Christmas Cat Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

Why you'll love it

The Santa coat is worked as part of the body, so there is less sewing.
Front-loop rounds add a fluffy hem, collar, and cuffs without separate pieces.
A flat base lets her sit steadily on a shelf or mantel.
Tabby stripes, whiskers, and a curled tail give her real cat charm.
She is easy to customize to look like a family cat.

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Last updated November 6, 2026

Materials needed

Tools

3.5 mm (US E-4) crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Stitch markers
Two 12 mm black safety eyes
Polyester fiberfill, approx. 4 oz (115 g)
One pipe cleaner for the tail
Optional: a small pouch of plastic pellets for the base

Gauge & finished measurements

Gauge: 20 sc and 22 rounds = 4 in (10 cm) in worsted yarn with a 3.5 mm hook. Head gauge: Rounds 1-9 measure about 3.4 in (8.5 cm) across when flat. Tight stitches matter more than exact gauge.

The pattern

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Body and Santa Coat

Rounds 1-9: With red, make a MR and work 6 sc into it. Work in continuous rounds with a marker. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch (12). Rounds 3-8: [sc in the next X, 2 sc in next] 6 times, where X is 1 in Round 3 and increases by 1 each round up to 6 (48). Round 9: in BLO, sc in each stitch (48). (48 sc after Round 9)
Rounds 10-13: Round 10: in BLO, sc in each stitch (48); the front loops of Round 9 stay free for the hem. Rounds 11-13: sc (48). Add the pellet pouch if using and begin stuffing. (48 sc in each round)
Rounds 14-15 (belt): Change to black. Sc in each stitch around for 2 rounds. (48 sc in each round)
Rounds 16-22: Change to red. Round 16: sc (48). Round 17: [sc in next 6, dec] 6 times (42). Rounds 18-19: sc (42). Round 20: [sc in next 5, dec] 6 times (36). Rounds 21-22: sc (36). (36 sc after Round 22)
Rounds 23-27: Round 23: [sc in next 4, dec] 6 times (30). Round 24: sc (30). Round 25: [sc in next 3, dec] 6 times (24). Round 26: in BLO, [sc in next 2, dec] 6 times (18); the front loops of Round 25 stay free for the collar. Round 27: sc (18). Stuff firmly and fasten off, leaving a long tail. (18 sc after Round 27)
Hem and collar trim: Hem: join white in any free front loop of Round 9, ch 1, sc in each front loop around (48), join; ch 1, sc in each stitch (48), join and fasten off. Collar: join white in any free front loop of Round 25, ch 1, [sc in next 3, 2 sc in next] 6 times (30), join; ch 1, sc in each stitch (30), join and fasten off. (48 sc hem; 30 sc collar)
Front placket: With white, ch 15. Row 1: sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and each ch across (14). Rows 2-3: ch 1, turn, sc across (14). Fasten off, leaving a tail. (14 sc in each row)

Head and Ears

Head Rounds 1-9: With beige, make a MR and work 6 sc into it. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch (12). Rounds 3-9: [sc in the next X, 2 sc in next] 6 times, where X is 1 in Round 3 and increases by 1 each round up to 7. (54 sc after Round 9)
Head Rounds 10-20: Sc in each stitch around for 11 rounds. Insert the safety eyes between Rounds 13 and 14, about 9 stitches apart. (54 sc in each round)
Head Rounds 21-28: [Sc in the next X, dec] 6 times, where X is 7 in Round 21 and decreases by 1 each round, ending with dec 6 times in Round 28: 48, 42, 36, 30, 24, 18, 12, 6. Secure the eyes before Round 24 and stuff firmly. Close. (6 sc after Round 28)
Ear (make 2): With beige, make a MR and work 4 sc into it. Round 2: [sc, 2 sc in next] 2 times (6). Round 3: [sc, 2 sc in next] 3 times (9). Round 4: [sc in next 2, 2 sc in next] 3 times (12). Round 5: [sc in next 3, 2 sc in next] 3 times (15). Round 6: sc (15). Round 7: [sc in next 4, 2 sc in next] 3 times (18). Round 8: sc (18). Do not stuff. Flatten and fasten off, leaving a tail. (18 sc after Round 8)

