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Toby - The Siamese Cat Amigurumi Pattern

Toby - The Siamese 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 Toby - The Siamese Cat Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern teaches you how to crochet Toby, a tiny Siamese cat amigurumi with signature color points and a decorative collar. It includes full round-by-round instructions, color changes, and sewing guidance to complete the toy. The finished cat is compact and perfect for gifting or display, with clear notes for eye placement and finishing touches.

Toby - The Siamese Cat Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

You will work mainly in continuous spirals and switch colors for the face, feet, ears and tail. Full materials, abbreviations, and step photos are provided for reference and accurate assembly.

Why You'll Love This Toby - The Siamese Cat Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because the Siamese color points give Toby so much personality and charm. I enjoy the balance of simple shaping with small colorwork areas that keep the project engaging without being overwhelming. Sewing the legs and ears into the body gives a neat, professional finish that I find very satisfying. I also love designing the tiny collar and bell — those small accessories really make the amigurumi feel finished and special.

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

Switch Things Up

I love how this pattern can be personalized by changing colors; try making Toby in pastel shades for a softer, nursery-friendly look.

I often swap the main yarn for a bulkier weight and a larger hook to create a chunkier, more cuddly version of the cat.

I sometimes make a tiny keychain version by using a lighter thread and smaller hook to produce a mini Toby perfect for bags.

I like to replace the bell with a small crocheted pendant or embroidery to match seasonal themes like Christmas or Halloween.

I recommend experimenting with eye size and placement to create different expressions; moving the eyes slightly closer or further changes the personality dramatically.

I also add embroidered eyelids or lashes for a sleepy or whimsical expression when I want more character.

I sometimes make an outfit set—tiny hats or scarves—using scrap yarn to dress Toby up for different occasions.

I often switch the collar color and bead type to create multiple distinct characters from the same base pattern.

I recommend using safety eyes for durability, but if the toy is for a baby, consider embroidering the eyes for a fully soft, child-safe toy.

I enjoy adding a small amount of wire in the tail or limbs for posability when making display pieces; just make sure to encase the wire well and avoid use in toys for small children.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the stitch marker when joining body chains can misplace the starting stitch; always place a marker after the first stitch to mark round starts and keep your count accurate. ✗ Forgetting to stuff gradually leads to lumps or flat areas; stuff the head and body little-by-little while shaping to maintain even curves and correct proportions. ✗ Pulling color change tails too tight can distort the face panel; leave short tails and weave them in neatly to avoid puckering across color boundaries. ✗ Not inserting safety eyes at the recommended rounds can place them incorrectly; insert the eyes between rounds 18-19 with 7 stitches apart exactly as stated to match the photographed expression. ✗ Closing legs without leaving a long tail makes sewing them in difficult; leave about 15cm tails on each leg to sew through front loops and secure them cleanly to the body.

Toby - The Siamese Cat Amigurumi Pattern

Make an adorable Toby the Siamese Cat with this complete crochet pattern. You will create a charming, palm-sized amigurumi with colorwork details and a cute collar. Clear step-by-step rounds, photos, and assembly notes are included so you can follow along easily. Perfect for gifting or keeping as a sweet handmade companion.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Toby - The Siamese Cat Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Yarnart Jeans yarn (160m/50g) Brown (70) - 50g
  • 02
    Yarnart Jeans yarn (160m/50g) Light brown (40) - 50g
  • 03
    Yarnart Jeans yarn (160m/50g) Cream (05) - 50g
  • 04
    Yarnart Jeans yarn (160m/50g) White (01) - 50g
  • 05
    Yarnart Jeans yarn (160m/50g) Honey (84) - 50g
  • 06
    Yarnart Jeans yarn (160m/50g) Red (51) - 50g
  • 07
    Yarnart Jeans yarn (160m/50g) Black (53) - 50g

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.0mm
  • 02
    One pair of safety blue ocean eyes 9mm
  • 03
    One bell 13mm
  • 04
    One wooden button 10mm
  • 05
    Fiberfill for stuffing
  • 06
    Yarn needle for sewing
  • 07
    Stitch markers
  • 08
    Scissors

