Amigurumi Scottish Fold Cat Crochet Idea

Make your own adorable Scottish Fold cat with this concise Amigurumi crochet pattern! Step-by-step instructions are suitable for intermediates. Includes yarn type, stitch guide, & assembly process.

This Amigurumi Scottish Fold Cat crochet pattern offers a delightful crocheting experience, bringing an adorable feline friend to life. You'll create a charming, rounded body accentuated by signature folded ears and expressive eyes. The unique pattern uses simple crochet stitches, making it easy for crochet enthusiasts of every level to master.

Step-by-step Guide

Materials:

• Yarn in various colors like light grey, dark grey, white, black, pink
• 3.0mm crochet hook
• Tapestry needle
• Stuffing
• Black safety eyes (6mm)
• Sewing thread

Step 1: Making the Body

1. Start with the light grey yarn and make a magic ring.
2. Work 6 single crochets into the ring.
3. Pull the magic ring closed and tighten it to secure it.
4. Continue crocheting in rounds of single crochets, increasing in each stitch around.
5. Continue increasing until you have 24 stitches.
6. Crochet 10 rounds without increasing.
7. Start stuffing the body lightly and evenly.
8. Crochet 9 more rounds without increasing.
9. Finish off and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Step 2: Making the Legs

1. Using the light grey yarn, repeat steps 1-4 to make the first leg.
2. Instead of crocheting 9 more rounds, crochet 7 rounds only.
3. Finish off and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
4. Repeat steps 1-4 to make the second leg.

Step 3: Making the Tail

1. Using the light grey yarn, make a magic ring.
2. Work 6 single crochets into the ring.
3. Pull the magic ring closed and tighten it to secure it.
4. Crochet 5 rounds of single crochets without increasing.
5. Finish off and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Step 4: Making the Head

1. Using the dark grey yarn, repeat steps 1-4 to make the head.
2. Crochet 8 rounds without increasing.
3. Start stuffing the head lightly and evenly.
4. Crochet 12 more rounds without increasing.
5. Finish off and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Step 5: Making the Ears

1. Using the light grey yarn, make a magic ring.
2. Work 6 single crochets into the ring.
3. Pull the magic ring closed tighten to secure it.
4. Crochet 3 rounds of single crochets, increasing each stitch around.
5. Crochet 3 rounds without increasing.
6. Finish off and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
7. Repeat steps 1-6 to make the second ear.

Step 6: Assembling the Cat

1. Sew the legs to the body, positioning them evenly on the underside.
2. Sew the tail to the back of the body, towards the bottom.
3. Sew the ears to the top of the head, tilting them slightly forward.
4. Embroider facial features on the face using black and pink yarn. You can stitch on small black ovals for the eyes and a pink triangle for the nose.
5. Sew the head to the body, positioning it in the center.
6. Attach the safety eyes using the sewing thread.

Step 7: Finishing Touches

1. You can add other details to your cat, such as whiskers made from individual strands of black yarn or a pink bow around its neck.

Have fun making your adorable Scottish Fold cat!