Easy Amigurumi Calico Cat Crochet Pattern - Beginner Friendly (PDF Download)

I screamed a little when I finished the face. Every round has a stitch count. That alone makes this better than half the patterns I've paid for. Thanks for a great pattern!

Hands down the best Calico Cat pattern out there. Written for a real beginner. If you can do a magic ring, sc, inc and dec, you can make this. Would give six stars if I could.

Solid pattern. Written for a real beginner. If you can do a magic ring, sc, inc and dec, you can make this. The whiskers instructions could use one more photo.

Hands down the best Calico Cat pattern out there. I made it in Lion Brand Pound of Love and the ears still came out crisp.

Really nice pattern with one small gripe. My best friend squealed. Mission accomplished. The first round of the ears was a bit confusing until I reread it.

Finished my Calico Cat last night! Took me a week of lunch breaks start to finish including sewing on the tail. Every round has a stitch count. That alone makes this better than half the patterns I've paid for. Already eyeing the other animals.

Yes. Just yes. Great TV-watching project. I made it in velvet yarn (not recommended for beginners!) and the tail still came out crisp. This one's for a teacher appreciation gift. Already planning the next one. The pattern tells you exactly how far apart to put the safety eyes, which is the step I always ruin.

This Calico Cat came out SO cute. I'm left-handed and usually struggle with patterns so I was nervous, but it went fine. Made it in a snow day with Red Heart Super Saver. Did the patchwork color changes in a contrasting color, highly recommend. Perfect weekend project when you don't want to think too hard. I liked that the color changes for the patchwork color changes are spelled out instead of just 'switch colors here'. Go get it.

Bought this on a whim and I'm so glad I did. Every round has a stitch count. That alone makes this better than half the patterns I've paid for. Zero complaints.

Cutest thing I've ever made. I'm left-handed and usually struggle with patterns, and this one still taught me something. Big readable font, nothing crammed, and the stitch counts actually add up (I checked every single one). The proportions are spot on. The whiskers is the perfect size. Checkout was easy and the file was in my email in seconds. Added a keychain loop to the top, now it lives on my bag. Adding the bundle to my cart as I type this.

Yes. Just yes. I run a crochet club at my school and I had no trouble at all. Added a keychain loop to the top, now it lives on my bag. Made it for my twin nephews and they have not put it down since. Thanks for a great pattern!

Liked it a lot. Made it for a coworker's baby shower and they have not put it down since. I'd forgotten how fun amigurumi is. Took me under 3 hours start to finish including sewing on the patchwork color changes. The photos for the assembly step are what sold me. No guessing where the patchwork color changes goes. Only thing: I wish there was a video for attaching the patchwork color changes.

Happy overall. Very satisfying little project. My one gripe is the patchwork color changes took a few tries to get symmetrical.

Great pattern, not quite perfect. I'm a grandma of six and I had no trouble at all. Used Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn and it came out bigger than I expected. Went up to bulky yarn and now it's a full-on pillow. Way better written than the free version I tried first. The PDF arrived in my inbox before I'd even closed the tab. I'd love a yardage estimate per color, not just total. Still recommend.

Solid pattern. I had never crocheted an amigurumi before and this was perfect for me. My Calico Cat came out roughly 8 inches using a 3.5mm hook. It's the first thing I've finished in months and that feels good. Took me longer than I expected, but that's probably on me.

Worth every penny. Gave it to my wife. I've been asked for four more. Chef's kiss.

I rarely leave reviews but this earned one. It went to my dog-obsessed sister and now the whole family wants one.

Happy overall. Gave it to our foster kiddo. I've been asked for four more. The whiskers instructions could use one more photo. Four solid stars.

Love love love this pattern. I had never crocheted an amigurumi before and this was perfect for me. Big readable font, nothing crammed, and the stitch counts actually add up (I checked every single one). Gave it to my mom for Mother's Day. I've been asked for four more. Highly recommend.

Easiest pattern I've bought in a long time. I'm getting back into crochet after 20 years, and this one still taught me something. I now own six of their patterns. Zero duds. Did the ears in a contrasting color, highly recommend. The shaping on the tail is clever. Didn't expect that from a 'beginner' pattern. Clear US terms, abbreviations listed up front, no weird jargon. Chef's kiss.