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— Head :

Round 1 :

8sc into magic ring (8)

Round 2 :

8inc (16)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc)*8 (24)

Round 4 :

(2sc, inc)*8 (32)

Round 5 :

(3sc, inc)*8 (40)

Round 6 :

(4sc, inc)*8 (48)

Round 7 :

(5sc, inc)*8 (56)

Round 8 :

56sc (56)

Round 9 :

(6sc, inc)*8 (64)

Round 10 :

64sc (64)

Round 11 :

36sc, 3sc, 25sc (64)

Round 12 :

35sc, 5sc, 24sc (64)

Round 13 :

34sc, 7sc, 23sc (64)

Round 14 :

33sc, 9sc, 22sc (64)

Round 15 :

31sc, 13sc, 20sc (64)

Round 16 :

30sc, 15sc, 19sc (64)

Round 17 :

15sc, (sc, inc)*7, sc, inc, 14sc, sc, inc, (sc, inc)*7, 3sc (80)

Round 18 :

35sc, 6sc, mark the point, 9sc, mark the point, 6sc, 24sc (80)

Round 19 :

34sc, 23sc, 23sc (80)

Round 20-22 :

33sc, 25sc, 22sc (80)

Round 23 :

(8sc, dec)*3, 3sc, 5sc, dec, 8sc, dec, 8sc, dec, (8sc, dec)*2 (72)

Round 24 :

(7sc, dec)*3, 4sc, 3sc, dec, 7sc, dec, 7sc, dec, (7sc, dec)*2 (64)

Round 25 :

(6sc, dec)*3, 5sc, sc, dec, 6sc, dec, 6sc, dec, (6sc, dec)*2 (56)

Round 26 :

(5sc, dec)*4, sc, 4sc, dec, 4sc, sc, dec, (5sc, dec)*2 (48)

Round 27 :

(4sc, dec)*8 (40)

Round 28 :

BLO (3sc, dec)*8 (32)

Infos :

Insert the safety eyes between round 18-19 with 7 sts apart. Stuff the head. Use white yarn to sew mouth and whiskers between round 20-22. Use white and black yarn to sew eyelid. Use orange blush on the nose. Now continue to crochet body.

— Body :

Round 1 :

Make a chain of 10ch, start in the 2nd chain from hook, place the stitch marker after crocheting the 1st stitch, this is the 1st stitch of round 1 of body: inc, 8sc, 32sc on the head, work on the other side of the chain: 8sc, inc. (photo 4, 5) (52)

Round 2 :

2inc, 48sc, 2inc (56)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc)*2, 15sc, inc, 16sc, inc, 15sc, (sc, inc)*2 (62)

Round 4 :

(sc, inc, sc)*2, 7sc, inc, 34sc, inc, 7sc, (sc, inc, sc)*2 (68)

Round 5 :

(3sc, inc)*2, 52sc, (3sc, inc)*2 (72)

Round 6 :

(11sc, inc)*6 (78)

Round 7 :

(12sc, inc)*6 (84)

Round 8-13 :

84sc (84)

Round 14 :

(12sc, dec)*6 (78)

Round 15-17 :

78sc (78)

Info :

Don't cut the yarn, now we start to crochet the legs.

— Legs :

Info :

2sc, chain 10, skip 14sts, 7sc, chain 10, skip 14sts, 4sc, chain 10, skip 14sts, 7sc, chain 10, skip 14sts, slst. Fasten off, weave in the yarn end. (photo 8, 9, 10, 11) There are 4 holes and we crochet 4 legs in there. Start with the 1st leg. (photo 12, 13)

Round 1 :

14sc, 10sc on the chain (24)

Round 2-4 :

Change to light brown yarn 24sc (24)

Round 5 :

Change to brown yarn 24sc (24)

Round 6 :

(sc, dec)*8 (16)

Round 7 :

8dec (8)

Info :

