🧶 Beautiful ✨ Detailed 💝 Adorable

Kitty The Little White Kitten Amigurumi Pattern

Kitty The Little White Kitten Amigurumi Pattern
4.6★ Rating
5-7 Hours Time Needed
3.7K Made This
✂️

Intermediate Level

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

⏱️

Weekend Treat

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

🧸

Cute Companion

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

About This Kitty The Little White Kitten Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern teaches you how to crochet a sweet little white kitten named Kitty using fingering weight cotton yarn and small hooks. The design features a ruffled lace collar, embroidered nose, blue eye detail, and a posable tail reinforced with soft wire. Photos and step-by-step assembly instructions make it easy to position eyes, sew parts, and finish the kitten with charming details.

Kitty The Little White Kitten Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Worked in continuous rounds with invisible decreases for neat shaping, the kit includes clear round-by-round instructions for head, body, legs, ears, collar and tail. The finished kitten stands about 3.5 inches (9 cm) tall depending on your yarn and tension.

Why You'll Love This Kitty The Little White Kitten Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines simple amigurumi construction with delicate finishing details that bring the kitten to life. I enjoy the little ruffled lace collar — it gives the piece personality and a handmade boutique feel. Sewing the ears, placing the eyes and embroidering the nose is so satisfying and makes each Kitty unique. I also appreciate that the pattern uses small hooks and fingering yarn, resulting in a neat, tightly stitched finish perfect for display or gifting.

Kitty The Little White Kitten Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Kitty The Little White Kitten Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Kitty The Little White Kitten Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Kitty The Little White Kitten Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love customizing this pattern by changing the collar color and shape to match different personalities; try pastel shades for a soft look or bright colors for a playful kitten.

I sometimes make the kitten larger or smaller by swapping yarn weight and adjusting hook sizes — bulky yarn with a larger hook becomes a cuddly plush version while thinner yarn makes a delicate mini keychain.

I often experiment with eye size and position to alter expression; moving the eyes slightly closer or further apart, or using safety eyes instead of beads, changes the kitten's mood.

I add embroidered freckles or whisker dots for extra character and I like to vary the nose color from pink to brown for subtle differences.

If you want a posable pose, I add a slightly thicker wire inside the tail or front legs to make small adjustments while displaying the kitten.

I sometimes make themed versions by crocheting tiny hats, scarves, or seasonal accessories and sewing them onto the collar.

For a soft textured look, try substituting a cotton-blend or bamboo yarn while keeping the hook a touch smaller to maintain dense stitches.

I also recommend trying different blush placement and intensity to create shy or cheeky personalities — a little goes a long way for a natural finish.

If you plan to gift to children, secure beads carefully or substitute embroidered eyes for safety and durability.

I enjoy creating sets of kittens with coordinated collars and color palettes — grouping them makes a charming display and is great for handmade gifts.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers or not marking the start of rounds causes you to lose track of the beginning of rounds; always place a stitch marker in the last stitch of each round or use a contrasting yarn loop to stay on track. ✗ Not stuffing evenly leads to lumps or a misshapen head and body; stuff gradually and evenly, adding small amounts of fiberfill as you shape each section for a smooth finish. ✗ Using loose tension will create visible holes in the fabric and make it hard to hide stuffing; maintain a tight, consistent tension and use the recommended hook sizes for best results. ✗ Forgetting to use invisible decrease where suggested will make seams and decreases look bulky; use invisible decreases to produce neater shaping, especially around the face and neck areas.

Kitty The Little White Kitten Amigurumi Pattern

Make an adorable pocket-sized Kitty with this detailed crochet pattern. You will work continuous rounds to create a sweet white kitten with a ruffled lace collar, delicate embroidered features, and a bendable tail. Clear step-by-step rounds, photos, and assembly notes guide you so your finished kitten stands and poses beautifully. Perfect for gifting or keeping as a tiny handmade companion.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Kitty The Little White Kitten Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Cotton fingering weight yarn (main) White - small amount (main body and head)
  • 02
    Cotton fingering weight yarn (accent) Light blue - small amount (lace collar)
  • 03
    Cotton fingering weight yarn (detail) Blue - small amount (eye detail)
  • 04
    Cotton fingering weight yarn (detail) Light pink - small amount (inner ears and nose)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.25 mm
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 2.5 mm
  • 03
    Embroidery thread: Pink and dark brown
  • 04
    7 mm two black half beads (eyes)
  • 05
    Polyester fiberfill
  • 06
    Pink blush
  • 07
    Scissors
  • 08
    Glue
  • 09
    Soft wire (for tail)
  • 10
    Needle for sewing
  • 11
    Yarn needle for weaving and sewing
  • 12
    Stitch markers

Progress Tracker

0% Complete

— Head :

Info :

2.5 mm. crochet hook. Begin with white yarn.

