Crochet an Elegant Amigurumi Cat with Bow and Panties

Creating a beautiful amigurumi cat is a delightful crochet project that yields a charming companion standing approximately 37 cm (14.5 inches) tall. This Amigurumi Cat comprehensive guide provides detailed instructions for crafting an adorable cat with distinctive features including a sweet bow and decorative panties. Perfect for beginners looking to expand their amigurumi skills, this pattern combines basic crochet techniques to create a sophisticated plush toy that will become a treasured keepsake or thoughtful gift.

Essential Materials for Your Amigurumi Cat

Before beginning your crochet journey, gather these materials:

2.50 mm crochet hook
Rainbow Cotton 8/4 yarn in:
- Natural White (002) – 2 skeins (for the main body, head, ears, and tail)
- Pastel (042) – 1 skein (for arms, legs, bow and bow accessories)
- Dusty Purple (068) – 1 skein (for the decorative panties)
Two 6 mm safety eyes
Two 12 mm buttons
Small amount of black scrap yarn for embroidering eyebrows
Polyester fiberfill stuffing
Yarn needle for assembly

Understanding Amigurumi Cat Terminology

Familiarize yourself with these crochet terms used throughout the pattern:

Magic ring (mr): A technique to begin crocheting in the round with an adjustable center
Chain stitch (ch): The foundation stitch in crochet
Single crochet (sc): The most basic crochet stitch used extensively in amigurumi
Double crochet (dc): A taller stitch used for decorative elements
Slip stitch (sl st): Used to join rounds or create smooth edges
Back loop only (blo): Working through only the back loop of a stitch
Front loop (fl): Working through only the front loop of a stitch
Increase (inc): Creating two stitches in the same stitch
Decrease (dec): Working two stitches together to reduce stitch count

Important Crafting Tips

For best results with your amigurumi cat:

Always stuff the head and body firmly for proper shape retention
Place extra stuffing between the head and body during attachment to prevent wobbling
Work stitches tightly to prevent stuffing from showing through
Most components are worked in continuous spiral rounds without joining (except for the bow and panties)
Use stitch markers to track the beginning of each round

Creating Amigurumi Cat Head

The head forms the characterful face of your amigurumi:

Begin with Natural White yarn and create 6 single crochets in a magic ring. For round 2, increase in each stitch by working 2 single crochets in each stitch around, resulting in 12 stitches. For round 3, work a pattern of 1 single crochet followed by an increase, repeated 6 times (18 stitches). Continue this pattern of increasing with one additional single crochet before each increase:

Round 4: (2 single crochets, increase) 6 times (24 stitches)
Round 5: (3 single crochets, increase) 6 times (30 stitches)
Round 6: (4 single crochets, increase) 6 times (36 stitches)
Round 7: (5 single crochets, increase) 6 times (42 stitches)
Round 8: (6 single crochets, increase) 6 times (48 stitches)
Round 9: (7 single crochets, increase) 6 times (54 stitches)
Round 10: (8 single crochets, increase) 6 times (60 stitches)

For rounds 11 through 20, work 1 single crochet in each stitch, maintaining 60 stitches to create the rounded shape of the cat’s head.

Attach the safety eyes between rounds 13 and 14 with 6 stitches between them.

Begin decreasing to shape the lower portion of the head:

Round 21: (8 single crochets, decrease) 6 times (54 stitches)
Round 22: (7 single crochets, decrease) 6 times (48 stitches)
Round 23: (6 single crochets, decrease) 6 times (42 stitches)
Round 24: (5 single crochets, decrease) 6 times (36 stitches)
Round 25: (4 single crochets, decrease) 6 times (30 stitches)
Round 26: (3 single crochets, decrease) 6 times (24 stitches)
Round 27: (2 single crochets, decrease) 6 times (18 stitches)

Cut the yarn, fasten off, and ensure the head is firmly stuffed with fiberfill.

Forming Amigurumi Cat Body

The body creates the main structure for your amigurumi:

Using Natural White yarn, begin with 6 single crochets in a magic ring. For round 2, increase in each stitch around (12 stitches). Follow the increasing pattern:

Round 3: (1 single crochet, increase) 6 times (18 stitches)
Round 4: (2 single crochets, increase) 6 times (24 stitches)
Round 5: (3 single crochets, increase) 6 times (30 stitches)
Round 6: (4 single crochets, increase) 6 times (36 stitches)
Round 7: (5 single crochets, increase) 6 times (42 stitches)
Round 8: (6 single crochets, increase) 6 times (48 stitches)
Round 9: (7 single crochets, increase) 6 times (54 stitches)
Round 10: (8 single crochets, increase) 6 times (60 stitches)
Round 11: (9 single crochets, increase) 6 times (66 stitches)

Work rounds 12 through 20 with 1 single crochet in each stitch, maintaining 66 stitches and creating the widest part of the cat’s body.

