Make your books a little cuter with this adorable cat bookmark pattern! The cat’s head peeks out from the top of the book while the tail hangs down from the bottom. You don’t have to make it black or white either, choose any color you like. Although, why choose just one when you can make several?

All you need is some cotton yarn in your favorite color, a 3.5 mm crochet hook, scissors, and a tapestry needle. Very few materials, but a lot of charm.

This bookmark is made using simple stitches like single crochet, dc, and hdc. You will crochet a few rows to shape the head and ears, then continue with the long tail. It’s beginner friendly and can easily be finished in one cozy evening.

A cat bookmark makes a perfect gift for book lovers and cat lovers alike. You can also make colorful ones for children. Once you start making them, you may end up with a whole stack of cat bookmarks before you know it. Don’t say I didn’t warn you!

Materials

• 3.5 mm crochet hook
• Cotton yarn
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle

Abbreviations

ch – chain
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease

Head

Start by ch 9. We will work continuously around one side of the ch’s and continue to the other.

Note: what is within () goes into the same stitch.

Rnd 1: in the 2nd chain from the hook, sc, then keeping going down the chains with 6 sc, (3 sc), 6 sc, inc (18)
Rnd 2: 8 sc, inc, (hdc, dc, 2 hdc), 6 sc, (2 hdc, dc, hdc), inc, sl st, ch 4

Down from the 2nd chain from the hook, sc, hdc, dc, skip 2 stitches on the head, sl st, 2 sc, sl st, ch 4. Down from the 2nd chain from the hook, sc, hdc, dc, skip 2 stitches on the head, sl st.

Fasten off.

Body

Focus on the 4 sc in the bottom of the head. We will reinsert our yarn there.

We will now work until the end of each round, the ch 1 and turn our work.

Rnd 1-3: 4 sc (4)
Rnd 4: inc, 2 sc, inc (6)
Rnd 5-6: 6 sc (6)
Rnd 7: inc, 4 sc, inc (8)
Rnd 8-9: 8 sc (8)
Rnd 10: inc, 6 sc, inc (10)
Rnd 11-15: 10 sc (10)
Rnd 16: dec, 6 sc, dec (8)
Rnd 17: dec, 4 sc, dec (6)
Rnd 18: sl st, hdc, dc, dc, hdc, sl st (6)
Rnd 19: sl st, sl st, ch 21, starting in the 2nd ch from the hook 3 sc, 2 inc, 3 sc, 2 dec, 3 sc, 2 inc, 3 sc, sl st, sl st (6)

Fasten off and weave the tails. Wet bookmark a bit and leave it to dry with some weight on it, so it dries flat.

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What do we have today? Today it’s a basket of cute cat-shaped nuggets together with french fries, all served in a lovely basket with ketchup. It’s amazing what kind of crochet patterns people can come up with. This is the project nobody knew they needed and now can’t live without.

Acrylic yarn in two colors, a 3.25 mm crochet hook, stuffing, small 4 mm safety eyes, pink yarn scraps, and an embroidery needle are all you need to make these kitten nuggets.

This pattern is beginner-friendly, we will not use any difficult stitches, only simple single crochet and a few others. First, we crochet the nugget ears, then the body, after that the tail and small details. The fries are made separately, but they are also very simple.

These kitten nuggets can be gifted as a whole basket to a friend who loves cats, used as decor, or simply for emotional support. It will be hard to stop making them.

Materials

• Chicken nugget color yarn (Bug twist acrylic in color Mustard)
• French fry color yarn (Red heart acrylic in color bright yellow)
• Small amount of pink for blush
• 3.25 mm crochet hook
• Polyfil stuffing
• Stitch marker
• Scissors
• Embroidery needle
• Black embroidery floss
• 4 mm safety eyes (Optional)

Abbreviations

Mr – magic ring
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
hdc – half double crochet
Bob – bobble stitch (4 loops only)
FLO – front loop only

Ears x2

Using nugget color:

1st Ear:

Rnd 1: 4 sc in a Mr (4)

Sc into next st on 1st Leave the rest of the round unworked. Fasten off. Leave a smalltail for sewing.

2nd Ear:

Rnd 1: 4 sc into Mr (4)

Do not fasten iff. We will continue from here to make the body.

Body

Continue from 2nd ear:

Ch 2, working onto 1st ear:

Rnd 2: (sc, inc) x 2, 2 sc onto ch 2, working back onto the 2nd ear: (sc, inc) x 2, 2 sc onto other side of ch 2 (16)
Rnd 3-6: sc around (16) (4 rounds)
Rnd 7: 5 sc, bob, 4 sc, bob, 5 sc (16)
Rnd 8-9: sc around (16) (2 rounds)

Embroider eyes/add safety eyes between rnds 4-5 about 4 st apart. Use black embroidery floss to embroider mouth. Add any other facial details such as embroider blush with pink yarn, cut cutcles out of pink felt for blush, etc.

