The Crochet Sleeping Cat Amigurumi Pattern is a delightful and cozy project that brings a serene and playful touch to your handmade creations. This easy-to-follow pattern guides you through crafting an adorable, sleepy kitty that looks as if it’s peacefully dozing off into a nap. With its soft curves, tiny paws, and sweet expression, this little crocheted cat makes for a perfect gift, home decor piece, or even a personal companion.
Crochet Sleeping Cat Amigurumi
Materials:
- Crochet hook number 4 (4 mm)
- Velvet nose (12 or 15 mm), color of choice (e.g., brown, pink, black)
- Yarn of choice (color and type per preference)
- Filler material for stuffing
- Needle and thread for sewing parts together
Pattern Overview:
- This sleeping cat crochet pattern modifies a previously shared sleeping bear pattern.
- You will crochet the body, head, and paws as you would for the bear, focusing in this guide on the cat's distinguishing features:
- the muzzle, ears, tail, and facial details.
Muzzle:
Foundation Row:
- Create a slip knot, chain 2. In the first chain, make 6 single crochets (SC).
Row 2:
- Make 6 increases (2 SC in each stitch around), resulting in 12 SC at the end of the row.
Row 3:
- 1 SC, then 1 increase; repeat around for a total of 18 SC.
Finish:
- Slip stitch and leave a long end for sewing.
- This completes one part of the muzzle.
- For the second part, repeat steps 1-3 but do not slip stitch or cut the yarn at the end.
To connect the two parts:
- Start from the third stitch of the first piece, crochet around in SC to form the muzzle shape.
- Skip two stitches at the beginning of the second part and continue with 16 SC around the second part.
- Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing, and sew the opening between the two muzzle parts.
Ears (Make 2):
Foundation Row:
- Make a slip knot, chain 2. Into the first chain, 6 SC.
Row 2:
- 1 SC, 1 increase; repeat three times for 9 SC total.
Row 3:
- 2 SC, 1 increase; repeat three times for 12 SC total.
For Row 4:
- 3 SC, 1 increase; repeat three times for 15 SC total.
Row 5:
- 4 SC, 1 increase; repeat three times for 18 SC total.
Row 6:
- 18 SC around, slip stitch, then leave a yarn tail for sewing.
Tail:
Foundation Row:
- Create a slip knot, chain 2, into the first chain make 5 SC.
Row 2:
- Make 5 increases (2 SC in each stitch) for a total of 10 SC.
From Row 3 to Row 37:
- Continue making 10 SC in each row without increasing.
- After the 4th or 5th row, remember to turn your work right side out.
Assembly:
- Sew the muzzle onto the face of the cat, ensuring to position and insert the velvet nose appropriately.
- Attach the ears in line with the tail, ensuring they're equidistant and aligned across the cat's head.
- The tail should be stitched slightly higher to fit snugly.
- Optionally, embroider eyes, a mouth, and whiskers to give your cat its unique facial expressions.
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