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Lucky Cat Amigurumi Pattern

Lucky Cat Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Lucky Cat Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a 4-inch Lucky Cat amigurumi (version 1) complete with collar, bell, ears, spots and a tiny pillow. It uses Yarnart Jeans yarn and a small 2.3mm hook for tight stitches and good shaping. The instructions are written in continuous spiral rounds with clear counts and helpful assembly notes.

Lucky Cat Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Youll find detailed round-by-round tables for each piece (head, body, arms, legs, ears, tail, spots, collar and pillow). Photos and finishing tips are included to guide placement and sewing.

Why You'll Love This Lucky Cat Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings together classic amigurumi shaping with sweet decorative details like the collar and tasselled pillow. I enjoy how quick it is to work up while still offering opportunities for personalization through color and small embroidery. The construction is logical and satisfying — you can see the character come together as you attach each piece. I find the finished Lucky Cat makes a charming gift or decor accent that never fails to make people smile.

Lucky Cat Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Lucky Cat Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Lucky Cat Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Lucky Cat Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this Lucky Cat by changing yarn colors; try pastel palettes for a soft nursery look or bold colors for festive decor.

You can make a mini keychain version by switching to fingering weight yarn and a smaller hook for a tiny, portable charm.

I often swap the safety eyes for embroidered eyes for a softer, handmade aesthetic that is safe for babies.

For a posable variant, I sometimes add a thin wire inside the tail or arms so the cat can be posed on a shelf.

Change the collar style by crocheting a slightly wider band or adding tiny beads and a different button to match your theme.

Make a set in coordinating colors and slightly different expressions by adjusting mouth and whisker stitches for variety.

If you want a chunkier, cuddlier cat, try bulky yarn with a larger hook and expect a larger finished size with looser stitches.

I also enjoy embroidering small motifs (like hearts or stars) on the pillow or body to personalize gifts.

Swap the pillow tassel colors and length to suit your decor — longer tassels give a boho look while short tassels feel tidy and modern.

Try attaching a loop to the collar to hang the cat as an ornament or car charm for a playful twist.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during long rounds can lead to losing your place and uneven shaping; place a marker at the start of each round to track progression. ✗ Overstuffing the head or body will distort the amigurumi shape and make sewing parts difficult; stuff gradually and evenly to maintain a smooth surface. ✗ Not counting stitches after increase or decrease rounds creates mismatched stitch counts later; always count stitches at the end of each round when shaping. ✗ Sewing eyes or facial features in the wrong rounds will affect placement; insert safety eyes between rounds 16-17, seven stitches apart, as instructed to ensure correct positioning. ✗ Changing colors without securing ends can cause loose strands inside the head; weave in or secure color changes and separate yarn into smaller plies for neater applique work. ✗ Pulling yarn too tight on small details (ears, spots) can pucker the fabric; use gentle, even tension and pin pieces in place before final stitching.

Lucky Cat Amigurumi Pattern

Make your own adorable Lucky Cat amigurumi with clear step-by-step instructions, helpful photos, and full materials lists. This pattern uses simple amigurumi techniques and small details like a collar, bell, spots and pillow to create a charming finished piece. Follow the rounds exactly and customize colors to make a unique lucky cat for gifts or decor.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Lucky Cat Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Yarnart Jeans yarn (160m / 50g) - White (01)
  • 02
    Yarnart Jeans yarn (160m / 50g) - Black (53)
  • 03
    Yarnart Jeans yarn (160m / 50g) - Red (51)
  • 04
    Yarnart Jeans yarn (160m / 50g) - Pink (36)
  • 05
    Yarnart Jeans yarn (160m / 50g) - Green (82)
  • 06
    Yarnart Jeans yarn (160m / 50g) - Honey (84)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.3mm
  • 02
    One bell 12mm
  • 03
    One pair of safety ocean blue eyes 7mm
  • 04
    One wooden button 10mm
  • 05
    Fiberfill for stuffing
  • 06
    Yarn needle

Progress Tracker

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— Head :

Round 1 :

8sc into magic ring (8)