Rnd 10: 7 sc, bob, 2 sc, bob, 5 sc (16)
Rnd 11: dec x 8 (8)

Lightly stuff. Fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing. From here we are going to close up the body. Using the yarn tail and your darning needle, pass the tail through each FLO of rnad 11.

Pull tight to cinch hole shit. Insert the remaining tail into body from finishing point and exit out of the center of the bottom, just above rnd 9. From here we will create the tail.

Tail

Using the remainder of the yarn tail from the body, insert hook into one st over from where you exited the yarn tail and grab the yarn with your hook to chain. Ch 5. Fasten off and trim end close to the last ch.

Face Options

French Fries

Using yellow yarn, ch 17, starting in the 2nd ch from the hook:

Rnd 1: hdc across (16)
Rnd 2: ch 1, turn, hdc across in FLO (16)

Fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing. Fold the piece in half and use the tail to sew the two sides together along the outer edges. It should take place of a french fry once folded in half.

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A tiny crochet cat shaped like a cozy loaf, featuring a simple, rounded form and soft, minimal details for a cozy and adorable finish.

Stitches used in the pattern are very simple and basic, like single crochet stitches, half double crochet stitches, and some crochet techniques like increase and decrease.

This tutorial worked in one piece in a continuous spiral; the ears and tail are crocheted at the end and attached to the body.

You can place them on desks or shelves, give them to cat lovers or fans of cozy handmade items, or add them to a collection of small amigurumi pieces.

Materials

• Yarn for body color
• Yarn in different color for the face details
• 3.50 / 4.00 mm crochet hook
• Scissors
• 6 mm / 8 mm safety eyes
• Stuffing
• Tapestry needle

Abbreviations

Mr – magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
hdc – half double crochet

Body

Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (30)
Rnd 6-12: 30 sc (30)

Insert eyes between R3 and R4, 6 to 7 stitches apart.

Rnd 13: (3 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (24)
Rnd 14: (2 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (18)

Start stuffing.

Rnd 15: (1 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (12)

Finish stuffing.

Rnd 16: 6 dec (6)

Ears x2

Choose a stitch more less 45 degreees diagonal to the eye, between R5 and R6. Insert the hook horizontally, pull the yarn through and ch 3.

In the 2nd ch from the hook sc, then hdc in the last ch. Sp st horizontally back onto the body. Fasten off.

Then just bring both tails to a stitch behind, tie a knot and hide it inside the plush.

Then, for the other ear, just repeat the same but start in a stitch more less the same distance to the center as the stitch you ended the first ear.

Face

Sew on the X nos and the whiskers.

Tail

If chenille yarn:

Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2-6: 6 sc (6)

If cotton/mix yarn:

Rnd 1: 8 sc in Mr (8)
Rnd 2-6: 8 sc (8)

Stuff a little and sew on top of R13 and R14. Usually stab a needle to mark the center and where the top of the tail will be sewed.

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This crochet cat pattern is worked in one piece in a continuous spiral. The head and body, legs are worked as you go, and the ears and tail are crocheted at the end.

Stitches needed to finish this tutorial are the single crochet stitch, half double crochet stitch, slip stitch, and some crochet techniques like increasing and decreasing.

It’s perfect for personal use, gifting, décor, cat lovers, and nurseries.

Designer: Hooktasy

Materials

• 8 mm crochet hook
• 6 mm yarn
• Sewin needle, stitch marker, scissors
• Fiberfill
• 12 mm safety eys

Size: 15 cm

Abbreviations

Mr – magic ring
sl st – slip stitch
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
Bo – bobble stitch

Body

Use white yarn.

Rnd 1: 8 sc in a Mr (8)
Rnd 2: inc, (yellow: 2 inc), 2 inc, (black: 2 inc), inc (16)
Rnd 3: sc, inc, [yellow: (sc, inc) x 2], (sc, inc) x 2, [black: (sc, inc) x 2], (sc, inc) (24)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc), [yellow: (2 sc, inc) x 2], (2 sc, inc) x 2, [black: (2 sc, inc) x 2], (2 sc, inc) (32)
Rnd 5: 4 sc, (yellow: 8 sc), 8 sc, (black: 8 sc), 4 sc (32)
Rnd 6: 3 sc, inc, sc, (yellow: 2 sc. inc, 3 sc), inc, 3 sc, inc, sc, (black: 2 sc, inc, 3 sc), inc, 3 sc, inc (40)
Rnd 7: 7 sc, (yellow: 5 sc), 15 sc, (black: 5 sc), 8 sc (40)
Rnd 8-9: 40 sc (40)
Rnd 10: 5 sc, BO, 9 sc, BO, 9 sc, BO, 9 sc, BO, 4 sc (40)
Rnd 11: (sc, dec, sc) x 10 (30)
Rnd 12: (sc, dec) x 10 (20)
Rnd 13: 10 dec (10)

Fasten off and cut yarn.

