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Cat Phone Pouch Amigurumi Pattern

Cat Phone Pouch Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Cat Phone Pouch Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a phone pouch decorated with a small amigurumi cat holding a fish, plus tiny legs and arms for playful detail. Youll work the pouch in rows around a foundation chain, add a lid and shoulder strap, then crochet the cat components and fish to assemble. The instructions include color-change notes and placement guidance for eyes and embroidery.

Cat Phone Pouch Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Detailed rounds are provided for the pouch body, lid, strap and all amigurumi parts (head, ears, muzzle, legs, arms, fish, fins). Photos and assembly steps help you place the pieces securely in the pouch.

Why You'll Love This Cat Phone Pouch Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines a practical accessory with a sweet amigurumi character that feels special to make. I enjoy the small-scale shaping required for the cat head and fish — it really sharpens my amigurumi skills. The textured pouch stitch creates a neat, professional-looking background that complements the toy. I also appreciate that the pattern includes multiple style options for the cat head, so you can personalize color blocking easily. Making these little details and assembling them into a finished pouch always makes me smile.

Cat Phone Pouch Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Cat Phone Pouch Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Cat Phone Pouch Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Cat Phone Pouch Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love customizing this pattern with different colorways to match seasonal themes or gifts.

I often swap the Jeans yarn for a cotton blend in a contrasting shade to make the cat pop against the pouch.

I sometimes make the pouch larger by increasing the foundation chain and adding extra repeats of rounds 5 and 6 to widen and lengthen the bag.

To make a mini keychain version I use thinner yarn and a smaller hook to create a tiny cat and fish that fit on a keyring.

I like adding embroidered names or small motifs to the pouch before attaching the amigurumi for a personalized gift.

If you prefer a safer option for young children, replace safety eyes with embroidered eyes using black yarn.

I also experiment with textured stitches for the pouch body — try a waffle or moss stitch as a variation for a different surface effect.

To change the cat expression, move the eyes or alter the muzzle placement slightly; small changes make the personality very different.

I sometimes add a tiny crochet bow or tiny hat to the cat for special occasions and photograph different arrangements before final sewing.

For a sturdier strap consider crocheting a thicker strap or adding a fabric strip inside the strap for extra strength when carrying heavier phones.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the stitch count on the pouch will make sizing inconsistent; always count rounds and verify stitch totals after increases and decreases. ✗ Not securing color changes can create loose floats or uneven edges; catch new colors on the previous stitch and weave in ends as you go to keep edges neat. ✗ Overstuffing the head or fish leads to distorted shapes and difficulty attaching parts; stuff gradually and aim for firm but not overly tight filling. ✗ Forgetting to place safety eyes at the correct rows results in misaligned features; place and check eyes between the recommended rows (head between rows 12-13) before final sewing or gluing. ✗ Sewing parts without pinning causes uneven placement; pin pieces in position and check symmetry before stitching or using fabric glue.

Cat Phone Pouch Amigurumi Pattern

Make a charming cat phone pouch with an attached amigurumi cat holding a tiny fish. This pattern walks you through the textured pouch, lid, shoulder strap and full amigurumi construction with clear rounds and assembly steps. Youll create a delightful handmade accessory perfect for gifts or everyday use. Suitable for crocheters who enjoy a mix of garment-style shaping and small-amigurumi details.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Cat Phone Pouch Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Jeans yarn from YarnArt - beige (05) - amount as needed for pouch body
  • 02
    Jeans yarn from YarnArt - pink (83) - amount as needed for alternate pouch color
  • 03
    Jeans yarn from YarnArt - white (01) or cream (03) - used for face and details
  • 04
    Jeans yarn from YarnArt - black (53) - used for head top and details
  • 05
    Jeans yarn from YarnArt - yellow (84) - used for striped fish or accents
  • 06
    Jeans yarn from YarnArt - orange (85) - used for fish body

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.3 mm
  • 02
    Two 6 mm safety eyes
  • 03
    Two 15 mm buttons
  • 04
    Polyester fiberfill
  • 05
    Stitch markers
  • 06
    Yarn needle for sewing
  • 07
    Scissors
  • 08
    Fabric glue (for pinning head and fish into pouch)
  • 09
    Pins for assembly

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— Bag :

Info :

There are 2 ways to make a single crochet: v-stitch (yarn over single crochet) and x-stitch (yarn under single crochet). There are a lot of video tutorials on youtube, you can watch on it. I use x-stitch (yarn under single crochet).

