Dear friends. Today I will share a small crochet keychain amigurumi pattern with you. As you know, crochet cat amigurumi patterns have become very popular lately. Especially small and portable cats are often used as key chains. Compared to the past, amigurumi designs have changed a lot. I have to admit that. Thanks to these changing designs, I can share more beautiful patterns with you. Now let’s make the crochet cat pattern together.
Designer:@lucy_rose_toys
Materials and tools
1. About 30g of 100% cotton DK yarn 50g 125m (for example, Vita cotton Lily) or sport yarn
Yarnart eans. Size of the toy make with this yarn is about 9cm.
Colors: color of the body and color of the eyes on your choice.
2. Crochet hook according to your yarn. (I use clover 1.75 or 2.0)
3. Yarn needle, sewing needle.
4. Thread for embroidering the nose (e.g. YarnArt Canarias.) Embroidery or sewing thread for embroidering whiskers.
5. Safety eyes or button eyes diameter 6mm, sewing thread of black color to sew the eyes.
6. Poliester fiberfill.
Abbreviations
AR – Amigurumi Magic ring
MR – Amigurumi Magic ring
App – application
ll – lift loop
sc : Single Crochet
inc : Increase
dec : Decrease
tr : Triple Crochet/ Treble Crochet
st: Stitch
dc : Double Crochet
hdc: Half Double Crochet
sl-st : Slip Stitch
ch : Chain
..in : make increase into same stitch as many as the number which is given in front of “inc” abbreviation (exp; 3inc, 4inc..).
FLO : Crochet into front loops only
BLO : Crochet into back loops only
BL : Bobble Stitch – do 5dc all in the same stitch and then yarn over and pull through all the loops on your hook (the original loop + 1 loop for each partially completed dc).
Body
1 rnd: 9ch, start in the second chain from the hook: 1 inc, 6 sc, 3sc in the last st, turn and continue on the other side of the chain, 7sc(18)
Continue crochetiing in spiral.
2 rnd:2 inc, 6sc, 3inc, 6sc, 1inc(24)
3 rnd:(1sc,1inc)x2 6sc, (1sc, 1inc)x3 7sc, 1inc (30)
4 rnd:(2sc,1inc)x2 6sc, (2sc, 1inc)x3 8sc, 1inc (36)
5 rnd:(3sc,1inc)x2 6sc, (3sc, 1inc)x3 9sc, 1inc (42)
6-7 rnds: 42 sc (2 rnds)
8 rnd: 4 sc, 1 inc, 20 sc, 1 inc, 16 sc (44)
9-10 rnds: 44 sc (2 rnds)
If you use safety eyes, first crochet the iris of the eyes, insert the safety eyes into the iris, then insert the eyes into the body between rounds g and io.The distance between the points where you insert the eyes is 7 stitches.
11 rnd: 5 sc, 1 inc, 21 sc, 1 inc, 16 sc (46)
12 rnd: 46 sc
13 rnd: 6 sc, 1 inc, 22 sc, 1 inc, 16 sc (48)
14 rnd: 48 sc
15 rnd: 7 sc, 1 inc, 23 sc, 1 inc, 16 sc (50)
16-20 rnds: 5o sc (5 rnds)
21 rnd: 7 sc, 1 dec, 23 sc, 1 dec, 16 sc (48)
22-23 rnds: 48 sc (2 rnds)
24 rnd: 7 sc, 1 dec, 22 Sc, 1 dec, 15 sc (46)
25 rnd: 46 sc
26 rnd: 2 sc, (1 dec, 3 sc) x 3, 8 sc, (1dec, 3 sc) x 3, 6 sc (40)
27-28 rnds: 40sc (2 rnds)
29 rnd: (3 sc, 1 dec) x 8 (32)
30 rnd: (2 sc, 1 dec) x 8 (24)
31 rnd: (1 sc, 1 dec) x 8 (16)
Stuff the body tightly, but it must not be too round.
32 rnd: 8 dec (8)
Add some fiberfill if you need to.
Cut the yarn leaving a long tail. Close the remaining hole using a yarn needle: weave in the yarn through the front loops of all 8 stitches and pull tightly.
Hide the remaining yarn tail inside the detail.
Tail
1 rnd: 6 sc in MR
2-23 rnds: 6sc (22 rnds)
Fasten off, out the yarn leaving a long tail for sewing.
Arms (make two)
1 rnd: 6 sc in MR
2 rnd: (2 sc, 1 inc) x 2 (8)
3-9 snds: 8 sc (7 rnds)
Don’t stuff the arms.
Fold the detail and crochet 4 sc joining both sides together. Fasten off, cut the yarn leaving a long tail for sewing.
Legs (make two)
1 rnd: 6 sc in MR
2 rnd: (1sc, 1 inc) x 3 (9)
3-8 rnds: 9 sc (6 rnds)
9 rnd: 4 sc, 1 inc, 4 sc (10)
10 rnd: 10 sc
Don’t stuff the legs.
Fold the detail and crochet 5 sc joining both sides together. Fasten off, cut the yarn leaving a long tail for sewing.
EARS (make 2)
1 rnd: 4 sc in MR
2 rnd: 4 inc (8)
3 rnd: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 4 (12)
4-5 rnds: 12 sc (2 rnds)
Don’t stuff the ears.
Fasten off, cut the yarn leaving a long tail for sewing.
Iris of the eyes (make two)
1 rnd: 6 sc in MR, 1 slst
Don’t tighten the rings too much, we will insert the eyes in them.
Fasten off, cut the yarn leaving a long tail for sewing.
Assembling
Sew on the ears. Sew the arms on rounds 14-16. Sew the legs on rounds 23-26.
Sew the tail in the center of the back approximately on round 25.
Embroider the nose on round so, the length of the nose is 2 stitches.
Sew on the eyes between rounds g and so. The distance between the points where you sew the eyes is 7 stitches. To make the process of sewing easier you may enlarge the holes where the eyes are sewn with the help of tapestry needle or reverse hook end. First match the holes in the body with the holes of the iris. Then sew the eyes over the iris.
Fix the iris with some stitches around. Embroider the whiskers.
This is a free pattern for crocheting a funny cat amigurumi. Amigurumi is a Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small, stuffed animals using simple stitches and techniques. This particular pattern features a whimsical cat with a mischievous grin on its face, making it perfect for adding a touch of humor to any room. The pattern includes step-by-step instructions and detailed photos to guide you through the process. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this fun and easy project is sure to bring a smile to your face. So why not give it a try and create your own adorable amigurumi cat today?
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