Paws for a moment, because we’ve got a purr-fectly delightful topic in store for you! If you’re a crochet enthusiast with a penchant for all things cute and cuddly, then you’re going to love these 25 amigurumi crochet cat patterns. These adorable feline friends are bound to steal both your heart and the show.
From fluffy whiskers to tiny tails that curl just right, amigurumi crochet cat patterns are the epitome of charm, combining your love for crochet and kitties in one delightful package. Best of all, the majority of amigurumi patterns can be made using just one stitch: the single crochet. That makes these projects an excellent choice for adventurous beginner crocheters!
But hey, we’re not kitten around when we say that the fun doesn’t stop at following the patterns to the tee. You can swap out different yarn weights to create larger or smaller versions of these cuties. Feeling like a giant cuddle buddy? Go bulky or super bulky. Want something tiny enough to fit in the palm of your hand? Opt for a lightweight yarn like sport or DK. It’s like a choose-your-own-adventure where every path leads to a soft and squishy end.
Are you ready to give these amigurumi crochet cat patterns a whirl? Every stitch gets you one step closer to creating a furry friend that’s uniquely yours. Meow’s the time to let your creativity roam free and your crochet skills unravel in the best possible way. Scroll down and prepare to be inspired!
Dumpling Kitty
These dumpling shaped cats are easy to make thanks to their simplified shape. As you can see in the photo this pattern looks great in a number of traditional cat colors. My favorite aspect of this design is the stripes along the back and tail. They are quick to make since they are so small.
Designer: Sarah Sloyer
Yarn: Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice (Aran Weight #4)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Cube Kitty Cat
If you haven’t explored using different yarn weights in your amigurumi projects before, then here’s a quick study for you. The smallest cat in this picture was made using crochet thread and the largest was made using chunky weight #5 yarn. The two middle size cats were both made with DK weight yarn but one was made with a 2 mm hook and the other was made with a 3 mm hook. How cool is that?
Designer: Crafty Bun Bun
Yarn: Crochet Thread for the smallest kitty, Chunky Weight #5 Chenille for the largest
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Chubby Cat Amigurumi
There is something extra adorable about cats when they have a little extra weight on them. These cute chubby cats are certainly no exception! I love their cute little stripes and their teeny tiny little arms and legs. This is a great example if you like crochet cat patterns that use non-traditional cat colors like bright pink!
Designer: A Little Love Everyday
Yarn: Sport Weight #2
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Purrmaid
Reality meets fantasy in this feline mermaid mashup. This one-of-a-kind design is sure to put a smile on your face. I love the rainbow coloring of the tail and the cute sleeping curled up pose that the doll is in. The original design was made with sport weight yarn but you could use a thicker weight yarn if you want your purrmaid to be a bigger size.
Designer: Hooked by Robin
Yarn: Scheepjes Stone Washed (Sport Weight #2)
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No-Sew Cat
Let’s face it, sometimes attaching arms, legs, ears, and tails is the most annoying part about crochet cat patterns. If you are new to amigurumi, then you might find it challenging to get everything lined up the way you want it and to sew things on neatly. Lucky for you, this simplistic cat design requires no sewing whatsoever!
Designer: Stitch by Fay
Yarn: DMC Happy Chenille (DK Weight #3)
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Cactus Cat Amigurumi
I’m obsessed with this cactus cat amigurumi, a catcus if you will. There’s just something so endearing about animal plant hybrids that I can’t possibly resist. Maybe it’s because it’s a plant that I can’t accidentally kill? Or maybe it’s because it could totally be one of the Pokemon? Whatever it is, it’s adorable!
Designer: Delilah Crochet
Yarn: Rico Design Ricorumi DK (DK Weight #3)
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Small Cat
Everyone knows that one of the easiest ways to make amigurumi animals cuter is to give them tiny clothes. The striped shirt and ruffled skirts of these two troublemakers are superb examples of this and I especially love the matching bow on the top of the skirted cat’s head. Choose to make one or both, or make them as a set.