Round 1 :

Make magic ring 6 sc (6)

Round 2 :

Sc 2 in each st around (12)

Round 3 :

(Sc 1, inc) x 6 (18)

Round 4 :

Sc 1, inc, (sc 2, inc) x 5, sc 1 (24)

Round 5 :

(Sc 3, inc) x 6 (30)

Round 6 :

Sc 2, inc, (sc 4, inc) x 5, sc 2 (36)

Round 7 :

(Sc 5, inc) x 6 (42)

Round 8 :

Sc 3, inc, (sc 6, inc) x 5, sc 3 (48)

Round 9-15 :

Sc in each st around (48)

Round 16 :

Sc 3, inv dec, (sc 6, inv dec) x 5, sc 3 (42)

Round 17 :

(Sc 5, inv dec) x 6 (36)

Round 18 :

Sc 2, inv dec, (sc 4, inv dec) x 5, sc 2 (30)

Round 19 :

(Sc 3, inv dec) x 6 (24)

Info :

Stuff the head with fiberfill.

Round 20 :

Sc 1, inv dec, (sc 2, inv dec) x 5, sc 1 (18)

Round 21 :

(Sc 1, inv dec) x 6 (12)

Round 22 :

Inv dec x 6 (6)

Info :

Finish stuffing the head firmly. Fasten off and leaving a long tail for sewing. Using a yarn needle weave the yarn tail through the front loop of each remaining st and pull tight to close.

Info :

Horizontal circumference is 18.5 cm. Vertical circumference is 18 cm. (If you use weight yarn and crochet hook size as my recommended)

— Ear :

Info :

2.5 mm. crochet hook. Make 2 ears, begin with white yarn.

Round 1 :

Make magic ring 6 sc (6)

Round 2 :

(Sc 1, inc) x 3 (9)

Round 3 :

Sc 1, inc, (sc 2, inc) x 2, sc 1 (12)

Round 4 :

(Sc 3, inc) x 3 (15)

Round 5 :

Sc 2, inc, (sc 4, inc) x 2, sc 2 (18)

Info :

Fasten off and leaving a long tail for sewing.

— Inner Ear :

Info :

2.25 mm. crochet hook. Make 2 inner ears and use light pink yarn to make 2 chains.

Round 1 :

Start in the 2nd chain from hook, then crochet [(sc 1, hdc 1, sc 1) in same st] (3)

Info :

Fasten off and weave in the yarn end.

— Front Legs :

Info :

2.25 mm. crochet hook. Make 2 front legs, begin with white yarn.

Round 1 :

Make magic ring 4 sc (4)

Round 2 :

(Sc 1, inc) x 2 (6)

Round 3 :

Inc, sc 5 (7)

Round 4 :

Inc, inv dec, sc 4 (7)

Round 5 :

Inc, sc 6 (8)

Round 6 :

Inc, sc 7 (9)

Info :

Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing

— Back Legs :

Info :

2.25 mm. crochet hook. Make 2 back legs and use white yarn to make 2 chains.

Round 1 :

Start in the 2nd chain from hook, then crochet [(sc 1, dc 2, sc 1) in same st] (4)

Info :

Fasten off and leaving a long tail for sewing. Using a yarn needle weave the yarn tail through the front loop of each remaining st and pull tight to close.

— Body :

Info :

2.5 mm. crochet hook. Begin with white yarn.

Round 1 :

Make magic ring 6 sc (6)

Round 2 :

Sc 2 in each st around (12)

Round 3 :

(Sc 1, inc) x 6 (18)

Round 4 :

Sc 1, inc, (sc 2, inc) x 5, sc 1 (24)

Round 5 :

(Sc 3, inc) x 6 (30)

Round 6 :

Sc 2, inc, (sc 4, inc) x 5, sc 2 (36)

Round 7-8 :

Sc in each st around (36)

Info :

Join both legs onto the body.

Round 9 :

Sc 1, (inv dec, sc 5) x 2, (the 1st leg) sc 7, (skip last 2 sts on the 1st leg), (skip 2 sts on the body), sc 1, (the 2nd leg) sc 7, (skip last 2 sts on the 2nd leg), (skip 2 sts on the body), (sc 5, inv dec) x 2, sc 2 (42) (Pic 6.1-6.2)

Round 10 :

(Sc 5, inv dec) x 6 (36)

Round 11 :

Sc in each st around (36)

Round 12 :

Sc 2, inv dec, (sc 4, inv dec) x 5, sc 2 (30)

Info :

Stuff both legs slightly with fiberfill.

Round 13 :

Sc in each st around (30)

Round 14 :

(Sc 3, inv dec) x 6 (24)

Round 15 :

Sc in each st around (24)

Round 16 :

Sc 1, inv dec, (sc 2, inv dec) x 5, sc 1 (18)

Info :

Finish stuffing the body firmly. Fasten off and leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the remaining yarn under the front legs to close the gap between the leg and the body. (Pic 6.3 - 6.4) Sew both front legs onto the body on round 6 and pull them tight to gether. (Pic 6.5 - 6.9)

— Lace Collar :

Info :

2.25 mm. crochet hook. Use light blue yarn to make 28 chains.

Round 1 :

Start in the 3rd chain from hook, then crochet (dc 1, dc inc) x 13 (39)

Round 2 :

(Sc 1, inc, 3-sc inc, inc) x 9, sc 1, inc, 3-sc inc (78)

Info :

Fasten off and leaving a long tail for sewing.

