Rustic Farmhouse Crochet Cat: Free Pattern

Welcome to our adorable and modern easy crochet cat pattern! As a cat lover myself, I can’t believe it took me this long to design one. While sitting by the pool one day, I thought, Why haven’t I made a cat pattern yet?

My first idea was to create a black cat for Halloween, inspired by my own black cat, Luna. But of course, once I started, I couldn’t resist making more in different colours!

This little cutie came together quickly, using a similar body style to my Rustic Farmhouse Bunny. I knew right away it had to be part of the Fall For Ami Collection. It fits beautifully with the autumn designs, but it’s also perfect for year-round home décor.

You may also like our Woodland Ami Owl and our Jack-O’-Lantern Pumpkin Stack patterns!

The crochet cat makes a thoughtful, handmade gift for any cat lover in your life. You can easily personalize it, and each one turns out with its own unique charm.

View the free crochet pattern down below or check out the step-by-step video tutorial!

Sizes

Skill Level

Easy, written in standard American terms.

Gauge

5 sts and 5 rows equal to 2″ in sc blo with 6.5mm hook

Substituting Yarn

Before beginning your cat, it is highly recommended to create a gauge swatch. Taking the time to swatch will help ensure your stitch tension works well with this pattern, which is especially important if you are substituting yarn or the recommended yarn is unavailable. A swatch also gives you the chance to test how your chosen yarn feels—whether it’s too loose, too stiff, or just right for a soft but sturdy cat.

For this type of amigurumi project, the exact finished size is not critical. What matters most is creating a firm, dense fabric so the stuffing does not show through and your cat keeps its shape. If your stitches appear too loose or gaps are visible, try using a smaller hook. If the fabric feels overly tight or difficult to work with, move up a hook size. Adjusting your hook will help you find the right balance between ease of stitching and durability.

This is also a great opportunity to experiment with different yarn weights and colours to create cats in a variety of sizes and personalities. Use soft neutrals for a rustic woodland look, bright tones for a playful style, or even seasonal colours for a festive touch.

We’ve provided a list of suitable yarn substitutes on the following page. You can also create a bulky-weight yarn by holding two strands of worsted-weight yarn together. This not only gives you flexibility with colour combinations but also makes it easy to use up leftover yarn in your stash.

Suitable Yarn Substitutes for Bernat Softee Chunky

Lion Brand Hue + Me – 137 yds/100g

Titan Bulky Weight Yarn #5 (cdn) 80yrds/85G

Premier Basix Super Bulky 98yds/100g

PREMIER BASIX CHUNKY YARN CDN) – 117yds/100g

Crochet Hooks Required

US K/10.5 (6.5mm)

US H/8 (5.5mm)

Abbreviations

Blo – Back Loop Only

Ch – Chain

Hdc – Half Double Crochet

Inv Sc2tog – Single Crochet Decrease

Rep – Repeat

Sc – Single Crochet

Sp(s) – Space(s)

St(s) – Stitch(es)

Special Stitches

Inv Sc2tog – Invisible Single Crochet 2 together – Insert hook through the blo of next 2 sts, YO (Yarn Over), pull through 2 loops on the hook twice.

Video Tutorial For The Crochet Cat

Crochet our Rustic Farmhouse Cat with me in this step-by-step tutorial! We’ll work from the bottom up in simple stitches, shaping the body with increases and decreases, and finishing with a rustic twine bow. You’ll learn how to make a magic ring, crochet and attach the tail and ears, and how to crochet over pipe cleaners to make them bendable. I’ll also show you how to add stuffing and a weighted base for extra stability, so your cat sits perfectly in place.

Rustic Farmhouse Cat Pattern

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Thank you for respecting the author’s intellectual property and hard work!

Pattern Support

Additionally, please note that the only pattern support offered for this pattern is available on our Facebook community group and through the YouTube tutorial. The modifications given in the PDF are the only ones included, so if you choose to modify the pattern or use a different yarn weight, you will need to figure out the modifications on your own.

We appreciate your understanding and hope that you have a fantastic experience creating this pattern. Please feel free to lend support to fellow members of the community group as we work together to create beautiful crochet projects.