Round 2 :

8inc (16)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc)*8 (24)

Round 4 :

(2sc, inc)*8 (32)

Round 5 :

(3sc, inc)*8 (40)

Round 6 :

(4sc, inc)*8 (48)

Round 7 :

(5sc, inc)*8 (56)

Round 8 :

56sc (56)

Round 9 :

(6sc, inc)*8 (64)

Round 10 :

64sc (64)

Round 11 :

64sc (64)

Round 12 :

10sc, 6sc, 20sc, 11sc, 17sc (64)

Round 13 :

10sc, 5sc, 23sc, 7sc, 19sc (64)

Round 14-16 :

64sc (64)

Round 17 :

3sc, (sc, inc)*8, 14sc, (sc, inc)*8, 15sc (80)

Round 18-20 :

80sc (80)

Round 21 :

225sc, 2sc, 21sc, 25sc, 33sc (80)

Round 22 :

20sc, 6sc, 17sc, 6sc, 31sc (80)

Round 23 :

(8sc, dec)*2, 6sc, 2sc, dec, 8sc, dec, 3sc, 5sc, dec, (8sc, dec)*3 (72)

Round 24 :

(7sc, dec)*2, 2sc, 2sc, 3sc, dec, 7sc, dec, 5sc, 2sc, dec, (7sc, dec)*3 (64)

Round 25 :

(6sc, dec)*8 (56)

Round 26 :

BLO (2sc, dec)*14 (42)

Info :

Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.

Info :

Insert safety eyes between round 16-17 with 7 sts apart.

Info :

Stuff the head. Tip: separate the yarn into small yarns to have better result.

Info :

Use black yarn to sew mouth between round 18-20 and sew whiskers between round 18-21.

Info :

Use pink yarn to sew nose.

— Body :

Info :

Make a chain of 11ch. Start in the second chain from hook.

Round 1 :

9sc, 3sc into the last stitch, work on a long the other side: 8sc, inc (22)

Round 2 :

inc, 8sc, 3inc, 8sc, 2inc (28)

Round 3 :

sc, inc, 8sc, (inc, sc)*3, 8sc, (inc, sc)*2 (34)

Round 4 :

inc, 10sc, (2sc, inc)*3, 8sc, (2sc, inc)*2 (40)

Round 5 :

(4sc, inc)*8 (48)

Round 6 :

48sc (48)

Round 7 :

(5sc, inc)*8 (56)

Round 8 :

56sc (56)

Round 9 :

(13sc, inc)*4 (60)

Round 10-18 :

60sc (60)

Round 19 :

(13sc, dec)*4 (56)

Round 20 :

56sc (56)

Round 21 :

(12sc, dec)*4 (52)

Round 22 :

(11sc, dec)*4 (48)

Round 23 :

(6sc, dec)*6 (42)

Info :

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the body.

— Arms :

Info :

Make 2. Use the white yarn to make MAGIC RING, work in a continuous spiral.

Round 1 :

8sc into magic ring (8)

Round 2 :

8inc (16)

Round 3-4 :

16sc (16)

Round 5 :

(6sc, dec)*2 (14)

Round 6-7 :

14sc (14)

Round 8 :

(5sc, dec)*2 (12)

Round 9-12 :

12sc (12)

Info :

Stuff the arms. Flatten and fold the top of the arm, join and sc together the 2 opposing stitches (6sc). Leave a long tail for sewing.

— Ears :

Info :

Make 2. Use the honey (black) yarn to make MAGIC RING. Work in a continuous spiral.

Round 1 :

4sc into magic ring (4)

Round 2 :

4inc (8)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc)*4 (12)

Round 4 :

2sc, inc, 2sc, inc, (2sc, inc)*2 (16)

Round 5 :

3sc, inc, 2sc, sc, inc, (3sc, inc)*2 (20)

Round 6 :

4sc, inc, 2sc, 2sc, inc, (4sc, inc)*2 (24)

Round 7 :

5sc, inc, 2sc, 3sc, inc, (5sc, inc)*2 (28)

Round 8 :

28sc (28)

Info :

Stuff the ears. Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.

