Get ready for the purr-fect holiday season with this charming Christmas Tabby Cat Amigurumi pattern! Dressed in a festive Santa hat and a cozy striped scarf, this little feline friend is sure to bring joy and a touch of handmade warmth to your home. It makes a delightful gift or a festive decoration.
Craft a Purr-fectly Festive Companion
There’s nothing quite like the joy of creating a handmade gift or a unique decoration. This adorable tabby cat amigurumi is designed to be a cherished item, whether it’s adorning your mantelpiece, hanging on the tree, or becoming a beloved toy. Its festive accessories add a special touch of holiday cheer.
Crochet Pattern: Meowy Christmas! Crochet Your Own Adorable Tabby Cat Amigurumi with Santa Hat
Materials
DK or light worsted weight yarn in Brown (main body)
DK or light worsted weight yarn in Dark Brown/Black (stripes, tail tip)
DK or light worsted weight yarn in White/Cream (muzzle, hat trim, pom-pom)
DK or light worsted weight yarn in Red (hat, scarf)
DK or light worsted weight yarn in Green (scarf)
2.5mm or 3.0mm crochet hook (or hook size suitable for your yarn)
6mm safety eyes (or size desired)
Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
Tapestry needle
Stitch marker
Scissors
Abbreviations
MR: Magic Ring
ch: Chain
sc: Single Crochet
inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: Decrease (sc 2 together)
st(s): Stitch(es)
R: Round/Row
FO: Fasten Off
Instructions
This pattern is worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the first stitch of each round.
Head (Brown yarn)
R1: MR 6sc (6)
R2: (inc) x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6-R10: sc around (30) (5 rounds)
Insert safety eyes between R8 and R9, approximately 6-7 stitches apart.
R11: (3sc, dec) x6 (24)
R12: (2sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff head firmly.
R13: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
R14: (dec) x6 (6)
FO, weave in end.
Body (Brown yarn)
R1: MR 6sc (6)
R2: (inc) x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6-R10: sc around (30) (5 rounds)
R11: (3sc, dec) x6 (24)
R12-R14: sc around (24) (3 rounds)
R15: (2sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff body firmly.
R16: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Muzzle (White/Cream yarn)
R1: MR 6sc (6)
R2: (inc) x6 (12)
R3: sc around (12)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Ears (Brown yarn, make 2)
R1: MR 4sc (4)
R2: (sc, inc) x2 (6)
R3: (2sc, inc) x2 (8)
R4: (3sc, inc) x2 (10)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Flatten the ear.
Arms (Brown yarn, make 2)
R1: MR 6sc (6)
R2-R6: sc around (6) (5 rounds)
Stuff lightly. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Legs (Brown yarn, make 2)
R1: MR 6sc (6)
R2: (sc, inc) x3 (9)
R3-R5: sc around (9) (3 rounds)
Stuff lightly. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Tail (Make 1)
Using Brown yarn:
R1: MR 5sc (5)
R2-R7: sc around (5) (6 rounds)
Change to Dark Brown/Black yarn:
R8: sc around (5)
Stuff lightly. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Santa Hat
Start with Red yarn.
R1: MR 4sc (4)
R2: (sc, inc) x2 (6)
R3: sc around (6)
R4: (2sc, inc) x2 (8)
R5: sc around (8)
R6: (3sc, inc) x2 (10)
R7: sc around (10)
R8: (4sc, inc) x2 (12)
R9: sc around (12)
Change to White/Cream yarn.
R10: sc around (12)
FO. Create a small white pom-pom and attach it to the tip of the hat.
Scarf
Using Red yarn, ch 35 (or desired length for neck).
R1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (34 sc)
Change to Green yarn.
R2: Ch 1, turn, sc across. (34 sc)
Change to Red yarn.
R3: Ch 1, turn, sc across. (34 sc)
Change to Green yarn.
R4: Ch 1, turn, sc across. (34 sc)
Change to Red yarn.
R5: Ch 1, turn, sc across. (34 sc)
FO. Weave in ends.
Assembly
Sew the Head to the Body, ensuring it’s centered.
Sew the Muzzle to the front of the head, centered below the eyes. With a tapestry needle and Dark Brown/Black yarn, embroider a small triangular nose on the muzzle and a thin line down from the nose.
Using Dark Brown/Black yarn, embroider tabby stripes onto the head and body as seen in the reference image.
Sew the Ears to the top of the head, slightly to the sides.
Sew the Arms to the sides of the body, just below the neck.
