Crochet Animal Free Patterns – Cat

If you’re a fan of both crochet and cats, this project is a dream come true! This tutorial will walk you through creating an adorable crochet cat that makes the perfect companion, gift, or decorative piece. This pattern is excellent for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced crocheters. With just a few materials and some time, you’ll have a cute, handmade kitty that will warm your heart. Let’s dive into this fun and easy crochet project!

Materials Needed:

• Yarn: Medium weight yarn in your chosen cat color (e.g., grey, black, orange)
• Hook: 4.0 mm (G) crochet hook
• Safety eyes or black yarn for eyes
• Stuffing (polyester fiberfill)
• Tapestry needle (for sewing and weaving in ends)
• Scissors
• Stitch marker (optional)

Instructions:

1. Create the Head:

• Start with a magic ring and chain 1.
• Round 1: 6 single crochets (SC) into the ring. Tighten and join with a slip stitch (SL ST).
• Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
• Round 3: SC in the next stitch, 2 SC in the next stitch; repeat around. (18 stitches)
• Round 4-6: SC in each stitch around.
• Round 7: SC in the next stitch, SC2TOG (decrease); repeat around. (12 stitches)
• Stuff the head with fiberfill before closing.
• Round 8: SC2TOG around. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

2. Create the Body:

• Start with a magic ring and chain 1.
• Round 1: 6 SC into the ring.
• Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
• Round 3: SC in the next stitch, 2 SC in the next stitch; repeat around. (18 stitches)
• Round 4-8: SC in each stitch around.
• Round 9: SC in the next stitch, SC2TOG; repeat around. (12 stitches)
• Stuff the body with fiberfill.
• Round 10: SC2TOG around. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

3. Create the Ears:

• Make 2 ears.
• Chain 2, SC in the second chain from the hook, turn.
• Chain 1, 2 SC in the stitch, turn.
• Chain 1, SC across. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

4. Create the Legs and Tail:

• Make 4 legs.
• Chain 4, SC in each chain, turn.
• Chain 1, SC across for 3 more rows. Fasten off, leaving a tail.
• For the tail, chain 10, SC in each chain across. Fasten off.

5. Assembly:

• Sew the head to the body.
• Attach the ears to the top of the head.
• Sew on the legs and tail.
• Attach the safety eyes or embroider eyes using black yarn.
• Add any final touches like whiskers or a small nose.

6. Finishing:

• Weave in all ends and trim any excess yarn.
• Your crochet cat is complete!