Kedi the Spherical Cat Toy

A simple, spherical amigurumi toy perfect for playful pets or decorative accents.

Materials

• Worsted weight (4) acrylic yarn, approximately 50 yards (45 meters)
• 3.5 mm (US E/4) crochet hook
• Stuffing material (polyester fiberfill recommended)
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Stitch marker

Gauge

16 sc × 18 rounds = 10 cm (4 inches)

Finished Size

Size varies with gauge and rounds worked.

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• inc: single crochet increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec: single crochet decrease (sc two stitches together)
• st(s): stitch(es)
• rnd(s): round(s)
• sl st: slip stitch
• FO: fasten off

Pattern Instructions

Foundation

Begin with a magic ring.

Body

Rnd 1: Make 6 sc in a 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

Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Using a yarn needle, weave the tail through the front loop of each remaining stitch. Pull tight to close the opening. Weave in all loose ends. Shape the sphere gently with your hands.

Tips

• Use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of each round. Move it up with each new round.
• Stuff firmly as you go, especially in the decreasing rounds, to achieve a good spherical shape.
• Make sure your decreases are tight to avoid holes where stuffing could show through.
• Always crochet a gauge swatch to ensure your finished item will be the desired size.

Pattern by YarnCro · yarncro.com