Make a cozy little cat, not just any cat, but a crochet cat loaf amigurumi that you can make yourself! This amigurumi cat is just like a tiny, soft loaf of bread but with a cute cat twist. It sits perfectly still, with its tiny tail and cute ears, waiting for you to squeeze and cuddle it. With some yarn and a crochet hook, you can bring this little buddy to life. Its big eyes look up at you, full of love and mischief, while its little mouth seems to smile.
Crochet Cat Loaf Amigurumi Pattern
Creating this cat loaf is like magic happening right under your fingers—a few stitches here, a couple of rounds there, and voilà, you have a new fuzzy friend to keep you company or to gift someone special. This little crochet cat loaf is more than just a craft; it's a small bundle of joy that spreads warmth and happiness.
Materials Needed:
- 4 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Embroidery thread (for the nose and mouth; pink suggested)
- Plastic safety eyes
- Stitch markers (in contrasting colors for visibility)
- Stuffing
- Yarn in your desired cat colors
Cat Body Pattern:
Round 1:
- Make a slip knot on your hook and chain 8.
- Single crochet into the second chain from the hook, then single crochet in the next 5 chains.
- In the last chain, make 3 single crochets.
- Now working on the other side of the chain, single crochet in the next 5 chains.
- Make 2 single crochets in the last chain.
- You should have a total of 16 single crochets.
Round 2:
- Make 3 single crochets in the first single crochet.
- Place a marker in the middle stitch of these 3 single crochets.
- Single crochet in the next 6 stitches.
- Make 3 single crochets in the next stitch, and place a marker in the middle stitch.
- Single crochet 1, then 3 single crochets in the next stitch with a marker in the middle stitch.
- Single crochet 5, then make 3 single crochets in the next stitch, placing a marker in the middle.
- Single crochet 1 more time and place a different colored marker to denote the end of the round.
- You should now have 24 stitches.
Continue increasing in the same manner as described, placing three single crochets in each "corner" (stitch with a marker) until you have a rectangular shape; increase until round 5.
From rounds 6 to 12, single crochet in each stitch around without increasing, to form the sides of the loaf.
Legs (Round 13 Onwards):
- Single crochet 4, then chain 4, skip 4 stitches.
- Single crochet 10, chain 4, skip 4 stitches, then single crochet 6.
- Repeat this pattern around, and for the next round, work single crochets, including into the chains to start forming legs.
Follow the same increasing pattern in the corners for several more rounds until you're satisfied with the size and shape.
Tail:
- Chain 8.
- Starting in the second chain from the hook, single crochet in each chain across (7 single crochets). Leave a long tail for sewing later.
Finishing Steps:
- Eyes: Attach safety eyes between rounds 8 and 9, or where you feel they are proportionally correct.
- Embroidery: Stitch the nose and mouth with embroidery thread.
Assembly: Attach the tail and sew on any final details. Stuff the body before fully closing.
Ears:
- Chain 2, then 3 single crochets in the second chain from the hook.
- Turn and do 3 single crochets in one stitch for the next round to make the pointy ear shape.
- Sew the ears onto the body.
After completing all the steps above, your cute cat loaf plushie is done! Adjust colors and sizes to customize your cat loaf as desired.