Finished my Calico Cat last night! I added a little scarf and it looks even cuter. Great for beginners, fun for everyone else.

Happy overall. Made two: one for my mom for Mother's Day and one that is NOT leaving my house. I appreciated the note about stuffing the ears firmly before closing. Made a difference. Perfect weekend project when you don't want to think too hard. Skipped the safety eyes and embroidered them for a baby-safe version. Pattern made that easy. Only thing: I wish there was a video for attaching the tail.

Nearly five stars. My Calico Cat came out bigger than I expected using some hand-dyed merino I'd been saving. My one gripe is the patchwork color changes took a few tries to get symmetrical.

Great pattern, not quite perfect. I'm left-handed and usually struggle with patterns, and this one still taught me something. The instructions are written round by round with stitch counts at the end of every row, so I always knew if I'd messed up. Added a keychain loop to the top, now it lives on my bag. I made it in sock yarn and a 2mm hook for a mini version and the patchwork color changes still came out crisp. This one's for my Etsy shop. Already planning the next one. Pages printed a little small on my printer. Zoomed in on my tablet instead. Four solid stars.

Absolutely adorable. The shaping on the patchwork color changes is clever. Didn't expect that from a 'beginner' pattern. The tail is worked in one piece, which means less sewing. Thank you!! I usually have to rewrite patterns in my own notes. Not this one. I'd forgotten how fun amigurumi is.

Nearly five stars. Checkout was easy and the file was in my email in seconds. The first round of the patchwork color changes was a bit confusing until I reread it.

Finished my Calico Cat last night! I swapped the colors to match my team and it still worked perfectly. The shaping on the whiskers is clever. Didn't expect that from a 'beginner' pattern. This is the kind of pattern I can make on repeat for markets. The PDF arrived in my inbox before I'd even closed the tab. Zero complaints.

This pattern made me feel like I actually know what I'm doing. I make toys for the children's ward, and this one still taught me something. Added a keychain loop to the top, now it lives on my bag. This got me out of a crochet slump.

I rarely leave reviews but this earned one. I've bought Calico Cat patterns from three other shops and this is the only one I finished.

Mixed feelings. This got me out of a crochet slump. I expected more hand-holding for a 'beginner' pattern on the patchwork color changes section.

I screamed a little when I finished the face. Every round has a stitch count. That alone makes this better than half the patterns I've paid for. Thanks for a great pattern!

Hands down the best Calico Cat pattern out there. Written for a real beginner. If you can do a magic ring, sc, inc and dec, you can make this. Would give six stars if I could.

Solid pattern. Written for a real beginner. If you can do a magic ring, sc, inc and dec, you can make this. The whiskers instructions could use one more photo.

Hands down the best Calico Cat pattern out there. I made it in Lion Brand Pound of Love and the ears still came out crisp.

Really nice pattern with one small gripe. My best friend squealed. Mission accomplished. The first round of the ears was a bit confusing until I reread it.

Finished my Calico Cat last night! Took me a week of lunch breaks start to finish including sewing on the tail. Every round has a stitch count. That alone makes this better than half the patterns I've paid for. Already eyeing the other animals.

Yes. Just yes. Great TV-watching project. I made it in velvet yarn (not recommended for beginners!) and the tail still came out crisp. This one's for a teacher appreciation gift. Already planning the next one. The pattern tells you exactly how far apart to put the safety eyes, which is the step I always ruin.

This Calico Cat came out SO cute. I'm left-handed and usually struggle with patterns so I was nervous, but it went fine. Made it in a snow day with Red Heart Super Saver. Did the patchwork color changes in a contrasting color, highly recommend. Perfect weekend project when you don't want to think too hard. I liked that the color changes for the patchwork color changes are spelled out instead of just 'switch colors here'. Go get it.

Bought this on a whim and I'm so glad I did. Every round has a stitch count. That alone makes this better than half the patterns I've paid for. Zero complaints.

Cutest thing I've ever made. I'm left-handed and usually struggle with patterns, and this one still taught me something. Big readable font, nothing crammed, and the stitch counts actually add up (I checked every single one). The proportions are spot on. The whiskers is the perfect size. Checkout was easy and the file was in my email in seconds. Added a keychain loop to the top, now it lives on my bag. Adding the bundle to my cart as I type this.