Designer: lilleliis
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Cotton Light (DK Weight #3)
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Playing Cats
There are entire websites devoted to all the weird and wonderful positions that cats find themselves in, so why limit your crochet cat patterns to just basic poses? These two color cats are perfectly poised for playing and the effect is ridiculously adorable. Is it just me, or would this set also make for amazing book ends if you added some weights in them?
Designer: Little Bear Crochets
Yarn: Phildar Phil Coton 3 (Sport Weight #2)
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Pusheen with Ice Cream
As long as cats have been around, their charm has captured the hearts of people everywhere. Maybe that’s why there are so many iconic cat cartoon characters like Pusheen. It’s very fitting that this food loving fat cat has been memorialized in crochet form with a cone of ice cream in hand!
Designer: Roxy’s Crochet
Yarn: Sheng Tang Fang Zhi Millk Cotton Stretch (DK Weight #3)
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Lily the Cat Amigurumi
Crochet cat patterns don’t need to be very detailed in order to be cute. In fact, sometimes the simplest designs can be among the cutest, like Lily here. The iconic cat is easy to identify by their pointy ears and long tails so you can simplify the rest of the details and still have a very convincing cat.
Designer: DIY Fluffies
Yarn: DK Weight #3 or Chunky Weight #5
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Small Cat
Exaggerating the limbs of your amigurumi creations is one easy way to add a bit of whimsy and charms. This gray feline fellow has very long arms and legs and also a very long tail. These caricatures give the cat an extra dash of personality and allow you to pose the cat in various adorable positions.
Designer: Kristi Tullus
Yarn: Katia Alpaca Andes (DK Weight #3)
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Valentine’s Day Cat
Whether you are making a present for Valentine’s Day, for an anniversary, or a just because gift for a loved one who is obsessed with cats, you can’t go wrong with this heart shaped design. Add a little hanging loop coming from the apex of the heart and you can hang it up as an ornament!
Designer: Amigurumi Today
Yarn: YarnArt Jeans (Sport Weight #2)
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Spring Kitty
Say hello to this trio of cute kitties crossed with lovable spring insects. Choose between making a bumblebee cat, a butterfly cat or a ladybug cat. You can’t go wrong with this adorable and whimsical design! The original toys were made with thin sport weight yarn so they could easily be sized up by using a worsted or chunky weight yarn instead.
Designer: Eugenia Pristayovich
Yarn: YarnArt Jeans (Sport Weight #2)
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Toby the Tabby Cat
The next one of our crochet cat patterns is the perfect size for snuggling. This generously sized cat design features fun stripes and a realistic shaped head with a protruding muzzle. There are also siamese and calico versions of this design if you prefer a different breed of cat.
Designer: Jess Huff
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Solids (Aran Weight #4)
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Boba Cat Amigurumi
Have you been bitten by the bubble tea bug? This trendy drink originated in Taiwan in the 1980s but it has since been popularized in the United States and beyond. Combine the brightly colored liquids with adorable cat heads and you’ve got yourself a recipe for some seriously cute amigurumi toys!
Designer: A Little Love Everyday
Yarn: DK Weight #3
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Cat Squish
Super soft blanket yarn isn’t just for making snuggly blankets. As it turns out, you can also use it to make squishy supersize cat stuffed animals! This multicolor cutie works up quickly despite its large size thanks to the thickness of the yarn. You could also make it with two strands of a bulky weight yarn if you don’t have any super bulky at hand.
Designer: Moogly
Yarn: Bernat Blanket (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Donut Cat Amigurumi
A favorite breakfast/dessert combined with a lovable animal is a big win for crochet cat patterns. Now you can combine your love of cats with your love of sweets to make the cutest amigurumi around. These brightly colored cats are looking especially stunning in their bold shades of pink and blue.
Designer: A Little Love Everyday
Yarn: Sport Weight #2
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Ginger Cat
I’ll admit I have a rather large soft spot for orange cats and this ginger kitty is especially sweet with the ribbon around its neck. My favorite part of this design is the paws which have much more detail than most other crochet cat patterns. Just look at those cute little pink paw pads and toe beans!