— Tail :

Info :

2.25 mm. crochet hook. Begin with white yarn.

Round 1 :

Make magic ring 6 sc (6)

Round 2-22 :

Sc in each st around (6)

Info :

Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

— How to Assemble & Embroidery :

Face :

Eyes: Mark point A, B, C, D (Pic 9.1) and thread a needle with white color yarn and insert it from under the chin, bring it out at [A] (Pic 9.2), push the needle back in at [B] and out at [C] (Pic 9.3), push the needle back again in at [D] and bring it out at the beginning point. (Pic 9.4) Pull tight the yarn to make the indentation for the eye and knot the yarn. The space between two eyes is 9 stitches. (Pic 9.5)

Face :

Eyelashes: Thread a needle with dark brown thread and insert it from under the chin, bring it out at [E], push the needle back in at [F] and out at [G], push the needle back again in at [H] and bring it out at the beginning point. (Pic 9.6 - 9.8)

Face :

Blue eye: Place 7 mm eye beads on the eye indentation and sew the blue of the eyes with blue yarn. (Pic 9.9 - 9.10)

Face :

Nose: Sew the nose with pink thread between rounds 14 and 15 (same level as the bottom line of the eyes) and apart from each eyes 4 stitches. Embroider the nose about 5 times using a horizontal line. Additionally, make a vertical line from the middle of the nose 2 rounds down. (Pic 9.11)

Ears :

Sew the ears on rounds 4 to 9 (6 rnds) and apart from the eye 5 sts. (Pic 9.12 - 9.14)

Inner ears :

Glue the inner ears onto rnds 4 and 5 of each ears. (Pic 9.15)

Info :

Sew the head carefully onto the body. (Pic 9.16)

Body :

Make the bottom indentation for standing easier. Thread a needle with white color yarn and insert it from back of the body, bring it out at [A], push the needle back in at [B] and out at [C], push the needle back again in at [B] and bring it out at the beginning point. Pull tight the yarn to make the indentation for the bottom and knot the yarn. (Pic 9.17 - 9.22)

Back legs :

Sew the back legs on round 6 (same round as the front legs) and apart from the front legs 1 stitch. (Pic 9.23 - 9.25)

Lace collar :

Put a lace collar on the kitten's neck and sew the end of each side together. Arrange the collar in beautifully pleated. (Pic 9.26 - 9.27)

Tail :

Bend the ends of the soft wire and glue it. Insert the soft wire into the tail and cut off the excess wire. Sew the tail on round 5 of the body and bend it in 'S' curve. (Pic 9.28 - 9.32)

Cheeks :

Blush both cheeks with pink blush. (Pic 9.33)

Info :

Congratulations! You have just finished making your own Kitty, the little white kitten!

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the ears to the head aligning the base of each ear with rounds 4 to 9 and spacing them 5 stitches away from the eyes for even placement.
  • Attach both front legs by sewing them onto the body on round 6; pull them tight so they sit flush and look natural on the front of the kitten.
  • Join and sew the back legs into the body on round 6 (same round as front legs) positioning them one stitch apart from the front legs for stability.
  • Sew the head to the body using the long tail left from the head, placing it centrally and securing tightly so the head sits firmly on the neck.
  • Insert soft wire into the tail after bending and gluing the wire ends; sew the tail onto round 5 of the body and shape it into an 'S' curve.
  • Place and sew the lace collar around the kitten's neck, arranging it into neat pleats and stitching the ends together at the back.
  • Embroider the nose, secure the 7 mm eye beads into the eye indentations, add eyelashes with dark brown thread, and gently blush cheeks with pink blush for finishing touches.

Important Notes

  • 💡The finished Kitty measures approximately 3.5 inches (9 cm) tall, depending on your yarn and crochet hook choices.
  • 💡All parts are worked in continuous rounds; place a stitch marker in the last stitch of each round or use a different color loop to mark the round start.
  • 💡Crochet stitches tightly to avoid gaps and visible stuffing; maintain even tension throughout the project.
  • 💡Use invisible decreases instead of normal decreases where indicated to keep shaping neat and professional-looking.
  • 💡Stuff the head and body firmly but evenly to achieve a cute chubby shape without overstuffing and distorting the stitches.

This lovely Kitty pattern is a joyful little project that fits in the palm of your hand and warms the heart. 🧶 It blends neat amigurumi shaping with sweet embroidered details and a pleated lace collar for vintage charm. ✨ Make one to gift or collect — each kitten is a tiny handcrafted treasure you will be proud to show. 🐱

You ask,

we answer.

FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 3.5 inches (9 cm) tall when using the recommended fingering weight yarn and hooks.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use a different yarn weight, but it will change the final size; adjust the hook size accordingly and remember that eye bead size and amounts of stuffing will also be affected.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and uses invisible decreases, continuous rounds, and small hook work, so basic amigurumi experience and familiarity with decreases is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though total time may vary depending on experience, assembly speed, and how many finishing details you add.