Type

Crochet

Difficulty

intermediate

Planning

1. **Design Strategy**: A standing amigurumi cat, about 22 cm tall, wearing a hooped rugby shirt, shorts and hooped socks. The kit is built into the colourwork, so there are no separate garments to lose. Westcliff RFC kit colours are given here as maroon and old gold hoops. Crocheters should check the club's current strip and substitute colours if needed. UK terms, dc spirals, and intermediate techniques (colour changes, tapestry joins, invisible decreases). 2. **Construction Plan**: Seamless bottom-up spirals for head, body, limbs, ears, tail and ball, with the kit colours worked in, followed by sewn assembly. 3. **Quality Assurance**: - Use jogless colour changes (change on the final yo of the previous stitch) so the hoops stay neat. - Fit the safety eyes before closing the head. - Stuff firmly at the neck so the head doesn't flop. 4. **Final Calculations**: Tension is 10 dc × 11 rnds = 5 cm with a 4 mm hook. The head peaks at 42 sts (about 6.5 cm across). The body peaks at 36 sts and is 24 rnds tall (about 11 cm). Legs are 12 sts × 12 rnds; arms are 10 sts × 14 rnds. Finished height is about 22 cm.

Verification

1. **Completeness**: Head, body, limbs, ears, muzzle, tail, eye placement and assembly are all included, plus a bonus ball. ✓ 2. **Consistency**: Every increase and decrease round has been rechecked (6→12→18→24→30→36→42 and back down). Arm Rnd 2 is inc ×4 + dc ×2 = 10 sts. ✓ 3. **Constraints**: The cat wears rugby kit (hooped shirt, white collar, shorts, hooped socks). Worsted yarn, intermediate level, UK terms and metric measurements are used throughout. ✓ 4. **Safety**: A note is included to embroider the eyes for children under 3. ✓ 5. **Fix before writing**: No errors were found.

Pattern

"Westie" the Rugby Cat – Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

Skill level: Intermediate Finished size: approx. 22 cm (8¾ in) tall when standing

Materials

Yarn: Worsted / aran-weight cotton or acrylic (approx. 4 mm yarn).

Colour	Use	Approx. amount
MC – Grey (or your choice of cat colour)	Head, ears, paws, tail	40 g
A – Maroon	Shirt hoops, sock hoops	20 g
B – Old gold	Shirt hoops, sock hoops	15 g
C – White	Shorts, muzzle, collar, sock tops	15 g
D – Brown (optional)	Rugby ball	5 g
Scraps of pink and black	Nose and mouth	–

Kit colours: Westcliff RFC (Westcliff-on-Sea) kit is shown here in maroon and old gold hoops with white shorts. Kits change between seasons, so check the club's current strip and swap colours A, B and C as needed.

Other materials:

4 mm crochet hook (US G/6). Use 3.5 mm if your stitches show gaps.
One pair of 10 mm safety eyes
Toy stuffing
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle

Tension

10 dc × 11 rnds = 5 cm (2 in) square, worked in the round with a 4 mm hook. Tension is not critical, but your fabric should be tight enough that stuffing does not show through.

Abbreviations (UK terms)

Abbreviation	Meaning
MR	Magic ring
ch	Chain
dc	Double crochet (US single crochet)
inc	2 dc in the same stitch
dec	Invisible dc2tog: insert hook in the front loops only of the next 2 sts, yo, pull through both loops, yo, pull through 2
sl st	Slip stitch
BLO	Back loop only
st(s)	Stitch(es)
rnd(s)	Round(s)
( ) × n	Repeat the sequence in brackets n times
[n]	Stitch count at the end of the round

Notes

Work in continuous spirals. Do not join rounds. Move the stitch marker up at the start of each round.
Colour changes: Work the last stitch of the old colour until 2 loops remain on the hook. Pull the new colour through to complete the stitch. Carry unused colours loosely inside the piece, or cut and tie off.
Safety: For children under 3, embroider the eyes with black yarn instead of using safety eyes.

Head (MC)

Rnd	Instructions	Count
1	6 dc in MR	[6]
2	inc ×6 (6 + 6 = 12 ✓)	[12]
3	(dc, inc) ×6	[18]
4	(2 dc, inc) ×6	[24]
5	(3 dc, inc) ×6	[30]
6	(4 dc, inc) ×6	[36]
7	(5 dc, inc) ×6 (36 + 6 = 42 ✓)	[42]
8–16	dc in each st (9 rnds)	[42]
17	(5 dc, dec) ×6	[36]
18	(4 dc, dec) ×6	[30]

Eyes: Insert the safety eyes between Rnds 12 and 13, with 7 sts between them. Fasten the backs securely.

Muzzle: Make the muzzle now (see below) so you can check its placement before you close the head.

Rnd	Instructions	Count
19	(3 dc, dec) ×6	[24]
20	(2 dc, dec) ×6	[18]

Stuff the head firmly.

