Free crochet pattern : Jiji the cat

Jiji the cat crochet pattern

I am so glad to propose this Jiji the cat free crochet pattern !! It will soon be completed with its favorite little witch’s pattern, on my shop 😉

Materials

  • Yarn : black, lilac, white and some black embroidery thread for the eyes (< 1 ball of each). Here are the exact references I used :
    • Main color : Ricorumi – Black N°060
    • Inside ears + nose : Ricorumi – Lilac N°017
    • Eyes : DMC Natura Cotton – Ibiza N°01 + black embroidery thread DMC.
  • Crochet hooks : 2,75 mm and 2 mm (all of the cat is crocheted with a 2,75mm crochet hook, except the eyes which are crocheted with a 2 mm crochet hook).
  • Stitch markers
  • Tapestry needle
  • Embroidery scissors (any tiny scissors will do just fine)
  • Stuffing

Abbreviations used in the pattern

  • ch : chain
  • st : stitch
  • sc : single crochet
  • sl st : slip stitch
  • hdc : half double crochet
  • dc : double crochet
  • inc : increase
  • dec : decrease

Pattern readings and notes

  • [xx] : the number indicated between the square brackets determines the amount of stitches per row/round.
  • (xxx) x 2 : instructions given between these brackets ought to be repeated across the round a number of times (e.g.: here twice).

Jiji the cat crochet pattern : ears

First ear :

Make 2 pieces (a black one and a lilac one). Begin with the lilac one :

Row 1 : make 2 sc in a magic ring [2] Turn, ch1

Row 2 : sc in all [2] Turn, ch1

Row 3 : 1 sc, 1 inc [3] Turn, ch1

Row 4 : 1 inc, 2 sc [4] Turn, ch1

Row 5 : sc in all [4]

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Careful : at the end of the black ear, do not fasten off. Ch1 and…

Put the lilac ear on top of the black ear and make 1 sc in each row end (in both ears at the same time). Once you reached the 1st row :

  • make 2 sc in this hole ;
  • make 2 dc in the magic ring ;
  • make 2 sc in the 1st row end on the other side of the ear ;
  • coming down the other side of the ear, make 1 sc in each row end.

Fasten off, leaving a tail long enough to sew the ear to the head.

Jiji's ears step 1 Jijis ears step 2
Jijis ears step 3 Jijis ears step 4

Second ear :

Make 2 pieces. Follow the same instructions as the first ear, except on Row 3 and 4 where the increases are reversed :

  • Row 3 : 1 inc, 1 sc [3]
  • Row 4 : 2 sc, 1 inc [4]

Eyes

Make 2, in white, with a 2 mm crochet hook.

Rd 1 : 6 sc in a magic ring, close with 1 slst in the 1st stitch [6]

Rd 2 : ch1, 2 sc, 1 hdc, ch1, 1 sc, 1 slst.

Fasten off, leaving a tail long enough to sew the eyes to the head.

Jiji’s head and body

Rd 1 : 5 sc in a magic ring [5]

Rd 2 : inc in all [10]

Rd 3 : (1 sc, 1 inc) x5 [15]

Rd 4 : (2 sc, 1 inc) x5 [20]

Rd 5 : (1 sc, 1 inc) x10 [30]

Rds 6 – 8 : sc in all [30]

Rd 9 : (3 sc, 1 dec) x6 [24]

Rd 10 : (2 sc, 1 dec) x6 [18]

Rd 11 : (1 sc, 1 dec) x6 [12]

Put the head on hold for now. We will now sew the ears, the eyes and embroider the nose :

  • Embroider the nose between Rd 8 and 9, over 2 stitches.
  • Sew the eyes on each side of the nose, leaving 3 to 4 stitches between the 2 eyes. Embroider a black line inside each eye.
  • Sew the ears on top of the head, leaving 1 stitch between them.
Jijis head step 1 Jiji head step 2
Jiji head step 3

Stuff firmly Jiji’s head.

We can now finish off the head and body. Remember to keep stuffing the body as you go

Rd 12 : (4 sc, 1 dec) x2 [10]

Rd 13 : (1 sc, 1 inc) x5 [15]

Rd 14 : sc in all [15]

Rd 15 : (2 sc, 1 inc) x5 [20]

Rds 16 – 18 : sc in all [20]

Rd 19 : (2 sc, 1 dec) x5 [15]

Rd 20 : sc in all [15]

Rd 21 : (1 sc, 1 dec) x5 [10]

Rd 22 : 5 dec [5]

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Front legs

Make 2, in black.

Rd 1 : 4 sc in a magic ring [4]

Rd 2 : inc in all [8]

Rd 3 : sc in all, in back loops only [8]

Rd 4 : (2 sc, 1 dec) x2 [6]

Rds 5 – 7 : sc in all [6]

Fasten off leaving a tail long enough to close the leg and sew it to the body.

The front legs don’t need to be stuffed.

Jiji the cat crochet pattern : back legs

Make 2, in black.

Rd 1 : 5 sc in a magic ring [5]

Rd 2 : (1 sc, 1 inc) x2, 1 sc [7]

Rds 3 – 4 : sc in all [7]

Fasten off leaving a tail long enough to close the leg and sew it to the body.

The back legs don’t need to be stuffed.

Tail

Make 1, in black.

Rd 1 : 5 sc in a magic ring [5]

Rds 2 – 12 : sc in all [5]

Fasten off leaving a tail long enough to close the tail and sew it to the body. The tail doesn’t need to be stuffed.

Jiji the cat amigurumi pattern : assembling

To finish off :

  • Sew the front legs between Rd 13 and 14.
  • Sew the back legs under the body, leaving 1 stitch between them, lightly open (forming kind of a V).
  • Sew the tail around Rd 20, centered between the 2 back legs.
Assembly Jiji step 1 Assembly Jiji step 2
Assembly Jiji step 3

Congratulations, you’re done !

I hope you’ll enjoy this amigurumi. Don’t hesitate to share your awesome creations with me on Instagram (notifying me : @lafabriquedessonges), to share where you got this pattern from, and mostly, to give me some feedback if something is not crystal clear or if you notice a mistake in the pattern.

If you want to take a look at my other designs, you’re more than welcome to get a sneak peek at my Etsy shop.

Have fun !!

Mélanie

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