Spring Rain Amigurumi Cat in Garden Guide

Meet the April Rainy Days Cat

Meet the Rainy Days Cat, a sprightly female kitty ready to splash through spring showers. She’s decked out in a yellow raincoat, blue rain boots, and holds a tiny black umbrella, with colorful flowers blooming around her paws. Her gray tabby coat mirrors the cloudy skies, and her playful stance brings a bit of sunshine to any rainy day.

Personality

This cat’s a puddle-jumping dreamer with a love for spring rain. She’s the type to paw at droplets and watch flowers grow, purring through the drizzle. Crochet her up, and she’ll splash a cheerful vibe into your March and April crafts—proof that rain brings beauty.

What You’ll Make

A 12-inch-long amigurumi cat standing with a playful hop, featuring a gray tabby body, yellow raincoat, blue boots, and a black umbrella. She’s got tabby ears, four legs with blue-booted paws, a striped tail, and an embroidered face (eyes, nose, mouth, whiskers). Crocheted flowers in pink, purple, and yellow sprout near her feet, tying her to the spring bloom.

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: Gray (e.g., Red Heart Super Saver “Grey Heather”), ~200 yards.
  • Raincoat: Yellow (e.g., Red Heart Super Saver “Bright Yellow”), ~75 yards.
  • Boots: Blue (e.g., Caron Simply Soft “Blue Mint”), ~50 yards.
  • Umbrella: Black (e.g., Red Heart Super Saver “Black”), ~20 yards.
  • Flowers: Pink, purple, yellow (e.g., Caron Simply Soft “Strawberry,” “Lavender Blue,” “Lemonade”), ~10 yards each.
  • Face: Black yarn/thread (e.g., DMC Cotton Perle #5) for eyes/mouth, gray for nose.
  • Tabby stripes: Dark gray (e.g., Red Heart Super Saver “Charcoal”), ~20 yards.
• Hook: Size H (5.0 mm) for a 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 (~5” 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 (head to tail), 5” wide (with legs), 6” tall standing.

Notes

• Work in continuous rounds unless specified; mark first stitch.
• Stuff moderately for a playful bounce.
• US crochet terms used.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Head

1. Magic Circle: With gray yarn, form a magic circle. Ch 1, 6 sc into circle, pull tight. (6 sc)
2. Increase Round 1: 2 sc in each stitch. (12 sc)
3. Increase Round 2: [1 sc, 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 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.
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 moderately. Fasten off with 12” tail, weave through front loops, pull tight, knot, hide end.

Eyes (Choose One Method)

14. Placement Note: Add eyes after head is stuffed. Position between rounds 9 and 10, 6 stitches apart (left edge to left edge). Mark if needed.
15. Option 1: Yarn Eyes (Safe & Simple):
    • Thread needle with black yarn (~12” length).
    • Left eye: At round 9, 6 stitches left of center, make a French knot (wrap yarn 3 times around needle, pull through, anchor with a stitch).
    • Right eye: Repeat at round 10, 6 stitches right of center.
    • Knot inside head, weave in. Result: Small, round eyes, ~¼” wide.
16. Option 2: Thread Eyes (Detailed):
    • Use black floss (2 strands, ~18” length) and needle.
    • Left eye: At round 9, 6 stitches left, outline a ½” oval (2-3 backstitches, up 2 rows, across 2 stitches), fill with 8-10 satin stitches.
    • Right eye: Repeat at round 10, 6 stitches right.
    • Add white floss dot in top left corner of each for sparkle. Knot inside. Result: Oval, playful eyes.
17. Option 3: Safety Eyes (Optional):
    • Before stuffing (after step 7), insert 10-12 mm safety eyes at rounds 9-10, 6 stitches apart. Secure backs inside.
    • Proceed with stuffing. Note: Not safe for kids under 3.

Nose

18. Embroider: With gray yarn/thread, stitch a small triangle at round 12, center (3 stitches wide at base, 2 rows tall, 4-5 satin stitches). Knot inside.

Mouth

19. Embroider: With black yarn/thread, sew a curved “u” shape (3 stitches wide) at round 13, below nose, for a happy grin. Knot inside.

