General Crochet Abbreviation:
-Ls: left side
-Rs: right side
-Ws: wrong side
-Ct: center
-Beg: beginning
-; ; : complete stitches between ; & ; in same stitch
-, , : complete stitches in separate stitches
-* * : repeat actions as many times as indicated by the “x#” or until the end of the row
-# stitches: e.g. 2 sc make a sc into the next two stitches
-#stitches: e.g. 3sc make 3 single crochets into same stitch
-Ch: chain
-Ch-sp: chain space
-Mc: magic circle
-Sl st: slip stitch
-Sc: single crochet
-Tr: triple/treble crochet
-Dc: double crochet
-Hdc: half double crochet
-Flo: front loop only
-Blo: back loop only
-Fp: front post
-Bp: back post
-Inc: make two stitches into same stitch (increases number of stitches by 1)
-Dec: sc by hooking into flo of the next two stitches stitches (decreases number of stitches by 1)
-Sk st: skip stitch
-Yo: yarn over
-Yu: yarn under
-Sts: stitch(s)
-Fasten off: cut yarn and pull tail through loop
*Making Amigurumi use a X stitch (YU/YO technique which is neater & tighter – reducing holes, objects are slightly smaller) – click here for a link
Loaf Cat Crochet Pattern 🐈
Meet the Loaf Cat — a cozy, compact crochet project that’s equal parts adorable and beginner-friendly! 🧶
This simple amigurumi pattern captures the charm of a cat mid-loaf, perfect as a pocket pal, desk buddy, or handmade gift. It can be easily upsized or downsized by changing your hook and yarn sizes (just make sure to use a smaller hook than recommended on yarn package to avoid holes).
Whether you’re new to mini crochet or just love quick makes, this pattern stitches up fast and adds instant cuteness to your collection.
Special stitches:
Video Tutorials:
Materials:
– light weight yarn
– 1.75 mm hook
-safety eyes, glass eyes or black embroidery thread
-scissors
-pliers (optional)
Pattern:
Pattern Details
Yarn: Super fine (1) weight or cotton thread
Hook: 1.75 mm (for mini size)
Skill Level: Beginner-friendly
Time: About 1–2 hours Size:
Mini version fits in the palm of your hand (or pocket)!
Pattern includes:
• Base loaf body construction
• Surface crochet ears, tail, and feet
• Simple embroidery for face details
• Optional “pocket pal” variation
Body:
1: 6 sc in mc (6)
2: inc (12)
Insert eyes between rows 1-2, leaving 1 stitch in between (see video for suggestions: Attaching Glass Eyes)
(or embroider eyes once body, ears, tail & feet are done)
3-9: sc (12)
Stuff (see video for suggestions: Stuffing Amigurumi)
10: dec (6)
Cut thread, using a needle thread through FLO of row ten and pull tight to close hole.
Fasten off and weave in ends (you can leave a really long tail and us it instead of attaching thread for body parts below, use a needle to position thread
Ears:
Above the right eye, between rows 3&4
-pull through thread (under post), in the same stitch: dc, ch 2 (sl st into 2nd chain from hook), dc
-sl st into next stitch
-in next stitch: dc, ch 2 (sl st into 2nd chain from hook), dc
Fasten off and weave in ends
Tail:
Turn around to work on back,
-pull thread through between rows 9&10
-Ch 7, sl st into 2nd ch form hook and all the way down
-sl st into next stitch
-Fasten off and weave in ends
Feet (4, two at front & two at back):
Flip cat over pull through yarn
-Front feet should line up with eyes. Be placed between rows 3 & 4
-Back feet should be placed between rows 7&8 (in line with the front feet)
between rows 3 & 4
-surface crochet a bobble stitch
-Fasten off
-Thread into a needle and thread into same stitch as bobble stitch and through to next foot position
(repeat for rest of feet)
Embroider eye (if no safety eyes were used):
-see above for eye placement
-pull through BLACK thread make a French knot, place eyes on either side of of the MC
-Pull tail back through body, trim and hide ends Or cut leaving long tail and pull through to do whiskers
(See video and skip to eyes)
Embroider whiskers:
-pull through BLACK thread and embroider 3 dashes on either side of the nose (from rows 2-3)
Embroider Nose:
-pull PINK thread through the Mc and stitch up between eyes (rows 1&2) 3 times (or more) to create a triangle
-Pull tail back through body, trim and hide ends Or cut leaving long tail and pull through to do bumb
Embroider bumb:
-pull PINK thread through center of back (row 10, where you closed the hole)
-Embroider a +
To create other cat looks, change colours as you crochet body and/or change colour of body parts:
🧵 Loved this pattern?
Share your finished loaf cat on social media and tag @KnitsByTaraLee and @SnowflakeMicroKnits (Etsy store) — I’d love to see your tiny cats loafing around! 💛
And if you’d like to see it come to life, check out the YouTube tutorial for a step-by-step walkthrough.
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