Amigurumi Harvest Carrot Cat Free Pattern

Introduction

Welcome to the delightful world of crochet! Today, we will create the charming Harvest Carrot Cat, featuring its adorable proportions and playful accessories.

Amigurumi Harvest Carrot Cat Free Pattern

Project Details

Estimated Time: 6 to 8 hours
Skill Level: Intermediate
Finished Size: Approximately 11 inches tall (including hat)

Materials

Super Bulky (Size 6) Chenille Yarn in Tan (Body)
Super Bulky (Size 6) Chenille Yarn in Soft White (Accents)
Super Bulky (Size 6) Chenille Yarn in Bright Orange (Accessories)
Super Bulky (Size 6) Chenille Yarn in Lime Green (Leaves)
5.0mm ergonomic crochet hook
14mm black safety eyes
Premium polyester fiberfill
Black, pink, and white cotton embroidery floss
Long steel yarn needle for assembly

Amigurumi Harvest Carrot Cat Free Pattern crochet parts — All crocheted parts before assembly

Abbreviations

MR: Magic Ring
sc: single crochet
inc: single crochet increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: single crochet decrease (invisible decrease preferred)
ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
FLO: front loops only
( ): total stitches at the end of the round
[ ]: repeat the sequence within brackets

The Pattern

The Legs (Make 2)

We begin at the base for a seamless foundation.

Round 1: With White yarn, work 6 sc into a MR. (6)

Round 2: [inc] in every stitch around. (12)

Round 3: sc in each stitch around. (12)

Round 4: Change to Tan yarn. sc in each stitch around. (12)

Round 5: sc in each stitch around. (12)

Fasten off the first leg. Do not fasten off the second leg. We will proceed directly into the body union.

The Body

The body expands rapidly to form a chubby base.

Round 6: Ch 3 from the second leg. Join to the first leg with a sc. Work 11 more sc around the first leg. Work 3 sc along the chain. Work 12 sc around the second leg. Work 3 sc along the opposite side of the chain. (30)

Round 7: [4 sc, inc] x 6. (36)

Round 8: [5 sc, inc] x 6. (42)

Round 9: [6 sc, inc] x 6. (48)

Round 10 to Round 12: Work 19 sc (T), 10 sc (W), 19 sc (T). (48)

Round 13: Work [6 sc, dec] x 2 in (T), 1 sc (T). Work 5 sc, dec, 1 sc in (W). Work 5 sc, dec, [6 sc, dec] x 2 in (T). (42)

Round 14: Work 16 sc (T), 8 sc (W), 18 sc (T). (42)

Round 15: Work [5 sc, dec] x 2 in (T), 1 sc (T). Work 4 sc, dec, 1 sc in (W). Work 4 sc, dec, [5 sc, dec] x 2 in (T). (36)

Round 16: Work 14 sc (T), 6 sc (W), 16 sc (T). (36)

Round 17: [4 sc, dec] x 6 using only Tan yarn from this point forward. (30)

Round 18: [3 sc, dec] x 6. (24)

Round 19: [2 sc, dec] x 6. (18)

Stuff the body firmly.

The Head

We continue directly from the neck.

Round 20: [2 sc, inc] x 6. (24)

Round 21: [3 sc, inc] x 6. (30)

Round 22: [4 sc, inc] x 6. (36)

Round 23: [5 sc, inc] x 6. (42)

Round 24: [6 sc, inc] x 6. (48)

Round 25: [7 sc, inc] x 6. (54)

Round 26: 18 sc, [inc] x 6, 6 sc, [inc] x 6, 18 sc. (66)

Round 27: sc in each stitch around. (66)

Round 28 to Round 31: Work 24 sc (T), 18 sc (W), 24 sc (T). (66)

Round 32: Work 18 sc (T), [dec] x 6 (T), 6 sc (W), [dec] x 6 (W), 18 sc (T). (54)

Round 33: [7 sc, dec] x 6 in solid Tan yarn. (48)

Round 34: [6 sc, dec] x 6. (42)

Round 35: [5 sc, dec] x 6. (36)

Round 36: [4 sc, dec] x 6. (30)

Round 37: [3 sc, dec] x 6. (24)

Round 38: [2 sc, dec] x 6. (18)

Round 39: [1 sc, dec] x 6. (12)

Round 40: [dec] x 6. (6)

Fasten off and sew the top cavity closed.

The Arms (Make 2)

Round 1: With White yarn, work 6 sc into a MR. (6)

Round 2: [inc] x 6. (12)

Round 3: sc in each stitch around. (12)

Round 4: Change to Tan yarn. sc in each stitch around. (12)

Round 5 to Round 7: sc in each stitch around. (12)

Round 8: [2 sc, dec] x 3. (9)

Round 9: sc in each stitch around. (9)

Lightly stuff the bottom half of the arm. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

The Ears (Make 2)

Row 1 (Inner Ear – White): Ch 2, work 3 sc into the 2nd chain from hook. (3)

Row 2: Ch 1, turn. [inc] in all 3 stitches. (6)

Row 3: Ch 1, turn. [1 sc, inc] x 3. (9) Fasten off.

Row 1 to Row 3 (Outer Ear – Tan): Repeat instructions for the Inner Ear, but do not fasten off.

Round 4 (Assembly): Place the White panel on top of the Tan panel. Insert your hook through both pieces. sc evenly around the two angled sides of the triangle. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

The Carrot Bucket Hat

Round 1: With Orange yarn, work 8 sc into a MR. (8)

Round 2: [inc] x 8. (16)

Round 3: [1 sc, inc] x 8. (24)

Round 4: [2 sc, inc] x 8. (32)

Round 5: [3 sc, inc] x 8. (40)

Round 6: [4 sc, inc] x 8. (48)

Round 7: [5 sc, inc] x 8. (56)

Round 8: [6 sc, inc] x 8. (64)

Round 9 to Round 14: sc in each stitch around. (64)

Round 15 (Ear Holes): 12 sc, ch 12, 16 sc, ch 12, 12 sc. (64)

Round 16: sc in each stitch and across each chain around. (64)

Round 17 (Brim): Working in the FLO, [7 sc, inc] x 8. (72)

Round 18: [8 sc, inc] x 8. (80)

Round 19: sc in each stitch around. (80) Fasten off and weave in the end.

Leaves: With Green yarn, attach to the top center of the hat. Ch 6, sl st down the chain. Repeat this 4 times clustered together. Fasten off.

The Carrot Crossbody Bag

Round 1: With Orange yarn, work 4 sc into a MR. (4)

Round 2: [inc, 1 sc] x 2. (6)

Round 3: [inc, 2 sc] x 2. (8)

Round 4: [inc, 3 sc] x 2. (10)

Round 5: [inc, 4 sc] x 2. (12)

Round 6 to Round 7: sc in each stitch around. (12) Stuff lightly.

Round 8: [dec] x 6. (6) Fasten off and weave the tail through the remaining stitches to close.

Foliage & Strap: Attach Green yarn to the top of the carrot. Ch 4, sl st back into the top. Repeat 3 times. Do not cut the yarn. Chain 45 (or until the strap fits across your cat’s body). Anchor the end of the chain to the opposite side of the carrot top with a sl st. Fasten off.

Assembly

Eyes: Insert the 14mm safety eyes securely between Rounds 28 and 29 of the head, spaced 9 stitches apart.
Embroidery: Using pink thread, stitch a small “V” shaped nose centered between the eyes on Round 28. Using black thread, stitch three horizontal whiskers on each side.
Ears: Sew the open base of each ear securely to the top curve of the head.