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Heart Cat and Bunny Amigurumi Pattern

Heart Cat and Bunny Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Heart Cat and Bunny Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates two charming heart-shaped plushies — a cat and a bunny — worked in plush super-bulky yarn for a soft, cuddly finish. You will crochet the heart body in two mirrored pieces, join them and add small crocheted muzzles, ears and tails. The instructions include clear round-by-round shaping, photo guidance and assembly notes for accurate placement.

Heart Cat and Bunny Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Suitable for crocheters who know basic amigurumi techniques, the pattern uses single crochet shaping, invisible decreases and simple seaming. The final toys make delightful gifts or decorations and are customizable with color choices and eye/nose sizes.

Why You'll Love This Heart Cat and Bunny Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it transforms simple stitches into a sweet, huggable character with lots of personality. I enjoy how the heart body is formed by joining two hemispheres — it creates a satisfying shaping trick every crocheter will appreciate. The small added pieces like the muzzle, ears and tail make it easy to experiment with expression and color. I also love that the pattern is versatile: you can make a cozy pillow friend or a playful toy simply by swapping yarn colors or eye sizes. Sewing and finishing are relaxing steps where the character really comes to life, which I find incredibly rewarding.

Heart Cat and Bunny Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Heart Cat and Bunny Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Heart Cat and Bunny Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Heart Cat and Bunny Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love customizing these heart friends by changing up colors — I often swap the pink for pastel blues or lavender to suit a nursery theme.

To make a larger or smaller version I change the yarn weight and hook size; thicker yarn gives a chunkier plush, while thinner yarn creates a smaller, more detailed toy.

I sometimes use safety eyes of different sizes or embroider simple eyes for a softer look that is child-friendly.

Try adding tiny clothes or scarves to make a seasonal set, or embroider small motifs on the heart surface for personalization.

I often give the muzzle a different yarn texture (eg. using boucle or cotton) to make the face stand out visually and texturally.

If I want a keychain or bag charm I reduce the size, use thinner yarn and add a sturdy ring to the top of the heart.

For a posable version I insert a short piece of wire into the tail before stuffing, allowing gentle shaping while keeping it soft.

I like to experiment with felt, tiny buttons or embroidered noses instead of safety noses for different expressions and safety considerations.

You can also change the eye spacing to alter expressions — move them closer for a cuter look or wider for a surprised expression; always check placement before fixing permanently.

When gifting, I personalize each heart by adding initials or a small crocheted accessory, which makes the project feel special and unique.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers while working continuous rounds leads to lost row starts; place and move a marker at the beginning of each round to keep your place. ✗ Understuffing the heart body causes a floppy shape and creases; stuff gradually and firmly to maintain the heart contours and avoid lumps. ✗ Forgetting to join the two halves correctly creates a gap or lopsided heart; align the circles carefully and count stitches when attaching and crocheting around. ✗ Using the same yarn to sew small parts without strong thread can cause weak joins; use a strong sewing thread for ears and tail attachments to secure them firmly.

Heart Cat and Bunny Amigurumi Pattern

Make an adorable heart-shaped cat and bunny with this friendly amigurumi pattern. You will crochet plush heart bodies, then add cute muzzles, ears and tails for two lovable characters. Clear step-by-step rounds and helpful assembly notes guide you from start to finish so you can create a sweet handmade gift.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Heart Cat and Bunny Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Plush yarn Himalaya Dolphin Baby 100 g/120 m (131 yards) or any analogue (Premier Parfait Chunky); Weight: 6 Super Bulky - main color (pink shown)
  • 02
    White plush yarn (same weight, 6 Super Bulky) for muzzles, ears, tails and details
  • 03
    Small amounts of accent colors (for nose or stripes) as needed

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 4.5 mm (US 7)
  • 02
    One pair of safety eyes, recommended 16 mm (for cat and bunny eyes)
  • 03
    Safety nose: Cat 16 mm, Bunny 8 mm
  • 04
    Scissors
  • 05
    Darning needle (yarn needle) for sewing and weaving ends
  • 06
    Fiberfill (polyester stuffing)
  • 07
    Strong sewing thread for attaching ears and tail
  • 08
    Stitch markers

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— Heart :

Info :

Crochet in main color. Hook size 4.5 mm.

Info :

Pro-Tip: Work in continuous rounds. Do not join or turn unless otherwise instructed. It would be wise to use a stitch marker and place it in the first stitch of each round to mark the beginning of it.

