Free Plush Kitten Amigurumi Pattern You’ll Want To Save

Designer: Oksanka Hita
Instagram: @oksankakhita

Soft plush kitten patterns always have that cozy handmade look people love to click, save, and come back to later. This free crochet kitten amigurumi pattern is a sweet cat project with a cuddly plush style, rounded kitten shape, tiny facial details, and a gift-ready look that works beautifully for cat lovers, handmade toys, nursery decor, or small amigurumi collections.

The original photos and design belong to Oksanka Hita. Thank you for sharing this cute plush kitten pattern.

Crochet A Cute Plush Kitten For Handmade Gifts

This pattern is a real crochetable kitten design, so the full tutorial below can be followed step by step with standard amigurumi shaping and simple sewn details.

The finished kitten has the soft, huggable feel that makes crochet cats especially popular for gifts, market tables, and Pinterest saves, while still staying practical enough for makers who want a clear animal amigurumi project to finish and display.

Crochet Pattern: Plush Kitten Amigurumi

Difficulty Level: Easy

Materials and Tools

• Ayaz Babyfine yarn (180 m/100 g) for the grey Pusheen-style cat
• Grey #1195
• Dark Grey #1130
• YarnArt Dolce Baby (85 m/50 g) for other kittens
• Orange #852 or Milk #745
• YarnArt Jeans yarn in Black or Pink for embroidery details
• 2.5 mm crochet hook
• 8 mm safety eyes
• 6 × 8 mm safety nose, optional
• Stitch marker
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Fiberfill

Abbreviations

• MR = Magic ring
• ch = Chain
• sl st = Slip stitch
• sc = Single crochet
• hdc = Half double crochet
• inc = Increase
• dec = Decrease
• st = Stitch
• sts = Stitches
• Rnd = Round
• Row = Row
• (…) x n = Repeat the instructions in parentheses n times

Finished Size

The finished crochet kitten size may vary depending on the yarn used. With plush baby yarn and a 2.5 mm hook, the kitten will be a small soft amigurumi toy with a rounded body, tiny legs, short arms, striped tail, embroidered face, and simple ear shaping.

Notes

• This pattern makes one small plush kitten amigurumi.
• The legs and tail are crocheted directly onto the body while working the body rounds.
• The arms are sewn on later.
• The ears are shaped in the final body round with hdc stitches.
• The top opening is sewn closed to form the kitten’s head shape.
• Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated.
• Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round.
• Do not stuff the tail, legs, or arms.
• Stuff the body firmly before sewing the top opening closed.
• If making the grey Pusheen-style cat, add the dark grey stripes after the body is finished.

Tail

Start with Dark Grey yarn.

Rnd 1: 8 sc in MR (8)

Rnd 2: Sc around (8)

Change to Grey yarn.

Rnds 3-4: Sc around (8)

Change to Dark Grey yarn.

Rnds 5-6: Sc around (8)

Change to Grey yarn.

Rnds 7-8: Sc around (8)

Change to Dark Grey yarn and cut the Grey yarn.

Rnd 9: Sc around (8)

Rnd 10: 1 sc only.

Do not stuff the tail.

Flatten the top opening and crochet 4 sc through both layers to close.

Fasten off and weave in the end.

Legs – Make 2

Use Grey yarn.

Rnd 1: 7 sc in MR (7)

Rnds 2-3: Sc around (7)

Rnd 4: 1 sc only.

Do not stuff the leg.

Flatten the top opening and crochet 3 sc through both layers to close.

Fasten off and weave in the end.

Arms – Make 2

Use Grey yarn.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)

Rnds 2-3: Sc around (6)

Rnd 4: 1 sc only.

Do not stuff the arm.

Flatten the top opening and crochet 3 sc through both layers to close.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Body And Head

Use Grey yarn.

Make 7 ch. Work in an oval, starting from the 2nd ch from hook and working on both sides of the chain.

Rnd 1: Starting from the 2nd ch from hook: inc, 4 sc, 4 sc in last st, turn and work on the other side of the chain: 4 sc, inc (16)

Rnd 2: 2 inc, 4 sc, 4 inc, 4 sc, 2 inc (24)

Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x2, 4 sc, (1 sc, inc) x4, 4 sc, (1 sc, inc) x2 (32)

Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x2, 4 sc, (2 sc, inc) x4, 4 sc, (2 sc, inc) x2 (40)

In the next round, crochet the legs and tail onto the body.

