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Heart Cat and Bunny Amigurumi Pattern

Heart Cat and Bunny Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Heart Cat and Bunny Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a versatile heart-shaped amigurumi that can be finished as a cat or a bunny with the same heart body. It features clear round-by-round instructions for the heart base and separate pieces for muzzle, ears and tails. The plush yarn gives a soft, cuddly texture ideal for gifts or nursery decor.

Heart Cat and Bunny Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Includes detailed joining instructions to form the heart shape and specific steps for cat and bunny features. Photos and assembly guidance help you place eyes, muzzle and tail for a polished finish.

Why You'll Love This Heart Cat and Bunny Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines a simple heart shape with character details that give so much personality. I enjoy how the same base becomes either a sweet cat or a playful bunny just by changing a few pieces. The plush yarn makes every finished toy irresistibly soft and hug-worthy. Sewing the muzzle and placing the ears is my favorite part because it instantly brings the face to life.

Heart Cat and Bunny Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Heart Cat and Bunny Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Heart Cat and Bunny Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Heart Cat and Bunny Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easily this pattern adapts to different looks: swap the pink for pastel blues or mint to make a modern bunny or cat colorway.

I often change yarn weight and hook size to make mini keychain versions or oversized cuddle friends; just remember that changing yarn alters the final size and you may need more or less stuffing.

I add embroidery or felt accents to the muzzle for a different expression: try a little embroidered smile or blushed cheeks for extra personality.

If you want a sturdier toy for children, I use a stronger thread and sew the safety eyes firmly, or replace safety eyes with embroidered eyes for very young children.

Try making a matching set by alternating stripe patterns on the cat tail or by crocheting tiny heart accessories to hang from a ribbon.

I sometimes add a removable collar or tiny bow made with ribbon to give each toy a unique identity and the ability to mix-and-match outfits.

For a seasonal twist, use holiday colors and tiny appliques like stars or pumpkins to theme your heart character for different holidays.

To change the facial expression, adjust eye spacing or the size of the muzzle—moving the eyes slightly closer makes a cuter, more baby-like face.

I recommend making a sample muzzle in scrap yarn first to test placement and then pin it to the heart to check symmetry before sewing permanently.

Don’t be afraid to experiment with texture: a fuzzy eyelid or a slightly different plush yarn for the inner ear gives a subtle but lovely contrast.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the stitch marker in continuous rounds makes it easy to lose the start of the round; place a marker in the first stitch and move it each round to stay accurate. ✗ Not stuffing gradually causes lumps or overfilled sections that distort shaping; add small amounts of fiberfill as you work and shape frequently. ✗ Forgetting to count stitches after joining two pieces can create mismatched shaping; count stitches after each join and after any increases or decreases. ✗ Changing colors without fastening tails can leave loose ends showing; carry the yarn neatly when possible and weave in ends securely after finishing to hide them.

Heart Cat and Bunny Amigurumi Pattern

Create an adorable heart-shaped cat or bunny with this friendly amigurumi pattern. You will make a plush heart body, then add charming ears, a muzzle, and a striped cat tail or a pompom bunny tail. The pattern uses super-bulky plush yarn to produce a squishy, tactile toy that kids and crafters will love. Clear step-by-step rounds and assembly notes help you finish a professional-looking stuffed friend.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Heart Cat and Bunny Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Plush yarn Himalaya Dolphin Baby or equivalent 100 g / 120 m (131 yards) - Super Bulky (Weight 6), main color approx. 100-200 g
  • 02
    White plush yarn for muzzle, ears, tail accents - 50 g
  • 03
    Accent pink or secondary color for nose or stripes - small amount (10-30 g)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 4.5 mm (US 7)
  • 02
    One pair of safety eyes, recommended 16 mm
  • 03
    Safety nose: Cat 16 mm, Bunny 8 mm
  • 04
    Scissors
  • 05
    Darning needle
  • 06
    Fiberfill stuffing
  • 07
    Strong thread for sewing ears/tail (recommended separate from main yarn)
  • 08
    Stitch markers

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— Heart :

Info :

Crochet in main color. Hook size 4.5 mm. Pro-Tip: Work in continuous rounds. Do not join or turn unless otherwise instructed. It would be wise to use a stitch marker and place it in the first stitch of each round to mark the beginning of it.

Round 1 :

MR 6 (6)

Round 2 :

6 Inc (12)

Round 3 :

(Inc, 1 SC)×6 (18)

Round 4 :

(Inc, 2 SC)×6 (24)

Round 5 :

(Inc, 3 SC)×6 (30)

Round 6 :

(Inc, 4 SC)×6 (36)

Round 7 :

5 SC, (Inc, 11 SC)×2, Inc, 6 SC (39)

Round 8 :

(Inc, 12 SC)×3 (42)

Round 9 :

6 SC, (Inc, 13 SC)×2, Inc, 7 SC (45)

Round 10 :

SC around (45)

Round 11 :

(Inc, 14 SC)×3 (48)

Info :

Remove the loop from the hook. Cut the yarn with 8" yarn tail.