Info :

Make 24 ch, start in the second ch from hook

Round 1 :

22 sc, 3 sc in the last stitch, continue on the other side of the foundation chain, 21 sc, inc (48)

Round 2 :

inc, 21 sc, 3 inc, 21 sc, 2 inc (54)

Round 3 :

inc, 24 sc, 3 inc, 24 sc, 2 inc (60)

Round 4 :

60 sc (60)

Round 5 :

(1 ch, skip 1 stitch, 1 sc in the next stich)*30 (60)

Round 6 :

(1 sc in the space of 1 ch, 1 sc in the next stitch)*30 (60)

Info :

From here: the odd rounds (7, 9, 11, 13, 15…) will be made same as round 5, the even rounds (8, 10, 12, 14, 16…) will be made same as round 6. And stop after finish the 48th round. Fasten off and weave the yarn.

— Lid of pouch :

Info :

Identify the 14 stitches in the middle of the 46th round

Round 1 :

14 sc, turn

Round 2-13 :

14 sc. Cut and weave the yarn. Sew the button into the lid of pouch.

Make shoulder - strap (P1) :

Make 3 ch, start in the second ch from hook: 2 sc, turn

Round 2 :

2 sc, turn

Info :

Crochet repeat 2 sc until the shoulder-strap is about 113 cm. Fasten off and weave the yarn. Sew the shoulder - strap and button into the pouch.

— Cat :

Style 1 :

Start in black. Red word: black yarn (B). Black word: white yarn (W).

Round 1 :

B 6 sc in the magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

B 6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

B (3 inc, 3 sc)*2 (18)

Round 4 :

B (4 inc, 5 sc)*2 (26)

Round 5 :

B (inc, 2 sc)*3, inc, 3 sc, (inc, 2 sc)*3, inc, 3 sc (34)

Round 6 :

B 1 sc, (inc, 3 sc)*3, inc, 4 sc, (inc, 3 sc)*4 (42)

Round 7 :

B 19 sc, W 2 sc, B 21 sc (42)

Round 8 :

B 18 sc, W 4 sc, B 20 sc (42)

Round 9 :

B 17 sc, W 6 sc, B 19 sc (42)

Round 10 :

B 16 sc, W 8 sc, B 18 sc (42)

Round 11 :

B 15 sc, W 10 sc, B 17 sc (42)

Round 12 :

B 14 sc, W 12 sc, B 16 sc (42)

Round 13 :

[ B 12 sc, inc ], [ W 4 inc, 6 sc, 4 inc ], [ B inc, 14 sc ] (52)

Round 14 :

B 13 sc, W 24 sc, B 15 sc (52)

Info :

Change to white

Round 15-17 :

52 sc (52)

Round 18 :

12 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 13 sc (48)

Round 19 :

12 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec, 13 sc (44)

Round 20 :

12 sc, dec, 2 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec, 2 sc, dec, 13 sc (40)

Round 21 :

(3 sc, dec)*8 (32)

Round 22 :

(dec, 2 sc)*8 (24)

Info :

Stuff the head

Round 23 :

(1 sc, dec)*8 (16)

Round 24 :

8 dec (8)

Info :

Slst and stuff the head, then fasten off and weave the yarn. Put in the eyes between rows 12-13, leaving 6 stitches space between them. Use fabric glue to pin the head into the pouch.

Style 2 :

Start in black (B). Red word: black yarn (B). Black word: white yarn (W). Yellow word: yellow yarn (Y).

