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Pillow-Cat Amigurumi Pattern

Pillow-Cat 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 Pillow-Cat Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a soft striped cat pillow with a three-dimensional nose and small limbs for a playful look. You will work in rounds and rows to build the flat pillow panels, then join and stuff for the finished shape. The instructions include color changes for stripes and detailed assembly notes for ears, nose, lip, legs and arms. Photos are provided to help with shaping and placement.

Pillow-Cat Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Designed using plush (dolphin) yarn for a cuddly texture, it finishes at approximately 30x33 cm using the recommended hook. The pattern is suitable for crafters familiar with basic amigurumi techniques and includes helpful tips for stuffing and sewing parts in place.

Why You'll Love This Pillow-Cat Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns simple stitches into a charming, striped cat pillow that feels handmade and cozy. I enjoy how the striping technique creates playful texture with just two colors. The small sewn-on nose and lips give so much personality with minimal effort, which is very satisfying to stitch. Sewing and positioning the ears and limbs is a fun finishing step that makes the piece look professional and unique.

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

Switch Things Up

I love to switch up the colors to create different moods; try pastels for a nursery-friendly version or bold contrasts for a playful look.

I sometimes change yarn weight and hook size to make minis or jumbo pillows; bulky yarn with a larger hook gives a cozy, chunky version.

I often add embroidered whiskers or felt eyes instead of beads for a softer, child-safe finish.

I suggest swapping the stripe sequence to create a tiger or tabby effect by alternating more rounds of one color.

I like to make removable little accessories like a tiny crochet bow or scarf that can be changed with the season.

I sometimes alter eye size and placement to change the pillow's expression; moving them slightly closer or wider transforms the personality.

I recommend trying safety eyes for an adult decorative pillow, but if for children use embroidered or felt eyes instead.

I enjoy experimenting with different stuffing levels; slightly under-stuffed gives a slouchy, relaxed pillow while firmer stuffing makes it more structured.

I will occasionally over-sew the corners for a sharper square look, or leave them softer by stuffing more into the center only.

I also like turning the pattern into a matching set by making pairs in different colors or adding small pockets to the back for a playful touch.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

βœ— Skipping the pin or thread to mark the beginning of rounds leads to misaligned joining; fix each new circle with a pin or a short thread tail to keep track of your start. βœ— Overstuffing the pillow will distort the square shape and make seams pucker; stuff gradually, fill tightly but not excessively, and shape the corners carefully as you go. βœ— Not hiding or weaving in ends as you finish results in bulky seams or visible yarn tails; leave long tails for sewing, then fasten and hide them inside the pillow when you finish. βœ— Placing eyes or nose without measuring can make facial features uneven; measure and mark the placement (the pattern suggests eyes between rounds 24 and 25 and distance of 11 sc) before securing them.

Pillow-Cat Amigurumi Pattern

Make a soft, striped cat pillow that doubles as a cuddly amigurumi companion. This pattern guides you through crocheting the pillow body, ears, nose, lip, legs and arms with step-by-step rounds and assembly tips. You will learn simple shaping, color changes for stripes, and neat finishing techniques to create a professional-looking plush pillow. Perfect as a gift or cozy home accent for both children and adults.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Pillow-Cat Amigurumi Pattern

β€” Main Fabric

  • 01
    Himalaya Dolphin Baby yarn (plush) 120 m / 100 g: Light gray - 2 clews
  • 02
    Himalaya Dolphin Baby yarn (plush) 120 m / 100 g: Gray - 1 clew
  • 03
    Himalaya Dolphin Baby yarn (plush) 120 m / 100 g: White - 1 clew
  • 04
    Pink yarn for nose (small amount)
  • 05
    Black yarn for eyebrows (small amount)
  • 06
    Optional: other plush yarns such as YarnArt Dolce as alternative
  • 07
    Filler: hollofayber (polyester stuffing), quantity to fill a 30x33 cm pillow