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Make another piece just like the previous one by repeating rounds 1-11. Do not cut the yarn as we will continue using the yarn of the second piece.

Round 12 :

Attach the pieces to each other, put the open loop of the first piece on the hook and continue crocheting around both pieces to join them (attach the pieces to each other). Crochet a total of 82 stitches when joining (82)

Info :

Continue crocheting around the circle of the first piece and crochet 41 SC, go back to the second piece, skip 7 St and crochet on the second piece 41 SC.

Info :

Sew the hole between the pieces with the left tail of the thread from the first piece.

Round 13 :

13 SC, (Dec, 25 SC)×2, Dec, 13 SC (79)

Round 14 :

Dec, 24 SC, Dec, 25 SC, Dec, 24 SC (76)

Round 15 :

12 SC, (Dec, 23 SC)×2, Dec, 12 SC (73)

Round 16 :

(Dec, 22 SC)×3, 1 SC (70)

Round 17 :

11 SC, (Dec, 21 SC)×2, Dec, 11 SC (67)

Round 18 :

21 SC, (Dec, 20 SC)×2, Dec (64)

Round 19 :

7 SC, Dec, (14 SC, Dec)×3, 7 SC (60)

Round 20 :

(13 SC, Dec)×4 (56)

Round 21 :

6 SC, (Dec, 12 SC)×3, Dec, 6 SC (52)

Round 22 :

(11 SC, Dec)×4 (48)

Round 23 :

5 SC, Dec, (10 SC, Dec)×3, 5 SC (44)

Round 24 :

(9 SC, Dec)×4 (40)

Round 25 :

5 SC, (Dec, 8 SC)×3, Dec, 3 SC (36)

Round 26 :

(4 SC, Dec)×6 (30)

Round 27 :

(3 SC, Dec)×6 (24)

Round 28 :

2 SC, (Dec, 4 SC)×3, Dec, 2 SC (20)

Round 29 :

(3 SC, Dec)×4 (16)

Round 30 :

(2 SC, Dec)×4 (12)

Round 31 :

(1 SC, Dec)×4 (8)

Round 32 :

(2 SC, Dec)×2 (6)

Info :

Fasten off, hide the end.

— Bunny Muzzle :

Info :

Crochet in white color. Hook size 4.5 mm. Make an oval, work on both sides of the chain.

Round 1 :

Ch 5, start in the 2nd Ch from hook, 1 Inc, 2 SC, in last loop 3 SC, 3 SC (10)

Round 2 :

2 Inc, 2 SC, 3 Inc, 2 SC, Inc (16)

Info :

Sl St and fasten off. Attach the safety nose (8 mm) on round 1/2.

— Bunny Ears (make 2) :

Info :

Crochet in white color. Hook size 4.5 mm.

Round 1 :

MR 6 (6)

Round 2 :

6 Inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 SC, Inc)×6 (18)

Round 4 :

(8 SC, Inc)×2 (20)

Round 5-6 :

SC around (2 rounds) (20)

Round 7 :

(Dec, 8 SC)×2 (18)

Round 8 :

SC around (18)

Round 9 :

(Dec, 7 SC)×2 (16)

Round 10-11 :

SC around (2 rounds) (16)

Round 12 :

(Dec, 6 SC)×2 (14)

Round 13-14 :

SC around (2 rounds) (14)

Info :

Don't stuff.

Round 15 :

Fold the piece in half and crochet them both sides at once 7 SC (7)

Info :

Fasten off, hide the end. Make 2 ears.

— Bunny Tail :

Info :

Crochet in white color. Hook size 4.5 mm.

Round 1 :

MR 6 (6)

Round 2 :

6 Inc (12)

Round 3-4 :

SC around (2 rounds) (12)

Info :

Stuff with fiberfill.

Round 4 :

6 Dec (6)

Info :

Fasten off, hide the end.

— Cat Tail :

Info :

Start to crochet in white color. Hook size 4.5 mm.

Round 1 :

MR 6 (6)

Round 2 :

6 Inc (12)

Round 3-5 :

SC around (3 rounds) (12)

Round 6 :

Change color to pink. 12 SC (12)

Round 7 :

SC around (12)

Round 8 :

Change color to white. 12 SC (12)

Round 9 :

SC around (12)

Round 10 :

Change color to pink. 12 SC (12)

Round 11 :

(4 SC, Dec)×2 (10) - Stuff with fiberfill. Next part of the tail don't stuff.