Begin shaping the lower body with decreases:

Round 21: (9 single crochets, decrease) 6 times (60 stitches)
Rounds 22-25: 1 single crochet in each stitch (60 stitches)
Round 26: (8 single crochets, decrease) 6 times (54 stitches)
Rounds 27-30: 1 single crochet in each stitch (54 stitches)
Round 31: (7 single crochets, decrease) 6 times (48 stitches)
Rounds 32-34: 1 single crochet in each stitch (48 stitches)
Round 35: (6 single crochets, decrease) 6 times (42 stitches)
Rounds 36-39: 1 single crochet in each stitch (42 stitches)
Round 40: (5 single crochets, decrease) 6 times (36 stitches)
Rounds 41-43: 1 single crochet in each stitch (36 stitches)
Round 44: (4 single crochets, decrease) 6 times (30 stitches)
Rounds 45-47: 1 single crochet in each stitch (30 stitches)
Round 48: (3 single crochets, decrease) 6 times (24 stitches)
Round 49: (2 single crochets, decrease) 6 times (18 stitches)

Fasten off, leaving enough yarn for sewing components together later. Make sure the body is firmly stuffed with fiberfill.

Creating Amigurumi Cat Legs

The legs incorporate both pink feet and white legs:

For each leg, begin with Pastel Pink yarn and create 6 single crochets in a magic ring. For round 2, increase in each stitch around (12 stitches). Follow the increasing pattern:

Round 3: (1 single crochet, increase) 6 times (18 stitches)
Round 4: (2 single crochets, increase) 6 times (24 stitches)
Round 5: (3 single crochets, increase) 6 times (30 stitches)

Work rounds 6 and 7 with 1 single crochet in each stitch, maintaining 30 stitches for the foot shape.

Change to Natural White yarn for round 8. Work rounds 8 and 9 with 1 single crochet in each stitch (30 stitches).

Begin decreasing to shape the ankle area:

Round 10: (3 single crochets, decrease) 6 times (24 stitches)
Round 11: 1 single crochet in each stitch (24 stitches)
Round 12: (2 single crochets, decrease) 6 times (18 stitches)
Round 13: 1 single crochet in each stitch (18 stitches)
Round 14: (4 single crochets, decrease) 3 times (15 stitches)

Stuff the foot firmly with fiberfill. Add only light stuffing to the remainder of the leg for better flexibility.

Work rounds 15 through 46 with 1 single crochet in each stitch, maintaining 15 stitches and creating the length of the leg.

Fasten off, leaving sufficient yarn for attaching to the body. Make a second leg following the same pattern.

Crafting Amigurumi Cat Arms

The arms feature pink hands and white upper arms:

For each arm, begin with Pastel Pink yarn and create 6 single crochets in a magic ring. For round 2, increase in each stitch around (12 stitches). For round 3, work (3 single crochets, increase) 3 times (15 stitches).

Work rounds 4 and 5 with 1 single crochet in each stitch, maintaining 15 stitches for the hand shape.

Change to Natural White yarn for round 6. Stuff the hand portion lightly with fiberfill, filling only about halfway up.

Work rounds 6 through 35 with 1 single crochet in each stitch, maintaining 15 stitches and creating the length of the arm.

Fasten off, leaving sufficient yarn for attaching to the body. Make a second arm following the same pattern.

Shaping Amigurumi Cat Ears

The pointed ears add to your cat’s feline appearance:

For each ear, begin with Natural White yarn and create 3 single crochets in a magic ring. For round 2, increase in each stitch (6 stitches). Follow the increasing pattern:

Round 3: (1 single crochet, increase) 3 times (9 stitches)
Round 4: (2 single crochets, increase) 3 times (12 stitches)
Round 5: (3 single crochets, increase) 3 times (15 stitches)

Work round 6 with 1 single crochet in each stitch (15 stitches).