— Legs :

Info :

Make 2. Use the white yarn to make MAGIC RING, work in a continuous spiral.

Round 1 :

6sc into magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc)*6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2sc, inc)*6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3sc, inc)*6 (30)

Round 6-8 :

30sc (30)

Round 9 :

(3sc, dec)*6 (24)

Info :

Stuff the legs. Leave a long tail for sewing.

— Spots :

Info :

Make spots using honey and black yarn. Use honey (black) yarn to make MAGIC RING, work in round.

Round 1 :

Ch5, start in the 2nd chain from hook: 3sc, 3sc-inc, 2sc, inc, slst (10)

Round 2 :

Ch, Inc, 2sc, 3inc, 2sc, 2inc, slst (16)

Info :

Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.

— Collar :

Info :

Use the green yarn (photo 10, 11).

Round 1 :

Make a chain of 62ch. Start in the 7th chain from hook 55sc. (photo 10) (55)

Info :

Fasten off, weave in the yarn end. Sew the button and the bell through the collar. Wear collar for the cat.

— Tail :

Info :

Use the white yarn to make MAGIC RING, work in a continuous spiral.

Round 1 :

6sc into magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3-9 :

12sc (12)

Info :

Do not stuff the tail. Flatten and fold the top of the tail, join and sc together the 2 opposing stitches (6sc). Leave a long tail for sewing. Sew tail to body on round 6.

— Pillow :

Round 1 :

Make a chain of 40ch. Start in the 3rd chain from hook 38dc, turn (38)

Round 2-13 :

Ch2, 38dc, turn (38)

Round 14 :

Ch2, 38dc (38)

Info :

Fasten off, leave a long tail about 40cm for sewing. Stuff some fiberfill in the pillow.

Infos :

Tassels (4): Cut 20 equal yarns about 10cm. Take 5 yarns and thread needle. Thread the needle through one corner of the pillow. Knot. Separate the yarns into small yarns. Repeat the same steps for the remaining 3 corners.

— Sewing :

Item Name (P1) :

Sew head to body.

Item Name (P2) :

Sew ears to head between round 4-11.

Item Name (P3) :

Sew spot to the body.

Item Name (P4) :

Sew legs to body between round 6-13, 2 legs apart 10sts.

Item Name (P5) :

Sew arms to body.

Info :

Use pink yarn to sew lines in legs.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew head to body by aligning the head opening with the top of the body, then sew securely using the long tail left from finishing the head.
  • Position and sew ears to the head between rounds 4-11, spacing them symmetrically and tacking them in place before finishing the stitch.
  • Sew spots to the body where desired, using the long tail of each spot to stitch them flat and secure.
  • Attach legs to the bottom of the body between rounds 6-13, placing the two legs about 10 stitches apart for correct stance and stability.
  • Fold, join and sew arms into place at the sides of the body using the long tails left, and embroider lines on the legs with pink yarn as shown.

Important Notes

  • 💡Insert safety eyes between rounds 16-17 with 7 stitches apart for accurate facial placement.
  • 💡Make Invisible Decrease crochet stitches for a neater finish when decreasing; it improves the rounded shape.
  • 💡Separate the yarn into small yarns for sewing small details for a better, finer result.
  • 💡Weave in ends and leave long tails where noted for sewing parts together securely.
  • 💡Stuff firmly but evenly and avoid overstuffing to keep shapes smooth and easy to join.

This Lucky Cat amigurumi pattern is designed to bring charm and good fortune to your home or gifts. Whether you make one for a friend or a set to decorate a shelf, each cat is full of personality and sweet details. Have fun customizing the colors and tiny accessories to make each kitty unique! 🧶🐱

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished doll size is approximately 4 inches tall when using Yarnart Jeans yarn and a 2.3mm hook, as stated in the pattern.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but this will change the final size; choose an appropriate hook and expect variations in stitch counts and proportions.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic experience with single crochet, increases, decreases and working in the round is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, although depending on experience and customization it may take longer.