Looking for a fun and beginner-friendly project that’s both adorable and quick to make? This free crochet cat pattern is the perfect blend of cute and cuddly! Whether you’re crafting a gift for a cat-loving friend, making a soft toy for a little one, or just adding to your collection of handmade animals, this crochet cat loaf is a paw-sitively purrfect project.

This pattern uses just single crochet and works up fast, making it ideal for confident beginners and seasoned crocheters alike. You can customize it with different colors or add little accessories to give your cat a unique personality.

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Why You’ll Love the Free Crochet Cat Pattern

Whether you love the look of a classic calico cat or want something more minimalist and modern, this pattern includes two versions: a tri-color calico and a solid-color kitty (I made mine in gray, but you can choose any color that suits your style!).

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This crochet pattern is for PERSONAL USE ONLY. This pattern or parts of it may not be reproduced, resold, distributed, published, altered, translated, posted or shared without authorization. You can sell your finished items provided that you credit Off the Beaten Hook as the designer using this verbiage, “This pattern was designed by Lindsey Roe and Off the Beaten Hook.” Thank you for your respectfulness!

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🌿 Eco-Friendly Crafting

What makes this crochet pattern eco-friendly and sustainable?

THE YARN: I use only sustainable and eco-friendly yarn that has been ethically grown/raised and processed, putting the people and the planet first. This is why I chose 100% natural yarn for this pattern.

HANDMADE FOR LONGEVITY: Creating your own cat stuffy promotes mindful consumption. This durable, handmade cat toy reduces the need for mass-produced alternatives.

THE SLOW YARN MOVEMENT: I’m participating in the Slow Yarn Movement. There’s far too much to talk about here, but please take a few minutes to learn about what this means by reading the article I wrote about the Slow Yarn Movement as part of my 6-part Sustainable Crochet Series.

If you’re interested in learning more about sustainable crochet you can read all about it in the 6-part series I wrote covering everything about Sustainable Crochet and how to implement it into your own crafting starting today!

Free Crochet Cat Pattern Guide:

Size & Gauge:

Size: 7″ using DK weight yarn + 3.00 mm hook

Stitch Multiple: N/A

Gauge: N/A

Materials you will need:

Yarn:

Calico Cat:

Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK | 100% Cotton | 3/DK/Light Worsted | 137y (125m)/ball

• White/Champagne White: x1 ball
• Black/Pure Black: x1 ball
• Orange/Glorious Gold: x1 ball

Gray (solid colored) Cat:

Stylecraft ReCreate DK | Recycled 40% Wool, 30& Acrylic, 30%Polyester | 383y (350m)/ball

• Gray/Smoke: x1 ball

If you would like to explore other yarn options, here are some that would work well for this pattern:

• Deramores Studio Organic Cotton DK | 100% Organic Cotton | Weight: 3/Light Worsted
• Stylecraft Naturals Organic Cotton | 100% Organic Cotton | Weight: 3/Light Worsted
• Rico Essentials Organic Cotton DK | 100% Organic Cotton | Weight: 3/Light Worsted
• Rowan Handknit Cotton | 100% Cotton | Weight: 3/Light Worsted
• Rowan Summerlite DK | 100% Cotton | Weight: 3/Light Worsted

Other tools and materials needed:

• Crochet Hook Size: 3.00 mm
• Safety Eyes: SIZE 10 mm (SERIOUSLY, these are the ones with the backs that are easier to put on!)
• Tapestry Needle (bent tips make all the difference!)
• Stitch Markers
• Scissors
• Stuffing

Abbreviations used in the free crochet cat pattern:

This pattern is written in English, using US terms. If needed, you can find a handy term conversion chart right here in my Resource Library.

ch – chain
st – stitch
hk – hook
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
rep – repeat
(…) x – repeat instructions indicated number of times
[…] – number of stitches in row/round
PH – photo reference number

Meet Amos:

Amos the Cat was a curious guy,
With soft little paws and a thoughtful shy eye.
He liked quiet mornings and lukewarm tea,
And curling up solo with a good mystery.

He baked little biscuits with nutmeg and clove,
He read under blankets in his quiet alcove.
He traveled by train with a tote and a hat,
Just Amos, a suitcase, a journal, and map.

But once he believed he was doing life wrong,
That to be shy meant that he didn’t belong.
He thought he should sparkle, be louder, be more—
He tried and he tried, but it felt like a chore.

Until one sweet day, with the sun on his fur,
He heard his own heartbeat begin to confer:
“You don’t have to change to be brave or be true.
Your quiet is lovely, and so very you.”

Now Amos the Cat lives life from his core,
He travels, he reads, he bakes, he explores.
He once feared his softness, but now he can see—
Being true to yourself is the best way to be.

So here’s to the quiet, the thinkers, the kind,
The ones who explore with their hearts and their minds.
Like Amos the Cat, shy and splendid and true—
There’s magic in being exactly like you.

Amos the Crochet Cat Pattern:

Ears – make 2

NOTES:

• The ears are worked in continuous rounds – do not join after each round
• For the calico cat color, make one ear in black and the other in orange

Legs – make 2

NOTES:

• The legs are worked in continuous rounds – do not join after each round
• For the calico cat color, the two legs have different color schemes – the colors for each of the rounds can be found below, after the method.

Tail

NOTES:

• The tail is worked in continuous rounds – do not join after each round
• For the calico cat color – the colors for each of the rounds can be found below, after the method.

Head

NOTES:

• For color changes, this pattern is written for the calico cat color, however if you want to make a solid colored cat, just use one color – the design, stitch counts and rows are exactly the same!
• The head is worked in continuous rounds – do not join after each round
• Take care with color changes – beginning in Rnd 2 you will introduce Orange.
• For color changes, B = black, O = orange, W = white

Body

NOTES:

• For color changes, this pattern is written for the calico cat color, however if you want to make a solid colored cat, just use one color – the design, stitch counts and rows are exactly the same!
• The body is worked in continuous rounds – do not join after each round
• Take care with color changes – beginning in Rnd 10 you will introduce Orange.
• For color changes, B = black, O = orange, W = white

Assembly

Show Off Your Work! ✨

I can’t wait to see your beautiful kitties! Be sure to tag me on social media @offthebeatenhook or use the hashtag #offthebeatenhook so I can admire your makes. ❤️

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• Ingrid the Octopus
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• Jacque the Manta Ray

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