Holding a cuddly crochet plushie, a tiny, soft friend knitted from yarn with care and love. These little handmade toys, known as amigurumi, bring smiles to faces with their cute shapes and playful designs. From fuzzy bears to friendly cats, each one is unique, bringing a touch of warmth and creativity into our lives.
Cuddly Crochet Plushie Amigurumi
Making or receiving one is like sharing a hug through craftsmanship—a little piece of joy that fits in the palm of your hand. Whether it sits on your desk, accompanies you on adventures, or gets gifted to someone special, these plushies have a magical way of lifting spirits and spreading happiness.
Materials Needed
- Thick yarn (approximately 5 mm thick)
- 4 mm crochet hook
- Stitch marker
- Yarn needle
- Stuffing material
- Scissors
- Felt cloth in black, brown, yellow for details
- Glue
- Milk cotton yarn for scarf
Abbreviations
- Ch = Chain
- Sc = Single crochet
- Dec = Decrease (crochet two stitches together)
- Inc = Increase (two single crochets in one stitch)
- Sl St = Slip Stitch
Pattern
Hands (Make 2)
Start with a magic ring.
- Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring.
- Round 2: (1 sc, 1 inc) three times (9 sc).
- Rounds 3 - 9: sc in each st around (9 sc).
Flip piece, stuff lightly, and sew the opening closed, crocheting through opposite stitches.
Legs (Make 2)
Start with a magic ring.
- Round 1: 7 sc in magic ring.
- Round 2: inc in each st around (14 sc).
- Rounds 3 - 4: sc in each st around (14 sc).
Cut yarn after first leg but not after the second.
Body
Join legs:
Ch 2, join with first leg with a sc, sc around the first leg.
Sc in the 2 ch, then sc around the second leg, and in the other side of the 2 ch.
- Round 1: sc around (32 sc).
- Round 2: 14 sc, 2 inc, 15 sc, inc in last stitch (35 sc).
- Rounds 3 - 8: sc in each st around (35 sc).
Stuff the body.
Head
- Round 9: (5 sc, dec) five times (30 sc).
- Round 10: (4 sc, dec) five times (25 sc).
- Round 11: (3 sc, dec) five times (20 sc).
- Round 12: Attach hands with sc as instructed in the video.
Continue increasing rounds for the head as specified, shaping with decreases.
Stuff the head.
Ears (Make 2)
Start with a magic ring.
- Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring.
- Round 2: inc in each st around (12 sc).
- Rounds 3 - 6: Follow pattern instructions for shaping ears.
Sew ears to the head.
Details
- Eyes: Crochet or cut out felt according to the video instructions and glue on.
- Nose and whiskers: Use felt and yarn as shown, attaching them with glue or sewing.
- Scarf: Chain to desired length, then double crochet in each chain. Wrap around the cat's neck.