Crochet no-sew squishy chubby cats are the perfect project for anyone who loves simple, seamless designs. These soft, adorable cats are easy to make and perfect for gifting or decorating.
How to Make Crochet No-Sew Squishy Chubby Cats
Follow this beginner-friendly pattern to create your very own crochet no-sew squishy chubby cats! They’re quick, seamless, and irresistibly cute.
Crocheting no-sew squishy chubby cats is an enjoyable and satisfying project. These adorable creations are perfect as plushies, gifts, or desk decor!
Yarn: Bulky or velvet yarn in desired cat colors (gray, white, black, etc.)
Hook: 4.0 mm crochet hook
Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill
Yarn needle
Stitch marker
Safety eyes: 10 mm (optional)
Pink yarn or embroidery thread (for nose and mouth)
Abbreviations:
MR: Magic ring
sc: Single crochet
inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
dec: Decrease (sc2tog)
sl st: Slip stitch
Instructions:
Body and Head (Worked as One Piece):
Round 1: MR, 6 sc into the ring. (6)
Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12)
Round 3: [1 sc, inc] repeat around. (18)
Round 4: [2 sc, inc] repeat around. (24)
Round 5: [3 sc, inc] repeat around. (30)
Rounds 6-10: Sc in each stitch around. (30)
Round 11: [3 sc, dec] repeat around. (24)
Round 12: [2 sc, dec] repeat around. (18)
Insert safety eyes between Rounds 6 and 7, about 6 stitches apart.
Embroider the nose and mouth below the eyes.
Round 13: [1 sc, dec] repeat around. (12)
Round 14: Dec around. (6)
Stuff the body firmly.
Fasten off and close the opening with a yarn needle.
Ears (Make 2):
Round 1: MR, 4 sc into the ring. (4)
Round 2: [1 sc, inc] repeat around. (6)
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Sew the ears to the top of the head.
Tail:
Round 1: MR, 6 sc into the ring. (6)
Rounds 2-4: Sc in each stitch around. (6)
Fasten off and sew the tail to the back of the body.
Assembly:
Since this is a no-sew project, all pieces are crocheted directly into the body, except for minor stitching to attach features like the ears and tail. Add final stuffing to create a squishy look and feel.