Crochet Cat Amigurumi Pattern Perfect For Feline Fans

This crochet pattern for the Easy Crochet Cat Coaster & Jewelry Tray is the perfect blend of fun and functionality, making it an ideal project for both beginner and intermediate crocheters. Designed to serve as both a coaster and a jewelry tray, this cute cat-shaped accessory adds a playful touch to any room.

Crochet Cat Amigurumi

The pattern is broken down into four easy-to-follow sections: the base tray, paws, tail, and face, allowing for customization through color and detailing. Whether you’re looking to make a unique gift or simply add some charm to your own space, this pattern offers both practical use and a dash of whimsy. The project is highly customizable, so you can easily adjust colors and details to fit your personal style or home decor.

Materials

• Hook: 2.5 mm
• Yarn:
• Main Color (e.g., White)
• Secondary Color (e.g., Ginger/Orange)
• Accent Color (e.g., Pink)
• Dark Thread/Yarn (for face details)
• Other: Scissors, Tapestry Needle, Polyester Fiberfill (stuffing)

Main Tray / Coaster (Base) Pattern

The base is worked in the round, using two strands of yarn held together.

• Row 1: Magic Ring (MR), 7 Single Crochet (SC). Join with a slip stitch.
• Row 2: Chain 1, 7 Increases (2 SC in each st). Join.
• Row 3: Chain 1, Repeat (1 SC, 1 Increase) 7 times. Join.
• Row 4: Chain 1, Repeat (2 SC, 1 Increase) 7 times. Join.
• Row 5: Chain 1, Repeat (3 SC, 1 Increase) 7 times. Join.
• Row 6: Chain 1, Repeat (2 SC, 1 Increase, 2 SC) 7 times. Join.
• Row 7: Chain 1, Repeat (5 SC, 1 Increase) 7 times. Join.
• Row 8: Work 49 SC in the Front Loop Only (FLO) to create a clear edge for the border.
• Rows 9-10: Work 49 SC in both loops (as normal SC) for two rows.
• Finish: Slip stitch, cut yarn, and weave in all ends.

Paw / Puff Pattern (Make 4)

• Row 1: White - Magic Ring (MR), 6 SC.
• Row 2: White - 6 Increases (2 SC in each st).
• Row 3: White - 12 SC.

Change to Secondary Color on the last pull-through of the final SC.

• Row 4: Secondary - 12 SC.
• Rows 5-6: Secondary - 12 SC in each row.
• Finish: Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for assembly.
• Do not stuff until face details are added.

Tail Pattern

• Row 1: White - Magic Ring (MR), 4 SC.
• Row 2: White - 4 Increases (2 SC in each st).
• Rows 3-4: White - 8 SC in each row.
• Change to Secondary Color on the last pull-through of the final SC of Row 4.
• Rows 5-18: Secondary - 8 SC in each row (14 rows total).
• Finish: Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for assembly.
• Stuff the tail with fiberfill later.

Face / Head Pattern

• Foundation: Chain 6.
• Row 1: Skip 1 chain, 1 Inc (2 SC), 3 SC, 4 SC in final ch, 3 SC on opposite side, 1 Inc.
• Row 2: 2 Inc, 3 SC, 3 Inc, 3 SC, 1 Inc.
• Row 3: (1 SC, 1 Inc) twice, 3 SC, (1 SC, 1 Inc) three times, 4 SC, 1 Inc.
• Row 4: (2 SC, 1 Inc) twice, 3 SC, (2 SC, 1 Inc) three times, 5 SC, 1 Inc.
• Row 5: 30 SC.

Colorwork for the White Patch (30 Stitches):

• Row 6: Work SC in Secondary Color until you reach the center.
• Change to Main Color (White), work 1 SC in White, change back to Secondary Color.
• Row 7: Work SC in Secondary Color until the stitch before the white patch.
• Change to White, work 3 SC in White, change back to Secondary Color.
• Row 8: Work SC in Secondary Color until the stitch before the white patch.
• Change to White, work 5 SC in White, change back to Secondary Color.

Decreases (Switch to Main Color - White):

• Rows 9-11: Switch completely to Main Color (White). Work 30 SC in each row.
• Row 12: Decrease to 24 stitches (6 decreases in the round).
• Row 13: Decrease to 18 stitches (6 decreases in the round).
• Row 14: 3 SC, (3 Dec), 3 SC, 1 Dec.
• Finish: Leave an opening, do not stuff yet.

Ears (Make 2 - Accent Color - Pink)

• Work: 1 SC, 1 Half Double Crochet (HDC), 1 Double Crochet (DC), 1 HDC, 1 SC.
• Finish: Cut the yarn, leaving long tails for assembly.

Assembly and Detailing

• Attach Ears: Sew the two pink ears to the top of the white face piece using the tails.

Embroider Face:

• Use Pink Yarn to embroider a small triangular nose.
• Use Dark Thread to embroider the eyes and a line for the mouth beneath the nose.
• Use Dark Thread to embroider whiskers on the cheeks.
• Stuff and Close Head: Stuff the face piece with polyfill and sew the remaining 12 stitches closed using the yarn tail and a needle.
• Final Assembly: Stuff the paws and tail.
• Using the long yarn tails, sew all four paws, the tail, and the finished head to the main tray/coaster body in the desired position.