β€” Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook No. 3.5 (I used No.3.5; package indicates 3.5-4.5 mm compatibility)
  • 02
    Black beads or buttons for eyes (22 mm)
  • 03
    Needle for sewing and weaving ends
  • 04
    Pins to fix the beginning of rounds or to position pieces
  • 05
    Yarn needle for sewing parts and hiding ends
  • 06
    Scissors (for cutting yarn)
  • 07
    Polyester stuffing (hollofayber)

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β€” Pillow :

Info :

Use light gray plush yarn

Round 1 :

90 ch, connect with the first loop

Round 2 - 3 :

90 sc

Info :

We will change colors

Round 4 :

gray: 90 sc {90}

Round 5 - 7 :

(3 rounds): light gray: 90 sc {90}

Round 8 :

gray: 90 sc {90}

Round 9 - 11 :

(3 rounds): light gray: 90 sc {90}

Round 12 :

gray: 90 sc {90}

Round 13 - 15 :

(3 rounds): light gray: 90 sc {90}

Round 16 :

gray: 90 sc {90}

Round 17 - 19 :

(3 rounds): light gray: 90 sc {90}

Round 20 :

gray: 90 sc {90}

Round 21 - 23 :

(3 rounds): light gray: 90 sc {90}

Round 24 :

gray: 90 sc {90}

Round 25 - 27 :

(3 rounds): light gray: 90 sc {90}

Round 28 :

gray: 90 sc {90}

Round 29 - 31 :

(3 rounds): light gray: 90 sc {90}

Round 32 :

gray: 90 sc {90}

Round 33 - 35 :

(3 rounds): light gray: 90 sc {90}

Round 36 :

gray: 90 sc {90}

Round 37 - 39 :

(3 rounds): light gray: 90 sc {90}

Info :

Leave a long thread and sew the top of the pillow. We fasten the thread and hide inside the pillow. Fill tightly and evenly. Fill the angle of the pillow well. Sew the bottom of the pillow and fasten the thread and hide inside the pillow.

β€” Ear (2 details) :

Info :

Use white plush yarn

Row 1 :

Make 11 ch

Row 2 :

we begin to work from the second loop from the hook: 10 sc, 1 ch, turn

Row 3 :

we begin to work from the second loop from the hook: dec, 6 sc, dec, 1 ch, turn

Row 4 :

we begin to work from the second loop from the hook: dec, 4 sc, dec, 1 ch, turn

Row 5 :

we begin to work from the second loop from the hook: dec, 2 sc, dec, 1 ch, turn

Row 6 :

we begin to work from the second loop from the hook: dec, dec, 1 ch, turn

Row 7 :

we begin to work from the second loop from the hook: dec

Info :

We crochet around the ear.

Info :

Make 7 cs, make inc in the left bottom angle, then make 8 sc, inc in the right bottom angle, 8 sc, sl st

Info :

We fasten the thread and cut it off

Info :

Use light gray yarn

Row 1 :

Make 11 ch

Row 2 :

we begin to work from the second loop from the hook: 10 sc, 1 ch, turn

Row 3 :

we begin to work from the second loop from the hook: dec, 6 sc, dec, 1 ch, turn

Row 4 :

we begin to work from the second loop from the hook: dec, 4 sc, dec, 1 ch, turn

Row 5 :

we begin to work from the second loop from the hook: dec, 2 sc, dec, 1 ch, turn

Row 6 :

we begin to work from the second loop from the hook: dec, dec, 1 ch, turn

Row 7 :

we begin to work from the second loop from the hook: dec

Info :

We crochet around the ear.

Info :

Make 7 cs, make inc in the left bottom angle, then make 8 sc, inc in the right bottom angle, 8 sc, sl st

Info :

We fasten the thread and cut it off

Info :

We put together white and light gray details and crochet ears together (use light gray yarn).

Info :

We start from the bottom right corner and make: 10 sc, inc (in the upper corner), inc, 10 sc (hide all the ends inside ears). Leave a long thread for sewing.