Round 1 :

[ B 6 sc in the magic ring ] (6)

Round 2 :

[ B 6 inc ] (12)

Round 3 :

[ B (3 inc, 3 sc)*2 ] (18)

Round 4 :

[ B 1 inc ], [ Y 3 inc, 3 sc ], [ B 2 sc, 4 inc, 5 sc ] (26)

Round 5 :

[ B inc, 1 sc ], [ Y 1 sc, (inc, 2 sc)*2, inc, 1 sc ], [ W 1 sc ], [ B 1 sc, (inc, 2 sc)*3, inc, 3 sc ] (34)

Round 6 :

[ B 1 sc, inc, 1 sc ], [ Y 2 sc, (inc, 3 sc)*2, inc ], [ W 3 sc ], [ B 1 sc, (inc, 3 sc)*4 ] (42)

Round 7 :

[ B 4 sc ], [ Y 13 sc ], [ W 5 sc ], [ B 20 sc ] (42)

Round 8 :

[ B 4 sc ], [ Y 12 sc ], [ W 7 sc ], [ B 19 sc ] (42)

Round 9 :

[ B 4 sc ], [ Y 11 sc ], [ W 9 sc ], [ B 18 sc ] (42)

Round 10 :

[ B 5 sc ], [ Y 9 sc ], [ W 11 sc ], [ B 17 sc ] (42)

Info :

Change to white

Round 11-12 :

42 sc (42)

Round 13 :

12 sc, 5 inc, 6 sc, 5 inc, 14 sc (52)

Round 14-17 :

52 sc (52)

Round 18 :

12 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 13 sc (48)

Round 19 :

12 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec, 13 sc (44)

Round 20 :

12 sc, dec, 2 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec, 2 sc, dec, 13 sc (40)

Round 21 :

(3 sc, dec)*8 (32)

Round 22 :

(dec, 2 sc)*8 (24)

Info :

Stuff the head

Round 23 :

(1 sc, dec)*8 (16)

Round 24 :

8 dec (8)

Info :

Slst and stuff the head, then fasten off and weave the yarn. Put in the eyes between rows 12-13, leaving 6 stitches space between them. Use fabric glue to pin the head into the pouch.

— Ear :

Round 1 :

4 sc in the magic ring (4)

Round 2 :

(1 sc, inc)*2 (6)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc)*3 (9)

Round 4 :

(inc, 2 sc)*3 (12)

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc)*3 (15)

Info :

Slst and fasten off the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing. Flatten and fold the top of the ear, sew the 2 opposite stitches. Put in the ears between rows 3-9.

— Muzzle :

Info :

Make magic ring: (2 ch, 2 dc in the magic ring, 2 ch, 1 slst in the magic ring)* repeat 2 times. Fasten off the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the muzzle rows 12-15. Sew the tongue with pink yarn.

— Leg (make 2) :

Info :

The first leg, start in the white

Round 1 :

6 sc in the magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(2 sc, inc)*4 (16)

Round 4-5 :

16 sc (16)

Round 6 :

(dec, 2 sc)*4 (12)

Round 7 :

(dec, 2 sc)*3 (9)

Round 8-9 :

9 sc (9)

Info :

Slst and fasten off the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Info :

The second leg, start in white. Black word: white yarn. Red word: black yarn

Round 1 :

6 sc in the magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(2 sc, inc)*4 (16)

Round 4-5 :

4 sc, 3 sc, 9 sc (16)

Round 6 :

(dec, 2 sc)*4 (12)

Round 7 :

(dec, 2 sc)*3 (9)

Round 8-9 :

9 sc (9)

Info :

Slst and fasten off the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff up to the 6th row of the leg. Sew the legs at row 4.

— Arm (make 2) :

Info :

Start in white

Round 1 :

6 sc in the magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

(2 sc, inc)*2 (8)

Round 3-8 :

8 sc (8)

Info :

Slst and fasten off the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing. Don’t stuff the arm.

