Springtime Blossom Cat Crochet Guide

Meet the Blossom Cat

Welcome the Springtime Blossom Cat, a floral-loving kitty who’s all about springtime vibes. She’s got a calico coat, a flower crown, a shawl, and a butterfly buddy, plus a full set of features: ears, legs with paws, a posable tail, and a hand-crafted face with eyes, nose, mouth, and whiskers. She’s lounging on her side, ready to brighten your craft space.

Personality

This cat’s a springtime slacker, dreamy, relaxed, and happiest napping with petals in her fur. She’s here to inspire a slow, joyful stitch session as the days grow warmer.

What You’ll Make

A 12-inch-long amigurumi cat with a flower crown, shawl, butterfly, ears, four legs with paws, a curled tail, and a detailed embroidered face. She’s posed lazily, legs splayed, tail curved—a perfect seasonal pal.

Stitch Legend

  • ch: Chain – Yarn over, pull through loop on hook.
  • sc: Single Crochet – Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops.
  • dc: Double Crochet – Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, pull through remaining 2 loops.
  • sl st: Slip Stitch – Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook.
  • sc2tog: Single Crochet Two Together (decrease) – Insert hook into next stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, insert hook into next stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through all 3 loops.
  • Magic Circle: Adjustable loop—wrap yarn around finger, insert hook, yarn over, pull up a loop, work stitches into ring, pull tail to close.

Materials

  • Yarn: Medium weight (4):
    • Main body: White (e.g., Red Heart Super Saver “Soft White”), ~200 yards.
    • Calico patches: Pink and lavender (e.g., Caron Simply Soft “Strawberry” and “Lavender Blue”), ~50 yards each.
    • Shawl and crown: Variegated floral yarn (e.g., Red Heart Unforgettable “Echo”), ~75 yards.
    • Butterfly: Yellow or orange scraps (e.g., Red Heart Super Saver “Bright Yellow”), ~10 yards.
    • Face: Black yarn/thread (e.g., DMC Cotton Perle #5) for eyes/mouth, pink for nose.
  • Hook: Size H (5.0 mm) for soft texture.
  • Filling:
    • Primary: Polyester fiberfill (~8-12 oz bag).
    • Substitutes:
      • Cotton batting: Soft, natural, denser.
      • Yarn scraps: Finely chopped—eco-friendly.
      • Wool roving: Light, fluffy, premium.
      • Fabric strips: Washed, shredded clothing—sustainable, heavier.
  • Extras:
    • Optional: Safety eyes (10-12 mm)—for non-child use only.
    • Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers.
    • Pipe cleaner (~6” for tail).
    • White embroidery floss or thin yarn (whiskers).

Gauge

16 sc x 18 rows = 4” square. Tight stitches hide filling.

Finished Size

~12” long, 5” wide (with legs), 4” tall at head.

Notes

  • Work in continuous rounds unless specified; mark first stitch.
  • Stuff lightly for floppiness.
  • US crochet terms used.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Head

  1. Magic Circle: With white yarn, form a magic circle. Ch 1, 6 sc into circle, pull tail tight. (6 sc)
  2. Increase Round 1: 2 sc in each stitch around. (12 sc)
  3. Increase Round 2: [1 sc in next stitch, 2 sc in next stitch] 6 times. (18 sc)
  4. Increase Round 3: [1 sc in next 2 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch] 6 times. (24 sc)
  5. Increase Round 4: [1 sc in next 3 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch] 6 times. (30 sc)
  6. Increase Round 5: [1 sc in next 4 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch] 6 times. (36 sc)
  7. Straight Rounds: 1 sc in each stitch around for 6 rounds. (36 sc per round)
  8. Decrease Round 1: [1 sc in next 4 stitches, sc2tog] 6 times. (30 sc)
  9. Decrease Round 2: [1 sc in next 3 stitches, sc2tog] 6 times. (24 sc)
  10. Begin Stuffing: Add filling halfway—push into edges with a pencil if using scraps.
  11. Decrease Round 3: [1 sc in next 2 stitches, sc2tog] 6 times. (18 sc)
  12. Decrease Round 4: [1 sc in next stitch, sc2tog] 6 times. (12 sc)
  13. Finish Stuffing: Fill fully, keeping soft. Fasten off with 12” tail, weave through front loops of 12 stitches, pull tight, knot, hide end.

Eyes (Choose One Method)

  1. Placement Note: Add eyes after head is stuffed and closed. Position between rounds 9 and 10, 6 stitches apart (left edge of one eye to left edge of other). Mark with pins or markers if desired.
  2. Option 1: Yarn Eyes (Safe & Simple):
    • Thread yarn needle with black yarn (medium weight, ~12” length).
    • For left eye: Insert needle at round 9, 6 stitches left of center. Make a French knot—insert needle, wrap yarn around it 3 times, pull through, anchor with a tiny stitch beside it.
    • For right eye: Repeat at round 10, 6 stitches right of center.
    • Knot ends inside head, weave in. Result: Small, round eyes, ~¼” wide.
  3. Option 2: Thread Eyes (Detailed):
    • Use black embroidery floss (2 strands, ~18” length) and a sharp needle.
    • For left eye: At round 9, 6 stitches left of center, outline a ½” oval with 2-3 backstitches (up 2 rows, across 2 stitches), fill with 8-10 satin stitches.
    • For right eye: Repeat at round 10, 6 stitches right of center.
    • Add a white floss dot (1 satin stitch) in top left corner of each eye for sparkle. Knot inside head. Result: Oval, expressive eyes.
  4. Option 3: Safety Eyes (Optional):
    • Before stuffing (after step 12), insert 10-12 mm safety eyes at rounds 9-10, 6 stitches apart. Push posts through, secure with backs inside head.
    • Proceed with stuffing and closing. Note: Not safe for kids under 3—choking hazard.

