5 Free Crochet Cat Plushie Tutorials for Beginners
Love-Knitting had so many cute cat plushies. So, I could not help but share these 5 free crochet cat plushie tutorials that include everything from a dressed cat to a cat for girls and even a life-like cat plushie.
All of these cat plushies use super bulky yarn, work up fast, and most importantly completely no-sew. You will love the first one the most, and of course, all of them are simply irresistible!
Crochet Cute Cat Plushies
Every crocheter tackles a crochet cat. But when you start with the cat plushies, the things get a lot simpler and quicker. So, make sure to check out and crochet these plush cat patterns:
About the Designer: The designer behind all these Christmas plushies is @love-knitting –with her 1k tutorials, she is an all-arounder in crocheting whose super bulky yarn and Christmas series is my favorite. You can also check her other plushies on the channel!
01 of 05 Crochet Dressed Cat Plushie
This dressed cat plushie is no-sew and wears a removable hat and shoulder bag. Following the tutorial, you will learn to crochet both the doll base and the accessories. The hat has holes for the ears of your finished cat plushie, plus the cool braided strings.
I love how the tutor has chosen the self-striping yarn for the hat and crocheted it using the thin yarn for better detail.
Materials Needed
The tutorial for the crocheted cat doll with a hat and bag uses the following materials:
For the Cat (Body, Head, Limbs, Tail, Ears):
Plush Yarn: (100g/120m) in the main color for the cat.
Crochet Hook: 4 mm.
Stuffing: Fiberfill/Holofiber.
Safety Eyes: 12 mm (inserted in the 16th row of the head).
Yarn/Thread for Facial Details: YarnArt Jeans yarn (50g/160m) is used to embroider the eyelashes and whiskers, and to glue on the nose.
For the Accessories (Hat and Bag):
YarnArt Jeans Yarn: (50g/160m) in your desired color for the hat and bag.
Crochet Hook: 2 mm (smaller hook for the accessories).
Yarn/Thread for Hat Ties: Strands of yarn (approx. 20 cm long) are cut to braid the tie-up strings.
02 of 05 Crochet Cat in Cactus Pot Plushie
Unusual but super cute, this crochet Cat Cactus in a basket plushie is an irresistible gift. This cat plushie is also crocheted as a single piece! You will love the pink flower, the yellow embroidery spots, and how elegant the basket is. Around the cat, you can also put your small jewelry, as the basket is a bit wider than needed. The flower is also removable from the head!
The materials used in the tutorial for the Crochet Cat Cactus in a Basket are:
Plush Yarn (100g/120m) in the following colors:
Green (for the cat’s body/cactus part).
Pink or Rose (for the cat’s nose/ears and the basket’s flower trim).
Yellow (for the main basket/pot).
Crochet Hook: 4 mm.
Safety Eyes: 8 mm (or glue-on eyes, as used in the video).
Stuffing: Holofiber or similar filling material.
Embroidery Thread: For detailing the face (e.g., whiskers and cactus “spines”).
Tapestry Needle: For sewing and weaving in ends.
03 of 05 Crochet Cat Girl Plushie
As a little girl’s gift, crochet this Baby Cat in a Dress plushie, again quick, no-sew, and cute. So, the legs, tail, body, arms, and head are all crocheted as a single piece. The finished cats are small (up to 10 cm, including ears and legs)
While you are shown the beige cat version, you can also crochet a grey one, as in the tutorial. Use different yarns for different sizes, and don’t forget the eyeball embroidery for a life-like feel.
Materials Needed
The materials used in the tutorial for crocheting the small plush kitten in a dress are:
Plush Yarn: (100g/120m) in the following colors:
Main Color (for the body, head, tail, and paws).
Dress Color (for the dress/skirt).
Crochet Hook: 4 mm.
Safety Eyes: 8 mm (or 9-10 mm, inserted between the 13th and 14th rows).
Stuffing: Holofiber or similar filling material.
Tapestry Needle/Embroidery Thread: (The video uses a thinner, presumably cotton-blend, yarn for the face shaping/tightening).
Plastic Nose: A glued-on plastic nose, 8 x 6 mm.
04 of 05 Crochet Cat No-Sew Plushie
Here are the easiest crochet cat plushies that can sit! Place them on your table and see how they relieve your stress. You can crochet a Siamese version, a grey version, and even a black one. You can crochet a trio and sell them at craft fairs.
Again, the body, legs, tail, head, muzzle, and ears are crocheted as a single piece. The finished cat plushie will be just 8cm tall!
Materials Needed
The tutorial for the miniature crocheted cat uses the following materials:
Plush Yarn: (100g/120m) in:
Main Color (e.g., Gray, as shown in the tutorial).
Contrasting Color (e.g., White, for the paws and muzzle/face detail).
Crochet Hook: 4 mm.
Safety Eyes: 10 mm (on secure fastenings).
Stuffing: Holofiber or similar filling material
05 of 05 Crochet Cat Plushies
These tall cat plushies are stable and don’t fall, standing about 10 cm (4 inches). You can again choose from three color combinations: yellow, grey, and black. Thanks to no-sew techniques, these cat plushies are quick to make. You will also need to color-change a bit!
The tutorial for the crocheted plush cat uses the following materials:
Plush Yarn: (100g/120m) in two colors:
Main Color (e.g., gray or black, for the body, head, and ears).
Secondary Color (e.g., white, for the paws/inner paw details).
Crochet Hook: 4 mm.
Stuffing: Holofiber or similar filling material.
Safety Eyes: 10 mm (inserted between rows 12 and 13, with 4 stitches between them).
Yarn for Facial Details and U-shaped U-pulls:
Black yarn (like Deniz Janar or similar thin yarn) for the nose bridge, mouth/whiskers, eyebrows, and eyelashes.