Designer: Amigurumi Today
Yarn: YarnArt Jeans (Sport Weight #2)
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Misha the Cat
Black cats and Halloween go hand in hand so why not make this lovely Misha cat to celebrate the season. This design doubles down on the spooky theme with the addition of a witch’s hat and a pretty orange pumpkin. I love the playful tilt of the cat’s head and the large cartoon-like eyes made with felt.
Designer: Tarturumies
Yarn: None Specified
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PuppyCat Amigurumi
If you know the show Bee and Puppycat then you know the iconic character of Puppycat himself. This little guy might come across a bit gruff but he is very lovable. It can be fun to make characters from pop culture to give as gifts or to decorate your house with.
Designer: 53stitches
Yarn: Paintbox Cotton Yarn (DK Weight #3)
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Cat Days of Summer Plush
I never knew how badly I needed a pattern for a cat in a bikini until I saw this design. Equal parts funny and charming, this cute cat is just trying to live her best life and enjoy all that summer has to offer. I can relate! This project would make an excellent gag gift for a friend.
Designer: Gabrielle Ryan
Yarn: Lily Sugar’n Cream Solids & Denim (Worsted Weight #4)
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Arturo the Sleepy Cat
Everyone knows that cats love to sleep every chance they get so it’s no real surprise to find some crochet cat patterns with the felines in sleeping positions. The exaggerated proportions of this design make it especially endearing. In fact, the long skinny shape of the body would make this a great place to rest your wrists when you are typing on a keyboard for a long time.
Designer: Elisa’s Crochet
Yarn: Lion Brand Pima Cotton (Aran Weight #4)
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Kitty of the Dead
The classic black Halloween cat gets the Dia de los Muertos treatment in this ragdoll amigurumi design. In the ragdoll style, the front and the back of the stuffed animal are each crocheted separately by working in rows. The two pieces are then sandwiched together and sewn up around the edges.
Designer: Spin a Yarn Crochet
Yarn: Patons North America Canadiana Solids (Worsted Weight #4)
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Nurse Cat Amigurumi
If you had this nurse cat taking care of you, then you would certainly be in good hands! This funny and clever design is great for igniting your child’s imagination or for gifting to a family member or friend who is a nurse. You could also just make it and keep it for yourself because it’s so darn cute!
Designer: Ollie + Holly
Yarn: Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran (Aran Weight #4)
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Bananya Cat
It’s difficult to determine whether the designer was in a particularly silly mood or perhaps just sleep deprived when they dreamt up this banana cat hyrbrid. Whatever the cause of this delightfully absurd design, I am certainly glad that it came about!
Designer: K Hook Creations
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Solids (Worsted Weight #4)
Click here for the free pattern!
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Final Thoughts on Our Crochet Cat Patterns
Meow, you know what you need to do. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to choose one of these amazing crochet cat patterns and make one for yourself! I know that it’s going to be a really tough decision!
Here are some things you might need to crochet an amigurumi cat: safety eyes, stitch marker, a great free crochet cat pattern from our list, yarn needle (also called a tapestry needle), an appropriate mm crochet hook for your pattern, a pipe cleaner or two if you want your cat to be poseable, cotton yarn or acrylic yarn in an appropriate yarn weight and in your favorite yarn colors, black yarn for mouth and whisker details (or black thread or even black embroidery floss), and some fiberfill to stuff head and other body parts.
We have a pattern here for every skill level, but these are some helpful skills to have in your crochet arsenal: basic crochet stitches such as single crochet stitches, which are the most common for an amigurumi cat pattern, the slip stitch (sl st), the magic ring (also called the magic circle), double crochet stitch, and how to work a basic color change.
Some great yarns for amigurumi cat crochet patterns are plush yarn such as Bernat Blanket Yarn or Premier Parfait Chunky, or you can use a thinner yarn such as a basic worsted weight yarn. Chunky Caron Cakes also work well!
I hope you’ve enjoyed this list of cute crochet cat patterns. Any of these would make great gifts for a cat lover in your lfie. My favorite free amigurumi pattern is one with a video tutorial and looks like real cats. (I’m a huge cat fan!)
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Happy Crocheting!
