Kitten Amigurumi Free Pattern: Quick Low Sew Crochet

Designer: Oksanka Hita
Instagram: @oksankakhita

Let’s turn a ball of yarn into something irresistibly cute today…
If you are hunting for Easy Crochet Projects that make the perfect DIY Crochet Gift Ideas, this Free plush kitten pattern is a total game-changer. Created by the talented Tatiana Kucherovska, this Low Sew Amigurumi Pattern is incredibly fast to whip up and irresistibly soft. A huge thank you to the designer for sharing this wonderful project with the community! Be sure to check our stunning amigurumi variations below to see how different yarn colors can transform your kitty. This guide is the ultimate resource for learning how to crochet an amigurumi kitten that looks professional with zero stress.

This beginner amigurumi kitten pattern is the definition of a Quick to Make Amigurumi, perfect for satisfying your craft cravings in just one afternoon. The finished size of this adorable cat is about 9-11 cm (3.5-4.3″) tall, making it a perfectly palm-sized companion. To get started, you’ll need plush yarn (chenille), a 4.5 mm hook, 12 mm safety eyes, and fiberfill stuffing. Our step-by-step, beginner-friendly approach ensures you’ll have no trouble bringing your tiny feline friend to life!

Pro Tip: While this design is perfect for creating a trendy, oversized plushie with velvet yarn, it’s incredibly versatile. If you switch to cotton yarn with a smaller hook, you’ll get an even tinier, dainty version that’s perfect for keychains or pocket pals!

Materials:

• For Pusheen the cat: Ayaz Babyfine yarn (180 m/100 g): grey #1195, dark grey #1130
• For other kittens: YarnArt Dolce Baby (85 m/50 g): orange #852 or milk #745
• YarnArt Jeans yarn: black or pink
• 2.5 mm crochet hook
• 8 mm safety eyes
• 6×8 mm safety nose (optional)
• Stitch marker
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Fiberfill

Abbreviations:

R – row
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
inc – increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec – decrease (2 sc together)
[…] – number of stitches you should have at the end of the row
(…) – repeat whatever is between the brackets the given number of times

KITTEN AMIGURUMI FREE PATTERN: EASY PLUSH CAT GUIDE

Tail

With dark grey yarn:
R 1: 8 sc in magic ring [8]
R 2: 8 sc
Change to grey yarn:
R 3-4: 8 sc (2 rows)
Change to dark grey yarn:
R 5-6: 8 sc (2 rows)
Change to grey yarn:
R 7-8: 8 sc (2 rows)
Change to dark grey yarn:
Cut the grey yarn and fasten off.
R 9: 8 sc
R 10: only 1 sc
Do not stuff the tail.
Fold the top opening flat and 4 sc through both sides.
Cut the yarn and fasten off.

Legs (make 2)

With grey yarn:
R 1: 7 sc in magic ring [7]
R 2-3: 7 sc (2 rows)
R 4: only 1 sc
Do not stuff the leg.
Fold the top opening flat and 3 sc through both sides.
Cut the yarn and fasten off.

Arms (make 2)

With grey yarn:
R 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
R 2-3: 6 sc (2 rows)
R 4: only 1 sc
Do not stuff the arm.
Fold the top opening flat and 3 sc through both sides.
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Body

With grey yarn:
Make 7 ch
R 1: From the 2nd ch from hook: inc, 4 sc, 4 sc in last st, 4 sc, inc [16]
R 2: 2 inc, 4 sc, 4 inc, 4 sc, 2 inc [24]
R 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat 2 times, 4 sc, (1 sc, inc) repeat 4 times, 4 sc, (1 sc, inc) repeat 2 times [32]
R 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat 2 times, 4 sc, (2 sc, inc) repeat 4 times, 4 sc, (2 sc, inc) repeat 2 times [40]
In the next row we will crochet the legs and tail onto the body.
R 5: 5 sc , 3 sc with sc of the 1st leg, 4 sc, 3 sc with sc of the 2nd leg, 13 sc, 4 sc with sc of the tail, 8 sc [40]
R 6-11: 40 sc (6 rows)
R 12: (3 sc, dec) repeat 8 times [32]
R 13-16: 32 sc (4 rows)

If you use a safety nose, insert it in R 16.
R 17: (6 sc, dec) repeat 4 times [28]
Insert safety eyes in R 17 at the distance of 5-6 sc from each other.
R 18-20: 28 sc (3 rows)
In the next row we will crochet the ears on. They must be on the sides of the head.
R 21: 4 hdc, 10 sc, 4 hdc, 9 sc, sl st (28)
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

With dark grey yarn:
For the grey cat (Pusheen the cat) crochet stripes with 8 surface slip stitches. The first strip between R 13 and R 14, the second one between R 15 and R 16.

Stuff the body with fiberfill.
Sew the top opening edge closed.

Embroider a mouth and whiskers using a black YarnArt Jeans yarn, 3 stripes on the head using a dark grey plush yarn.

Sew the arms to the body between R 11-14.

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