Rnd	Instructions	Count
21	(dc, dec) ×6	[12]
22	dec ×6	[6]

Fasten off. Weave the tail through the front loops of the last round, pull tight to close, and weave in the end. This closed end is the base of the head.

Muzzle (C)

Rnd	Instructions	Count
1	6 dc in MR	[6]
2	inc ×6	[12]
3	(dc, inc) ×6	[18]
4	dc in each st	[18]

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the muzzle centred below the eyes, covering Rnds 13–18. Stuff it lightly before closing the seam.

Embroider a pink triangle nose at the top of the muzzle. Add a black "Y"-shaped mouth below it.

Ears (make 2, MC)

Rnd	Instructions	Count
1	4 dc in MR	[4]
2	(inc, dc) ×2	[6]
3	(dc, inc) ×3	[9]
4	(2 dc, inc) ×3	[12]
5	dc in each st	[12]

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Flatten the ear; do not stuff it.

Body (starts in C – shorts)

Rnd	Colour	Instructions	Count
1	C	6 dc in MR	[6]
2	C	inc ×6	[12]
3	C	(dc, inc) ×6	[18]
4	C	(2 dc, inc) ×6	[24]
5	C	(3 dc, inc) ×6	[30]
6	C	(4 dc, inc) ×6	[36]
7–10	C	dc in each st (4 rnds)	[36]
11–12	A	dc in each st	[36]
13–14	B	dc in each st	[36]
15–16	A	dc in each st	[36]
17	B	(4 dc, dec) ×6 (36 − 6 = 30 ✓)	[30]
18	B	dc in each st	[30]
19	A	dc in each st	[30]
20	A	(3 dc, dec) ×6	[24]
21–22	B	dc in each st	[24]
23	A	(2 dc, dec) ×6	[18]
24	A	dc in each st	[18]
25	C	BLO: dc in each st (forms the collar base)	[18]

Sl st to the next st and fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff the body firmly, packing the neck tightly.

Collar: Join C to a front loop left over from Rnd 25 at the centre front. Work (ch 3, sl st in the next front loop) all round. This makes a folded rugby collar. Fasten off.

Legs (make 2)

Rnd	Colour	Instructions	Count
1	MC	6 dc in MR	[6]
2	MC	inc ×6	[12]
3–4	MC	dc in each st (paw)	[12]
5–6	A	dc in each st	[12]
7–8	B	dc in each st	[12]
9	C	dc in each st (sock turnover)	[12]
10–12	C	dc in each st (shorts leg)	[12]

Stuff firmly. Flatten the opening and work 6 dc through both layers to close (12 ÷ 2 = 6 ✓). Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Arms (make 2)

Rnd	Colour	Instructions	Count
1	MC	6 dc in MR	[6]
2	MC	inc ×4, dc ×2 (8 + 2 = 10 ✓)	[10]
3–5	MC	dc in each st (paw)	[10]
6–7	A	dc in each st	[10]
8–9	B	dc in each st	[10]
10–11	A	dc in each st	[10]
12–13	B	dc in each st	[10]
14	A	dc in each st	[10]

Stuff the paw end only, lightly. Flatten the opening and close with 5 dc through both layers. Fasten off, leaving a tail.

Tail (MC)

Rnd	Instructions	Count
1	6 dc in MR	[6]
2–20	dc in each st (19 rnds)	[6]

Do not stuff. Fasten off, leaving a tail.

Rugby Ball (optional, D)

Rnd	Instructions	Count
1	6 dc in MR	[6]
2	inc ×6	[12]
3	(dc, inc) ×6	[18]
4–7	dc in each st (4 rnds)	[18]
8	(dc, dec) ×6	[12]

Stuff firmly.

Rnd	Instructions	Count
9	dec ×6	[6]

Close the opening as for the head. Embroider white laces along one side.

Assembly

Ears: Sew the ears to the top of the head between Rnds 5 and 9, about 8 sts apart.
Head: Place the closed base of the head centrally over the body's neck opening (Rnd 25). Whip-stitch all 18 sts to the head, adding stuffing before you close the seam.
Arms: Sew the flat tops of the arms to the sides of the body at Rnd 22, just below the collar.
Legs: Sew the flat tops of the legs to the underside of the body at Rnds 3–5, about 2 sts apart. Check that the cat stands evenly.
Tail: Sew the tail to the centre back of the shorts at Rnd 8. Curve it up and tack it in place with a stitch.
Shirt number (optional): Use C to backstitch a number (e.g. "9") on the back of the shirt across Rnds 13–19.
Ball (optional): Tack the ball under one arm.
Finish: Weave in all ends securely.

Enjoy your Westcliff rugby cat – ready for match day!

Disclaimer: This pattern was generated by AI and should be reviewed for accuracy before use. While we strive for quality, AI-generated content may contain errors. Please verify measurements, stitch counts, charts, and instructions before beginning your project. Generated by purlJam.uk

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