Pattern

Notes: The Cat is worked in continuous rounds. The Cat is crocheted from the bottom up. Use a stitch marker to indicate the first stitch of each round.

Body

Round 1:

With larger hook, Magic Ring, ch 1, work 10 hdc in the ring, pull ring tight (don’t join)—10 sts.

Round 2:

2 sc in the blo of each st around—20 sts.

Round 3:

1 sc in the blo of first st, 2 sc in the blo of next st, *1 sc in the blo next st, 2 sc in the blo next st; rep from * around—30 sts.

Round 4:

1 sc in the blo of first 2 sts, 2 sc in the blo of next st, *1 sc in the blo next 2 sts, 2 sc in the blo of next st; rep from * around—40 sts. The base should measure approximately 4″ in diameter.

Rounds 5-12:

1 sc in the blo of each st around—40 sts.

Round 13 (Decr.):

1 sc in the blo first 2 sts, inv sc2tog in the blo across next 2 sts, *1 sc in the blo next 2 sts, inv sc2tog in the blo across next 2 sts; rep from * around—30 sts.

Rounds 14-15:

1 sc in the blo of each st around—30 sts.

Round 16 (Decr.):

1 sc in the blo first st, inv sc2tog in the blo across next 2 sts, *1 sc in the blo next st, inv sc2tog in the blo across next 2 sts; rep from * around—20 sts.

Round 17:

1 sc in the blo of each st around—20 sts.

Head

Add a weighted bag to the body and stuff with polyester fill as you go here and throughout the rest of the cat.

Round 18 (Incr.):

1 sc in the blo of first st, 2 sc in the blo of next st, *1 sc in the blo next st, 2 sc in the blo of next st; rep from * around—30 sts.

Rounds 19-24:

1 sc in the blo of each st around—30 sts.

Round 25 (Decr.):

1 sc in the blo first st, inv sc2tog in the blo across next 2 sts, *1 sc in the blo next st, inv sc2tog in the blo across next 2 sts; rep from * around—20 sts.

Round 26 (Decr.):

1 sc in the blo first 2 sts, inv sc2tog in the blo across next 2 sts, *1 sc in the blo next 2 sts, inv sc2tog in the blo across next 2 sts; rep from * around—15 sts.

Round 27 (Decr.):

1 sc in the blo first st, inv sc2tog in the blo across next 2 sts, *1 sc in the blo next st, inv sc2tog in the blo across next 2 sts; rep from * around—10 sts. Fasten off, leaving a tail. With a yarn needle, weave the tail through the front loops only of each stitch around the opening, pull tight to secure and weave in the ends.

Tail

Round 1:

With larger hook, Magic Ring, ch 1, work 6 sc in the ring, pull ring tight (don’t join)—6 sts.

Note: Twist two pipe cleaners together, then fold over the tip for safety. Insert them into the tail after a few rounds and crochet around the pipe cleaners as you work.

Rounds 2-24:

1 sc in the blo of each st around—6 sts. The tail should measure approximately 9″. Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail. Bend the end of the pipe cleaner and tuck it inside the crocheted tail. Using a yarn needle, weave the yarn through the front loops only of each stitch around the opening, pull tight to close, and weave to secure. Use the remaining yarn tail to sew the tail to the back centre of the cat. Stitch about 2″ along each side of the tail to firmly attach it to the body. Weave in ends, then bend the top of the tail to create a gentle curve.

Ears

Cut a pipe cleaner in half, using one piece for each ear. With a smaller hook, leave a yarn tail for sewing and place a slip knot on your hook. Bend the pipe cleaner slightly, then crochet 10 single crochet stitches tightly around the pipe cleaner. Fasten off, leaving a yarn tail. Trim away any excess pipe cleaner from the ends.

Bend the crocheted piece into a triangle, making one side slightly shorter than the other. Use the yarn tail and a needle to sew each ear securely to the head. Position the shorter side of the triangle toward the inside of the head and the longer side toward the outside for a natural look. Once the ears are in place, weave in the tails on the head to finish.

Finishing: Tie a ribbon or twine around the cat’s neck and secure it in a neat bow.

I hope you love our Rustic Farmhouse Cat pattern! You might also love these crochet patterns!

Woodland Ami Owl

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Rustic Farmhouse Mushroom

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