Small Cat with Joined Legs: Free Amigurumi Pattern for Beginners

Introduction to the Pattern

Looking for a charming amigurumi project that's perfect for beginners? The Small Cat with Joined Legs amigurumi pattern by lilleliis offers an adorable crochet project that's both accessible and delightful to make.

This cute cat features a compact design that makes it perfect for little hands to hold. What makes this pattern unique is the joined legs construction, giving your finished cat a stable standing position that many amigurumi toys lack.

The pattern doesn't just offer a cute base design - it includes options for personalization too! Add a striped blouse for a playful boy cat or a ruffled skirt for an elegant girl kitty.

Pattern Features

• Size: Small and compact (approximately 15 cm/6 inches), ideal for gifts or decorations
• Style: Simple yet expressive with cute facial features including eyes, nose, and whiskers
• Construction: Innovative joined legs for improved stability
• Difficulty: Easy skill level, perfect for beginners
• Bonus: Free pattern with detailed instructions and photo tutorials

This free amigurumi pattern provides an excellent opportunity for crocheters looking to improve their skills while creating an adorable finished project.

Supplies Needed

Materials:

• DK (8ply) weight Drops Cotton Light (100% cotton; 50g/105m)
  • 2 colors for girl version
  • 3 colors for boy version
• Crochet hook 3 mm or 3.5 mm
• Polyester fiberfill
• Safety eyes (Ø 6mm)
• Thread for stitching nose and whiskers
• Darning and embroidery needles

Crochet Terms (US terminology):

• single crochet (sc)
• half double crochet (hdc)
• stitch (st)
• stitches (sts)
• repeat (rep)

Important Pattern Notes

Before you begin crocheting your amigurumi cat, keep these techniques in mind:

• Work in continuous rounds (spiral technique)
• Use a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round
• Leave a long tail on each piece for sewing parts together

Detailed Crochet Instructions

HEAD

Crocheted from top to bottom

1. Start with 6 sc in a magic ring
2. Work 2 sc in each st around [12]
3. (Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) rep 6 times [18]
4. (Sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep 6 times [24]
5. (Sc in each of next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep 6 times [30]
6. (Sc in each of next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep 6 times [36]
7. (Sc in each of next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep 6 times [42] 8-16. Sc in each st around

Positioning the eyes: Fasten safety eyes between rows 13 and 14. Insert the first eye, then count 7 holes to the left and insert the second eye in the next hole. Secure the washers from inside.

17. (Sc in each of next 5 sts, sc2tog) rep 6 times [36]
18. (Sc in each of next 4 sts, sc2tog) rep 6 times [30]
19. (Sc in each of next 3 sts, sc2tog) rep 6 times [24]
20. (Sc in each of next 2 sts, sc2tog) rep 6 times [18]

Remember to fill the head with fiberfill before finishing.

EARS (make 2)

1. Start with 6 sc in a magic ring
2. (Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) rep 3 times [9]
3. Sc in each st around
4. (Sc in the next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep 3 times [12]
5. Sc in each st around

Attach the ears to the head, then stitch the nose and whiskers.

LEGS AND BODY

Note: You'll create two separate legs first, then join them to form the body.

1. Start with 6 sc in a magic ring
2. Work 2 sc in each st around [12]
3. (Sc in the next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st) rep 3 times [15] 4-8. Sc in each st around

Leave a yarn tail about 20 cm and cut the yarn. Make another leg identical to the first, but do not bind off the second leg.

Joining the legs: 9. Using the yarn from the second leg, sc in each of 15 sts around the first leg. Continue with 15 sc around the second leg [30 total] 10. Sc in each st around [30] 11. (Sc in the next 8 sts, sc2tog) rep 3 times [27] 12-13. Sc in each st around 14. (Sc in the next 7 sts, sc2tog) rep 3 times [24] 15-16. Sc in each st around

Special notes for customization:

• For striped blouse: Switch contrasting colors after each round starting from round 13
• For skirt: Work in back loops only on round 15

Stuff the legs and continue adding stuffing as you work.

17. (Sc in the next 6 sts, sc2tog) rep 3 times [21] 18-19. Sc in each st around
18. (Sc in the next 5 sts, sc2tog) rep 3 times [18]
19. Sc in each st around

Sew the head to the body.

SKIRT

Create this cute addition for the girl version:

1. Use contrasting color and bring the yarn through the first loop that was previously left out. Ch 1. Work 2 sc in each st [48]. Sl st in the first sc.
2. Ch 2. Work 2 hdc in each st [96]. Sl st in the first hdc.

ARM

1. Start with 6 sc in a magic ring
2. Work 2 sc in each st around [12] 3-4. Sc in each st around
3. (Sc in the next 2 sts, sc2tog) rep 3 times [9]
4. Sc in each st around

Add some stuffing to the tip of the arm.

7. (Sc in the next st, sc2tog) rep 3 times [6]
8. Sc in each st around

Attach the arms to the body.

TAIL

Start with 7 sc in a magic ring. Sc in each st around until the tail reaches your desired length (about 8-10 rounds).

Attach the tail to the body.

Finishing Your Amigurumi Cat

Once all parts are attached, your Small Cat with Joined Legs amigurumi is complete! The unique construction gives this toy stability while maintaining its adorable appearance.

Personalize your cat further with different color combinations or by adding additional details like a bow tie, collar, or other accessories.

This beginner-friendly amigurumi pattern is perfect for practicing essential crochet techniques while creating a charming finished project that makes a wonderful gift or decoration for your home.