Round 1 :

MR 6 (6)

Round 2 :

6 Inc (12)

Round 3 :

(Inc, 1 SC)×6 (18)

Round 4 :

(Inc, 2 SC)×6 (24)

Round 5 :

(Inc, 3 SC)×6 (30)

Round 6 :

(Inc, 4 SC)×6 (36)

Round 7 :

5 SC, (Inc, 11 SC)×2, Inc, 6 SC (39)

Round 8 :

(Inc, 12 SC)×3 (42)

Round 9 :

6 SC, (Inc, 13 SC)×2, Inc, 7 SC (45)

Round 10 :

SC around (45)

Round 11 :

(Inc, 14 SC)×3 (48)

Info :

Remove the loop from the hook. Cut the yarn with 8" yarn tail.

Info :

Make another piece just like the previous one by repeating rounds 1-11. Do not cut the yarn as we will continue using the yarn of the second piece.

Round 12 :

Attach the pieces to each other, put the open loop of the first piece on the hook (82)

Info :

Continue crocheting around the circle of the first piece and crochet 41 SC, and crochet 41 SC on that side. Then go back to the second piece, skip 7 St and crochet on the second piece 41 SC.

Round 13 :

13 SC, (Dec, 25 SC)×2, Dec, 13 SC (79)

Round 14 :

Dec, 24 SC, Dec, 25 SC, Dec, 24 SC (76)

Round 15 :

12 SC, (Dec, 23 SC)×2, Dec, 12 SC (73)

Round 16 :

(Dec, 22 SC)×3, 1 SC (70)

Info :

Sew the hole between the pieces with the left tail of the thread from the first piece.

Round 17 :

11 SC, (Dec, 21 SC)×2, Dec, 11 SC (67)

Round 18 :

21 SC, (Dec, 20 SC)×2, Dec (64)

Round 19 :

7 SC, Dec, (14 SC, Dec)×3, 7 SC (60)

Round 20 :

(13 SC, Dec)×4 (56)

Round 21 :

6 SC, (Dec, 12 SC)×3, Dec, 6 SC (52)

Round 22 :

(11 SC, Dec)×4 (48)

Round 23 :

5 SC, Dec, (10 SC, Dec)×3, 5 SC (44)

Round 24 :

(9 SC, Dec)×4 (40)

Info :

Attach the safety eyes (16 mm) on round 10/11 with 6 SC distance.

Info :

Stuff with fiberfill all the way.

Round 25 :

5 SC, (Dec, 8 SC)×3, Dec, 3 SC (36)

Round 26 :

(4 SC, Dec)×6 (30)

Round 27 :

(3 SC, Dec)×6 (24)

Round 28 :

2 SC, (Dec, 4 SC)×3, Dec, 2 SC (20)

Round 29 :

(3 SC, Dec)×4 (16)

Round 30 :

(2 SC, Dec)×4 (12)

Round 31 :

(1 SC, Dec)×4 (8)

Round 32 :

(2 SC, Dec)×2 (6)

Info :

Fasten off, hide the end.

Info :

Back view.

— Heart Bunny :

Section :

Bunny Muzzle (crochet in white color). Hook size 4.5 mm.

Round 1 :

Make an oval, work on both sides of the chain. Ch 5, start in the 2nd Ch from hook, 1 Inc, 2 SC, in last loop 3 SC, 3 SC (10)

Round 2 :

2 Inc, 2 SC, 3 Inc, 2 SC, Inc (16)

Info :

Sl St and fasten off. Attach the safety nose (8 mm) on round 1/2.

Section :

Bunny Ears (make 2) - crochet in white color. Hook size 4.5 mm.

Round 1 :

MR 6 (6)

Round 2 :

6 Inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 SC, Inc)×6 (18)

Round 4 :

(8 SC, Inc)×2 (20)

Round 5-6 :

SC around (2 rounds) (20)

Round 7 :

(Dec, 8 SC)×2 (18)

Round 8 :

SC around (18)

Round 9 :

(Dec, 7 SC)×2 (16)

Round 10-11 :

SC around (2 rounds) (16)

Round 12 :

(Dec, 6 SC)×2 (14)

Round 13-14 :

SC around (2 rounds) (14)

Info :

Don't stuff.

Round 15 :

Fold the piece in half and crochet them both sides at once 7 SC (7)

Info :

Fasten off, hide the end. Make 2 ears.

Section :

Bunny Tail - crochet in white color. Hook size 4.5 mm.

Round 1 :

MR 6 (6)

Round 2 :

6 Inc (12)

Round 3-4 :

SC around (2 rounds) (12)

Info :

Stuff with fiberfill.

Round 5 :

6 Dec (6)

Info :

Fasten off, hide the end.

— Heart Cat :

Section :

Cat Tail - start to crochet in white color. Hook size 4.5 mm.

