This handmade crochet loaf cat amigurumi looks just like a little handmade friend made stitch by stitch. Each stitch is carefully done, creating a cozy, cuddly little friend. Its soft body and charming features make it the perfect companion for anyone, adding a touch of warmth and whimsy to any room. This crafty creation combines the love for cats and the joy of making something by hand, offering a unique and special item that's as fun to make as it is to share or keep.
Crochet Loaf Cat Amigurumi Pattern
Materials:
- Super bulky (size 6) plush yarn (example given: Big Twist Plush)
- 7mm crochet hook
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Stuffing
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- tr: triple (or treble) crochet
- st(s): stitch(es)
Pattern:
Head and Body:
Begin with a magic circle or chain 2 method. If using chain 2, sc 8 in the first ch.
- Round 1: Inc in each st around (16 sts).
- Round 2: 1 sc, inc repeat around (24 sts).
- Round 3: 2 sc, inc repeat around, but split at start and end for a smoother shape (32 sts).
- Round 4: 3 sc, inc repeat around (40 sts).
- Round 5: 4 sc, inc repeat around (48 sts). Stop increasing after this point.
- Rounds 6-13: Sc in each st around for eight rounds, creating the length of the cat's body.
- You may adjust the number of rounds if you prefer a longer or shorter cat.
Ears (front loops only, created while crocheting the head):
Crochet up to where the ears should be.
- First ear: In the front loop, 1 hdc, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in same st, 1 hdc.
- Crochet 6 sts normally between the ears.
- Repeat the first ear pattern for the second ear.
- Crochet around the rest of the round normally, in the back loops.
Feet (front of cat, made using triple crochet bobbles):
- 4 tr bobble: Yarn over twice, insert into st, pull up a loop, (yarn over, pull through 2 loops) x 2, leaving last loop on hook repeat from * three more times, yarn over, pull through all loops on hook.
- Create the front two feet using the 4 tr bobble method on opposite sides of the body.
Continue Body:
- Sc for as many rounds as needed to reach the desired body length.
Back Feet:
- Repeat front feet pattern for back feet, ensuring alignment with the front feet.
Closing Body:
Begin decreasing, mirroring how you increased but in reverse.
- Dec round 1: 4 sc, dec around until closed.
- Continue decreasing until you have a small opening left.
Stuffing:
- Stuff the cat firmly, making sure to fill out all parts evenly.
- Finish decreasing until the opening is closed.
- Use the yarn needle to weave in the end and fully close the body.
Tail (added after the body is closed):
- Choose the tail placement and attach yarn directly to the body.
- Chain the desired length for the tail.
- Sc back down the chain to the body and fasten off.
- Weave in any tail ends.
