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Lucky Cat (Version 2) Amigurumi Pattern

Lucky Cat (Version 2) 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 Lucky Cat (Version 2) Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern walks you through crocheting a lucky cat amigurumi (Version 2) complete with collar, spots, belly and a small pillow. You will work mainly in single crochet in continuous spirals and assemble the pieces for a polished finish. The finished doll is small and gift-ready, with clear photos to guide positioning and sewing.

Lucky Cat (Version 2) Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Techniques include magic ring, increases, decreases (BLO) and basic color changes. The pattern uses YarnArt Jeans yarn and a 2.3mm hook for a compact finished toy.

Why You'll Love This Lucky Cat (Version 2) Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings a cheerful, traditional lucky cat to life with simple techniques and sweet details. I enjoyed designing the spots and tiny collar to give the cat personality while keeping the construction straightforward. Sewing the pieces together and adding the little pillow always feels rewarding and meditative to me. I hope you will find the process as joyful and satisfying as I did when making my first one.

Lucky Cat (Version 2) Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Lucky Cat (Version 2) Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Lucky Cat (Version 2) Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Lucky Cat (Version 2) Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this Lucky Cat pattern by changing the yarn colors; try pastel shades for a soft, modern look or bright traditional colors for a classic feel.

To make a larger or smaller version, change your yarn weight and hook size—bulky yarn with a larger hook gives a chunkier companion while sport or fingering weight yarn yields a tiny, delicate doll.

I often add embroidered eyes or safety eyes depending on who the recipient will be; embroidered features are great for baby-safe toys while safety eyes give a polished look.

Try swapping the honey spots for brown or grey to create different markings like a calico or tabby cat—placement of spots changes the character quickly.

Add tiny crocheted props like a fish, mini coin, or tiny flag in the paw to give your cat a personality or to suit holidays and seasons.

You can make the pillow square, round or heart-shaped by adjusting the initial chain and rows—experiment with size and stuffing to create variety.

I sometimes replace the wooden button with a tiny embroidered coin or a fabric charm to change the collar look and meaning behind the lucky charm.

If you want a poseable cat, consider adding thin wire arms or legs before stuffing to make light posable limbs for display.

I recommend trying different textured stitches for the pillow or collar to add tactile contrast—front loop ribbing or small bobbles look great paired with smooth single crochet.

Finally, consider grouping multiple mini cats with different colors as a coordinated set for gifts or seasonal displays; they make delightful shelf decorations and little presents.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers when marking the face points leads to misplaced eyes and features; place clear markers at the marked points in round 15 to ensure accurate placement. ✗ Not stuffing gradually causes lumps and uneven shaping; stuff small amounts at a time and shape the piece as you go for a smooth finish. ✗ Forgetting to leave long tails on pieces makes sewing difficult later; fasten off leaving long tails for sewing on head, body, ears, legs and tails as instructed. ✗ Pulling yarn too tight at color changes or spots can distort shaping; maintain even tension and change colors gently to keep round counts consistent.

Lucky Cat (Version 2) Amigurumi Pattern

Make a charming Lucky Cat amigurumi with this complete step-by-step crochet pattern. You will create a sweet cat with collar, spots, belly and a little pillow — perfect for gifts or home decor. Clear rounds and helpful photos guide you through every piece so you can finish with confidence.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Lucky Cat (Version 2) Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Yarnart Jeans yarn (160m/50gr) - White (01) - main body color
  • 02
    Yarnart Jeans yarn (160m/50gr) - Black (53) - details and spots
  • 03
    Yarnart Jeans yarn (160m/50gr) - Red (51) - pillow and inner ear
  • 04
    Yarnart Jeans yarn (160m/50gr) - Pink (36) - belly and nose
  • 05
    Yarnart Jeans yarn (160m/50gr) - Honey (84) - collar and spots
  • 06
    Fiberfill for stuffing (amount as needed for small 4 inch doll)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.3mm
  • 02
    One bell 12mm
  • 03
    One wooden button 10mm
  • 04
    Fiberfill for stuffing
  • 05
    Yarn needle for sewing
  • 06
    Scissors

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— Head :

Info :

use the white yarn to make MAGIC RING - work in a continuous spiral (photo 1, 2)

Round 1 :

8sc into magic ring (8)

Round 2 :

8inc (16)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc)*8 (24)

Round 4 :

(2sc, inc)*8 (32)

Round 5 :

(3sc, inc)*8 (40)

Round 6 :

(4sc, inc)*8 (48)

Round 7 :

(5sc, inc)*8 (56)

Round 8 :

56sc (56)

Round 9 :

(6sc, inc)*8 (64)

Round 10-14 :

64sc (64)

Round 15 :

26sc, mark the point, 12sc, mark the point, 26sc (64)

Round 16 :

64sc (64)

Round 17 :

9sc, (sc, inc)*8, 14sc, (sc, inc)*8, 9sc (80)

Round 18-22 :

80sc (80)

Round 23 :

(8sc, dec)*8 (72)

Round 24 :

(7sc, dec)*8 (64)

Round 25 :

(6sc, dec)*8 (56)

Round 26 :

BLO (2sc, dec)*14 (42)

Info :

Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff the head.

