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Cats have always held a special place in our hearts as our most beloved companions. While Valentine’s Day may have passed, the spirit of love and creativity continues throughout the year. Today, we’re excited to share a delightful Valentine’s Day Kitten amigurumi pattern that’s perfect for both beginners and experienced crocheters alike.
This charming little kitten has an endearing quality that might remind you more of a bunny than a traditional cat, but that’s part of its unique appeal! The standout feature is undoubtedly the adorable crocheted heart that adds the perfect Valentine’s touch to this sweet creation.
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Why This Pattern is Perfect for Beginners
If you’re just starting your amigurumi journey, this Valentine’s Day Kitten makes an excellent practice project. The pattern uses basic stitches and techniques, allowing newcomers to build confidence while creating something truly special. At just 10-12 cm (4-5.5 inches) tall when completed, it’s a manageable size that won’t overwhelm beginners.
Materials You’ll Need
Before diving into the valentine’s day kitten pattern, gather these essential supplies:
Yarn Requirements:
- Sport/5 ply yarn in white for the kitten body (Alize Cotton Gold N255 recommended)
- Red yarn for the heart detail (Alize Cotton Gold N298 recommended)
- Black thread for facial features
- Rose thread for additional embroidery details
Tools and Notions:
- 2.00 mm crochet hook
- Polyester fiber fill stuffing
- Tapestry needle for sewing and embroidery
- Pink eyeshadow or pastel for cheek coloring (optional)
Essential Crochet Abbreviations
Before beginning, familiarize yourself with these standard abbreviations:
- st — stitch
- ch — chain
- sc — single crochet
- inc — increase (2 sc in one loop)
- dec — decrease (2 sc together)
- (sc, inc) x n — repeat pattern in brackets n times
Body and Head
Crochet with white yarn. Stuff as you go.
Make 9 ch, start in second ch from the hook.
- 7 sc, 3 sc into the last stitch, work on along the other side; 6 sc, inc (18)
- inc, 6 sc, 3 inc, 6 sc, 2 inc (24)
- 1 sc, inc, 6 sc, (1 sc, inc)*3, 6 sc, (1 sc, inc)*2 (30)
- 2 sc, inc, 6 sc, (2 sc, inc)*3, 6 sc, (2 sc, inc)*2 (36)
- 3 sc, inc, 6 sc, (3 sc, inc)*3, 6 sc, (3 sc, inc)*2 (42)
- (6 sc, inc)*6 (48)
- (7 sc, inc)*6 (54)
- (8 sc, inc)*6 (60)
- (9 sc, inc)*6 (66) 10-21. 66 sc (12 rounds)
- (9 sc, dec)*6 (60) 23-24. 60 sc (2 rounds)
- (8 sc, dec)*6 (54) 26-27. 54 sc (2 rounds)
- (7 sc, dec)*6 (48)
- 48 sc
- (6 sc, dec)*6 (42) 31-34. 42 sc (4 rounds)
- (5 sc, dec)*6 (36)
- (4 sc, dec)*6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec)*6 (24)
- (1 sc, dec)*8 (16)
- 6 dec (8)
Close the opening and hide the yarn inside.
Legs
Crochet with white yarn. Stuff as you go.
- sc 6 into a magic loop (6)
- 6 inc (12) 3-8. 12 sc (6 rounds)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the legs between rows 3-6 with 6 st distance between them.
Arms
Crochet with white yarn. Stuff as you go.
- sc 6 into a magic loop (6)
- 6 inc (12) 3-11. 12 sc (9 rounds)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the arms between rows 21-25 with 28 st distance between them.
Ears
Crochet with white yarn. Stuff as you go.
- sc 6 into a magic loop (6)
- 6 sc (6)
- (1 sc, inc)*3 (9)
- (2 sc, inc)*3 (12)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the ears with 3-4 st distance between them.
Tail
Crochet with white yarn. Stuff as you go.
- sc 6 into a magic loop (6)
- 6 inc (12) 3-13. 12 sc (11 rounds)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the tail on the back between rows 5-6.
Heart
Crochet with red yarn. Stuff as you go.
Crochet two pieces:
- sc 6 into a magic loop (6)
- 6 inc (12)
- (3 sc, inc)*3 (15)
- 15 sc
On the first piece fasten off leaving a tail for sewing. On the second piece don’t cut the yarn, continue crocheting:
- 15 sc on the first piece, join the second piece and crochet 15 sc on it (30)
- 30 sc
- (8 sc, dec)*3 (27)
- (7 sc, dec)*3 (24)
- (6 sc, dec)*3 (21)
- (5 sc, dec)*3 (18)
- (4 sc, dec)*3 (15)
- (3 sc, dec)*3 (12)
- (2 sc, dec)*3 (9)
- 4 dec (5)
Close the opening and hide the yarn inside. Sew the heart to the hands.
Finishing Touches
Embroider eyes using black thread on row 31 with 4 st between them.
Embroider the nose between rows 30-31 and the mouth on row 29.
Paint the cheeks with pink eyeshadow or pastel and color the front of the ears with the same paint.
Your Valentine Kitten is Ready
Congratulations on completing your adorable Valentine’s Day kitten amigurumi! This charming creation combines simplicity with charm, making it an ideal project for crocheters of all skill levels. Whether you’re creating this sweet kitten for yourself, as a gift for a loved one, or simply to practice your amigurumi skills, this pattern offers the perfect blend of challenge and achievability.
The heart detail adds that special Valentine’s touch that makes this more than just another cute cat pattern. I hope you have fun making it!
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