Sleeping Cat Plushie Pattern

This adorable sleeping cat plushie will be a perfect addition to your cozy space or a thoughtful gift for a cat lover. This pattern is suitable for intermediate crocheters and requires basic amigurumi techniques.

Materials:

• Yarn: Medium weight yarn in desired color (approx. 100g)
• 4mm (US G/6, UK 8) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle
• Polyester fiberfill for stuffing

Abbreviations:

• ch - chain
• sc - single crochet
• inc - increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
• dec - decrease (sc2tog)
• st(s) - stitch(es)

Pattern:

Head:

Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc in ring (6)

Round 2: Inc in each st around (12)

Round 3: *Sc, inc* around (18)

Round 4: *2 sc, inc* around (24)

Round 5: *3 sc, inc* around (30)

Round 6-11: Sc in each st around (30)

Round 12: *3 sc, dec* around (24)

Round 13: *2 sc, dec* around (18)

Stuff the head.

Round 14: *Sc, dec* around (12)

Round 15: Dec around (6)

Fasten off and sew the remaining hole closed.

Body:

Work the same as the head, but do not stuff.

Ears (make 2):

Round 1: Magic ring, 4 sc in ring (4)

Round 2: Inc in each st around (8)

Round 3: *Sc, inc* around (12)

Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.

Assembly:

• Sew the ears onto the head.
• Embroider the eyes and nose onto the head using black yarn.
• Sew the head onto the body.
• Your sleeping cat plushie is now ready to be cuddled!