Rnd 5: 5 sc, 3 sc through both the body sts and the 1st leg sts, 4 sc, 3 sc through both the body sts and the 2nd leg sts, 13 sc, 4 sc through both the body sts and the tail sts, 8 sc (40)

Rnds 6-11: Sc around (40)

Rnd 12: (3 sc, dec) x8 (32)

Rnds 13-16: Sc around (32)

If using a safety nose, insert it in Rnd 16, centered on the front.

Rnd 17: (6 sc, dec) x4 (28)

Insert safety eyes in Rnd 17, about 5-6 sts apart.

Rnds 18-20: Sc around (28)

Rnd 21: 4 hdc, 10 sc, 4 hdc, 10 sc; sl st to finish (28)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Stuffing And Closing The Top

• Stuff the body and head firmly with fiberfill.
• Shape the body into a soft rounded kitten shape.
• The hdc groups from Rnd 21 should sit on the sides and help create the ear corners.
• Sew the top opening closed with the long yarn tail.
• As you close the top, shape the two hdc areas slightly upward so they look like small kitten ears.
• Hide the yarn tail inside the body.

Grey Cat Stripes

Use Dark Grey plush yarn.

For the grey Pusheen-style cat, crochet or embroider 2 short stripe lines on the body with surface slip stitches.

• Make the first stripe between Rnds 13-14.
• Make the second stripe between Rnds 15-16.
• Each stripe should be about 8 surface sl sts long.
• Keep the stripes centered and slightly curved with the body shape.

Head Stripes

Use Dark Grey plush yarn.

• Embroider 3 small vertical stripes on the top front of the head.
• Place one stripe in the center and one stripe on each side.
• Keep the stitches short so the face stays soft and cute.

Face Details

Use Black YarnArt Jeans yarn or black embroidery thread.

• Embroider a small mouth under the nose.
• If you are not using a safety nose, embroider a small nose with Black or Pink yarn.
• Embroider 3 whiskers on each side of the face.
• Keep the whiskers short and even so they do not overpower the small kitten face.
• Use Pink embroidery floss or Pink YarnArt Jeans yarn to add small cheek stitches if desired.

Sewing Arms

• Pin the arms to the sides of the body between Rnds 11-14.
• Check that both arms sit at the same height.
• Sew the arms securely with the long yarn tails.
• Keep them close to the body for a neat plush kitten shape.
• Weave in all ends.

Shape Check

• The body should be rounded and softly stuffed.
• The legs should sit at the lower front of the body.
• The tail should be attached at the back during the body round.
• The top opening should be sewn closed neatly.
• The hdc sections on the final round should create small ear corners.
• The eyes should sit evenly in Rnd 17.
• The nose should sit centered around Rnd 16.
• The whiskers should be balanced on both sides of the face.
• The arms should sit between Rnds 11-14 and stay close to the body.

Balance Check

• Place the kitten on a flat surface.
• If the kitten leans forward, add a little more stuffing to the lower back before fully closing the top.
• If the legs pull inward too much, gently shape them forward with your fingers.
• If the tail twists, secure it with one hidden stitch to the back of the body.
• If the top looks flat, pinch the hdc ear areas upward and add 1-2 hidden shaping stitches near each ear corner.
• If the face looks uneven, adjust the whiskers before tying the final knots.

The finished kitten should look soft, rounded, and stable, with the tiny ears and face clearly visible.

Assembly Order

1. Crochet the tail.
2. Crochet the 2 legs.
3. Crochet the 2 arms.
4. Crochet the body, joining the legs and tail in Rnd 5.
5. Insert the safety nose in Rnd 16 if using.
6. Insert the safety eyes in Rnd 17.
7. Finish the body and ear-shaping round.
8. Stuff the body firmly.
9. Sew the top opening closed.
10. Add body stripes for the grey cat.
11. Embroider the head stripes.
12. Embroider the mouth and whiskers.
13. Add cheek details if desired.
14. Sew the arms between Rnds 11-14.
15. Check the shape and weave in all ends.

Color Placement Guide

• Use Grey #1195 for the main Pusheen-style cat body, legs, arms, and base tail color.
• Use Dark Grey #1130 for the tail stripes, body stripes, and head stripes.
• Use Orange #852 or Milk #745 if making a different colored kitten instead of the grey version.
• Use Black or Pink YarnArt Jeans yarn for the nose, mouth, whiskers, and optional cheek details.
• Use black safety eyes for the eyes.
• Use a 6 × 8 mm safety nose if you prefer a plastic nose instead of an embroidered detail.