Barsik Amigurumi Cat Free Pattern

Designer: Anami Toys
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Let’s crochet a sweet little kitten together…

The Barsik the Cute Amigurumi Cat is a soft and playful design made for DIY Crochet Gift Ideas, Easy Crochet Projects, and even fans of Low Sew or No Sew Amigurumi Patterns, making it perfect for cozy home décor or a heartfelt handmade gift. This charming kitten also comes with lovely amigurumi cat ideas at the end of the pattern to inspire your next creation. A quick SEO boost for crochet cat lovers, and warm thanks to Anna Korotina for sharing this adorable free design.

Written as a step by step, beginner friendly guide, Barsik fits a beginner amigurumi cat pattern level while still being enjoyable for crocheters who want a Quick to Make Amigurumi with personality. If you have been wondering how to crochet an amigurumi animal that looks cute yet stays simple to follow, this how to crochet amigurumi tutorial is a relaxing and rewarding place to start.

You will use a 3.5 mm crochet hook, Himalaya Dolphin Baby 80 in gray, YarnArt Dolce 741 in white, 16 mm safety eyes, black thread for the face, scissors, and any plush yarn you love, all coming together in a smooth creative flow. While cotton yarn gives clean stitch definition, this kitty also works beautifully as a soft velvet plushie that becomes noticeably bigger and cuddlier, and don’t forget to visit the Kitten Amigurumi Free Pattern for more beginner friendly inspiration.

Materials

• 3.5 mm crochet hook
• 1 skein of Himalaya Dolphin Baby 80 (gray)
• 1 skein of YarnArt Dolce 741 (white)
• 16 mm safety eyes
• Scissors
• Black thread for the face

You can use any plush yarn.

Abbreviations

• MR – magic ring
• ch – chain
• sc – single crochet
• dc – double crochet
• dec – decrease
• inc – increase

Barsik Amigurumi Cat Easy Crochet Pattern

Head (2 Colors)

Gray:

Rnd1. 6 sc in MR
Rnd2. 6 inc (12)
Rnd3. (1 sc, inc) (18)
Rnd4. (2 sc, inc) (24)
Rnd5. (3 sc, inc) (30)
Rnd6. (4 sc, inc) (36)
Rnd7. (5 sc, inc) (42)
Rnd8. 42 sc
Rnd9. gray: 19 sc, white: 4 sc, gray: 19 sc (42)
Rnd10. gray: 18, white: 6, gray: 18 (42)
Rnd11. gray: 17, white: 8, gray: 17 (42)
Rnd12. gray: 17, white: 8, gray: 17 (42)
Rnd13. gray: 17, white: 8, gray: 17 (42)
Rnd14. White: 12 sc, (inc, 2 sc) х 6, 12 sc (48)
Rnd15. white: 48 sc
Rnd16. 48 sc
Rnd17. (6 sc, dec) (42)
Rnd18. (5 sc, dec) (36)
Rnd19. (4 sc, dec) (30)
Rnd20. (3 sc, dec) (24)

Leave a thread for sewing.

Insert eyes between 12th and 13th rows, 5 sc between the eyes.

Body (White)

Rnd1. 6 sc in MR
Rnd2. 6 inc (12)
Rnd3. (1 sc, inc) (18)
Rnd4. (2 sc, inc) (24)
Rnd5. (3 sc, inc) (30)
Rnd6. (4 sc, inc) (36)
Rnd7. (5 sc, inc) (42)
Rnd8. 42 sc
Rnd9. 42 sc
Rnd10. 42 sc
Rnd11. (5 sc, dec) (36)
Rnd12. 36 sc
Rnd13. (4 sc, dec) (30)
Rnd14. 30 sc
Rnd15. (3 sc, dec) (24)
Rnd16. 24 sc

Ears (2 Parts)

Rnd1. gray: 6 sc in MR
Rnd2. gray: (1 sc, inc) х3 (9)
Rnd3. gray: 4 sc, white: 1 sc, gray: 4 sc (9)
Rnd4. gray: 2 sc, inc, white: 2 sc inc, gray: 2 sc inc (12)

Leave a thread for sewing.

Sew onto head between rows 4 and 9.

Legs (2 Parts)

Rnd1. 6 sc in MR
Rnd2. 6 inc (12)
Rnd3. (1 sc, inc) (18)
Rnd4. (2 sc, inc) (24)
Rnd5. 24 sc
Rnd6. 6 dec, 12 sc (18)
Rnd7. (1 sc, dec) х3, 9 sc (15)
Rnd8. 15 sc -5 rows

About 4 offset sc (make sure the leg looks neat when folded), fill loosely, 7 sc on both sides, leave the thread for sewing.

Hands (2 Parts)

White:

Rnd1. 6 sc in MR
Rnd2. 6 inc (12)
Rnd3. (1 sc, inc) (18)
Rnd4. 18 sc
Rnd5. Gray: (1 sc, dec) х6 (12)
Rnd6. 12 sc -5 rows

Work 6 sc on both sides, leaving a tail for sewing.

Lastly, let’s make the tail.

Tail

Rnd1. 6 sc in MR
Rnd2. 6 sc -11 rows

Work 3 sc on both sides, leaving a tail for sewing.

Now we’ll add the final touches and our amigurumi plush cat will be ready.

Assembly

1. Tighten the eyes.
2. The nose can be secured with a safety pin or embroidered.
3. Embroider the mouth, eyelashes, and eyebrows.
4. Sew on the ears, tail, legs, and arms.

Your cat is ready!