Ears (Make 2)

20. Base: With gray yarn, ch 6. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 4 ch. (5 sc)
21. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc across. (5 sc)
22. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 3 stitches. (4 sc)
23. Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 2 stitches. (3 sc)
24. Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next stitch. (2 sc) Fasten off, leave 6” tail.
25. Attach: Sew ears to head between rounds 3-6, 5 stitches apart, whipstitch base, angle outward.

Body

26. Base Oval: With gray 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)
27. 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)
28. Straight Rounds: Ch 1, 1 sc in each stitch for 10 rounds, join with sl st. (28 sc per round)
29. Tabby Stripes: With dark gray yarn, embroider 3-4 horizontal lines (4-6 stitches long) across body (rounds 30, 34, 38), using backstitch.
30. Stuff: Fill body to ¾ full, keeping it bouncy.

Legs (Make 4)

36. Start: With gray yarn, magic circle, ch 1, 6 sc, pull tight. (6 sc)
37. Increase Round 1: 2 sc in each stitch. (12 sc)
38. Straight Rounds: 1 sc in each stitch for 5 rounds. (12 sc per round)
39. Stuff: Fill leg halfway.
40. Boot Base: Switch to blue yarn, [1 sc, 2 sc in next stitch] 6 times. (18 sc)
41. Boot Round 2: 1 sc in each stitch. (18 sc)
42. Close: [Sc2tog] 9 times (9 sc), fasten off with 8” tail, weave through stitches, pull tight.
43. Attach: Sew front legs at rounds 35-37 (5 stitches apart), back legs at 39-41 (6 stitches apart). Position for a hopping stance—back legs bent.

Tail

44. Start: With gray yarn, magic circle, ch 1, 6 sc, pull tight. (6 sc)
45. Increase: [1 sc, 2 sc in next stitch] 3 times. (9 sc)
46. Straight Rounds: 1 sc in each stitch for 8 rounds. (9 sc per round)
47. Stripes: With dark gray yarn, embroider 2-3 short lines (2-3 stitches) at rounds 47, 50.
48. Stuff: Insert 5” pipe cleaner, add light filling.
49. Taper: [1 sc, sc2tog] 3 times (6 sc), fasten off, weave tail through to close.
50. Attach: Sew to back center at round 41, curling slightly left.

Raincoat

51. Base: With yellow yarn, ch 22. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across. (21 sc)
52. Rows 2-12: Ch 1, turn, sc across. (21 sc per row)
53. Armholes: Fold in half lengthwise, sew sides from bottom up 6 rows, leaving top 6 rows open for arms.
54. Hood: At top center (row 12), attach yarn, ch 1, sc 10 stitches across. Work 6 rows of 10 sc, fold in half, sew top seam. Fasten off.
55. Attach: Slip raincoat onto body, sew at shoulders (round 35).

Umbrella

56. Canopy: With black yarn, magic circle, ch 1, 6 sc, pull tight. (6 sc)
57. Increase Round 1: 2 sc in each stitch. (12 sc)
58. Increase Round 2: [1 sc, 2 sc in next stitch] 6 times. (18 sc)
59. Increase Round 3: [1 sc in next 2 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch] 6 times. (24 sc)
60. Handle: Ch 8, sc in 2nd ch and across (7 sc). Sew to canopy center.
61. Attach: Sew to right front paw, angled upward.

Flowers (Make 3)

62. Petal Base: With pink, purple, or yellow yarn, magic circle, ch 1, [3 dc, sl st] 5 times into circle, pull tight. (5 petals)
63. Center: With contrasting color (e.g., yellow for pink/purple), sew a small French knot in middle.
64. Attach: Sew flowers around back paws (round 41), one pink, one purple, one yellow.

Whiskers

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

Assembly

67. Head to Body: Sew head to body at round 35, straight—use ladder stitch.
68. Pose: Stand with a hopping stance, back legs bent, tail curled. Secure raincoat and umbrella.

Seasonal Touch

Your Rainy Days Cat is ready to splash through spring! With her bright rain gear and blooming flowers, she’s a joyful ode to April showers. Set her by a window with a raindrop view, and let her bring the May flowers to life.