Yes. Just yes. I run a crochet club at my school and I had no trouble at all. Added a keychain loop to the top, now it lives on my bag. Made it for my twin nephews and they have not put it down since. Thanks for a great pattern!

Liked it a lot. Made it for a coworker's baby shower and they have not put it down since. I'd forgotten how fun amigurumi is. Took me under 3 hours start to finish including sewing on the patchwork color changes. The photos for the assembly step are what sold me. No guessing where the patchwork color changes goes. Only thing: I wish there was a video for attaching the patchwork color changes.

Happy overall. Very satisfying little project. My one gripe is the patchwork color changes took a few tries to get symmetrical.

Great pattern, not quite perfect. I'm a grandma of six and I had no trouble at all. Used Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn and it came out bigger than I expected. Went up to bulky yarn and now it's a full-on pillow. Way better written than the free version I tried first. The PDF arrived in my inbox before I'd even closed the tab. I'd love a yardage estimate per color, not just total. Still recommend.

Solid pattern. I had never crocheted an amigurumi before and this was perfect for me. My Calico Cat came out roughly 8 inches using a 3.5mm hook. It's the first thing I've finished in months and that feels good. Took me longer than I expected, but that's probably on me.

Worth every penny. Gave it to my wife. I've been asked for four more. Chef's kiss.

I rarely leave reviews but this earned one. It went to my dog-obsessed sister and now the whole family wants one.

Happy overall. Gave it to our foster kiddo. I've been asked for four more. The whiskers instructions could use one more photo. Four solid stars.

Love love love this pattern. I had never crocheted an amigurumi before and this was perfect for me. Big readable font, nothing crammed, and the stitch counts actually add up (I checked every single one). Gave it to my mom for Mother's Day. I've been asked for four more. Highly recommend.

Easiest pattern I've bought in a long time. I'm getting back into crochet after 20 years, and this one still taught me something. I now own six of their patterns. Zero duds. Did the ears in a contrasting color, highly recommend. The shaping on the tail is clever. Didn't expect that from a 'beginner' pattern. Clear US terms, abbreviations listed up front, no weird jargon. Chef's kiss.

Finished my Calico Cat last night! I added a little scarf and it looks even cuter. Great for beginners, fun for everyone else.

Happy overall. Made two: one for my mom for Mother's Day and one that is NOT leaving my house. I appreciated the note about stuffing the ears firmly before closing. Made a difference. Perfect weekend project when you don't want to think too hard. Skipped the safety eyes and embroidered them for a baby-safe version. Pattern made that easy. Only thing: I wish there was a video for attaching the tail.

Nearly five stars. My Calico Cat came out bigger than I expected using some hand-dyed merino I'd been saving. My one gripe is the patchwork color changes took a few tries to get symmetrical.

Great pattern, not quite perfect. I'm left-handed and usually struggle with patterns, and this one still taught me something. The instructions are written round by round with stitch counts at the end of every row, so I always knew if I'd messed up. Added a keychain loop to the top, now it lives on my bag. I made it in sock yarn and a 2mm hook for a mini version and the patchwork color changes still came out crisp. This one's for my Etsy shop. Already planning the next one. Pages printed a little small on my printer. Zoomed in on my tablet instead. Four solid stars.

Absolutely adorable. The shaping on the patchwork color changes is clever. Didn't expect that from a 'beginner' pattern. The tail is worked in one piece, which means less sewing. Thank you!! I usually have to rewrite patterns in my own notes. Not this one. I'd forgotten how fun amigurumi is.

Nearly five stars. Checkout was easy and the file was in my email in seconds. The first round of the patchwork color changes was a bit confusing until I reread it.

Finished my Calico Cat last night! I swapped the colors to match my team and it still worked perfectly. The shaping on the whiskers is clever. Didn't expect that from a 'beginner' pattern. This is the kind of pattern I can make on repeat for markets. The PDF arrived in my inbox before I'd even closed the tab. Zero complaints.

This pattern made me feel like I actually know what I'm doing. I make toys for the children's ward, and this one still taught me something. Added a keychain loop to the top, now it lives on my bag. This got me out of a crochet slump.

I rarely leave reviews but this earned one. I've bought Calico Cat patterns from three other shops and this is the only one I finished.

Mixed feelings. This got me out of a crochet slump. I expected more hand-holding for a 'beginner' pattern on the patchwork color changes section.