Clara the Cat by Cuddly Stitches Craft

Clara the Cat

Crochet
December 2025
Sport (12 wpi) ?
2.5 mm
US
English
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Download this LOW-SEW crochet cat pattern that includes detailed step by step instructions with many photos and video tutorials. This easy Amigurumi cat pattern requires minimal sewing…the only piece you’ll actually need to sew on is the head to the body.

This cute crochet cat will be a great addition to your collection of free animal crochet patterns. And what’s more…you can easily customize it to match a favorite pet or create a whole litter of colorful crochet kittens. A perfect handmade gift for all cat lovers!

Please note this is a PDF digital download of the stuffed cat pattern, not the actual crochet toy

DETAILS:

  • available only in English using US crochet terms
  • skill level: basic/intermediate crochet skills and knowledge
  • Finished size when using 2.5mm (B/1) hook and Sport weight yarn (4ply #2): seated - 19cm (7.5”) / standing - 26.5cm (10.5”)

THIS AMIGURUMI CAT PATTERN CONSISTS OF:

  • step by step pattern descriptions including lots of photos for guidance
  • Information on how to assemble your toy including photos
  • Information about materials and equipment needed
  • List of abbreviations used in the pattern
  • Tips and recommendations
  • Links to helpful video tutorials

MATERIALS NEEDED:
This crochet pattern will work great with the below yarns:

  • 100% cotton yarn
  • 100% acrylic yarn
  • blend of cotton/acrylic
  • Sport weight yarn (4ply #2)
  • Light worsted weight yarn (DK #3)
  • Worsted weight yarn (Aran #4)
  • Plush yarn/velvet yarn (Bulky #5)

I USED:

  • Sport weight yarn (4ply #2)
  • 55% cotton and 45% acrylic blend
  • Variegated yarn - YarnArt Jeans Crazy- color 8204 - (50g/160m)
  • Cream yarn - YarnArt Jeans - color 03 - (50g/160m)
  • Pink yarn - YarnArt Jeans - color 74 - (50g/160m)

OTHER MATERIALS:

  • polyester fibre fill
  • black nylon fishing line, ideally 0.4mm but 0.35mm will also work – about 2m (2.25yds) OR black thread embroidery yarn - about 1m (39inches)

EQUIPMENT NEEDED:

  • crochet hook: I used 2.5mm = B/1, if using different weight of yarn then refer to hook size recommendations on the yarn but go one size smaller
  • scissors, yarn needle, pins with large heads, stitch marker
  • 12mm safety eyes

You may sell the crochet toys you made using this plush cat pattern as long as you credit me as the original designer