Cuddle Me Kitten by KnitPal

Cuddle Me Kitten

by KnitPal
Crochet
March 2026
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
30 stitches and 5 rows = 2 inches
in 5-round gauge swatch = 2" (5 cm) in diameter with US D / 3 mm hook
3.0 mm
400 - 500 yards (366 - 457 m)
One Size
US
English
This pattern is available for free.

Meet Cuddle Me Kitten, an irresistibly sweet amigurumi crochet pattern designed to melt hearts with every stitch. This 9.5-inch plush kitty is worked primarily in continuous rounds using velvety-soft KnitPal Chenillique yarn, giving it an extra cuddly texture that’s perfect for little hands. With embroidered facial features, safety eyes, a sweet curved tail, and an adorable removable dress finished with a tiny flower detail, this easy-level pattern is a joyful project for confident beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Whether you’re making a nursery keepsake, birthday gift, or just a cozy companion, Cuddle Me Kitten is ready to be loved.

What You’ll Need
Yarn:
KnitPal Chenillique (weight #4 - 100% polyester, 214 yards per 100 g)
MC: Approximately 1 ball in colorway Blush Confetti
CC: Approximately 1 ball in colorway Pink Sorbet

Black cotton yarn (weight #3) for embroidering nose and eyebrows - 28” (70 cm)

Hook:
US D / 3 mm
Or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions:
Stitch marker
Scissors
2-Plastic safety eyes - 16 mm
Stuffing for toys
Tapestry needle
Sewing pins
Long pins or thin knitting needles

Skill Level: Easy

Gauge:A 5-round gauge swatch = 2” (5 cm) in diameter with US D / 3 mm hook
Swatch:
Round 1: 6sc in a Magic Ring. (6 sts)
Round 2: Inc around. (12 sts)
Round 3: (Sc, inc)x 6. (18 sts)
Round 4: (Sc 2, inc)x 6. (24 sts)
Round 5: (Sc 3, inc)x 6. (30 sts)

Size: 9.5” (24 cm) tall