Crochet Striped Cat Amigurumi Idea

Enjoy crafting with the Crochet Striped Cat Amigurumi Pattern! This pattern guides you in making a cute striped cat, perfect as a cute gift or an amusing decor piece. Fun for all skill levels, it's a charming expedition into the crochet world.

Crochet Striped Cat Amigurumi Pattern

The Crochet Striped Cat Amigurumi Pattern is a fun guide to stitching a cozy cat toy. This charming amigurumi pattern features a cat with alternating stripes, expressive eyes, and a curled tail. Accessible for all crochet abilities, this striped cat amigurumi is perfect for anyone wanting to bring a touch of playful coziness and feline charm to their collection of handmade creations.

Making the Crochet Striped Cat Amigurumi

Materials:

• Yarn:
  • Black yarn
  • White yarn
  • Any colors you want for the stripes (in the image, grey and brown are used)
• Crochet hook: Size H-8 (5mm)
• Polyester fiberfill stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Black safety eyes

Instructions:

1. Make the magic ring and crochet 6 sc stitches into the ring.

2. Increase to 12 sc stitches by crocheting 2 sc stitches in each stitch.

3. Increase to 18 sc stitches by crocheting 2 sc stitches in every other stitch.

4. Increase to 24 sc stitches by crocheting 2 sc stitches in every third stitch.

5. Crochet 3 rounds of 24 sc stitches.

6. Stuff the head with fiberfill.

7. Decrease to 20 sc stitches by crocheting 2 sc stitches together.

8. Decrease to 16 sc stitches by crocheting 2 sc stitches together.

9. Decrease to 12 sc stitches by crocheting 2 sc stitches together.

10. Decrease to 8 sc stitches by crocheting 2 sc stitches together.

11. Decrease to 6 sc stitches by crocheting 2 sc stitches together.

12. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

13. Make the ears:

    • Make 2 identical ears.
    • Start with the magic ring method and crochet 6 sc stitches into the ring.
    • Increase to 12 sc stitches by crocheting 2 sc stitches in each stitch.
    • Crochet 4 rounds of 12 sc stitches.
    • Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

14. Make the muzzle:

    • With black yarn, embroider a small triangle on the face for the muzzle.

15. Make the body:

    • Start with the magic ring method and crochet 6 sc stitches into the ring.
    • Increase to 12 sc stitches by crocheting 2 sc stitches in each stitch.
    • Increase to 18 sc stitches by crocheting 2 sc stitches in every other stitch.
    • Increase to 24 sc stitches by crocheting 2 sc stitches in every third stitch.
    • Crochet 9 rounds of 24 sc stitches. Change the color at the end of each round to create stripes.
    • Stuff the body with fiberfill.
    • Crochet 4 rounds of 24 sc stitches.

16. Make the legs:

    • Make 4 identical legs.
    • Start with the magic ring method and crochet 6 sc stitches into the ring.
    • Increase to 12 sc stitches by crocheting 2 sc stitches in each stitch.
    • Crochet 9 rounds of 12 sc stitches.
    • Stuff the legs with fiberfill.
    • Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

17. Assemble:

    • Sew the head to the body.
    • Sew the ears to the head.
    • Sew the legs to the body.
    • Sew on the black safety eyes.
    • Embroider a nose and mouth with black yarn.

Your striped cat amigurumi is now complete!

Here are some tips for crocheting your cat:

• Use a smaller crochet hook if you want your cat to be smaller.
• Use a larger crochet hook if you want your cat to be larger.
• You can use any color of yarn you want for your cat's stripes.
• You can add other embellishments to your cat, such as a collar or a tail ribbon.