Velvet Plush Cat Amigurumi Free Pattern
Looking for a delightful crochet project that combines coziness with cuteness? You’re in the right place! Our free Velvet Plush Cat Amigurumi pattern allows you to craft a soft and huggable cat plush that’s not only a fantastic cuddle companion but also a charming decor piece.
This project is perfect for crochet enthusiasts of all skill levels, from beginners to experts. With our step-by-step instructions and detailed pattern, you’ll find it easy to bring this adorable cat amigurumi to life. The velvet plush yarn gives your creation a luxurious and velvety texture, making it an ideal addition to your home decor, or a heartfelt gift for someone special.
Amigurumi toy height is about 30 cm. Yarn consumption is less than one skein.
Materials needed:
Yarn for the cat: Himalaya Dolphin Baby, 4.0 mm hook
Yarn for the sweater: YarnArt Jeans, 2-2.5 mm hook
12 mm or 14 mm safety eyes
Needle and scissors
Stuffing
Abbreviations:
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
dec – decrease
inc – increase
PATTERN
Head:
Start with a magic ring.
Round 1: 6 sc in the magic ring. (6)
Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12)
Round 3: (Sc, inc) repeat around. (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat around. (24)
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) repeat around. (30)
Round 6-12: 30 sc (7 rounds)
Round 13: (3 sc, dec) repeat around. (24)
Round 14: (2 sc, dec) repeat around. (18)
Attach the safety eyes between rounds 9 and 10, 7 stitches apart.
Body:
Round 1: Ch 2, 6 hdc in the second ch from the hook. (6)
Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12)
Round 3: (1 hdc, inc) repeat around. (18)
Round 4: (2 hdc, inc) repeat around. (24)
Round 5: (3 hdc, inc) repeat around. (30)
Round 6-8: 30 hdc (3 rounds)
Round 9: (3 hdc, dec) repeat around. (24)
Round 10: 24 hdc
Round 11: (2 hdc, dec) repeat around. (18)
Round 12-13: 18 hdc (2 rounds)
Arms (make 2):
Round 1: Ch 2, 5 sc in the second ch from the hook. (5)
Round 2: Inc in each st around. (10)
Round 3-10: 10 sc (8 rounds)
Stuff only the bottom part up to round 4. Fold the piece in half and sc across 4 stitches to close. Attach the arms to the body with a 5-stitch gap between them.
Legs (make 2):
Start with a magic ring.
Round 1: 1 sc, inc, 2 sc, 3 sc in the last st, turn, 3 sc. (10)
Round 2: 3 inc, 2 sc, 3 inc, 2 sc. (16)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) 3 times, 2 sc, (1 sc, inc) 3 times, 2 sc. (22)
Round 4-5: 22 sc (2 rounds)
Round 6: 3 dec, 2 sc, (1 sc, dec) 3 times, 5 sc. (16)
Round 7: 2 dec, 2 sc, (1 sc, dec) 2 times, 4 sc. (12)
Round 8-14: 12 sc (7 rounds)
Crochet 4 more sc, stuff the leg completely, then fold the piece in half and sc across 6 stitches to close. Attach the legs between rounds 8 and 9 on the body.
Tail:
Join the yarn between rounds 6 and 7 of the body, chain 6, skip the first chain, and sc in the next 5 chains. Finish off and hide the tail.
Ears (make 2):
Ch 4.
Round 1: 2 sc in the second ch from the hook, 3 sc in the last ch, turn, 2 sc. (7)
Ears are ready to be sewn on.
Sweater:
Ch 37.
Row 1: Starting from the 3rd ch from the hook, dc in the next 35 stitches. Turn.
Row 2: Ch 2, 4 hdc, inc, and so on to the end of the row.
Row 4: Ch 1, 6 sc, ch 8, skip 8 stitches, 14 sc, ch 8, skip 8 stitches, 6 sc.
Row 5: Ch 1, 42 sc.
Row 6: Ch 2, 42 hdc.
Row 7: Ch 2, (5 hdc, inc) to the end of the row.
Row 8: Ch 2, 48 hdc.
Row 9: Ch 2, 48 hdc.
Row 10: Ch 2, 48 hdc.
Finish off with sc around the neckline.
To make sleeves, attach the yarn to the armholes, ch 2, and work 3 rounds of hdc, with 8 stitches along the chains and 8 stitches along the bottom. You can also add 1 hdc in each corner, making a total of 18 stitches for each sleeve.
Put the sweater on the cat and sew the edges together.
