Crochet Amigurumi Cat Pattern For Valentines Day Gifts

Valentine's Day calls for gifts that are truly special and showcase your love in the most unique way. Picture the joy on your partner's face when he receives a cuddly amigurumi plushy, a little crochet cat shyly offering its heart to him. This gesture is more than just adorable; it's a symbol of your affection that he can see and feel every day.

 Crafted from a velvety soft yarn, this crochet amigurumi cat is perfect for cozying up with or for adding a dash of cuteness among the pillows. Whether you opt for the chubby and large version or prefer the charming allure of the smaller one, this crochet amigurumi gift is bound to capture your heartfelt emotions and present them in the cutest manner imaginable.

Uses of Crochet Amigurumi Cat:

• Desk Companion: Brightens up workspaces and adds a personal touch.
• Car Decor: Hangs on rearview mirrors or rests on dashboards.
• Nursery Decoration: Creates a whimsical and warm atmosphere.
• Gift Idea: Perfect for birthdays, baby showers, or just because.
• Stress Reliever: Soft and squeezable for comfort during tense moments.
• Holiday Ornament: Adds a handmade touch to holiday decor.

Making The Crochet Amigurumi Cat

Materials Needed:

• Chunky or super chunky plush yarn in a main body colour, a secondary colour, and pink for the heart.
• Medium-weight black yarn for the mouth, nose, and whiskers.
• US G crochet hook (or a hook to match your yarn).
• Polyfill.
• Safety eyes.
• Scissors.
• Yarn needle.
• Stitch markers.

Stitches to Know:

• Magic ring.
• Single crochet (sc).
• Slip stitch (sl st).
• Chain stitch (ch).
• Increase.
• Decrease.
• Double crochet (dc).
• Triple crochet (tr).

Step by step Pattern

Ears (Make 2):

Round 1: 4 sc in a magic ring. Pull the ring tight.

• Put a marker on the last stitch of each round.

Round 2: 1 sc, 2 sc in next (repeat for a total of 6 stitches).

Round 3: 2 sc, 2 sc in next (repeat for a total of 8 stitches).

Round 4: 3 sc, 2 sc in next (repeat for a total of 10 stitches).

Round 5: 4 sc, 2 sc in next (repeat for a total of 12 stitches).

• For the first ear, close and cut yarn leaving a tail.
• For the second ear, do NOT cut; proceed to head.

Head:

Joining Ears:

• After ear 2, ch 3. Join with a sc to the first ear.
• Place a marker in the joining stitch.
• 8 sc on the first ear, 2 sc in next (repeat once).
• 3 sc in ch-3 space.
• Work on the second ear - 4 sc, 2 sc in next, 7 sc.
• 3 sc in other side of ch-3 space.

Round 6: 10 sc, 2 sc in next (repeat 3 times for a total of 36 stitches).

Rounds 7-8: 44 sc around.

Round 9: Increasing sides - 11 sc, 2 sc in next, 20 sc, 2 sc in next, 11 sc.

Rounds 10-11: 46 sc around.

Round 12: Increasing sides again - 11 sc, 2 sc in next, 22 sc, 2 sc in next, 11 sc.

Rounds 13-15: 48 sc around.

Stuffing Ears:

• After round 15, stuff the ears firmly.

Decreases Start:

Round 16: 6 sc, decrease (repeat 6 times - 42 stitches).

Round 17: 5 sc, decrease (repeat 6 times - 36 stitches).

Round 18: 4 sc, decrease (repeat 6 times - 30 stitches).

Round 19: 3 sc, decrease (repeat 6 times - 24 stitches).

Round 20: 2 sc, decrease (repeat 6 times - 18 stitches).

• Stuff the head firmly.

Round 21: 1 sc, decrease (repeat 6 times - 12 stitches).

Round 22: 6 decreases (down to 6 stitches).

To finish, cut the yarn leaving a tail. Sew the hole closed, weave in the end and adjust the stuffing as necessary to shape the head.

This concludes the first part of the crochet amigurumi cat pattern. For further details like adding the facial features and completing the body, please refer to the next part of the tutorial as indicated in the original source.