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Marshmallow Kittie Amigurumi Pattern

Marshmallow Kittie 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 Marshmallow Kittie Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern teaches you how to crochet a soft, marshmallow-like cat stuffed toy using plush velvet yarn and simple shaping techniques. It includes detailed rounds for head, body, tail and ears, plus embroidered face instructions for a sweet expression. The finished toy measures approximately 35 cm, making it an ideal cuddle buddy.

Marshmallow Kittie Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Clear step-by-step rounds and color change tips are provided to help you achieve neat joins and patches. Helpful photos and stuffing advice are included so your softie keeps a lovely rounded shape.

Why You'll Love This Marshmallow Kittie Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns soft, textured yarn into a delightful, squishy companion that feels like a hug. I enjoy how a few simple color patches and embroidery can give the kittie so much personality. The shaping uses straightforward increases and decreases, but the result looks professionally rounded and plush. I find this project relaxing and rewarding — it comes together quickly and makes a lovely handmade gift.

Marshmallow Kittie Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Marshmallow Kittie Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Marshmallow Kittie Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Marshmallow Kittie Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easily this pattern can be customized with color changes and embroidery to create different personalities.

You can swap the accent color for gray, blue or pink to give your kittie a unique look.

To make a larger version, choose a bulkier plush yarn and a larger hook for a chunkier, cuddlier softie.

For a miniature keychain version, use sport or fingering weight yarn with a smaller hook and reduce rounds proportionally.

I often add felt accessories or tiny crocheted bows to personalize the kittie for a friend or baby shower gift.

Try embroidering different eye shapes (open, sleepy or winking) to change the expression dramatically.

Add a loop of yarn at the top to hang the kittie as a nursery decoration or mobile element.

Experiment with placement of the color patches on the body and head to create calico or tabby-style markings.

I recommend trying contrasting yarn for the inner ear to highlight the ear shape and add visual interest.

If you want a poseable version, consider inserting a lightweight wire armature into the body before stuffing to allow gentle posing.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the stitch marker when working in continuous spiral can lead to losing track of the beginning of the round; use a marker or contrasting yarn to mark the first stitch of every round. ✗ Not stuffing gradually causes lumps or uneven shaping during increases and decreases; add small amounts of fiberfill in stages and shape as you go for a smooth finish. ✗ Cutting color tails too short after a color change can allow your work to unravel; leave a few centimeters and weave or tie inside before hiding the tail. ✗ Overtightening your tension when using velvet or plush yarn can make stitches too dense and reduce flexibility; maintain a relaxed, even tension to keep the toy soft and squishy.

Marshmallow Kittie Amigurumi Pattern

Make a plush, squishy Marshmallow Kittie with this step-by-step crochet pattern. You will create a soft-bodied amigurumi cat with cuddly shape, embroidered face details, and optional color patches. The pattern includes full round-by-round instructions, materials, and helpful tips so you can finish a charming 35 cm softie. Perfect for gifting or cozying up at home.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Marshmallow Kittie Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Himalaya Velvet #90001 - one skein (main white plush yarn)
  • 02
    Himalaya Velvet #90033 - a quarter skein (accent/yellow peach color)
  • 03
    Optional semi-cotton yarn (YarnArt Jeans) for embroidered nose and eyes
  • 04
    Polyester fiberfill stuffing - enough to firmly stuff head, body and tail
  • 05
    Small amount of pink yarn or pink blush/pink acrylic paint for nose interior

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 4.00mm or 4.50mm
  • 02
    Stuffing (Polyester fiber fill)
  • 03
    Tapestry needle
  • 04
    Scissors
  • 05
    Pins
  • 06
    Stitch marker or contrast color yarn
  • 07
    Pink blush makeup powder or pink acrylic paint for cheek/nose detail

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— Change Color :

Info :

With the two loops from the previous yarn on the hook, wrap the new yarn around the hook, then pull the new yarn through the two loops of the stitch. When the color changes are widely spread, I usually cut a inside strands and tie them together.

— Head :

Info :

Begin with white yarn. Ch 4, start in second chain from the hook. Working in both sides of a chain (3 first rounds)

Round 1 :

1 inc, 1 sc, 3 sc into the last stitch, continue the other side of the foundation chain: 2sc. (8)

Round 2 :

2 inc, 1 sc, 3 inc, 1 sc, 1 inc. (14)

Round 3 :

14 sc. (14)

Round 4 :

2 sc, 8 inc, 4 sc. (22)

Round 5 :

1 sc, 3 inc, (1 sc, inc) x 6 times, 3 inc, 3 sc. (34)

Round 6 :

1 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 4 times, (2 sc, inc) x 4 times, 2 sc, (inc, 1 sc) x 4 times, 3 sc. (46)

Round 7 :

46 sc. (46)

Round 8 :

white (W) 24 sc, yellow (Y) 5 sc, (W) 13 sc, 2 dec. (44)

Round 9 :

(W) 23 sc, (Y) 8 sc, (W) 6 sc, dec, 5 sc. (43)

Round 10 :

(W) 5 sc, dec, 16 sc, (Y) 9 sc, (W) 11 sc. (42)

Round 11 :

(W) 22 sc, (Y) 9 sc, (W) 11 sc. (42)

Round 12 :

(W) 22 sc, (Y) 9 sc, (W) 5 sc, dec, 4 sc. (41)

Round 13 :

(W) 4 sc, dec, 17 sc, (Y) 7 sc, (W) 11 sc. (40)

Round 14 :

(W) 3 sc, (dec, 6sc) x 2 times, dec, 2 sc, (Y) 4 sc, dec, (W) 6 sc, dec, 3 sc (35) --> cut yellow yarn.

