Crochet Nyan Cat Pattern For Crochet Lovers

If you're a fan of both retro internet culture and crochet, this Nyan Cat pattern is the perfect project for you! This step-by-step guide will walk you through creating your own Nyan Cat, complete with the iconic Pop-Tart body, adorable cat face, and colorful sprinkles.

Crochet Nyan Cat

Whether you're a beginner looking for a fun and engaging crochet project or an experienced crafter wanting to try something new, this pattern offers plenty of opportunities for customization. You can tweak the colors of the frosting, sprinkles, and cat’s face, making it your very own creation. Get ready to crochet a pop-culture icon that will bring a smile to everyone’s face!

Crocheting the Pop-Tart Body

Start with a slip knot: Begin by making a slip knot.
Chain 21: Chain 21 stitches.
Single crochet 20: Skip the first chain and single crochet 20 stitches.
Repeat for 14 rows: At the end of the row, chain 1, flip your work, and single crochet 20 again.

Repeat this for a total of 14 rows (making 16 rows in total).
Finish the piece: Once done, cut your yarn and sew in the loose end.

For Crocheting the Pop-Tart Frosting

Choose yarn: Use a darker pink yarn for frosting (lighter pink may be too small).
Start with a slip knot: Make a slip knot.
Chain 19: Chain 19 stitches.
Single crochet 18: Skip the first chain and single crochet 18 stitches.
Repeat for 12 rows: At the end of the row, chain 1, flip your work, and single crochet 18 again. Repeat this for a total of 12 rows (making 14 rows in total).
Finish the piece: Once done, cut your yarn and slip stitch to secure.

Crocheting the Cat's Head, Feet, and Tail

Start with a slip knot: Begin with a slip knot.
Chain 17: Chain 17 stitches.
Single crochet 16: Skip the first chain and single crochet 16 stitches.
Repeat for 3 rows: At the end of the row, chain 1, flip your work, and single crochet 16 again. Repeat this for a total of 3 rows (making 6 rows in total).

Shape the Ears

Slip stitch 2 times.
Chain 1 and single crochet into the last slip stitch.
Single crochet 13 more stitches (14 total).
At the end, chain 1 and flip.
Slip stitch 2 times, then chain 1.
Single crochet 12 stitches.
At the end, chain 1 and flip.
Single crochet 4 stitches.
Chain 1 and flip.
Slip stitch 2 times.
Chain 1, then single crochet 3.
Chain 1 and flip.
Single crochet 2.
Slip stitch diagonally 3 times.
Slip stitch 6 times.
Chain 1 and single crochet 4.
Chain 1 and flip.
Single crochet 3.
Chain 1 and flip.
Slip stitch 2 times.
Chain 1.
Single crochet 2.

Finish the head: Cut your yarn and slip stitch to secure.

Crocheting the Paws (4 total)

Start with a slip knot: Begin with a slip knot.
Chain 3: Chain 3 stitches.
Single crochet 2: Skip the first chain and single crochet 2 stitches.
Finish the paw: Cut your yarn and slip stitch to secure.

Crocheting the Tail

Start with a slip knot: Begin with a slip knot.
Chain 5: Chain 5 stitches.
Single crochet 4: Skip the first chain and single crochet 4 stitches.
Chain 1 and flip: Chain 1 and flip your work.
Single crochet 4: Single crochet 4 stitches.
Chain 2: Chain 2 stitches.

Flip and single crochet: Flip your work, skip 1 chain, then single crochet into the other chain.

Slip stitch into the row: Slip stitch into the row you just finished.
Chain 1 and flip: Chain 1 and flip your work.
Single crochet 2: Single crochet 2 stitches.
Slip stitch to the opposite end: Slip stitch until you get to the opposite end.
Repeat: Repeat what you did on the other end.

Assembling the Nyan Cat

Attach the Frosting: Sew the frosting onto the pop-tart, making the stitches invisible by going in like you're sewing in a loose end. Continue this along the second row of any side.
Add Sprinkles: Tie your yarn and make a square big enough to cover 1 stitch. Then follow these steps for the sprinkles:
Go 4 stitches to the left and 2 up, then make another square.
Go 6 stitches to the left and 1 down, then make another square.
Go 2 stitches left and 2 down, then make another square.
Go 3 stitches down and 1 right, then make another square.
Go 3 stitches right and 1 up, then make another square.
Go 2 stitches left and 2 down, then make another square.
Go 1 stitch left and 3 up, then make another square.

Tie and cut the yarn.

Attach the Cat's Head: Position the cat's head where it will go and attach it to the pop-tart.
Attach the Paws: Attach the paws 3 stitches apart.
Attach the Tail: Attach the tail 3 stitches above the paws.
Embroider the Eyes: For the eyes, use black yarn to create a backwards L shape that covers 3 stitches. Go 2 stitches over for the other eye (1 stitch in between). For the mouth, go 2 down (1 in between) and ensure 2 spaces in between each side for a total width of 7 stitches.
Add White to the Eyes: Go back to the eyes with white yarn and make a square big enough to cover 1 stitch.
Add Cheeks: Start the cheeks at the corner of the eyes and make 2 squares.