Making the Crochet Cat AmigurumiMaterials: Yarn: Light grey worsted weight yarn (for the body) White worsted-weight yarn (for the belly and paws) Pink worsted-weight yarn (for the nose and inner ears) Black worsted-weight yarn (for the eyes and mouth) Crochet hook: 3.25mm Safety eyes: 8mm Polyester fiberfill stuffing Tapestry needle Scissors Stitch markers (optional)Step by step Pattern Body: Using light grey yarn, make a magic ring and chain 3. Work 11 single crochets (sc) into the ring, joining with a slip stitch to the top of the first sc. Place a stitch marker (optional) and work in a spiral, increasing six sc evenly each round for seven rounds. Work 28 rounds without increasing. Stuff the body firmly. Continue working 28 rounds without increasing. Decrease six sc evenly in each round for six rounds. Do not stuff. Pull the remaining yarn tight and fasten it off. Head:Using light grey yarn, make a magic ring and chain 3. Work 11 sc into the ring, join with a slip stitch to the top of the first sc. Place a stitch marker (optional) and work in a spiral, increasing six sc evenly each round for six rounds. Work 22 rounds without increasing. Stuff the head firmly. Continue working 22 rounds without increasing. Decrease six sc evenly in each round for five rounds. Do not stuff. Pull the remaining yarn tight and fasten it off. Legs (make 4):

Using light grey yarn, make a magic ring and chain 3. Work 11 sc into the ring, join with a slip stitch to the top of the first sc. Place a stitch marker (optional) and work in a spiral, increasing six sc evenly each round for three rounds. Work 24 rounds without increasing. Do not stuff. Fasten off and weave in the ends. Feet (make 4): Using white worsted weight yarn, chain 5. Turn and work four sc in the next chain of four spaces. Turn and work three sc in the back loops only of the previous row. Work one sc in each of the next two sts. Slip stitch in the top of the turning chain to close. Fasten off and weave in the ends. Sew the feet to the bottom of the legs. Ears (make 2):Using light grey yarn, chain 8. Turn and work five sc in the back loops only of the previous row. Chain 1 and turn. Work 4 sc in the back loops only of the previous row. Chain 1 and turn. Work 3 sc in the back loops only of the previous row. Chain 1 and turn. Work 2 sc in the back loops only of the previous row. Chain 1 and turn. Work 1 sc in the back loop only of the previous row. Fasten off and weave in the ends. Tail:

Using light grey yarn, chain 20. Fasten off and weave in the ends. Assembly: Sew the head to the body. Sew the ears to the top of the head, tilting them slightly forward. Sew the legs to the body, positioning them evenly. Attach the safety eyes. Embroider a small triangle for the nose on the pink yarn muzzle piece using black yarn. Sew the muzzle piece to the face. Embroider a small mouth below the nose using black yarn. Sew on two small pink pom-poms for the inner ears. Sew the tail to the back of the body. Finishing Touches:You can add a few whiskers to the face using black yarn.