Legs and Tail

Front leg (make 2): With beige, make a MR and work 6 sc into it. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch (12). Rounds 3-5: sc (12); stuff the paw. Change to white. Round 6: sc (12). Change to red. Round 7: in BLO, sc (12). Rounds 8-18: sc (12). Stuff lightly. Flatten and sc 6 across. Fasten off, leaving a tail. (12 sc; closed with 6 sc)
Cuff (on each front leg): Join white in any free front loop of Round 6. Ch 1, 2 sc in each front loop around (24). Join and fasten off. (24 sc)
Back foot (make 2): With beige, ch 6. Round 1: sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in the next 3 ch, 3 sc in the last ch; working along the other side, sc in the next 3 ch, 2 sc in the last ch (12). Round 2: 2 sc in the next stitch, sc in next 3, 2 sc in each of next 3, sc in next 3, 2 sc in each of next 2 (18). Rounds 3-5: sc (18). Stuff lightly and close. Embroider 3 brown toe lines. (18 sc)
Tail: With gray, make a MR and work 6 sc into it. Round 2: [sc, 2 sc in next] 3 times (9). Rounds 3-30: sc in each stitch (9), changing color every 2 rounds between beige and gray. Insert the pipe cleaner with its ends folded, and stuff lightly. Fasten off, leaving a tail. (9 sc in each round)

Santa Hat

Hat Rounds 1-12: With red, make a MR and work 6 sc into it. Round 2: sc (6). Round 3: [sc, 2 sc in next] 3 times (9). Round 4: sc (9). Round 5: [sc in next 2, 2 sc in next] 3 times (12). Round 6: sc (12). Round 7: [sc, 2 sc in next] 6 times (18). Round 8: sc (18). Round 9: [sc in next 2, 2 sc in next] 6 times (24). Round 10: sc (24). Round 11: [sc in next 3, 2 sc in next] 6 times (30). Round 12: sc (30). (30 sc after Round 12)
Hat Rounds 13-20: Rounds 13-17: [sc in the next X, 2 sc in next] 6 times, with X = 4 to 8 (36, 42, 48, 54, 60). Rounds 18-20: sc (60). (60 sc after Round 20)
Hat Rounds 21-24 (brim): Change to white. Sc in each stitch around for 4 rounds. Sl st in the next stitch and fasten off, leaving a 24 in (60 cm) tail. (60 sc in each round)
Pompom: With white, make a MR and work 6 sc into it. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch (12). Round 3: [sc, 2 sc in next] 6 times (18). Rounds 4-5: sc (18). Round 6: [sc, dec] 6 times (12); stuff. Round 7: dec 6 times (6). Close. (18 sc at widest)

Abbreviations

This pattern is written in US terms. Your current view: US.

US	UK	Meaning
MR	MR	magic ring (adjustable ring) · how to
ch	ch	chain · how to
sc	dc	single crochet (UK double crochet) · how to
dec	dec	decrease: work 2 stitches together (invisible decrease in amigurumi)
BLO	BLO	back loop only
st(s)	st(s)	stitch(es)

Assembly

1
Head: center the head on the neck with the face forward and sew it on firmly, adding stuffing to the neck as you close.
2
Ears: sew the ears to the top of the head at about Rounds 6-10, angled slightly outward.
3
Front legs: sew the flat tops of the front legs to the front of the body just below the collar, so the paws rest on the surface in front of the body.
4
Back feet: sew the back feet to the sides of the base so they peek out under the hem.
5
Tail: sew the tail to the back of the body just above the hem, and curl it up and around one side.
6
Hat: place the hat on the head tilted to one side, covering one ear. Sew around the brim, let the tip fall to the side, and sew on the pompom.

Important notes

Tip: This is an original pattern inspired by the photo. Hidden details are interpreted from the image, and the pattern has not been physically test-crocheted.
Tip: Abbreviations (US terms): ch = chain, sc = single crochet, sl st = slip stitch, MR = magic ring, BLO = back loop only, dec = decrease (invisible single crochet decrease).
Tip: Work all round pieces in continuous rounds with a stitch marker. The trims are joined rounds, and the placket is worked in turned rows; the ch 1 does not count as a stitch.
Tip: Safety: safety eyes, the pipe cleaner, and pellets are not suitable for children under 3. For young children, embroider the eyes and leave out the pipe cleaner and pellets.

Pattern FAQ

How do I make the white trim look fluffy?

Use a soft boucle or brushed yarn for the white parts, or gently brush finished white acrylic with a pet slicker brush to raise a soft halo.

Can I make the hat removable?

Yes. Instead of sewing the hat all the way around, tack it at two points, or leave it loose. It fits snugly over the head and one ear.

My kitten tips forward. What can I do?

Stuff the base firmly and add a small pellet pouch to the bottom. Sew the front legs so the paws rest on the surface and help support the body.

How do I clean her?

Spot clean with a damp cloth and mild soap, and let her air dry. Avoid machine washing if you used a pipe cleaner or pellets.

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