Free Printable Kitten Amigurumi Pattern PDF
Get the printer-friendly PDF pattern guide for our Cute Kitten Plushie! Includes round-by-round stitch counts and whisker embroidery tips.
Cat lovers rejoice! This cute crochet cat amigurumi pattern allows you to make an adorable pocket-sized kitten plushie in under two hours.
Designed in soft sage green and off-white cotton yarn, this kitten features pointed triangular ears, embroidered facial whiskers, a chubby rounded body, and a sweet curled tail. It makes a perfect desk companion, keychain charm, or handmade gift for cat owners.
📋 Amigurumi Kitten Specifications
| Feature | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Skill Level | Beginner Amigurumi | Easy continuous single crochet |
| Finished Size | Approx. 5.5 inches tall | Compact pocket size |
| Recommended Yarn | Weight 3 (Light/DK) or Weight 4 (Worsted) | Sage Green & Off-White Cotton |
| Hook Size | 3.5 mm (US E-4) | Provides dense, non-gap stitches |
| Safety Eyes | 2 x 8 mm Black Plastic Eyes | Between Rounds 7 and 8 |
| Details | Dark embroidery floss for whiskers | Tapestry needle for assembly |
🐱 Step-by-Step Round Instructions
Head & Body (Worked Continuously)
- Round 1: Work 6 sc in a Magic Ring using Sage Green yarn. (6 sts)
- Round 2: Work 2 sc in each st around. (12 sts)
- Round 3:
[1 sc, 2 sc in next st]repeat 6 times. (18 sts) - Round 4:
[2 sc, 2 sc in next st]repeat 6 times. (24 sts) - Rounds 5 – 10: 1 sc in each st around. (24 sts for 6 rounds)
- Safety Eye Placement: Attach 8 mm safety eyes between Rounds 7 and 8, spaced 5 stitches apart.
- Round 11 (Head Decrease):
[2 sc, sc2tog]repeat 6 times. (18 sts) - Stuff Head: Fill head firmly with polyester fiberfill.
- Round 12 (Color Change to Off-White): Switch to Off-White yarn.
[2 sc, 2 sc in next st]repeat 6 times. (24 sts) - Rounds 13 – 16: 1 sc in each st around. (24 sts for 4 rounds)
- Round 17:
[2 sc, sc2tog]repeat 6 times. (18 sts) - Stuff Body: Fill body firmly with fiberfill stuffing.
- Round 18:
[1 sc, sc2tog]repeat 6 times. (12 sts) - Round 19:
[sc2tog]repeat 6 times. (6 sts) - Fasten off, pull opening tight, and weave end inside body.
Pointed Cat Ears (Make 2)
In Sage Green yarn:
- Round 1: Work 4 sc in Magic Ring. (4 sts)
- Round 2:
[1 sc, 2 sc in next st]repeat 2 times. (6 sts) - Round 3:
[2 sc, 2 sc in next st]repeat 2 times. (8 sts) - Fasten off, leaving an 8-inch tail. Flatten ears flat without stuffing and sew to top corners of head between Rounds 3 and 6.
Curled Kitten Tail
In Sage Green yarn:
- Round 1: Work 5 sc in Magic Ring. (5 sts)
- Rounds 2 – 10: 1 sc in each st around. (5 sts for 9 rounds)
- Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Sew tail to lower back of body at Round 16.
🧵 Facial Embroidery Tips
- Whiskers: Thread dark brown or black embroidery floss onto a blunt tapestry needle. Take 2 long straight stitches outwards on each cheek right next to the safety eyes.
- Nose: Embroider a small inverted pink triangle directly between the safety eyes at Round 8.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What type of safety eyes are safe for babies?
Safety eyes with locking washer backings are standard for amigurumi. For infants under 3 years old, we recommend embroidering French knot eyes with black yarn instead of plastic safety eyes!
Related Guides: Explore our Easy Crochet Bunny Amigurumi Pattern and Magic Ring Tutorial.
