Crochet Amigurumi Pumpkin Kitty Cat for Halloween

Today's pattern is perfect for Halloween or adding a bit of seasonal charm to your decor. The kitten wears a pumpkin hat and features easy-to-make shapes like the ears, paws, and stem. The body and pumpkin are crafted with colorful yarns, using simple crochet techniques. The finished look is an adorable cat peeking out from a pumpkin, with detailed eyes and a sweet expression. Crochet and make your Halloween even more special!

Step by step Crochet Pumpkin Kitty Cat

Materials and Tools:

• 8 ply 100% acrylic yarn in various colors:
  • Purple (cat body)
  • Orange (pumpkin)
  • Yellow (pumpkin details)
  • Brown (pumpkin stem)
  • White (face details)
• 20 mm safety eyes (or suitable sizes from 15 mm to 22 mm)
• 3.5 mm crochet hook
• Scissors
• Stuffing
• Needle (for sewing face details)

Abbreviations:

• MR: Magic Ring
• sc: Single Crochet
• inc: Increase
• dec: Decrease
• sl st: Slip Stitch

Pattern Steps:

Ears (Make 2):

1. Round 1: In purple, make a MR of 6 sc.
2. Round 2: (sc 1, inc) x 3 (Total: 9)
3. Round 3: (sc 1, inc, sc 1) x 3 (Total: 12)
4. Round 4: sc 12
5. Finish off.

Front Paws (Make 2):

1. Round 1: In purple, make a MR of 6 sc.
2. Round 2: (sc 2, inc) x 2 (Total: 8)
3. Round 3: sc 8
4. Finish off.

Pumpkin Stem:

1. Round 1: In brown, make a MR of 6 sc.
2. Rounds 2-4: sc 6 (Total: 18 stitches over 3 rows)
3. Change to orange.

Pumpkin Head:

1. Round 5: Change to orange and work 6 front post sc in orange.
2. Round 6: (3 sc in one stitch) x 6 (Total: 18)
3. Round 7: (sc 1, 3 sc in one stitch) x 6 (Total: 30)
4. Change to yellow.
5. Round 8: 30 back post sc in yellow.
6. Round 9: (1 sc x 2, sc 3 in the next stitch, 1 sc x 2) x 6 (Total: 30)
7. Finish off.

Cat Body:

1. Round 1: Attach purple and work 18 back post sc.
2. Round 2: 18 front post sc.
3. Round 3: Return to through-the-loop stitches, work sc around, preparing to attach ears in next row.
4. Next: Attach ears as follows:
   • Work 2 sc around head.
   • Attach first ear using 4 sc.
   • Work 5 sc around head.
   • Attach second ear using 4 sc.
   • Finish the round with 3 sc (Total: 18)

Middle of Cat Body:

1. Rounds 1-2: Work sc around head (18 stitches per round).
2. Round 3: (8 sc, inc, 8 sc) x 2 (Total: 36)

Final Body and Transition:

1. Round 1: Attach front paws using same technique as ears.
2. Round 2: (2 sc, attach paw over 4 sc, 6 sc) x 2.
3. Rounds 3-4: Work sc, ready to change color to orange for pumpkin.

Pumpkin Bottom:

1. Round 1: Change to orange, work 36 front post sc.
2. Round 2: Work 36 back post sc.
3. Phase 1: (2 sc, 3 sc in one stitch, 3 sc in next stitch, 2 sc) x 6 (Total: 60)
4. Phase 2: Begin shaping with repeated rows maintaining decreases, increases over segments.
5. Close with 6 repeats of (dec, 8 sc, dec) x 6 to reduce to 36, then 24, 12, ending when finished shaping with final dec rounds.

Detailing:

1. Add stuffing as needed.
2. Attach the safety eyes, anchor them with backings.
3. Finish off details like sewing whites on eyes or extra detailing on pumpkin.

This pattern covers all essential steps to craft the crochet pumpkin kitten amigurumi. Adjust colors and sizes as appropriate to your needs or preferences. Happy crocheting!

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