Crochet Chibi Marie Cat Amigurumi
Creating a Crochet Chibi Marie Cat Amigurumi brings joy to both beginners and seasoned crafters alike! This adorable project allows crafters to practice their crochet skills while making a cute and lovable toy. From selecting the perfect yarn colors to stitching together the intricate details, each step in the process adds personality and charm to this delightful amigurumi. Whether you're gifting it to a cat lover or adding it to your own collection, crafting a Crochet Chibi Marie Cat Amigurumi is a fun and rewarding way to unleash your creativity and spread smiles. So grab your crochet hook, pick out your favorite yarn, and let the magic of crafting begin!
Abbreviations:
R = round
mr = magic ring
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in the next stitch)
W (3sc-inc) = increase (3 sc in the next stitch)
2dc-inc = increase (2 dc in the next stitch)
3hdc-inc = increase (3 hdc in the next stitch)
dec = decrease (join the next 2 stitches into 1)
sl st = slip stitch
st = stitch
ch = chain
FO = Fasten off/finish off
[ ] = number of stitches you should have at the end of the round/row
( ) x 6 = repeat whatever is between the brackets the number of times stated
To crochet an amigurumi Marie Cat you need:
– Yarn (2.5mm): white, pink, black
– 3.0 mm crochet hook
– Size eyes: 8mm
– Fiberfill for stuffing
– Sewing needle and scissors
Head – Body
Start with light green yarn
| Insert the eyes between rounds 9 10, 6 sts apart | |
| Change to pink yarn | |
| R 13: 42 sc | [42] |
| Change to white yarn | |
| R 14-19: 42 sc (6 rounds) | [42] |
| R 20: (5 sc, dec) x 6 | [36] |
| R 21: (4 sc, dec) x 6 | [30] |
| R 22: (3 sc, dec) x 6 | [24] |
| Stuff with fiberfill | |
| R 23: (1 sc, dec) x 8 | [16] |
| R 24: dec x 8 | [8] |
Stuff with fiberfill. Cut the yarn, and hide the tail.
Ear (make 2)
Start with white yarn
| R 1: 4 sc in mr | [4] |
| R 2: inc x 4 | [8] |
| R 3: (1 sc, inc) x 4 | [12] |
| R 4: 12 sc | [12] |
Using pink felt, cut out cat ear shapes (triangles), then glue them onto the ears using hot glue to create the cat’s inner ears.
Stuff with some fiberfill. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Arm (make 2)
Start with white yarn
| R 1: 4 sc in mr | [4] |
| R 2: inc x 4 | [8] |
| R 3-4: 8 sc (2 rounds) | [8] |
Stuff with fiberfill. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Leg (make 2)
Start with white yarn
| R 1: 4 sc in mr | [4] |
| R 2: inc x 4 | [8] |
| R 3: 8 sc | [8] |
Stuff with fiberfill. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Hair
Start with white yarn
(8ch, from 2nd ch from hook make 7 sc) x 2
Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Bow
Start with pink yarn
Mr with: (3 ch, 2 dc, 3 ch) x 2
Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.