Info :

We put ears on the angles of the pillow and sew ( the angle of the pillow should be inside the ear). Fasten the thread and hide it inside the pillow

β€” Nose :

Info :

Use white plush yarn

Round 1 :

Make 14 ch

Round 2 :

we begin to work from the second loop from the hook: 12 sc, 3 sc in 1 loop, 12 sc {27}

Round 3 :

3 in 1 loop, 12 sc, inc, inc, inc, 12 sc {33}

Round 4 :

inc, inc, inc, 13 sc, inc, sc, inc, sc, inc, 12 sc {39}

Round 5 :

sc, inc, sc, inc, sc, inc, 13 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, 13 sc {45}

Round 6 :

8 sc, hdc, (dc) – repeat 5 times, hdc, sc, hdc, (dc) – repeat 5 times, hdc, 22 sc {45}

Round 7 :

10 sc, inc, 10 sc, inc, 23 sc {45}

β€” Lip :

Info :

Use white plush yarn

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic Ring {6}

Round 2 :

( inc) – repeat 6 times {12}

Info :

Sew 2 halves with 6 sc

Info :

Leave a long thread for sewing

β€” Leg ( 2 details) :

Info :

Use brown plush yarn

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic Ring {6}

Round 2 :

( inc) – repeat 6 times {12}

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) – repeat 6 times {18}

Round 4 :

18 sc

Info :

Leave a long thread for sewing

β€” Arm ( 2 details) :

Info :

Use brown plush yarn

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic Ring {6}

Round 2 :

(inc) – repeat 6 times {12}

Round 3 :

12 sc

Info :

Leave a long thread for sewing

β€” Assembly :

Info :

Sew nose between 12 and 22 rounds and fill. Use pink yarn and make pink nose.

Info :

Sew lip, fasten the thread and hide it inside the pillow.

Info :

Fill arms and sew (between 11 and 15 rounds). Nd seq legs. Fasten the thread and hide inside the pillow.

Info :

Sew eyes between 24 and 25 rounds. Distance between eyes 11 sc). Use black yarn and make eyebrows.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the nose between rounds 12 and 22, stuff the nose firmly and secure with a few stitches; use pink yarn to embroider the nose tip.
  • Sew the lip halves together and attach the lip centered beneath the nose; fasten thread and hide ends inside the pillow for a clean finish.
  • Position and sew the ears to the top corners of the pillow so the corner of the pillow sits inside each ear; fasten thread and hide inside the pillow.
  • Fill the pillow evenly before closing; sew the top and bottom seams with a long thread, fill tightly and evenly, shape the corners and fasten and hide threads inside.
  • Attach arms between rounds 11 and 15 by sewing them securely in place and hiding the thread inside the pillow after fastening.
  • Sew legs to the bottom edge so the pillow sits stably; attach eyes between rounds 24 and 25 with 11 sc between them and embroider eyebrows with black yarn.

Important Notes

  • πŸ’‘Do not forget to fix the beginning of each new circle with a pin or thread to keep rounds aligned and prevent twisting.
  • πŸ’‘Stuff the pillow tightly but evenly; overstuffing can distort the corners while under-stuffing will make the pillow floppy.
  • πŸ’‘Pin and measure placement of facial features before sewing to ensure symmetryβ€”measure eye distance (11 sc) and nose position between rounds 12 and 22.
  • πŸ’‘Leave long thread tails for sewing pieces in place, then fasten and hide those threads inside the pillow for a neat finish.

This adorable Pillow-Cat brings a playful, handmade touch to any room and makes a heartfelt gift for kids and adults alike. 🧢 The plush yarn and striped design create irresistible texture and comfort for cuddling. 🐱 Follow the step-by-step rounds and assembly notes to create a polished, professional finish you will be proud of. ✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished pillow is approximately 30x33 centimeters when worked with Himalaya Dolphin Baby yarn and hook size 3.5 mm, though size may vary by tension and yarn choice.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but the finished size and texture will change; adjust your hook size accordingly and test a gauge swatch to estimate the new dimensions.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of single crochet, increases, decreases, and simple color changes is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish this project in about 5-7 hours depending on experience, assembly time, and how much detailing (eyebrows, embroidery) you add.