Amigurumi Kitten in Japanese Anime Style Crochet Pattern

Amigurumi Kitten in Japanese Anime Style Crochet Pattern

Amigurumi toys are gaining more and more popularity each year. These miniature crochet creations capture the hearts of everyone who sees them. Now is the perfect time to grab your hook and yarn, be patient, and create your very own adorable crocheted kitten!

Below is the step-by-step pattern and description for making a crochet kitten in the style of Japanese anime. Whether you’re an experienced crocheter or a beginner, this pattern will guide you through each step.

Materials and Tools

  • Yarn: Soft yarn in the color of your choice (suggested colors: gray, white, black, etc.)
  • Crochet Hook: 2.5 mm or 3.0 mm (depending on yarn thickness)
  • Stuffing: Toy stuffing or fiberfill
  • Toy Eyes: 8 mm (or preferred size)
  • Embroidery Thread: For detailing the nose and mouth
  • Needle: For sewing pieces together
  • Scissors: To trim yarn

Crochet Abbreviations

  • ch: Chain stitch
  • sc: Single crochet
  • inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
  • dec: Decrease (sc 2 together)
  • (…) x n: Repeat n times

Crochet Kitten Amigurumi Pattern

Head

  1. Row 1: Ch 8, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 6 sc, 3 sc in the last ch. Turn the work. Sc in the next 6 sts, 2 sc in the last st [18].
  2. Row 2: 6 sc, 3 inc, 6 sc, 2 inc [24].
  3. Row 3: 7 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc, 7 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc [30].
  4. Row 4: 8 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, 8 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc [36].
  5. Row 5: 9 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, 9 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc [42].
  6. Row 6: 42 sc (no changes).
  7. Row 7: 10 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, 10 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc [48].
  8. Row 8: 48 sc (no changes).
  9. Row 9: 11 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, 11 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc [54].
    10-16. Rows 10-16: 54 sc (7 rows).
  10. Row 17: dec, 11 sc, dec, 5 sc, dec, 5 sc, dec, 11 sc, dec, 5 sc, dec, 5 sc [48].
  11. Row 18: 48 sc (no changes).
  12. Row 19: dec, 10 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec, 10 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec, 4 sc [42].
  13. Row 20: 42 sc (no changes).
  14. Row 21: dec, 9 sc, dec, 3 sc, dec, 3 sc, dec, 9 sc, dec, 3 sc, dec, 3 sc [36].
  15. Row 22: dec, 8 sc, dec, 2 sc, dec, 2 sc, dec, 8 sc, dec, 2 sc, dec, 2 sc [30].
  16. Row 23: dec, 3 sc x 6 [24].
  • Stuff the head with filling.
  • Secure and hide the yarn end.
PREPARATION