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To crochet this kitten plushie you will need:
You need to be familiar with the following crochet stitches:
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- inc – increase (2 sc in same stitch)
- sc2tog – single crochet 2 stitches together (decrease)
- mr – magic ring
- st(s) – stitch(es)
Pattern details to keep in mind:
- Stitch counts are listed at the end of each round in parentheses — for example: (21 sts).
- Stitch changes and sequences are separated by commas. Example: 1 sc, sc inc, 4 sc means: 1 single crochet in the first stitch, 2 single crochets in the next stitch (increase), 1 single crochet in each of the next 4 stitches.
- [ ] brackets are used to indicate short repeated sequences — e.g., [inc, sc] x 3 means: repeat the sequence 3 times.
- Insert safety eyes between Rounds 4 and 5 of the head, approximately 7–8 stitches apart.
- Optional details like eyelashes, eyebrows, and the nose can be added after shaping.
- Stuff the head firmly before final decreases.
- Sew all pieces together securely after assembly.
Feet – Make 4
ch 4
Round 1: starting in second chain from hook, inc, 1 sc, 3 sc in last ch, now working on other side of chain, 2 sc (8 sts)
Round 2-6: sc in each st around (8 sts)
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Round 7: sc2tog x 4 (4 sts)
Ears – Make 2
Round 1: 6 sc in mr (6 sts)
Round 2: [inc, sc] x 3 (9 sts)
fold the opening together and through both sides make 4 sc. Cut your yarn and weave in your ends
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Head
Round 1: 6 sc in mr (6 sts)
Round 2: inc x 6 (12 sts)
Round 3: [sc, inc] x 6 (18 sts)
Round 4: [inc, 2 sc] x 6 (24 sts)
Round 5: [3 sc, inc] x 6 (30 sts)
Round 6-7: sc in each st around (30 sts)
Round 8: 14 sc, attach ear – 4 sc, 5 sc, attach second ear – 4 sc, 3 sc (30 sts)
Insert safety eyes between round 4 and 5, approx. 7-8 sts apart. Optional: add some cute eyelashes and eyebrows
Round 9: sc in each st around (30 sts)
Round 10: [sc2tog, 3 sc] x 6 (24 sts)
Round 11: [2 sc, sc2tog] x 6 (18 sts)
Round 12: [sc2tog, sc] x 6 (12 sts)
Stuff the head
Round 13: sc2tog x 6 (6 sts)
Take some pink yarn and go in through the bottom and out where you want your nose to be a few times, pull tight to get a cute face shape. Tie your ends together and hide them inside the head.
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Tail and body
Round 1: 5 sc in mr (5 sts)
Round 2-9: sc in each st around (5 sts)
Round 10: inc x 5 (10 sts)
Round 11: [sc, inc] x 5 (15 sts)
Round 12: [inc, 2 sc] x 5 (20 sts)
Round 13: [3 sc, inc] x 5 (25 sts)
Round 14-16: sc in each st around (25 sts)
Round 17: [3 sc, sc2tog] x 5 (20 sts)
Round 18: sc in each st around (20 sts)
Round 19: [sc2tog, 2 sc] x 5 (15 sts)
Round 20: sc in each st around (15 sts)
Round 21: [sc, sc2tog] x 5 (10 sts)
Round 22: [sc2tog] x 5 (5 sts)
- sew the feet to the body. Sew the body and head together
Millie Anderson
Millie is the crochet designer behind Swecraftcorner, where she focuses on beginner-friendly crochet patterns and tutorials that fits her AuDHD. Read More.
With over 10 years of experience, she specializes in creating clear, approachable designs — especially for babies and kids — to make learning crochet feel simple and enjoyable for every type of brain.