Round 12 :

Change color to white. 10 SC (10)

Round 13 :

SC around (10)

Round 14 :

Change color to pink. 10 SC (10)

Round 15 :

(3 SC, Dec)×2 (8)

Round 16 :

Change color to white. 8 SC (8)

Round 17 :

SC around (8)

Round 18 :

Change color to pink. 8 SC (8)

Round 19 :

SC around (8)

Round 20 :

Change color to white. 8 SC (8)

Round 21 :

SC around (8)

Round 22 :

Change color to pink. 8 SC (8)

Round 23 :

SC around (8)

Round 24 :

Change color to white. 8 SC (8)

Round 25 :

SC around (8)

Round 26 :

Change color to pink. 8 SC (8)

Round 27 :

SC around (8)

Round 28 :

Change color to white. 8 SC (8)

Round 29 :

SC around (8)

Round 30 :

Fold the piece in half and crochet them both sides at once 4 SC (4)

Info :

Fasten off, hide the end.

— Cat Ears (make 2) :

Info :

Crochet in white color. Hook size 4.5 mm.

Round 1 :

MR 6 (6)

Round 2 :

(1 SC, Inc)×3 (9)

Round 3 :

(2 SC, Inc)×3 (12)

Round 4 :

(3 SC, Inc)×3 (15)

Round 5 :

Short row. 6 SC, Sl St. (7)

Info :

Fasten off, hide the end. Make 2 ears.

— Cat Muzzle :

Info :

Crochet in white color. Hook size 4.5 mm. Make an oval, work on both sides of the chain.

Round 1 :

Ch 6, start in the 2nd Ch from hook, 1 Inc, 3 SC, in last loop 3 SC, 4 SC (12)

Round 2 :

2 Inc, 3 SC, 3 Inc, 3 SC, Inc (18)

Round 3 :

17 SC, Sl St (18)

Info :

Fasten off, hide the end. Attach the safety nose (16 mm) on round 2/3.

— Assembly :

Item :

1. Sew the muzzle to the heart. Cat muzzle sew at the level of 12-15 rows, lightly stuff with fiberfill. Embroider a mustache. You can pull the muzzle in the middle. Insert the needle under the nose and bring it out below the muzzle, pull off and hide the ends of the thread inside. Bunny muzzle sew at the level of 11-14 rows.

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2. Sew the ears, the place is depending on your preference. In the photo on page 16, it is indicated where the front side and where the back side of the cat's ear. Fold the bottom of the ear in half for the bunny, then sew it on.

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3. Sew the tail to the heart. Cat tail at the level of 7-8 rows. Bunny tail at the level of 1-2 rows.

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4. Attach the safety eyes (16 mm) on round 10/11 with 6 SC distance. Stuff with fiberfill all the way and shape the heart before final closing.

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5. Finish assembly by weaving ends into the body and adjusting features for symmetry.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the muzzle to the heart: for the cat place the muzzle at rows 12-15 and for the bunny at rows 11-14; lightly stuff the muzzle and secure with hidden stitches.
  • Attach safety eyes on the heart body between rounds 10-11 with approximately 6 SC between centers before stuffing the body fully.
  • Sew ears in place with placement based on preference; fold the bunny ear bottom in half and sew both sides together at the fold, then attach to the head area.
  • Attach the tail at the specified levels (cat tail at rows 7-8, bunny tail at rows 1-2) and sew firmly with strong thread to secure for play.
  • Weave in all ends and hide thread tails inside the body; adjust stuffing and shape the heart for a smooth finished look.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise specified and use a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round to track the start point.
  • 💡Stuff gradually and evenly; overstuffing can distort shaping and under-stuffing will affect the silhouette.
  • 💡Use a separate stronger thread to sew ears and tails if you want more secure attachments; the pattern recommends not sewing these pieces with the main plush yarn.

This adorable Heart Cat and Bunny amigurumi pattern is perfect for gifting or decorating a nursery. The plush yarn creates a soft, huggable toy with charming facial features and a striped cat tail or puffy bunny tail. Make one for every season and spread the handmade love! 🧶💖

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished heart measures approximately 6-10 inches depending on yarn tension and whether you make the cat or bunny version; the original sample measures around 6.3×7×3.5 inches for the heart.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but your finished size will change; switch hook sizes accordingly and expect a denser or looser fabric depending on yarn and hook.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so you should be familiar with single crochet, increases, decreases and crocheting in the front loop only for certain decreases.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crafters finish this project in about 5-7 hours, depending on experience, the number of features added, and how fast you crochet.