Snuggle up to the idea of crochet your very own Hello Kitty plushie with this easy-to-follow tutorial. Perfect for gift-giving or adding a touch of whimsy to your collection, this project is sure to charm fans of all ages as they stitch their way to a homemade Hello Kitty friend.
Crochet Hello Kitty Plushie
Materials
- Yarn (fluffy yarn recommended)
- Crochet hook (size depends on yarn)
- Stitch marker
- Tapestry needle
- Polyfill
- Hot glue gun (optional)
- Acrylic eyes and nose (optional)
- Felt (optional)
- Blush (optional)
Abbreviations
- SC: Single crochet
- Inc: Increase
- Ch: Chain
- St: Stitch
- SL St: Slip stitch
- DC: Double crochet
Steps
Body
Magic ring:
- Create a magic ring.
Round 1:
8 SC, SL St, ch.
Round 2:
- 8 inc, SL St, ch.
For Round 3:
- 1 SC, 1 inc, repeat 8 times, SL St, ch.
Round 4:
- 2 SC, 1 inc, repeat 8 times, SL St, ch.
Round 5:
- 3 SC, 1 inc, repeat 8 times, SL St, ch.
For Rounds 6-12:
- SC in each st around, SL St, ch.
Round 13:
- 3 SC, 1 invisible decrease, repeat 8 times, SL St, ch.
Round 14:
- 2 SC, 1 invisible decrease, repeat 8 times, SL St, ch.
For Round 15:
- 1 SC, 1 invisible decrease, repeat 8 times, SL St, ch.
Stuff:
- Stuff the body with polyfill.
Round 16:
- 8 invisible decreases, SL St, ch.
Hide yarn:
- Hide the yarn with a tapestry needle.
Ears
Magic ring:
- Create a magic ring.
Round 1:
- 5 SC, SL St, ch.
For Round 2:
- 5 inc, SL St, ch.
Round 3:
- 2 SC, 1 inc, 2 SC, repeat 2 times, SL St, ch.
Attach:
- Attach the ears to the head.
Bow Tie
Magic ring:
- Create a magic ring.
Chain:
- Ch 2, 2 DC, ch 2, SL St.
Repeat:
- Repeat the previous step for the other half.
Cut and tighten:
- Cut the yarn and tighten the loop.
Wrap:
- Wrap the leftover yarn around the middle and knot.
Attach:
Attach the bow tie to the head.
Finishing
Attach:
- Attach the eyes, nose, and whiskers.
Blush:
- Add blush to the cheeks.
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