Those adorable plushies in the image are crochet chonk cats β cute, round cat amigurumi! π±π
Hereβs a full step-by-step tutorial to make them:
π§Ά Crochet Chonk Cat β Full Detailed Tutorial
𧡠MATERIALS
| Item | Recommended |
|---|---|
| Yarn | Chenille, velvet, or plush yarn (colors: cream, beige, brown, white) |
| Crochet Hook | 4.0 mm (or 3.5 mm for tighter stitches) |
| Stuffing | Polyester fiberfill |
| Safety Eyes | 8 mm to 10 mm (or embroider eyes with yarn) |
| Yarn Needle | For sewing parts together |
| Scissors | β |
| Stitch Marker | To keep track of rounds |
β¨ ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS)
- MR = Magic Ring
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec = decrease (single crochet 2 together)
- sl st = slip stitch
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- FO = fasten off
π± STEP 1: BODY (worked in continuous rounds)
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
- Rnd 2: inc in each st (12)
- Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) Γ 6 (18)
- Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) Γ 6 (24)
- Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) Γ 6 (30)
- Rnd 6β12: sc around (30)
- Use a stitch marker β this keeps the round shape.
- You can change yarn color halfway (e.g., cream top, brown bottom).
- Rnd 13: (3 sc, dec) Γ 6 (24)
- Rnd 14: (2 sc, dec) Γ 6 (18)
- Insert safety eyes between rounds 6β7, about 6β7 sts apart.
- Add stuffing firmly.
- Rnd 15: (1 sc, dec) Γ 6 (12)
- Rnd 16: dec Γ 6 (6)
- FO and weave the end through remaining stitches. Pull tight to close.
β Tip: Shape it into a round ball β thatβs the βchonkβ!
πΎ STEP 2: EARS (make 2)
- Rnd 1: 4 sc in MR (4)
- Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) Γ 2 (6)
- Rnd 3: sc around (6)
- Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) Γ 2 (8)
- FO leaving a long tail.
- Pinch base slightly and sew both to the top of the head.
β Position: About 3β4 sts apart, slightly tilted forward.
πΎ STEP 3: LEGS (make 4)
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
- Rnd 2: sc around (6)
- FO leaving tail to sew.
- Lightly stuff each leg.
- Sew two in front and two in back on the underside of the body.
β Make sure they are evenly spaced so the cat sits upright.
πΎ STEP 4: TAIL
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
- Rnd 2β7: sc around (6)
- FO with long tail.
- Lightly stuff and curve it slightly.
- Sew to the back center of the catβs body.
β Optional: use a darker color for the tail tip.
𧡠STEP 5: FACE & DETAILS
- Eyes: safety eyes or embroider with black yarn.
- Mouth: β3β-shaped smile using black or brown yarn.
- Whiskers: 3 short lines on each cheek with dark brown yarn.
- Cheeks: add blush with pink yarn or felt circles.
β You can use a small amount of pink yarn for embroidery blush.
π STEP 6: COLOR VARIATIONS
| Style | Instructions |
|---|---|
| Classic Cream Cat | Use cream yarn for body, beige for ears & tail tip |
| Siamese Cat | White body, dark brown for ears, legs, tail, and mask |
| Tabby Cat | Beige body, add dark brown stripes on sides or forehead |
π§Έ FINISHING TOUCH
- Check all seams are tight.
- Shape the plush evenly.
- Optionally add a small bell collar or ribbon for extra cuteness.