Round 1 :

MR 6 (6)

Round 2 :

6 Inc (12)

Round 3-5 :

SC around (3 rounds) (12)

Round 6 :

Change color to pink. 12 SC (12)

Round 7 :

SC around (12)

Round 8 :

Change color to white. 12 SC (12)

Round 9 :

SC around (12)

Round 10 :

Change color to pink. 12 SC (12)

Round 11 :

(4 SC, Dec)×2 (10)

Info :

Stuff with fiberfill. Next part of the tail don't stuff.

Round 12 :

Change color to white. 10 SC (10)

Round 13 :

SC around (10)

Round 14 :

Change color to pink. 10 SC (10)

Round 15 :

(3 SC, Dec)×2 (8)

Round 16 :

Change color to white. 8 SC (8)

Round 17 :

SC around (8)

Round 18 :

Change color to pink. 8 SC (8)

Round 19 :

SC around (8)

Round 20 :

Change color to white. 8 SC (8)

Round 21 :

SC around (8)

Round 22 :

Change color to pink. 8 SC (8)

Round 23 :

SC around (8)

Round 24 :

Change color to white. 8 SC (8)

Round 25 :

SC around (8)

Round 26 :

Change color to pink. 8 SC (8)

Round 27 :

SC around (8)

Round 28 :

Change color to white. 8 SC (8)

Round 29 :

SC around (8)

Round 30 :

Fold the piece in half and crochet them both sides at once 4 SC (4)

Info :

Fasten off, hide the end.

Section :

Cat Ears (make 2) - crochet in white color. Hook size 4.5 mm.

Round 1 :

MR 6 (6)

Round 2 :

(1 SC, Inc)×3 (9)

Round 3 :

(2 SC, Inc)×3 (12)

Round 4 :

(3 SC, Inc)×3 (15)

Round 5 :

Short row. 6 SC, Sl St (7)

Info :

Fasten off, hide the end. Make 2 ears.

Section :

Cat Muzzle - crochet in white color. Hook size 4.5 mm.

Round 1 :

Make an oval, work on both sides of the chain. Ch 6, start in the 2nd Ch from hook, 1 Inc, 3 SC, in last loop 3 SC, 4 SC (12)

Round 2 :

2 Inc, 3 SC, 3 Inc, 3 SC, Inc (18)

Round 3 :

17 SC, Sl St (18)

Info :

Fasten off, hide the end. Attach the safety nose (16 mm) on round 2/3.

— Assembly :

Step 1 :

Sew the muzzle to the heart. Cat muzzle sew at the level of 12-15 rows, lightly stuff with fiberfil. Embroider a mustache. You can pull the muzzle in the middle. Insert the needle under the nose and bring it out below the muzzle, pull off and hide the ends of the thread inside. Bunny muzzle sew at the level of 11-14 rows.

Step 2 :

Sew the ears, the place is depending on your preference. In the photo on page 16, it is indicated where the front side and where the back side of the cat's ear. Fold the bottom of the ear in half for the bunny, then sew it on.

Step 3 :

Sew the tail to the heart. Cat tail at the level of 7-8 rows. Bunny tail at the level of 1-2 rows.

Info :

Your cute toy is ready! Enjoy))).

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the muzzle to the heart: Cat muzzle sew at the level of 12-15 rows and lightly stuff with fiberfill; embroider a mustache and hide thread ends inside.
  • Attach the bunny muzzle at the level of 11-14 rows and sew firmly, leaving the muzzle slightly pulled for shape if desired.
  • Sew the ears in place according to your preference; for the bunny fold the bottom of the ear in half before sewing so it stands upright.
  • Attach the tail to the heart: sew the cat tail at the level of rows 7-8 and the bunny tail at rows 1-2, using strong thread for a secure join.
  • Position and secure safety eyes on rounds 10/11 spaced by 6 SC before final stuffing and closing to ensure proper placement.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the beginning of each continuous round to avoid losing your place during shaping.
  • 💡Stuff firmly but gradually with fiberfill to get smooth contours; overstuffing can distort the heart shape.
  • 💡Attach safety eyes before stuffing fully and closing the body to make positioning easier and more accurate.
  • 💡Use strong sewing thread (not the plush yarn) to attach ears and tail for secure, durable seams.

Create two charming heart friends — a cat and a bunny — for cozy cuddles and sweet home decor. Make them in your favorite colors or stick to the classic pink-and-white palette for a cute, soft look. These plushies are perfect handmade gifts for friends, kids, or a whimsical touch to your room. 🧶🧵

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished heart measures approximately: Heart 6.3×7×3.5 inches, Cat 7.5×7.9×3.5 inches, Bunny 9.8×7×3.5 inches using the recommended yarn and hook size.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but this will affect the final size; choose an appropriate hook for your yarn and be prepared for size and texture changes.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and assumes familiarity with single crochet, increases, decreases (including invisible decreases) and working in the round.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete one heart character in about 5-7 hours, though time may vary based on experience, finishing details and assembly choices.