Cute Colorful Crochet Amigurumi Loaf Cat Pattern

Creating your very own Crochet Amigurumi Loaf Cat is like bringing a little bundle of joy to life with your hands! Imagine a cute, cuddly cat, shaped like a loaf of bread, made from soft yarn. It's perfect for hugging or decorating your room. You start with some colorful yarn and a crochet hook, turning loops into a cozy cat friend, step by step.

Crochet Amigurumi Loaf Cat Pattern

Add some bright eyes, a sweet little nose, and a smile that warms your heart. This adorable Loaf Cat is not just a craft project; it's a companion that's as fun to make as it is to share or keep for yourself. Whether you're new to crochet or an expert, you'll find happiness and pride in making this charming little cat.

Materials List:

• Yarn: The colors depend on the specific character or design you are making. A cotton or acrylic yarn in a weight suitable for amigurumi (usually a light DK or worsted weight) is recommended.
• Crochet Hook: A hook suitable for the weight of your yarn. For amigurumi, you want a hook size that creates a tight fabric, typically 1-2 sizes smaller than recommended on the yarn label. A common choice is a 3.5mm (E) to 3.75mm (F) hook.
• Safety Eyes: 12mm safety eyes are mentioned, but the size can vary depending on the desired effect.
• Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill is commonly used for stuffing amigurumi to give it shape and volume.
• Stitch Marker: Useful for marking the beginning of a round, especially since amigurumi involves a lot of circular crochet work.
• Yarn Needle: A large-eye needle for weaving in ends and assembling the parts of your amigurumi.
• Scissors: For cutting the yarn when changing colors or finishing a piece.

Optional:

• Embroidery Floss: For adding facial features or other small details.
• Felt: For additional embellishments or if you prefer not to crochet certain small parts.
• Fabric Glue: Useful for attaching felt pieces or securing any loose ends that have been woven in.

Additional Notes:

1. Yarn Selection: Consider the texture and ease of care for your yarn, especially if the amigurumi is intended for a child. Softer yarns are pleasant for cuddling, whereas sturdier yarns might hold up better to wear and tear.
2. Safety Eyes Alternatives: If the amigurumi is intended for very small children, you may opt to embroider the eyes and any other small parts to avoid choking hazards.
3. Hook Size: The tighter the stitches need to be to keep the stuffing from showing through, the smaller hook you should use compared to the yarn size.

Body:

1. Row 1: 5 chain + 6 chain, skip 1, 5 single crochet + 5 single crochet [10 single crochet total]
2. Row 2: 1 increase, 4 single crochet + 4 single crochet, 1 increase [12 single crochet total]
3. Row 3: 1 increase, 5 single crochet + 5 single crochet, 1 increase [14 single crochet total]
4. Row 4: 1 increase, 6 single crochet + 6 single crochet, 1 increase [16 single crochet total]
5. Row 5: 1 increase, 6 single crochet + 2 single crochet + 6 single crochet, 1 increase [18 single crochet total]
6. Row 6: 7 single crochet + 3 single crochet + 8 single crochet [18 single crochet total]
7. Row 7: 7 single crochet + 4 single crochet + 7 single crochet [18 single crochet total]
8. Row 8: 6 single crochet + 6 single crochet + 6 single crochet [18 single crochet total]
9. Row 9: 5 single crochet + 8 single crochet + 5 single crochet [18 single crochet total]
10. Row 10: 4 single crochet + 10 single crochet + 4 single crochet [18 single crochet total]
11. Row 11: 2 single crochet + 14 single crochet + 2 single crochet [18 single crochet total]
12. Row 12: 18 single crochet [18 single crochet total]
13. Row 13: 1 decrease, 14 single crochet, 1 decrease [16 single crochet total]
14. Row 14: 1 decrease, 12 single crochet, 1 decrease [14 single crochet total]
15. Row 15: slip stitch, 12 single crochet, slip stitch [14 single crochet total]

Head:

1. Round 1: 4 single crochet + 15 single crochet + 15 single crochet + 18 single crochet [52 single crochet total]
2. Round 2: Repeat Round 1 pattern [52 single crochet total]
3. Round 3-4: Slightly varied number of single crochets but still [52 single crochet total each round]
4. Round 5-8: Follow the pattern of increases and single crochets as mentioned (exact numbers changing slightly each round) maintaining [52 single crochet total each round]
5. Round 9-18 (10 rounds): 52 single crochet [52 single crochet total each round]
6. Round 19-26: Pattern of decreases begins, reducing the number of stitches gradually until only [6 stitches remain in Round 26]

Ears (make 2):

1. Round 1-4: Begin with a magic ring, then single crochet and increase as indicated to expand the ear rounds.
2. Round 5-6: No increases or decreases; just single crochet around [15 single crochet total each round]
3. Round 7: 7 slip stitches

Tail:

1. Round 1: 10 single crochet in a magic ring [10 single crochet total]
2. Round 2-14: Single crochet in each stitch around for each round [10 single crochet total each round]
3. Round 15: Close off with 4 single crochet stitches

Legs (make 4):

Round 1-4: Begin each leg with a magic ring of 10 single crochet, then make 3 rounds with 10 single crochet.

For the ears, eyes, bow, and flower, here are the finishing details:

• Ears Placement: Place between Round 1 and 2 of ear pattern.
• Eyes: Use 12mm safety eyes or desired eye choice.
• Bow: Create a chain of 8 stitches, skip 3 stitches, then use a combination of half double crochets, single crochets, and slip stitches to shape the bow as provided.
• Flower: Start with a magic ring, then repeat (3 chains + slip stitch) 6 times to create the flower petals.