Continue increasing to create the ear shape:

Round 7: (4 single crochets, increase) 3 times (18 stitches)
Round 8: (5 single crochets, increase) 3 times (21 stitches)
Round 9: 1 single crochet in each stitch (21 stitches)

Fasten off, leaving enough yarn for attaching to the head. Make a second ear following the same pattern.

Amigurumi Cat Creating the Decorative Bow

The bow adds a charming detail to your cat:

Using Pastel Pink yarn, chain 23 stitches. Beginning in the second chain from the hook, work 22 single crochets, then chain 1 and turn.

For rounds 3 through 7, work 1 single crochet in each stitch (22 stitches), chaining 1 and turning at the end of each round.

For round 8, fold the rectangle and crochet the edges together with 6 single crochets, creating the bow shape.

Fasten off, leaving yarn for attachment.

Middle Piece of the Bow

Using Pastel Pink yarn, chain 3 stitches. Beginning in the second chain from the hook, work 2 single crochets, then chain 1 and turn.

For rounds 3 through 11, work 2 single crochets, chain 1, and turn at the end of each round.

Fasten off and sew this middle piece around the center of the bow to create the cinched bow effect.

Neck Strap for the Bow

Using Pastel Pink yarn, chain 27 stitches. Beginning in the second chain from the hook, work 25 single crochets, then chain 1 and turn.

For round 3, work 1 single crochet in each stitch (25 stitches).

Fasten off, leaving enough yarn for sewing the strap to the bow and around the cat’s neck.

Amigurumi Cat Crafting the Decorative Panties

The panties add a unique element to your amigurumi cat:

Using Dusty Purple yarn, work in rows (not rounds) and chain 1 to turn at the end of each round.

Begin by chaining 37 stitches. For round 2, starting in the second chain from the hook, work 36 single crochets, chain 1, and turn.

For rounds 3 through 7, skip the first stitch of each round and work single crochets in the remaining stitches, decreasing by 1 stitch each round. Chain 1 and turn at the end of each round:

Round 3: Skip first stitch, 35 single crochets
Round 4: Skip first stitch, 34 single crochets
Round 5: Skip first stitch, 33 single crochets
Round 6: Skip first stitch, 32 single crochets
Round 7: Skip first stitch, 31 single crochets

For round 8, skip the first stitch and work 30 single crochets in the back loops only, chain 1, and turn.

Continue this pattern of skipping the first stitch and decreasing by 1 stitch each round:

Round 9: Skip first stitch, 29 single crochets
Round 10: Skip first stitch, 28 single crochets
Round 11: Skip first stitch, 27 single crochets
Round 12: Skip first stitch, 26 single crochets
Round 13: Skip first stitch, 25 single crochets

For round 14, skip the first stitch and work 24 single crochets in the back loops only, chain 1, and turn.

Continue alternating between regular rounds and back loop only rounds, always skipping the first stitch and decreasing by 1:

Round 15: Skip first stitch, 23 single crochets
Round 16: Skip first stitch, 22 single crochets in back loops only
Round 17: Skip first stitch, 21 single crochets
Round 18: Skip first stitch, 20 single crochets in back loops only
Round 19: Skip first stitch, 19 single crochets
Round 20: Skip first stitch, 18 single crochets in back loops only
Round 21: Skip first stitch, 17 single crochets
Round 22: Skip first stitch, 16 single crochets in back loops only
Round 23: Skip first stitch, 15 single crochets
Round 24: Skip first stitch, 14 single crochets in back loops only
Round 25: Skip first stitch, 13 single crochets
Round 26: Skip first stitch, 12 single crochets in back loops only

Now begin increasing at the end of each row to create the other side of the panties:

Round 27: 11 single crochets, increase (13 stitches)
Round 28: 12 single crochets, increase (14 stitches)
Round 29: 13 single crochets, increase (15 stitches)
Round 30: 14 single crochets, increase (16 stitches)
Round 31: 15 single crochets, increase (17 stitches)
Round 32: 16 single crochets, increase (18 stitches)
Round 33: 17 single crochets, increase (19 stitches)
Round 34: 18 single crochets, increase (20 stitches)
Round 35: 19 single crochets, increase (21 stitches)
Round 36: 20 single crochets, increase (22 stitches)
Round 37: 21 single crochets, increase (23 stitches)
Round 38: 22 single crochets, increase (24 stitches)
Round 39: 23 single crochets, increase (25 stitches)
Round 40: 24 single crochets, increase (26 stitches)
Round 41: 25 single crochets, increase (27 stitches)
Round 42: 26 single crochets, increase (28 stitches)
Round 43: 27 single crochets, increase (29 stitches)
Round 44: 28 single crochets, increase (30 stitches)
Round 45: 29 single crochets, increase (31 stitches)
Round 46: 30 single crochets, increase (32 stitches)
Round 47: 31 single crochets, increase (33 stitches)
Round 48: 32 single crochets, increase (34 stitches)
Round 49: 33 single crochets, increase (35 stitches)
Round 50: 34 single crochets, increase (36 stitches)