Round 15-16 :

35 sc (2 rounds) (35)

Info :

Stuff the head firmly with fiberfill.

Info :

TIPS: For the nose part, after being crocheted, it will be pretty point. However, we can make it sink by embroidering the nose after stuffed it

Infos :

You can use semi-cotton yarn (Yarnart Jeans) for embroider the nose and the eyes: Embroider the nose with dark brown yarn (Rnd 1-2), 2 stitches wide. Embroider the eyes with dark brown yarn between Rnd 4-6, 3 stitches wide, the distance between 2 eyes is 8 sts. Use pink yarn to embroider the interior of the nose.

— Body :

Info :

Continue to crochet the body after finishing Round 16 of the head.

Round 17 :

8 sc, (inc, 4 sc) x 4 times, inc, 6 sc (40)

Round 18 :

7 sc, (inc, 5 sc) x 4 times, inc, 8 sc (45)

Round 19 :

9 sc, (inc, 6 sc) x 4 times, inc, 7 sc (50)

Round 20 :

50 sc. (50)

Round 21 :

12 sc, (inc, 7 sc) x 4 times, inc, 5 sc. (55)

Round 22-23 :

55 sc. (2 rounds) (55)

Round 24 :

5 sc, (8 sc, inc,) x 5 times, 5 sc. (60)

Round 25 :

60 sc. (60)

Round 26 :

(W) 28 sc, (Y) 6 sc, (W) 26 sc. (60)

Round 27 :

(W) 26 sc, (Y) 10 sc, (W) 24 sc. (60)

Round 28-30 :

(W) 26 sc, (Y) 11 sc, (W) 23 sc. (3 rounds) (60)

Round 31 :

(W) 27 sc, (Y) 9 sc, (W) 24 sc. (60)

Round 32 :

(W) 28 sc, (Y) 8 sc, (W) 24 sc. (60) --> cut yellow yarn

Round 33-34 :

(W) 60 sc. (2 rounds) (60)

Round 35 :

12 sc, (dec, 6sc) x 6 times. (54)

Round 36 :

12 sc, (dec, 5 sc) x 6 times. (48)

Round 37 :

10 sc, (dec, 4 sc) x 6 times, 2 sc. (42)

Info :

Start stuffing the body.

Round 38 :

10 sc, (dec, 3 sc) x 6 times, 2 sc. (36)

Round 39 :

(4 sc, dec) x 6 times. (30)

Round 40 :

(3 sc, dec) x 6 times. (24) --> cut white yarn.

Info :

Stuff the body firmly with fiberfill.

— Tail :

Info :

Continue with yellow yarn.

Round 41 :

24 sc. (24)

Round 42 :

(2 sc, dec) x 6 times. (18)

Round 43-47 :

18 sc. (5 rounds) (18)

Round 48 :

2 dec, 10 sc, 2dec. (14)

Round 49 :

dec, 10 sc, dec. (12)

Info :

Stuff the tail firmly with fiberfill.

Round 50 :

dec, 8 sc, dec. (10)

Round 51 :

dec, 6 sc, dec. (8)

Round 52 :

dec, 4 sc, dec. (6)

Info :

Fasten off and leave a long tail. Weave the yarn tail through the front loops of the last round and pull it tight to close the hole. Hide the yarn tail inside the body.

— Ears :

Info :

We need to make two ears, one is yellow and the other is white.

Round 1 :

6 sc into a MR. (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc. (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc, 1 sc) x 4 times. (16)

Info :

Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. Bring the ending yarn to sew the open side of the ear together. Sew the ears on the head between Rnd 11-12, the distance between 2 ears is 5 sts.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the ears on the head between Round 11-12, spacing the two ears 5 stitches apart for symmetry.
  • Fasten off the tail and weave the tail through the front loops of the last round, pull tight to close the hole and hide the yarn tail inside the body.
  • Embroider the nose with dark brown yarn across Rnd 1-2 (2 stitches wide), then use pink yarn for the interior of the nose for a soft look.
  • Embroider the eyes with dark brown yarn between Rnd 4-6, 3 stitches wide, leaving 8 stitches between the two eyes for correct placement.
  • Stuff head, body and tail firmly but gradually with fiberfill, shaping as you go to achieve a smooth rounded silhouette.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work in a continuous spiral unless otherwise stated; do not join rounds to keep seamless shaping.
  • 💡Use a stitch marker or a piece of yarn to mark the beginning of each round for accurate stitch counts.
  • 💡Proper stuffing is important for a well-shaped toy; stuff gradually and adjust to create smooth curves.
  • 💡Cut color yarns and secure tails when color changes are complete to keep patches neat and tidy.

This Marshmallow Kittie pattern creates a plush, cuddly cat softie that brings comfort and charm to any room. The soft velvet yarn and gentle shaping make it perfect for snuggling or gifting to someone special. Follow the clear rounds, color change tips and embroidery notes to finish a professional-looking softie. 🧶💖

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 35 cm (~14") when using the recommended Himalaya Velvet yarn and a 4.0–4.5 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but this will affect the final size and texture; adjust your hook size accordingly and expect changes in finished dimensions.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; basic knowledge of single crochet, increases, decreases and working in the round is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours depending on experience, speed, and the time spent on embroidery and assembly.

How do I change colors cleanly with plush yarn?

Change color by pulling the new yarn through the last two loops on the hook; for plush yarns, leave a small tail and tie or weave tails inside to secure when patches are widespread.