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How to Crochet a Plush Simon’s Cat: Free Amigurumi Pattern

Looking for a quick and adorable crochet project? This Simon’s Cat amigurumi pattern is perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike. Using soft plush yarn, you can create this iconic, grumpy, and lovable feline in just one sitting. This project is worked as a single piece (body and head combined), making it a low-sew pattern that is great for gifts or craft fairs.

Follow our step-by-step instructions below to create your very own plush cat!

Materials You Will Need

• Yarn: Super Bulky Plush Yarn (100g/120m) in your preferred color (white, grey, or orange work best). Small amount of white plush yarn for the eyes.
• Hook Size: 3.75mm or 4.0mm (depending on your tension).
• Eyes: 8mm safety eyes (or beads).
• Nose: 6x8mm safety nose.
• Other: Fiberfill stuffing, yarn needle, stitch marker, and black embroidery thread for the mouth.

Crochet Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR: Magic Ring
• Ch: Chain
• Sc: Single Crochet
• Inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• Dec: Decrease (sc 2 together)
• Hdc: Half Double Crochet
• Sl St: Slip Stitch
• Dc: Double Crochet
• Bobble: 4-dc bobble stitch (used for eyes and optional details)

The Pattern: Body and Head

The body and head are worked in one piece, starting from the bottom up.

Step 1: The Base

Chain 5. Starting from the second chain from the hook, work around the chain:

1. 1 Inc, 2 Sc, 2 Inc into the last chain, 2 Sc, 1 Inc. (10 stitches)

Step 2: Lower Legs and Foundation

2. 1 Inc.
   
   First Leg: Chain 6. In the 2nd chain from hook, work 2 Hdc in one stitch. Then work 4 Sl St along the chain back to the base. Sl St into the base stitch.
   
   1 Inc, 2 Sc, 1 Inc.
   
   Second Leg: 1 Sc, Chain 6. In the 2nd chain from hook, work 2 Hdc in one stitch. Then work 4 Sl St along the chain back to the base. Sl St into the base stitch.
   
   1 Sc, 2 Inc, 2 Sc (or 2 Bobble stitches if you want “bell” details), 2 Inc. (20 stitches)

Step 3: Adding the Tail

3. 16 Sc.
   
   The Tail: Chain 8. Starting in the 3rd chain from the hook, work 2 Hdc in the first stitch, then 5 Sc along the remaining chains.
   
   4 Sc. (20 stitches)

Steps 4-7: Building the Body

4. Rounds 4-6: Sc in each stitch around. (20 stitches per round – 3 rounds total)
5. Round 7: (3 Sc, 1 Dec) repeat 4 times. (16 stitches)

Step 8: Upper Legs

8. 2 Sc.
   
   Upper Leg: Chain 6. In the 2nd chain from hook, work 2 Hdc in one stitch, then 4 Sl St back to the base. Sl St into the base stitch.
   
   7 Sc.
   
   Second Upper Leg: Repeat the leg process (Ch 6, 2 Hdc in 2nd ch, 4 Sl St).
   
   7 Sc. (16 stitches)

Step 9: The Eyes

9. 4 Sc.
   
   First Eye: Change to white yarn and work 1 Bobble stitch.
   
   1 Sc (in main color).
   
   Second Eye: Change to white yarn and work 1 Bobble stitch.
   
   9 Sc (in main color). (16 stitches)

Step 10: Shaping the Head

10. (2 Sc, 1 Dec) repeat 4 times. (12 stitches)

Stuff the body firmly with fiberfill. Work 3 extra “offset” stitches so your hook is at the side of the head. Flatten the top of the head and crochet through both layers to close.

Step 11: The Ears

11. 1 Sc, Ch 1, (1 Dc, Ch 1, 1 Sc in the same stitch), 2 Sl St, (1 Sc, Ch 1, 1 Dc, Ch 1 in the same stitch), 1 Sc. (6 stitches)

Fasten off and hide the tail.

Finishing Touches

Now that the main body is complete, it’s time to bring your cat to life!

• Eyes & Nose: Glue or secure the 8mm safety eyes onto the white bobbles. Attach the safety nose just below the eyes.
• Face: Use black embroidery thread to stitch a simple “W” shape for the mouth.
• Assembly: If the upper legs are floppy, use a yarn needle to sew them slightly upward toward the base of the head so they stay in place.

Congratulations! Your plush Simon’s Cat is ready. This little guy makes a perfect keychain, desk buddy, or gift for cat lovers.

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