Amigurumi Hugging Cats Pattern ​Abbreviations (US Terminology) ​MR: Magic Ring ​sc: Single crochet ​inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch) ​dec: Decrease (sc 2 together) ​BLO: Back Loop Only ​( ... ) * n: Repeat the instructions within the parentheses n times. ​1. Head (Make 2) ​The head is wider than the body. To create a "tabby" look, you can make random color changes (stripes) throughout the rounds. ​R1: 6 sc in MR (6) ​R2: 6 inc (12) ​R3: (1 sc, 1 inc) * 6 (18) ​R4: (2 sc, 1 inc) * 6 (24) ​R5: (3 sc, 1 inc) * 6 (30) ​R6: (4 sc, 1 inc) * 6 (36) ​R7: (5 sc, 1 inc) * 6 (42) ​R8: (6 sc, 1 inc) * 6 (48) ​R9-17: 48 sc (9 rounds) ​R18: (6 sc, 1 dec) * 6 (42) ​R19: (5 sc, 1 dec) * 6 (36) ​R20: (4 sc, 1 dec) * 6 (30) ​R21: (3 sc, 1 dec) * 6 (24) -> Start stuffing with fiberfill. ​R22: (2 sc, 1 dec) * 6 (18) ​R23: (1 sc, 1 dec) * 6 (12) ​R24: 6 dec (6). Close and fasten off. ​2. Body (Make 2) ​The body has a pear shape, narrowing from bottom to top. ​R1: 6 sc in MR (6) ​R2: 6 inc (12) ​R3: (1 sc, 1 inc) * 6 (18) ​R4: (2 sc, 1 inc) * 6 (24) ​R5: (3 sc, 1 inc) * 6 (30) ​R6: (4 sc, 1 inc) * 6 (36) ​R7-12: 36 sc (6 rounds) ​13: (4 sc, 1 dec) * 6 (30) ​14-15: 30 sc ​16: (3 sc, 1 dec) * 6 (24) ​17-18: 24 sc ​19: (2 sc, 1 dec) * 6 (18) ​20-21: 18 sc ​22: (1 sc, 1 dec) * 6 (12). Leave a long tail for sewing. ​3. Ears (Make 4) ​R1: 4 sc in MR (4) ​R2: (1 sc, 1 inc) * 2 (6) ​R3: (2 sc, 1 inc) * 2 (8) ​R4: (3 sc, 1 inc) * 2 (10) ​R5: (4 sc, 1 inc) * 2 (12) ​R6: 12 sc. Flatten and leave a tail for sewing.

4. Arms and Tail ​Arms (Make 4): ​R1: 6 sc in MR (6) ​R2-10: 6 sc. Stuff lightly. ​Tail (Make 2): ​R1: 6 sc in MR (6) ​R2-15: 6 sc. Optional: Insert a wire for posing. ​5. Assembly & Materials ​Materials: Use Cotton Blend yarn (like Alize Cotton Gold) and a 2.0 mm - 2.5 mm hook for a tight stitch. You will also need fiberfill, a yarn needle, and stitch markers. ​Face Details: Use black embroidery thread for "U" shaped closed eyes and a mouth. Embroider a small pink triangle for the nose. ​Assembly: Sew the head to the body. Attach the ears symmetrically between rounds 4 and 9. ​Hugging Position: Place the cats side-by-side. Sew the inner arms as if they are holding a heart. You can crochet a small heart or cut one from felt to place between them. ​Tip for Stripes: Change to a darker color for 5-6 stitches every 3-4 rounds to create a tabby effect.

Materials and Tools Guide ​1. Yarn Selection ​To achieve the texture in the visuals, Cotton Blend yarns (such as Alize Cotton Gold or similar) are ideal. These yarns are anti-pilling and provide excellent stitch definition. ​Main Colors: 1 skein of Cream/Beige (for the light cat), 1 skein of Dark Grey/Anthracite (for the dark cat). ​Detail Colors: Brown (for light cat stripes), Black (for dark cat stripes), Pink or Nude (for nose embroidery). ​Accessories: A small amount of red or pink yarn for the heart. ​2. Hooks and Basic Supplies ​Hook: 2.0 mm or 2.5 mm depending on your yarn tension (A tight tension is preferred to prevent the fiberfill from showing through). ​For Eyes and Mouth: Black embroidery floss (or Etamin thread). ​Stuffing: High-quality polyester fiberfill (bead fiberfill is recommended to prevent clumping after washing). ​3. Technical Supplies ​Yarn Needle: A blunt-tipped large needle for assembling parts and embroidering facial features. ​Stitch Marker: Essential for tracking the beginning of each round since amigurumi is worked in a continuous spiral. ​Scissors and Straight Pins: Use plenty of pins to secure the parts in place before sewing. ​Optional (For Shaping): To make the tails curvy as seen in the visual, you can use thin copper wire (plastic-coated electrical wire works well too). ​Pro Tip: If you want the cats to look "fluffier," you can gently brush the finished pieces with a piece of Velcro (hook-and-loop fastener). However, for the clean and crisp stitch look seen in the photos, it is best to stick with the cotton yarn as is.