The Cute Catsby · Free Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
Design Features
- This beginner-friendly pattern uses basic amigurumi stitches (such as single crochet, increase, decrease, chain).
- Arms are designed with larger hands for young children to grip, so they can easily carry this favorite toy with them!
- The bowtie is a removable accessory that can be worn as a bow headband if desired.
- Legs and body are crocheted together in one piece to minimize sewing.
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The Cute Catsby
Free Crochet Pattern
Introduction:
Size:
Level of Difficulty:
Stitches/Terms Used:
- FO: fasten off
- MR: magic ring
- Ch: chain
- Sl st: slip stitch
- Sc: single crochet
- Inc: increase
- Dec: decrease
- BLO: back loops only
Materials:
- Medium weight 4 yarn in desired colors (I used Lion Brand Basic Stitch Anti Pilling™ Yarn in "Grey/White" and "White")
- Scraps of black yarn for sewing details
- 10mm plastic safety eyes
- 2.75mm hook (for cat)
- 3.75mm crochet hook (for bow)
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
~ CROCHET INSTRUCTIONS ~
Pattern Notes (Read Before Beginning):
- C1: Main color
- C2: Secondary color
HEAD
Use the 2.75mm hook and C1 yarn.
Insert 10mm plastic safety eyes between R16-R17, 10 sts apart.
FO with a long tail for sewing later.
EARS (x2)
Use the 2.75mm hook and C1 yarn.
FO with a long tail for sewing later.
ARMS (x2)
Note: Stuff the arms bit by bit as you work.
Use the 2.75mm hook and C2 yarn.
R1: In MR, sc 5. (5 sts)R2: Inc around. (10 sts)
R3: (Sc, inc) x 5. (15 sts)
R4-R6: Sc around. (15 sts)
R7: (Sc, dec) x 5. (10 sts)
Switch to C2 yarn.
R8-R21: Sc around. (10 sts)FO with a long tail for sewing later.
MUZZLE
Use the 2.75mm hook and C2 yarn.
Join with a sl st, then FO with a long tail for sewing later.
LEGS (x2)
Note: Stuff the legs bit by bit as you work.
Use the 2.75mm hook and C2 yarn.
Switch to C2 yarn.
FO for Leg#1, but do not FO for the Leg#2. Continue with ‘Body’ instructions to join the two legs.
BODY
Both legs need to be completed for this section. Continue working with yarn attached to Leg#2.
FO with a long tail for sewing later.
BOW TIE
Use the 3.75mm hook and pink yarn.
FO with a long tail for tying around the middle of the bow.
Strap: Use the 3.75mm hook and white yarn. Ch 40 (or however long you want your strap to be). FO.
Finishing: Sew the bow to the center of the strap.
~ FINISHING ~
- Using a bit of black yarn or thread, sew a nose and mouth to the muzzle. Sew the muzzle to the face.
- Sew ears to both sides of the head.
- Sew the arms to both sides of the body.
- Make sure the head and body are stuffed well. Sew the head to the body.
- Wrap the bowtie around the cat’s neck and tie it securely.
Congratulations on finishing your Cute Catsby!
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