— Fish :

Info :

Start in orange

Round 1 :

6 sc in the magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

(1 sc, inc)*3 (9)

Round 3 :

(inc, 2 sc)*3 (12)

Round 4 :

(5 sc, inc)*2 (14)

Round 5 :

inc, 5 sc, 2 inc, 5 sc, inc (18)

Round 6 :

18 sc (18)

Info :

Change to white

Round 7 :

18 sc (18)

Info :

Change to orange

Round 8-9 :

18 sc (18)

Round 10 :

(7 sc, dec)*2 (16)

Info :

Change to white

Round 11 :

(dec, 6 sc)*2 (14)

Info :

Change to orange and stuff the fish

Round 12 :

(5 sc, dec)*2 (12)

Round 13 :

12 sc (12)

Round 14 :

(dec, 4 sc)*2 (10)

Round 15 :

(3 sc, dec)*2 (8)

Round 16 :

(dec, 2 sc)*2 (6)

Info :

Stuff the fish. Don’t cut the yarn. Continue crochet to make the caudal fin.

Info :

NOTE: After finishing the 16th row, we have a total of 6 crochet stitches. Flatten and fold, we have 3 couple of 2 opposite stitches.

Caudal fin :

Make 7 ch, start the second ch from hook: 1 slst, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, 1 slst in the first couple of 2 opposite stitches. 1 sc in the second couple of 2 opposite stitches. Make 7 ch, start the second ch from hook: 1 slst, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, 1 slst in the third couple of last 2 opposite stitches. Fasten off and weave the yarn.

Dorsal fin (make 1) :

Make 4 ch, start the second ch from hook: 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 sc and 1 slst in the last stitch. Fasten off the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing between rows 7-11.

Pelvic fins (make 2) :

Make 3 ch: 1 hdc in the third ch, 2 ch, 1 slst in the third ch. Fasten off the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing between rows 6-7. Sew the eyes with black yarn between rows 4-5.

— Assembling :

Step 1 :

Sew the legs at row 4

Step 2 :

Use fabric glue to paste the fish into the pouch.

Step 3 :

Sew the arms into the pouch and the fish.

Step 4 :

Use fabric glue to paste the head into the pouch.

Step 5 :

Sew the shoulder-strap and button into the pouch as shown in photos.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the legs at row 4 of the pouch, spacing them evenly and securing with a yarn needle and matching yarn.
  • Use fabric glue to paste the fish into the center lower front of the pouch, then reinforce by sewing a few stitches through the fish and pouch.
  • Sew the arms to each side of the fish so they appear to hold it, using the long tails left from the arms for a secure whipstitch.
  • Position the head over the pouch front, align eyes between rows 12-13 with 6 stitches between them, then pin and use fabric glue to paste the head before sewing reinforcement stitches.
  • Attach the shoulder strap ends and sew the button to the lid as instructed, making sure the strap length is about 113 cm before finishing.

Important Notes

  • 💡Place safety eyes before fully closing the head; install them between rows 12-13 and leave 6 stitches between eyes for correct placement.
  • 💡Use stitch markers at the start of rounds and when you change stitch patterns to keep track of counts and color-block transitions.
  • 💡Stuff small parts gradually and evenly; under- or over-stuffing will affect shape and assembly fit.
  • 💡Weave in ends as you go for cleaner edges—especially after color changes—to avoid bulky seams in the finished piece.

This Cat Phone Pouch pattern combines a useful accessory with a tiny amigurumi companion youll love making. It includes a textured pouch, lid, strap and a full cat with fish, legs and arms for charming detail. Perfect for gifts, markets or a playful personal accessory. 🐱🧶

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

If you use the same YarnArt Jeans yarn and 2.3 mm hook as the pattern, the finished phone pouch measures approximately Length: 17 cm and Width: 10 cm.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but the final size and required hook will change. Adjust your hook size to match the yarn and make a gauge swatch if precise sizing is important.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated Intermediate; you should be comfortable with single crochet, increases, decreases, working in the round and basic color changes.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish this project in 5-7 hours, depending on experience and how much time you spend on assembly and finishing details.