Glue eyes at round 6-7 (4 sts apart).

Ears x2

Use black/yellow yarn.

Chain 3 st, start crochet at 2nd chain from hook, 1 sc, 1 dc

Fasten off and leave a tail to sew at R2.

Tail

Use yellow yarn.

Rnd 1: 5 sc in a Mr (5)
Rnd 2: 5 sc (5)

Change to white yarn.

Rnd 3: 5 sc (5)
Rnd 4-5: 2 sc, 2 hdc, sc

Fasten off and leave a tail to sew at R9.

Use small wool to sew the cat’s nose and whiskers.

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Materials needed to make this tutorial are #6 bulky yarn of your choice, a 4 mm crochet hook, 12 mm safety eyes, 11 mm safety nose, a small amount of black worsted-weight yarn, keychain hardware, and stuffing.

This tutorial is a no-sew pattern, it works in one piece and takes no time to finish, and it also includes how to switch between the accent color and main color.

It’s perfect for backpack charms, small gifts, party favors, and market sellers.

Designer: Melz Crochet

Materials

• #6 Bulky yarn of your choice (Parfait Chunly) – main color and accent color
• 4 mm crochet hook
• 10 mm and 12 mm safety eyes
• 11 mm safety nose
• Small amount of black worsted-weight yarn for face details
• Keychain hardware
• Stuffing
• Yarn needle. scissors, stitch marker

Abbreviations

Mr – magic ring
ch – chains
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
sl st – slip stitch
st – stitch
BO – bobble stitch (5 loops on hook)
rept – repeat
FLO – front loops only

Notes

• Accent color will be in Bold and the main color will be written normal
• In this pattern you will be making color changes. You will do this by ending the last stitch with the next color, note that the bobble stitches are also in accent color.

Body

Start with accent color.

Rnd 1: 8 sc in Mr (8)
Rnd 2: inc, inc x 2, (1 sc, 1 sc) in the next st, (1 sc, 1 sc) in the next st, inc x2, inc (16 sc)

Rnd 3: 3 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, 1 sc, 2 sc, inc, 2 sc, 1 sc, inc (20)
Rnd 4: 3 sc, 4 sc, EAR (FLO sc, ch 2, FLO sc) in the same st, 5 sc, rept EAR, 6 sc (20)

Place stitch markers in the back loops of rnd 4 so the are easier to find for the next rnd.

Rnd 5: 7 sc, (push ear firward)
BLO 1 sc, 5 sc, (push ear forward)
BLO 1 sc, 4 sc, BO, 1 sc (20)
Rnd 6: 2 sc, BO, 17 sc (20)

Secure eyes between rnd 2 and rnd 3 in line with the ears. Use black worsted weight yarn to do the nose (or secure an 11 mm safety nose in the center if the Mr) and embroider the whiskers details.

Rnd 7-8: 20 sc around (20)
Rnd 9: 19 sc, BO (20)
Rnd 10: 3 sc, BO, 8 sc, TAIL (ch 5, 4 sl st, sl st in the base of the sc st, does not count as a stitch), 8 sc (cut accent color now) (20)
Rnd 11: (3 sc, dec) x 4 (16)

Stuff the body.

Rnd 12: dec x 8 (8)

Fasten off, leave yarn to close.

Add more stuffing if needed and close, hide the tail inside of the body.

Add keychain hardware (suggested to insert between rnd 6 and rnd 7).

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Materials needed to make this plushie are baby bee yarn in grey and white shades, a 5.75 mm crochet hook, 12 mm safety eyes, yarn needle, fiberfill, pink felt, and black worsted weight yarn for embroidery.

These instructions include how to make the body, ears, belly, and tail, and how to assemble all parts.

This pattern is ideal for cat lovers, plushie collectors, or anyone who enjoys chubby and adorable amigurumi.

Let’s get started!

Designer: Keila’s Handmade Crochet

Materials & Tools

• Baby bee yarn – grey, white
• 12 mm safety eyes
• 5.75 mm crochet hook
• Black worsted weight yarn
• Pink felt
• Sewing needle
• Stuffing

Abbreviations

sc – single crochet
dec – decrease
inc – increase
bo – bobble stitch
sl st – slip stitch
FO – fasten off

Body

Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 9 (27)
Rnd 5-8: sc around (27)
Rnd 9: 8 sc, BO, 9 sc, BO, 8 sc (27)
Rnd 10-13: sc around (27)
Rnd 14: 8 sc, BO, 9 sc, BO, 8 sc (27)

Insert eyes between rows 7/8

Rnd 15: 13 dec, 1 sc (14)

Stuff.

