Embark on a crochet adventure with this charming Puss in Boots Amigurumi! Inspired by the dashing feline hero, this pattern guides you through creating your very own swashbuckling companion. Perfect for fans of the beloved character or anyone looking for a fun and engaging amigurumi project. Get ready to bring a touch of fairytale magic to your yarn collection with this irresistible creation.
Craft Your Own Dashing Feline Hero
This Puss in Boots amigurumi isn’t just a toy; it’s a tiny work of art that captures the character’s iconic charm. With his jaunty hat, flowing cape, and big expressive eyes, he’s sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face. Whether for a gift, a collector’s item, or a whimsical decoration, this pattern allows you to recreate a beloved hero in soft, huggable yarn.
Crochet Pattern: Puss in Boots Amigurumi Crochet Pattern: Craft Your Swashbuckling Feline
Materials
Worsted weight yarn in: Orange-brown (Main Color), Cream (Muzzle/Belly), Dark Brown (Hat/Boots/Belt), Deep Blue (Cape), Light Pink (Inner Ears/Nose), Small amount of Reddish-brown (Hat accent), Small amount of Gold/Yellow (Buckle)
2.5mm or 3.0mm crochet hook (or size suitable for yarn)
8mm green safety eyes
Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
Small feather (optional, for hat)
Abbreviations
MR: Magic Ring
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: decrease (sc two stitches together)
sl st: slip stitch
ch: chain
hdc: half double crochet
BLO: back loop only
FLO: front loop only
st(s): stitch(es)
FO: fasten off
Instructions
Gauge: Not crucial for this project, but stitches should be tight enough so stuffing does not show through.
Note: Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise specified. Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round.
Head (Orange-brown yarn)
R1: MR 6 sc (6)
R2: (inc) x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
R7: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
R8-15: sc around (42) (8 rounds)
Insert safety eyes between R12 and R13, approximately 7-8 stitches apart.
R16: (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
R17: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
R18: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Stuff head firmly.
R19: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
R20: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
R21: (dec) x6 (6)
FO, leave a long tail, weave through remaining 6 stitches and pull tight to close.
Muzzle (Cream yarn)
R1: MR 6 sc (6)
R2: (inc) x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4-5: sc around (18)
FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Lightly stuff and sew to the head centered below the eyes. Embroider a small pink triangle for the nose and a ‘Y’ shape for the mouth using light pink yarn.
Ears (Orange-brown yarn, make 2)
R1: MR 3 sc (3)
R2: Ch 1, turn. 3 inc (6)
R3: Ch 1, turn. (sc, inc) x3 (9)
R4: Ch 1, turn. (2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
FO, leave a long tail. Pinch the base of the ear flat and sew to the top of the head. Cut small triangles of light pink felt or embroider with light pink yarn for the inner ear detail.
Body (Start Orange-brown yarn)
R1: MR 6 sc (6)
R2: (inc) x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
R7-10: sc around (36) (4 rounds)
Change to Cream yarn.
R11-14: sc around (36) (4 rounds)
Change to Orange-brown yarn.
R15: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
R16-17: sc around (30)
R18: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
R19-20: sc around (24)
R21: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff body firmly. FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Sew the body to the head.
Arms (Orange-brown yarn, make 2)
R1: MR 6 sc (6)
R2: (sc, inc) x3 (9)
R3-12: sc around (9) (10 rounds)
FO, leave a long tail. Lightly stuff the arms. Flatten the opening and sew to the sides of the body, just below the neck.
Legs/Boots (Start Dark Brown yarn, make 2)
R1: MR 6 sc (6)
R2: (inc) x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: sc around BLO (18)
R5-6: sc around (18)
R7: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff the foot section firmly. Change to Orange-brown yarn.
R8-15: sc around (12) (8 rounds)
Stuff the leg firmly. FO, leave a long tail. Sew the legs to the bottom of the body.
Hat (Dark Brown yarn)
Crown:
R1: MR 6 sc (6)
R2: (inc) x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5-7: sc around (24)
R8: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Brim:
R9: In FLO, (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R10: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R11: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
sl st to join, FO. Weave in ends.
Hat Band (Lighter Brown yarn):
Ch 25. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (24 sc). FO. Wrap around the base of the hat crown and sew the ends together.
Hat Stripe (Reddish-brown yarn):
Embroider a thin horizontal line on the lighter brown hat band.
Feather:
Attach a small decorative feather to the side of the hat, or create a simple yarn feather: Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc, dc, sl st. FO and sew to hat.
Cape (Deep Blue yarn)
Ch 31.
R1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across (29 hdc). Ch 2, turn.
R2: 2 hdc in first st, hdc in next 27 st, 2 hdc in last st (31 hdc). Ch 2, turn.
R3: 2 hdc in first st, hdc in next 29 st, 2 hdc in last st (33 hdc). Ch 2, turn.
R4-R10: Hdc in each st across (33 hdc). Ch 2, turn. (7 rows)
FO, leave a long tail. Tie the cape around the cat’s neck or sew it in place.
Belt (Dark Brown yarn)
Ch 25 (adjust length to fit around the cat’s waist).
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (24 sc).
FO. Embroider a small square buckle in Gold/Yellow yarn on the front center of the belt. Wrap the belt around the cream belly section and secure with a few stitches.
Finishing
Weave in all remaining loose ends securely.
Embroider small eyebrows above the eyes with orange-brown yarn for a pensive expression.
