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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 heart-shaped plush toys: a charming cat and a sweet bunny, both made in plush super-bulky yarn. Youll work mainly in continuous rounds to form the heart body and then add muzzles, ears, and striped or pompom tails. The instructions include clear stitch counts and photos to guide assembly and finishing touches.

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

Perfect for gift-making or decorating a nursery, the pattern uses easy-to-follow shaping and invisible decreases for a smooth finish. Recommended for crocheters comfortable with single crochet, increases and decreases.

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

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns simple stitches into a charming, heart-shaped companion that feels luxurious thanks to plush yarn. I enjoy how quickly the hearts take shape when worked in continuous rounds — the structure is satisfying and quick to stitch. The design allows for easy personalization with colors and small details like striped tails and embroidered whiskers. Making either the cat or bunny feels rewarding, and they pack a lot of personality into a compact, gift-ready size.

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 how easily this pattern adapts to different colors — try pastel shades for a baby-friendly version or bold brights for a playful look.

To make the toy larger, use a bulkier yarn and a bigger hook; conversely, a DK yarn with a smaller hook will give you a mini keychain-sized heart.

I often swap the plain tail for a braided yarn tail or add a little bell to the end for a whimsical finish that kids enjoy.

Change the face by embroidering different mouth shapes or by using felt shapes for a unique expression.

For a realistic cat look, embroider stripes on the body or use safety eyes with a sparkly iris; for a bunny, make longer floppy ears or add stitched inner-ear details.

I sometimes add a loop at the top of the heart to hang it as an ornament — just tack a small yarn loop into the top seam before closing.

Try stuffing less in certain areas to make a more squishable, floppy toy or stuff more firmly for a structured pillow-like result.

If you want a weighted base, insert small plastic pellets into a sachet and place it near the bottom before final stuffing to help the toy sit upright.

I also enjoy making tiny outfits or accessories, like crocheted scarves or little bows, to personalize each character for gifting.

Finally, feel free to mix techniques — add surface crochet details, embroidery, or tiny appliques to make each heart companion one-of-a-kind.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers when working continuous rounds leads to losing the start of the round; place a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round to keep track. ✗ Not stuffing gradually results in lumps or uneven shape; add fiberfill slowly while shaping so the heart maintains smooth contours. ✗ Sewing ears and tails with the main plush yarn can be messy and insecure; use strong thread as recommended for a neater and more durable finish. ✗ Forgetting to count stitches after increases or decreases causes size mismatches; always verify stitch counts at the end of each round to avoid errors. ✗ Pulling yarn too tight when making invisible decreases will distort the shaping; keep a consistent, moderate tension for smooth decreases. ✗ Placing safety eyes incorrectly will make the face look unbalanced; mark eye placement first and check photos for correct spacing before attaching.

Heart Cat and Bunny Amigurumi Pattern

Make two delightful heart-shaped plush toys — a cuddly cat and a sweet bunny — using soft super-bulky plush yarn. This pattern guides you step-by-step through shaping, assembly, and small details like muzzles, ears and tails. Youll enjoy working in continuous rounds and creating an adorable handmade gift thats perfect for nurseries, bedrooms, or as a heartfelt present.

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 equivalent (Premier Parfait Chunky) - Super Bulky (6) - Main color (pink) about 100 g
  • 02
    Plush yarn Himalaya Dolphin Baby or equivalent - White color about 50 g for muzzle, ears, tail tips
  • 03
    Small amount of contrasting yarn (eg for nose) - approx 5-10 g
  • 04
    Optional small amounts of alternate colors for stripes (cat tail) - as needed

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 4.5 mm (US 7)
  • 02
    One pair of safety eyes, recommended 16 mm
  • 03
    Safety nose (Cat 16 mm, Bunny 8 mm)
  • 04
    Scissors
  • 05
    Darning needle
  • 06
    Fiberfill
  • 07
    Strong thread (recommended for sewing ears and tail)
  • 08
    Stitch markers
  • 09
    Pins for assembly (optional)

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— Heart :

Info :

Crochet in main color. Hook size 4.5 mm. **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. Continue crocheting around the circle of the first piece and crochet 41 SC, go back to the second piece, skip 7 St and crochet on the second piece 41 SC (82)

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)

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.

— Heart Bunny :

Info :

BUNNY MUZZLE: Crochet in white color. Hook size 4.5 mm. Make an oval, work on both sides of the chain.

Round 1 :

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.

Info :

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.

Info :

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 4 (final) :

6 Dec (6)

Info :

Fasten off, hide the end.

— Heart Cat :

Info :

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.

Info :

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.

Info :

CAT MUZZLE: Crochet in white color. Hook size 4.5 mm. Make an oval, work on both sides of the chain.

Round 1 :

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 :

Item Name (P1) :

Sew the muzzle to the heart. Cat muzzle sew at the level of 12-15 rows, lightly stuff with fiberfill. 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.

Item Name (P2) :

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

Item Name (P3) :

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! Fasten off any remaining ends and hide them securely.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the muzzle to the heart. For the cat: sew the muzzle at the level of rows 12-15, lightly stuff with fiberfill, embroider the mustache and hide thread ends inside.
  • Sew the bunny muzzle at the level of rows 11-14, centering it and securing edges with small stitches for a neat finish.
  • Sew the ears in place according to your preference; fold the base of the bunny ear in half before attaching and consult the photo for the cat ear front/back orientation.
  • Attach the tail to the heart: sew the cat tail at the level of rows 7-8 and the bunny tail at the level of rows 1-2, securing firmly with strong thread.
  • Place and secure safety eyes on rounds 10/11 with 6 SC distance, then stuff the body fully before closing and finishing the final rounds.
  • Weave in and hide all remaining yarn tails; use strong thread for permanent joins when possible to ensure durability.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the start of each continuous round to avoid losing track during shaping.
  • 💡Stuff gradually and evenly with fiberfill for smooth results; overstuffing may distort the heart shape.
  • 💡Use strong thread for sewing on ears and tails as the pattern advises, rather than the bulky plush yarn, for neater and more secure joins.
  • 💡Attach safety eyes before final stuffing and closing to ensure correct placement and secure fastening.

This sweet Heart Cat and Bunny pattern creates cozy plush companions with soft plush yarn and simple shaping. Whether youre gifting one or keeping it for cuddles, these heart-shaped friends bring joy and charm to any space. Add a stitched whisker, a striped tail, or a tiny pompom tail to make each piece uniquely yours. 🧶💕

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

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

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but the finished size and texture will change; choose a hook appropriate for your yarn and expect differences in shaping and stuffing needs.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; basic knowledge of single crochet, increases, decreases (including invisible decrease), and working in the round is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary based on speed, experience, and whether youre making both the cat and bunny versions.