Once the body is finished, you put in some soft stuffing and close the bottom with your needle. The little pointy ears are crocheted directly onto the top corners, and you sew a small flat tail onto the back. The fun part is adding the face details at the end.

You put in the plastic safety eyes and use colorful thread to sew a tiny pink nose and sweet whiskers. It is wonderful to see this little friend come together stitch by stitch, and it makes a great handmade gift or a lovely keychain.

Square Amigurumi Kitten Crochet Pattern

Create these adorable square amigurumi kittens—perfect as small gifts, keychain charms, or a cute addition to your crochet collection. This project combines the simplicity of amigurumi with a unique square shape, allowing you to practice basic increases, decreases, and fun details like bobble stitches and embroidery for the face.

Follow this step-by-step guide to crochet and assemble your own sweet kittens, with options for customizing colors and facial expressions.

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Skill Level & Terminology

• Skill Level: Advanced Beginner / Intermediate
• Terminology: US Crochet Terms

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Materials & Tools

• Yarn: DK weight in white or your chosen color (cotton/acrylic recommended)
• Hook: 2.5 mm crochet hook (or size for tight amigurumi fabric)
• Safety Eyes: 5 mm black, or beads/buttons
• Stuffing: Hypoallergenic fiberfill
• Tapestry Needle
• Embroidery Thread: Pink, black, or color for nose/mouth details
• Stitch Marker (for rounds)
• Scissors
• Optional: Pins, keychain hardware

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Gauge

Gauge is not crucial. Finished kitten squares measure about 5 cm tall and 5 cm wide, or adjust as preferred.

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Abbreviations List

Abbreviation	Meaning
ch	Chain
sc	Single crochet
inc	Increase (2 sc in same st)
dec	Decrease (sc2tog)
bobble	Bobble stitch (defined below)
sl st	Slip stitch
MR	Magic ring
st(s)	Stitch(es)
FO	Fasten off

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Special Stitch Instructions

• Bobble Stitch (5 loops): Yarn over, insert hook in st, yarn over, pull up a loop. Repeat this step 5 times in same st (5 loops). Yarn over, pull through all loops.
• sc (single crochet): Insert hook in st, yarn over, pull up loop, yarn over, pull through two loops.
• inc: Work 2 sc in same st.
• dec: Insert hook in next st, yarn over, pull up a loop, insert hook in next st, yarn over, pull up loop, yarn over, pull through all loops on hook.
• Magic Ring (MR): Make a loop, insert hook, pull up a loop, ch 1, work required stitches into ring, pull tail tight.

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Finished Size

Approx. 5 cm tall × 5 cm wide (2" x 2") when stuffed and finished.

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Pattern Start & Stitches Used

You start with a chain foundation, work in rounds to create the square and shape the kitten’s body, including bobble stitches for paws. The pattern uses chain, single crochet, increase, decrease, bobble stitch, magic ring, and slip stitch. Facial details are embroidered; the tail is worked separately.

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The Pattern Itself

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Square Kitten Body

With main color yarn (white or chosen color):

• Foundation:
  Ch 7.
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• Round 1:
  In 2nd ch from hook:
  • inc (2 sc in same st),
    sc in next 4 ch,
    4 sc in last ch.
    Turn (working along other side of chain):
    sc in next 4 st,
    inc in last st.
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    (16 sc total) *

You have a “rounded rectangle” after this step! If you don’t read patterns: Start with a chain, work increases at both ends, creating a flat oval shape for the base.

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• Round 2:
  • inc, inc, sc in next 4 st, inc x4, sc in next 4 st, inc, inc. (24 sc) *

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• Round 3:
  • sc in next 3 st, inc, sc in next 2 st, inc, sc in next 3 st, inc, sc in next 2 st, inc. Repeat four times: [3 sc, inc]. Finish with 1 sc. (38 sc) *

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• Rounds 4–9:
  • sc in each st around. (38 sc per round, 6 rounds) *
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If you do not read patterns: After the initial shaping, continue working single crochet in the round for 6 rounds. You should have a neat square form.

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Paw & Hand Bobbles

Round 10 (start foot and hand bobbles):

• sc, inc, sc, then bobble stitch (5 loops):
  Yarn over, insert hook, pull up a loop (leave on hook). Repeat until you have 5 loops, yarn over and pull through all.
  sc, 10 sc, bobble stitch, sc, inc, 13 sc to end. (32 sc total)

If you are not comfortable reading patterns: Bobble stitches form the paws. Work five loops in the stitch before drawing through all to make a pronounced paw, then continue single crochet between each.

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• Rounds 11–14:
  sc in each st around (32 sc per round).

These rounds shape the kitten's body and the bobble paws. Place stitch marker and count carefully to match your rounds. Work over the bobbles as usual.

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Safety Eyes Placement

Insert safety eyes between rounds 5 and 6, with about 5 stitches apart.
Use pins to mark placement first for best symmetry.

If you don’t read patterns: Attach eyes evenly spaced before closing the body and stuffing.

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Foot Bobbles

Round 15 (feet):

• 3 sc, bobble stitch (as above), 14 sc, bobble stitch, 13 sc. (32 sc)

Turn the bobbles outward after this round to shape the feet, similar to how you handled the paws.

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Shaping & Closing

• Round 16:
  dec, 2 sc, 3 dec, 2 sc, 10 dec, rest sc to end (bring count to about 18 st).

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• Round 17:
  3 dec, sc, 4 dec, sc, dec (18 sc total)
  Save

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If you don’t read patterns: Begin decreasing stitches to shape and close the bottom of the square. Stop when about 18 stitches remain.

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• Stuff body firmly with fiberfill, shaping as you go.

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• With tapestry needle, pick up front loop only of each stitch in last round, pull tight to close. Weave in end securely.

This makes the bottom flat and closes the kitten’s body.

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Ears (Worked Directly on Body)

Insert needle at a point below the starting edge. Pull up a loop, make the following into the same spot and next:

• sc, hdc, dc, ch 1, sl st, hdc (in next starting strand), sc.
• Repeat for other ear, mirror to the first.

If you don’t read patterns: Use your needle to make small triangles for ears directly onto the top corners of the box. Weave in ends securely.

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Tail

• MR, 6 sc inside ring.
• Rounds 2–6: sc in each st around (6 per round).
• Close tail flat, sl st across, FO leaving tail for sewing.
• Sew tail between rounds 12 and 13, centered between the ears.
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If you don’t read patterns: Make a small tube for the tail, flatten, and sew it to the back center of your square kitten.

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Embroidered Details

• Embroider a small pink nose and mouth below/between the eyes.
• Add whiskers to both cheeks using black thread.
• Use black embroidery thread for eye accents if desired.

If you’re not pattern-savvy: Use your needle and a tiny bit of colored thread to make the nose, mouth, and whiskers below the eyes, knotting inside to secure.

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Assembly & Finishing

1. Weave in any loose yarn ends with tapestry needle.
2. Check symmetry of ears and tail.
3. Press gently with hands to shape.
4. Attach keychain hardware or small bow for extra flair (optional).
5. Make more kittens in different colors for a cute collection!

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Conclusion

Congratulations! Your square kitten amigurumi is complete. You’ve worked with shaping, bobble stitches for paws, basic embroidery, and sculpted ears and tail. These kittens are perfect for personalizing with different colors and expressions. Enjoy using, gifting, or selling these irresistible mini cats.

Stitches used: chain, single crochet, increase, decrease, bobble stitch, slip stitch, magic ring, basic embroidery
How to start: Begin with chains for a flat oval, increase/decrease to form the square, add bobble paws and feet, embroider face, attach tail and ears.