Corazón de Gato: Amigurumi Cat Heart

A small, charming amigurumi cat heart perfect for gifts or decorations.

Materials

• Worsted weight (4) acrylic yarn, approximately 30 yards / 27 meters
• 3.5 mm (US E/4) crochet hook
• Stitch marker
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Polyester fiberfill for stuffing

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• inc: single crochet increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec: single crochet decrease (sc two stitches together)
• sl st: slip stitch
• st(s): stitch(es)
• Rnd: Round

Pattern Instructions

Foundation

Create a magic ring.

Body

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring. (6 sts) Rnd 2: [Inc] 6 times. (12 sts) Rnd 3: [Sc 1, inc] 6 times. (18 sts) Rnd 4: [Sc 2, inc] 6 times. (24 sts) Rnd 5: [Sc 3, inc] 6 times. (30 sts) Rnd 6: [Sc 4, inc] 6 times. (36 sts) Rnd 7-9: Sc in each st around. (36 sts) Rnd 10: [Sc 4, dec] 6 times. (30 sts) Rnd 11: [Sc 3, dec] 6 times. (24 sts) Rnd 12: [Sc 2, dec] 6 times. (18 sts) Rnd 13: [Sc 1, dec] 6 times. (12 sts) Rnd 14: [Dec] 6 times. (6 sts)

Assembly / Finishing

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff the heart firmly with fiberfill. Using the tapestry needle, weave the tail through the front loop of each remaining stitch and pull tight to close the opening. Weave in any remaining ends. Shape the heart gently with your hands.

Tips

• Use a stitch marker to keep track of the first stitch of each round, moving it up as you complete each round.
• Stuff the heart as you go, especially as the opening gets smaller, to ensure even firmness.
• Practice your sc and inc stitches to maintain consistent tension, which is key for amigurumi.
• Crochet a gauge swatch to ensure your stitches are tight enough so stuffing does not show through.

Pattern by YarnCro · yarncro.com