Crochet Cat Pattern ​Materials ​Yarn: Medium/Worsted weight yarn in tan or caramel color (wool/acrylic blend). ​Hook: 3.0 mm or 3.5 mm crochet hook. ​Eyes: 10-12 mm black safety eyes. ​Nose: A small piece of brown felt or embroidery floss. ​Whiskers: Stiffened white thread or fishing line. ​Stuffing: Fiberfill (poly-fill). ​Other: Stitch marker, long tapestry needle, and scissors. ​Part 1: Head ​Worked from top to bottom. ​6 sc in Magic Ring (6) ​Inc in each st (12) ​(1 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times (18) ​(2 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times (24) ​(3 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times (30) ​(4 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times (36) ​(5 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times (42) 8-16. Sc in each st around (42) Place safety eyes between rounds 11 and 12, leaving 8 stitches between them. ​(5 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times (36) ​(4 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times (30) ​(3 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times (24) Start stuffing. ​(2 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times (18) ​(1 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times (12) – Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Part 2: Body ​6 sc in Magic Ring (6) ​Inc in each st (12) ​(1 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times (18) ​(2 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times (24) ​(3 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times (30) ​(4 sc, 1 inc) repeat 6 times (36) 7-12. Sc in each st around (36) ​(4 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times (30) 14-15. Sc in each st around (30) ​(3 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times (24) 17-18. Sc in each st around (24) ​(2 sc, 1 dec) repeat 6 times (18) – Stuff firmly and fasten off. ​Part 3: Ears (Make 2) ​4 sc in Magic Ring (4) ​(1 sc, 1 inc) repeat 2 times (6) ​(2 sc, 1 inc) repeat 2 times (8) ​(3 sc, 1 inc) repeat 2 times (10) ​(4 sc, 1 inc) repeat 2 times (12) – Do not stuff. Flatten and sew onto the head.

Part 4: Arms & Legs (Make 4) ​6 sc in Magic Ring (6) ​Inc in each st (12) ​BLO (Back Loop Only) sc in each st around (12) – This helps the paw sit flat. 4-8. Sc in each st around (12) Embroider paw lines on the tips using black thread to create "toes." ​Part 5: Muzzle/Cheeks (Make 2) ​6 sc in Magic Ring (6) ​Inc in each st (12) ​Sc in each st around (12) – Stuff lightly and sew the two pieces side-by-side under the nose area. ​Assembly and Details ​Assembly: Sew the head securely to the body. Attach the legs to the lower body so the cat can balance in a sitting position. ​Face Shaping: Use a strand of yarn to pull slightly around the eyes from the back to create eye sockets. This gives the cat a deeper expression. ​Nose: Embroider a small brown triangle nose exactly between the two muzzle pieces. ​Whiskers: Thread white strings through the cheeks. Secure the ends with knots or textile glue so they stand out straight. ​Tail: Start with 6 sc in a Magic Ring. Work in rounds until it reaches your desired length (approx. 12-15 rounds) and sew to the back of the body. ​Pro Tip: To achieve the vertical "V" stitch texture seen in the photo, use the "Waistcoat Stitch" (Center Single Crochet). Instead of inserting your hook into the top loops, insert it directly into the center of the "V" of the stitch from the previous row.