’s Clothes Crochet Pattern
(Bow + Dress + Shoes)
Shoes (make 2):
Crochet 6 ch with dark gray yarn, continue working around the foundation chain, beginning from the 2nd ch from hook.
Rnd 1: sc in next 4 ch, 3 sc in last ch, turn, sc in next 3 ch, inc [12]
Rnd 2: inc, sc in next 3 st, (inc) x 3 times, sc in next 3 st, (inc) x 2 times [18]
Rnd 3: sc in next st, inc, sc in next 3 st, (sc in next st, inc) x 3 times, sc in next 3 st, (sc in next st, inc) x 2 times [24]
Rnd 4: sc in next 2 st, inc, sc in next 3 st, (sc in next 2 st, inc) x 3 times, sc in next 3 st, (sc in next 2 st, inc) x 2 times [30]
Rnd 5: sc in next 3 st, inc, sc in next 3 st, (sc in next 3 st, inc) x 3 times, sc in next 3 st, (sc in next 3 st, inc) x 2 times [36]
Rnd 6: sc in next 4 st, inc, sc in next 3 st, (sc in next 4 st, inc) x 3 times, sc in next 3 st, (sc in next 4 st, inc) x 2 times [42]
Change to light grey yarn when making the last stitch of Rnd 6.
Rnd 7: sc in all 42 st in back loops only [42]
Rnd 8-12: sc in all 42 st [42]
Rnd 13: (sc in next 6 st, dec) repeat 5 times, sc in next 2 st [37]
Rnd 14 for the first shoe: sc in next 3 st, dec, sc in next 3 st, 15 ch, sc in 7th ch from hook (now you have a button loop), sc in next 8 ch, continue working on the shoe: sc in next 3 st, (dec) x 6 times, sc in next 6 st, dec, sc in next 3 st, dec, sc in next st.
Finish with sl st. Fasten off and weave in the end.
Rnd 14 for the second shoe: sc in next 3 st, dec, sc in next 6 st, (dec) x 6 times, sc in next 3 st, 15 ch, sc in 7th ch from hook (now you have a button loop), sc in next 8 ch, continue working on the shoe: sc in next 3 st, dec, sc in next 3 st, dec, sc in next st.
Finish with sl st. Fasten off and weave in the end. Sew on the buttons at the sides.
Dress:
Upper part:
Crochet 51 ch with dark violet yarn. Join with sl st to form a circle.
Rnd 1-2: 1 ch, sc in next 50 st, join with sl st [50]
Change to light violet yarn and crochet in turning rows.
Row 3: 1 ch, sc in next 50 st [50]
Row 4: 1 ch, sc in next 6 st, dec, (sc in next 7 st, dec) repeat 4 times, sc in next 6 st [45]
Row 5: 1 ch, sc in next 45 st [45]
Row 6: 1 ch, sc in next 5 st, dec, (sc in next 6 st, dec) repeat 4 times, sc in next 6 st [40]
Row 7: 1 ch, sc in next 40 st [40]
Row 8: 1 ch, sc in next 5 st, dec, (sc in next 5 st, dec) repeat 4 times, sc in next 5 st [35]
Row 9: 1 ch, sc in next 35 st [35]
Row 10: 1 ch, sc in next 5 st, 9 ch, skip 7 st to make the first arm hole, sc in next 11 st, 9 ch, skip 7 st to make the second arm hole, sc in next 5 st.
Row 11: 1 ch, sc in next 39 st [39]
Row 12: sc in next 5 st, dec, sc in next 6 st, dec, sc in next 9 st, dec, sc in next 6 st, dec, sc in next 5 st [35]
Row 13: 1 ch, (sc in next 2 st, dec) repeat 8 times, sc in next 3 st [27]
Row 14: 1 ch, sc in next st, (sc in next st, dec) repeat 8 times, sc in next 2 st [19]
Bottom part:
Join light violet yarn to the edge of the belt and crochet the skirt in joining rounds.
Rnd 1: 3 ch (counted as dc), (dc in next 3 st, dc inc) repeat 12 times, dc in next st, join with sl st [62]
Rnd 2: 3 ch (counted as dc), (dc in next 3 st, dc inc) repeat 15 times, dc in next st, join with sl st [77]
Rnd 3: 3 ch (counted as dc), dc in next 2 st, inc, (dc in next 6 st, dc inc) repeat 10 times, dc in next 3 st, join with sl st [88]
Rnd 4: crochet in front loops only: (sc in next 2 st, 1 picot) repeat 44 times, join with sl st [88]
How to crochet picot stitch:
Make three chain stitches from the point in the round where you want to add the picot stitch. Then insert your hook in the single crochet stitch in the point where you started to crochet chain stitches. Yarn over and draw the yarn through the single crochet stitch and through the loop on the hook.
Attach dark violet yarn to the back loop of Rnd 3 at the beginning.
Rnd 5: crochet in back loops of Rnd 3: 3 ch (counted as dc), dc in next 9 st, inc (dc in next 10 st, dc inc) repeat 7 times, join with sl st [96]
Rnd 6: 1 ch, (skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sc in next st) repeat 24 times.
Fasten off and weave in the end.
Sleeves (make 2):
Attach light violet yarn in the corner of the upper edge of the arm hole. Crochet 1 ch, (skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sc in next st) repeat 2 times. Fasten off and weave in the end.
Dress bow:
Crochet in magic ring: (4 ch, 4 tr, 4 ch, 1 sc) repeat 2 times. Pull off the ring. Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing. Decorate the bow with a button and sew it on the belt.
Sew another button on the left back side of the dress, and make a loop for it on the opposite side. You can find a video tutorial here >> How to Make a Hand Stitched Button Loop
Bow (head piece):
Crochet 35 ch with dark violet yarn. Join with sl st to form a circle.
Continue working in joining rounds.
Rnd 1-6: 1 ch, sc in next 34 st, join with sl st.
Bow middle part:
Crochet 10 ch with light violet yarn.
Rnd 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 7 ch, 3 sc in last ch, turn and continue working on the other side of foundation chain: sc in next 8 ch. Wrap the light violet part around the center of the bow and sew the edges together on the opposite side of the bow.
Put the dress and accessories on your crochet cat. Now she is ready for photo session!
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Super cute ,I just finished mine, The pattern is so easy to follow!! Thank you so much for sharing your pattern and ideas!!
Nice….
GBU…..
Love, love, love your patterns. I make mine w size F hook and worsted wt yarn. They come out about 13-16″. Too cute for words!The instructions are simple and clear. Dont have to stand on my head to accomplish a tricky part or tear my hair out trying to figure out what you are trying to convey. Thanks ever so!
PS You should be working for Disney.
Preciosos trabajos.Dios bendice tus manos
You have some of the cutest patterns and easy to follow. Thank you