Rnd 16: 7 dec (7)

FO and close

Ears x2

Rnd 1: 4 sc in Mr (4)
Rnd 2: 4 inc (8)
Rnd 3: sc around (8)

Fold in half, sc 4 across to close.

Leave a long tail for sewing.

Belly

Rnd 1: 5 sc in Mr (5)
Rnd 2: 5 inc (10)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 5 (15)

Sl st and fasten off.

Leave a long tail for sewing.

Tail

Rnd 1: 4 sc in Mr (4)
Rnd 2-5: 4 sc (4)

Fold in half, sc 2 across to close.

Leave a long tail for sewing.

Assembly

• Ears: R4-R7
• Nose: in between eyes
• Belly: 1 row below the nose
• Tail: lower back

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This pattern uses basic stitches like single crochet stitches, half double crochet stitches, double crochet stitches, and some crochet techniques like changing colors, embroidery, and how to join parts.

These written instructions include how to make the bag body, shoulder strap, ears, eyes, nose, and flower, then you can attach all parts together and then embroider mouth.

You can choose different colors that match your own cat and also you can increase/ decrease the number of rounds following the same sequence to make different bag size.

Let’s get started!

Designer: Tobbys handcraft

Materials & Tools

• DK weight yarn in colors: grey, pink, white, brown
• 4.5 mm crochet hook
• Tapestry needle
• Safety eyes
• Fiberfill
• Scissors
• Stitch marker

Abbreviations

mr – magic ring
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
sl st – slip stitch
st – stitch

Bag

Using grey yarn.

Rnd 1: 11 dc in a Mr (11)
Rnd 2: 1 sl st, 2 ch, 11 inc (22)
Rnd 3: 2 ch, 1 dc, 1 inc (33)
Rnd 4: 2 ch, 2 dc, 1 inc (44)
Rnd 5: 2 ch, 3 dc, 1 inc (55)
Rnd 6: 2 ch, 4 dc, 1 inc (66)
Rnd 7: 2 ch, 5 dc, 1 inc (77)
Rnd 8: 2 ch, 6 dc, 1 inc (88)
Rnd 9: 2 ch, 7 dc, 1 inc (99)
Rnd 10: BLO 2 ch, 99 dc (99)
Rnd 11: 2 ch, 99 sc (99)
Rnd 12: 2 ch, 29 dc, 41 ch, skip 41 st, 29 dc (99)
Rnd 13-14: 2 ch, 99 dc (99)
Rnd 15: BLO 2 ch, 99 dc (99)
Rnd 16: 2 ch, 7 dc, 1 dec (88)
Rnd 17: 2 ch, 6 dc, 1 dec (77)
Rnd 18: 2 ch, 5 dc, 1 dec (66)
Rnd 19: 2 ch, 4 dc, 1 dec (55)
Rnd 20: 2 ch, 3 dc, 1 dec (44)
Rnd 21: 2 ch, 2 dc, 1 dec (33)
Rnd 22: 2 ch, 1 dc, 1 dec (22)
Rnd 23: 2 ch, 11 dec (11)

Close the bag sewing.

Shoulder Strap

Using grey yarn.

Insert hook into the side of the bag one or two rows below the opening on round 12 and work 10 single crochets attached to the base.

The work 90 rows of 10 dc. Finally, attach the other end of the strap to the opposite side of the base of the bag with 10 sc.

Ears x2

Using pink yarn.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in a Mr (6)
Rnd 2: (1 sc, 3 sc in same st) x 3 (12)
Rnd 3: 2 sc, 3 sc in same st, (3 sc, 3 sc in same st) x 2, 1 sc (18)
Rnd 4: 3 sc, 3 sc in same st, (5 sc, 3 sc in same st) x 2, 2 sc (24)
Rnd 5: 4 sc, 3 sc ub sane st, (7 sc, 3 sc in same st) x 2, 3 sc (30)
Rnd 6: 5 sc, 3 sc in same st, (9 sc, 3 sc in same st) x 2, 4 sc (36)

Change with grey yarn.

Rnd 7: 36 sc (36)

Eyes x2

Using white yarn.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in a Mr (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: 1 sc, 1 inc (18)
Rnd 4: 2 sc, 1 inc (24)
Rnd 5: 3 sc, 1 inc (30)
Rnd 6: 4 sc, 1 inc (36)

Nose

Using brown yarn.

In a magic ring work: 3 ch, 3 triple double crochet, 4 dc, 2 ch, 4 sc, 3 triple double crochet, 3 ch, 1 sl st

Leave a long tail for sewing.

Flower

Rnd 1: with yellow 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12) change with purple yarn
Rnd 3: (3 ch, 2 dc, 3 ch, 1 sl st) all in same st, 1 sl st.

Repite this pattern all around round 3.

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