Fasten off, leaving a long tail about 15cm for sew the FLO of each remaining stitches and pull it tight to close. Weave in end. (photo 14, 15) Crochet the remaining legs similar to the 1st leg. (photo 16)

— Stomach :

Round 1 :

Attach yarn to the 1st stitch next the front leg. (photo 17) 7sc, 1ch, turn (7)

Round 2 :

7sc, 1ch, turn (7)

Round 3 :

7sc, 7ch, rotation (photo 19) (7)

Round 4 :

Start in the 2nd loop from hook: 13sc, 7ch, rotation (13)

Round 5 :

Start in the 2nd loop from hook: 19sc, 1ch, turn (19)

Round 6 :

19sc, 1ch, turn (19)

Round 7 :

13sc, 1ch, turn (13)

Round 8-10 :

7sc, 1ch, turn (7)

Info :

Fasten off, leaving a long tail about 50cm for sewing. Stuff while sewing.

— Ears :

Round 1 :

4sc into magic ring (4)

Round 2 :

4inc (8)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc)*4 (12)

Round 4 :

2sc, inc, 2sc, inc, (2sc, inc)*2 (16)

Round 5 :

3sc, inc, 2sc, sc, inc, (3sc, inc)*2 (20)

Round 6 :

4sc, inc, 2sc, 2sc, inc, (4sc, inc)*2 (24)

Round 7 :

5sc, inc, 2sc, 3sc, inc, (5sc, inc)*2 (28)

Round 8 :

9sc, 5sc, 14sc (28)

Info :

Stuff the ears. Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.

— Tail :

Round 1 :

5sc into magic ring (5)

Round 2 :

5inc (10)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc)*5 (15)

Round 4-16 :

15sc (15)

Info :

Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff the tail.

— Collar :

Round 1 :

Make a chain of 42ch, start from the 7th chain from hook: (hdc, hdc inc)*18, turn (54)

Round 2 :

Change to honey yarn ch, 54sc, turn (54)

Round 3 :

(ch6, sk2, slst)*18 (126)

Info :

Fasten off, weave in the yarn end. Sew the button and the bell to the collar. Wear collar for the cat.

— Sewing :

Info :

Sew ears to the head between round 4-11. Sew tail to the body between round 1-5.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach the ears to the head between rounds 4-11, positioning them symmetrically and sew securely using a yarn needle.
  • Sew the tail to the body between rounds 1-5 of the body section, using the long tail left from the tail to fasten it in place.
  • Use the long tails left on each leg to sew the legs into the four holes on the body; sew through the FLO if indicated and pull tight to close.
  • Position and insert safety eyes between rounds 18-19 on the head, spaced 7 stitches apart, then secure and weave in ends.
  • Sew the collar closed, attach the wooden button and the bell to the collar, and place it around the cat's neck as shown in photos.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the start of rounds and important points, especially when joining the body chain and working in spirals.
  • 💡Stuff the head and body gradually while crocheting to maintain smooth shaping and avoid lumps or overfilling.
  • 💡Leave long sewing tails (about 15cm for legs and 50cm for the stomach seam) so you can securely attach parts without running out of yarn.
  • 💡Weave in ends and secure color change tails neatly to prevent color panels from puckering or loosening over time.

Toby the Siamese Cat is a charming little amigurumi full of character and handmade warmth. This pattern walks you through every step to make a professional-looking tiny cat with color points and a sweet collar. Perfect for gifting, decorating, or collecting — happy crocheting! 🧶🐾✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished doll size is approximately 4.3 inches when made with Yarnart Jeans yarn and a 2.0mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can change yarn weight but this will affect final size; if you choose a different weight, adjust the hook size accordingly and expect a different finished measurement.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and requires familiarity with continuous spiral crochet, increases, decreases, and simple color changes.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours depending on experience, speed, and whether you add extra details like embroidery or outfit pieces.

Where do I place the safety eyes?

Insert the safety eyes between rounds 18-19 on the head, spacing them 7 stitches apart for the correct expression.