Nose

  1. Embroider: With pink yarn/thread and needle, stitch a triangle at round 12, center (between eyes). Base is 3 stitches wide (round 12), taper up 2 rows (4-5 satin stitches total). Knot inside head.

Mouth

  1. Embroider: With black yarn/thread, sew a “w” below nose (round 13). Start at center, stitch a 1-stitch vertical line down, then two 2-stitch diagonal lines outward. Knot inside.

Ears (Make 2)

  1. Base: With white yarn, ch 5. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 3 ch. (4 sc)
  2. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc across. (4 sc)
  3. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 2 stitches. (3 sc)
  4. Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next stitch. (2 sc)
  5. Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog. (1 sc) Fasten off, leave 6” tail.
  6. Attach: Sew ears to head between rounds 3-6, 4 stitches apart, whipstitching base. Bend forward slightly.

Body

  1. Base Oval: With white yarn, ch 12. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 9 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Work opposite side: sc in next 9 ch, 2 sc in last ch. Join with sl st. (24 sc)
  2. Round 1: Ch 1, [1 sc in next 9 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc, 2 sc in next stitch] twice. Join. (28 sc)
  3. Straight Rounds: Ch 1, 1 sc in each stitch for 7 rounds, join with sl st. (28 sc per round)
  4. Stuff: Fill body ¾ full, pushing to edges.

Legs (Make 4)

  1. Start: With white yarn, magic circle, ch 1, 6 sc, pull tight. (6 sc)
  2. Increase Round 1: 2 sc in each stitch. (12 sc)
  3. Straight Rounds: 1 sc in each stitch for 5 rounds. (12 sc per round)
  4. Stuff: Fill leg halfway—keep pliable.
  5. Paw Base: Switch to pink yarn, [1 sc, 2 sc in next stitch] 6 times. (18 sc)
  6. Paw Round 2: 1 sc in each stitch. (18 sc)
  7. Close: [Sc2tog] 9 times (9 sc), fasten off with 8” tail, weave through stitches, pull tight.
  8. Attach: Sew front legs at rounds 33-35 (5 stitches apart), back legs at 37-39 (6 stitches apart). Angle outward; reinforce stitching.

Tail

  1. Start: With white yarn, magic circle, ch 1, 6 sc, pull tight. (6 sc)
  2. Increase: [1 sc, 2 sc in next stitch] 3 times. (9 sc)
  3. Straight Rounds: 1 sc in each stitch for 11 rounds. (9 sc per round)
  4. Stuff: Insert 5” pipe cleaner (fold tip), add filling around it.
  5. Taper: [1 sc, sc2tog] 3 times (6 sc), fasten off, weave tail through to close.
  6. Attach: Sew to back center at round 39, curling upward.

Calico Patches

  1. Pink Patch (Make 2): Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch and across (4 sc). Ch 1, turn, sc across for 3 rows. Fasten off, leave tail.
  2. Lavender Patch (Make 1): Magic circle, ch 1, 6 sc, 2 sc in each stitch (12 sc). Fasten off.
  3. Sew: Whipstitch pink patches to left side (round 35) and right hip (round 38), lavender near tail (round 39).

Flower Crown

  1. Base: With variegated yarn, ch 22 (or fit head), sl st to join.
  2. Flowers: [Ch 4, 3 dc in same stitch, ch 4, sl st in same stitch, skip 1] 5 times. (5 flowers)
  3. Attach: Sew to head between rounds 5-7, tilted left.

Shawl

  1. Start: With variegated yarn, ch 26. Dc in 4th ch, [ch 2, skip 2 ch, 3 dc in next ch] 7 times. Ch 3, turn. (7 clusters)
  2. Row 2: 3 dc in first ch-2 space, [ch 2, 3 dc in next space] 6 times. Ch 1, turn.
  3. Petal Edge: [Ch 3, sl st in next stitch] across top. Fasten off.
  4. Attach: Drape over shoulders, sew at front center with 3 stitches.

Butterfly

  1. Body: With yellow yarn, ch 6, sc in 2nd ch and across (5 sc). Fold, sew closed.
  2. Wings: At fold, [ch 3, 2 dc, ch 3, sl st] twice per side. Fasten off.
  3. Attach: Sew to front left paw top.

Whiskers

  1. Prepare: Cut 6 white floss strands, 6” each.
  2. Attach: Thread 3 per side through round 11 (1 stitch below eyes, 2 stitches apart). Knot inside, trim to 2”.

Assembly

  1. Head to Body: Sew head to body at round 33, tilting up—use ladder stitch.
  2. Pose: Lay on side, splay legs, curl tail into “C”. Secure shawl and crown.

Seasonal Touch

Your Springtime Blossom Cat is blooming with personality! Her custom eyes—whether yarn, thread, or safety—make her uniquely yours. Perch her near a flower, and let her nap through spring.

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