Infos :

Tip: separate the yarn into small yarns to have better result. Use black yarn to sew eyes on round 15, sew mouth between round 17-19 and sew whiskers between round 18-21. Use pink yarn to sew nose.

— Body :

Info :

use the white yarn, work in a continuous spiral (photo 3, 4, 5). Make a chain of 11ch. Start in the second chain from hook.

Round 1 :

9sc, 3sc into the last stitch, work on a long the other side: 8sc, inc (22)

Round 2 :

inc, 8sc, 3inc, 8sc, 2inc (28)

Round 3 :

sc, inc, 8sc, (inc, sc)*3, 8sc, (inc, sc)*2 (34)

Round 4 :

inc, 10sc, (2sc, inc)*3, 8sc, (2sc, inc)*2 (40)

Round 5 :

(4sc, inc)*8 (48)

Round 6 :

48sc (48)

Round 7 :

(5sc, inc)*8 (56)

Round 8 :

56sc (56)

Round 9 :

(13sc, inc)*4 (60)

Round 10-18 :

60sc (60)

Round 19 :

(13sc, dec)*4 (56)

Round 20 :

56sc (56)

Round 21 :

(12sc, dec)*4 (52)

Round 22 :

(11sc, dec)*4 (48)

Round 23 :

(6sc, dec)*6 (42)

Info :

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the body.

— Arms :

Info :

ARMS (2) - use the white yarn to make MAGIC RING, work in a continuous spiral (photo 6)

Round 1 :

8sc into magic ring (8)

Round 2 :

8inc (16)

Round 3-4 :

16sc (16)

Round 5 :

(6sc, dec)*2 (14)

Round 6-7 :

14sc (14)

Round 8 :

(5sc, dec)*2 (12)

Round 9-12 :

12sc (12)

Info :

Stuff the arms. Flatten and fold the top of the arm, join and sc together the 2 opposing stitches (6sc). Leave a long tail for sewing.

— Ears :

Info :

EARS (2) - (red and white yarn) - use the white yarn to make MAGIC RING, work in a continuous spiral (photo 7). Black word: white yarn. Red word: red yarn.

Round 1 :

4sc into magic ring (4)

Round 2 :

4inc (8)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc)*4 (12)

Round 4 :

2sc, inc, 2sc, inc, (2sc, inc)*2 (16)

Round 5 :

3sc, inc, 2sc, sc, inc, (3sc, inc)*2 (20)

Round 6 :

4sc, inc, 2sc, 2sc, inc, (4sc, inc)*2 (24)

Round 7 :

5sc, inc, 2sc, 3sc, inc, (5sc, inc)*2 (28)

Round 8 :

9sc, 5sc, 14sc (28)

Info :

Stuff the ears. Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.

— Legs :

Info :

LEGS (2) - use the white yarn to make MAGIC RING, work in a continuous spiral (photo 8)

Round 1 :

6sc into magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc)*6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2sc, inc)*6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3sc, inc)*6 (30)

Round 6-8 :

30sc (30)

Round 9 :

(3sc, dec)*6 (24)

Info :

Stuff the legs. Leave a long tail for sewing.

— Belly :

Info :

use the pink yarn to make MAGIC RING, work in a continuous spiral (photo 9)

Round 1 :

6sc into magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc)*6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2sc, inc)*6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3sc, inc)*6 (30)

Info :

Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.

— Hand Spots :

Info :

HAND SPOTS (2) - (honey and black yarn) - use the black yarn to make MAGIC RING, work in round (photo 10)

Round 1 :

6sc into magic ring, slst (6)

Round 2 :

Change to honey yarn ch, 6inc, slst (12)

Info :

Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.

— Body Spots :

Info :

BODY SPOTS (2) - (honey and black yarn) - use the black yarn to make MAGIC RING, work in round (photo 10)

Round 1 :

6sc into magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

Ch, 6inc, slst (12)

Round 3 :

Change to honey yarn ch, (sc, inc)*6, slst (18)

Info :

Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.

