[Finished product] Crochet Amigurumi Flat Cat, Cow Cat, Tabby Cat Keychain, Gift Decor

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how to Crochet an Amigurumi Cat – crochet guides, tutorial and patterns

Creating a mini amigurumi flat cat is a simple yet adorable crochet project. This flat-style amigurumi design features minimal shaping, making it beginner-friendly. Here’s a step-by-step guide to crochet your own mini flat cat!

Materials:

  • Yarn:
    • Main color (for the body)
    • Accent color (for the ears, tail, and paws)
    • Black (for the eyes and nose)
  • Crochet hook: 2.5mm – 3.5mm, depending on your yarn weight
  • Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill (minimal stuffing needed)
  • Yarn needle
  • Safety eyes: 6mm or 8mm, or black yarn for embroidered eyes
  • Stitch markers
  • Scissors

Crochet Stitches Used:

  • ch: Chain
  • sc: Single crochet
  • inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
  • dec: Decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
  • sl st: Slip stitch
  • MR: Magic ring

Crochet Pattern: Flat Cat

1. Body (Make 2, Main Color Yarn)

You’ll be crocheting two identical flat ovals that will be sewn together later.

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch (12).
  3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
  4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).
  5. Round 5: 3 sc, inc around (30).
  6. Rounds 6-9: Sc around (30) to form the flat body.

Fasten off after finishing the first body piece, but leave a long tail after the second one for sewing the two pieces together.

2. Ears (Make 2, Accent Color Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 4 sc into the ring (4).
  2. Round 2: 1 sc, inc around (6).
  3. Round 3: Sc around (6).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

3. Tail (Accent Color Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Rounds 2-6: Sc around (6).

Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. Flatten the tail slightly and set it aside.

4. Paws (Make 4, Accent Color Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 4 sc into the ring (4).
  2. Round 2: Sc around (4).

Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

5. Assembly

  1. Sew the Body Pieces Together: Place the two body pieces together, wrong sides facing inward. Using the yarn tail from the second body piece, sew the two pieces together along the edges, leaving a small gap for stuffing. Lightly stuff the body, then close the gap.
  2. Attach the Ears: Sew the two ears to the top of the cat’s head.
  3. Attach the Tail: Sew the tail onto the back side of the body.
  4. Attach the Paws: Sew the four paws (two in the front, two in the back) to the body in a flat position.
  5. Add the Face:
    • Eyes: If you’re using safety eyes, insert them between rounds 5 and 6, spaced about 3-4 stitches apart. If you’re embroidering the eyes, stitch small circles in black yarn.
    • Nose: Embroider a small triangle-shaped nose with black yarn just below the eyes.
    • Mouth: Use black yarn to embroider a simple line under the nose for the mouth, forming a “Y” shape.

Optional Details:

  • Stripes or Spots: Use an accent color to embroider stripes or spots on the body and tail.
  • Whiskers: Add a few whiskers by stitching thin lines on either side of the nose with black thread or yarn.

Final Touches:

  • Make sure all pieces are securely fastened, and the face is neatly embroidered.
  • Adjust stuffing if necessary, but the flat cat should remain fairly thin and flat.

Your amigurumi flat cat is now complete! This project is super customizable: you can change the colors, add patterns, or adjust the facial expressions to give your flat cat extra personality. It’s a perfect pocket-sized companion or a cute addition to any amigurumi collection!

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