For round 51, work 1 single crochet in each stitch around the entire edge of the panties.

For round 52, work 1 double crochet in each stitch around, adding 2 double crochets in 2 stitches at the corners for shaping.

Fasten off and secure the end.

Shell Stitch Decoration for Panties

The shell stitch pattern adds a decorative touch to the back of the panties. You’ll work in the front loops that were left exposed in the rows where you worked in the back loops only.

Using Dusty Purple yarn, begin in the first row where you worked in the back loops (round 8):

Round 1: Work [1 single crochet in the first front loop, skip 2 front loops, 5 double crochets in the next front loop, skip 2 front loops, 1 single crochet in the next front loop] repeat this sequence until you have created 5 shell arches. Fasten off.

Move to the second row where you worked in the back loops (round 14):

Round 2: Work [1 single crochet in the second front loop, skip 2 front loops, 5 double crochets in the next front loop, skip 2 front loops, 1 single crochet in the next front loop] repeat this sequence until you have created 4 shell arches. Fasten off.

Move to the third row where you worked in the back loops (round 16):

Round 3: Work [1 single crochet in the fifth front loop, skip 2 front loops, 5 double crochets in the next front loop, skip 2 front loops, 1 single crochet in the next front loop] repeat this sequence until you have created 3 shell arches. Fasten off.

Move to the fourth row where you worked in the back loops (round 18):

Round 4: Work [1 single crochet in the seventh front loop, skip 2 front loops, 5 double crochets in the next front loop, skip 2 front loops, 1 single crochet in the next front loop] repeat this sequence until you have created 2 shell arches. Fasten off.

Amigurumi Cat Creating the Cat’s Tail

The tail adds balance and character to your amigurumi:

Using Natural White yarn, begin with 6 single crochets in a magic ring. For round 2, work (1 single crochet, increase) 3 times (9 stitches).

As you work, remember to stuff the tail very lightly with fiberfill to maintain flexibility.

Work rounds 3 through 35 with 1 single crochet in each stitch, maintaining 9 stitches and creating the length of the tail.

Fasten off, leaving enough yarn for attaching to the body.

Final Assembly and Details

Bringing all components together creates your finished amigurumi cat:

Sew the legs onto the body, positioning them at rounds 4-9 of the body.
Attach the tail underneath the last shell pattern row in the middle of the back.
Sew the arms onto the body at the third round from the top.
Position and sew the ears onto the head between rounds 5-15.
Attach the head to the body, remembering to add extra stuffing between the components to prevent wobbling.
Sew the neck strap around the neck and attach the bow to the front.
Using black yarn, carefully embroider the snout and mouth details on the face.
Add eyebrows by embroidering diagonal lines on rounds 9-11 above the safety eyes.
Sew one button to each side of the panties to secure them.

Take a moment to adjust all components and ensure they’re securely attached. Gently reshape any areas that need more definition, and trim any excess yarn ends for a clean finish.

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Your Finished Amigurumi Cat

Congratulations! Your elegant amigurumi cat with bow and decorative panties is now complete. Standing approximately 37 cm (14.5 inches) tall, this charming creation showcases your crochet skills and attention to detail. The combination of the pure white body, pastel pink accents, and dusty purple panties with shell stitch decoration creates a character full of personality and charm.

This amigurumi cat makes a wonderful gift for cat lovers, a delightful addition to your handmade collection, or a unique decorative piece for your home. Each stitch represents your creativity and craftsmanship, resulting in a one-of-a-kind plush companion that will surely be treasured.

The techniques you’ve practiced—from creating the distinctive cat features to working the decorative shell stitch pattern—enhance your amigurumi skills and provide a foundation for future crochet projects. Enjoy your beautiful cat creation and the satisfaction that comes from bringing this charming character to life through your own handwork.