— Head Spot :

Info :

HEAD SPOT - (honey and black yarn) - use the black yarn to make MAGIC RING, work in round (photo 10)

Round 1 :

Ch5, start in the 2nd chain from hook: 3sc, 3sc-inc, 2sc, inc, slst (10)

Round 2 :

Ch, inc, 2sc, 3inc, 2sc, 2inc, slst (16)

Round 3 :

Change to honey yarn ch, sc, inc, 2sc, (sc, inc)*3, 2sc, (sc, inc)*2, slst (22)

Round 4 :

Ch, 2sc, inc, 2sc, (2sc, inc)*3, 2sc, (2sc, inc)*2, slst (28)

Info :

Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.

— Collar :

Info :

use the honey yarn (photo 11, 12)

Round 1 :

Make a chain of 62ch. Start in the 7th chain from hook 55sc. (photo 11) (55)

Info :

Fasten off, weave in the yarn end. Sew the button and the bell through the collar. Wear collar for the cat.

— Tail :

Info :

use the white yarn to make MAGIC RING, work in a continuous spiral (photo 13, 14)

Round 1 :

6sc into magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3-9 :

12sc (12)

Info :

Don’t stuff the tail. Flatten and fold the top of the tail, join and sc together the 2 opposing stitches (6sc). Leave a long tail for sewing. Sew tail to body on round 6.

— Pillow :

Info :

use the red yarn (photo 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)

Round 1 :

Make a chain of 40ch. Start in the 3rd chain from hook 38dc, turn (38)

Round 2-13 :

Ch2, 38dc, turn (38)

Round 14 :

Ch2, 38dc (38)

Info :

Fasten off, leave a long tail about 40cm for sewing. Stuff some fiberfill in the pillow.

Item Name (Tassels 4) :

Cut 20 equal yarns about 10cm. Take 5 yarns and thread needle. Thread the needle through one corner of the pillow. Knot. Separate the yarns into small yarns. Repeat the same steps for the remaining 3 corners.

— Sewing :

Info :

Sew head to body.

Info :

Sew ears to head between round 4-11.

Info :

Sew head spot to the head between round 1-9.

Info :

Sew legs to body between round 6-13, 2legs apart 10sts.

Info :

Sew body spots to the body between round 14-20.

Info :

Sew belly to body between round 10-19.

Info :

Sew arms to body.

Info :

Sew arm spots to arms.

Info :

Use pink yarn to sew lines in legs. (photo 25)

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach head to body by sewing the neck opening (end of head) securely to the top opening of the body using the long tail left from the head; use whipstitch or ladder stitch and hide the seam.
  • Position and sew ears to head between rounds 4-11, spacing them symmetrically and using the long tails to secure them firmly in place.
  • Sew legs to the bottom of the body between rounds 6-13, placing the two legs 10 stitches apart for correct spacing and balance.
  • Attach the belly to the body between rounds 10-19, centering it on the front and using the long tail to sew it flat and secure.
  • Sew body spots and hand spots to the body and arms between the rounds specified (body spots between rounds 14-20 and head spot between rounds 1-9) using long tails for positioning before stitching.
  • Fold and sew the top of each arm after stuffing: flatten, fold, join and sc together the 2 opposing stitches (6sc) then sew arms to body in desired position.
  • Sew the tail to the body on round 6 and attach the collar by sewing the button and bell through the collar before placing it on the cat.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of the marked facial points (round 15) and the start of rounds while working in continuous spirals.
  • 💡Stuff pieces gradually and evenly for best shaping; overstuffing can distort the doll while understuffing leaves it floppy.
  • 💡Leave long tails when fastening off each piece to make sewing easier and more secure during assembly.
  • 💡Separate yarn strands into smaller strands if needed to get finer embroidery details for whiskers and facial features.

This Lucky Cat amigurumi pattern is a delightful little project that makes a perfect handmade gift or decorative accent. It combines sweet detailing with compact construction so you can finish a charming cat in a weekend. Follow the step-by-step rounds and photos, sew the pieces together, and enjoy your adorable lucky companion. 🧶🎁

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished doll size is approximately 4 inches tall when using YarnArt Jeans yarn and a 2.3mm hook as recommended in the pattern.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but keep in mind the finished size will change; choose an appropriate hook for your yarn and be prepared to adjust stuffing and placement of details.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so a basic knowledge of single crochet, increases, decreases and working in the round (magic ring) is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary depending on your experience level and how much time you spend on assembly and detailing.

Where do I place the eyes and facial features?

Use the marked points on round 15 for eye placement; sew eyes on round 15, the mouth between rounds 17-19, and whiskers between rounds 18-21 as the pattern suggests.