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Easy Amigurumi Grey Tabby Crochet Pattern - Beginner Friendly (PDF Download)

Easy Amigurumi Grey Tabby Crochet Pattern - Beginner Friendly (PDF Download)

Regular price $7.99 USD
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Over 10,000 Willis patterns are already in makers’ hands.

This easy amigurumi grey tabby cat crochet pattern is designed for beginners who want a soft, polished finished piece without complicated construction. The pattern is clearly written, well-structured, and paced to keep the project smooth and enjoyable from start to finish.

The finished cat features gentle stripe detailing, a sweet facial expression, upright ears, and a compact palm-sized form that fits comfortably in your hand. It’s a timeless design with broad appeal—perfect for baby gifts, cat lovers, nurseries, keepsakes, and animal-themed pattern bundles.

What This Pattern Includes

Digital crochet pattern in PDF format

Clear, step-by-step written instructions

Helpful progress photos for key construction steps

Instant download after purchase

Finished Size

Approximately 4–5 inches tall
(when made with worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm crochet hook)

Designed to fit comfortably in an adult hand

Skill Level

Beginner

Built entirely on foundational stitches with simple color changes for the stripes.

Stitches & Techniques Used

Single crochet

Increases and decreases

Working in the round

Simple color changes for stripes

Basic sewing and assembly

Materials Needed

Worsted weight yarn
(Light Gray, Dark Gray, Cream, Pink)

3.5 mm crochet hook

9 mm safety eyes

Polyester fiberfill stuffing

Yarn needle

Scissors

Pattern Format & Delivery

Digital PDF file

Instant download after checkout

No physical item will be shipped

Need Help?

If questions come up while working the pattern, support is available. Reach out anytime—I’m happy to help you finish it cleanly.

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  • 5 stars: 29 (73%)
  • 4 stars: 8 (20%)
  • 3 stars: 3 (8%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
E
Ebony S.
Fun weekend make

Yes. Just yes. I've made maybe a dozen amigurumi, and this one still taught me something. Used worsted acrylic from my stash and it came out about 6 inches tall. 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. Great for beginners, fun for everyone else.

H
Harper Green
Great pattern

Easiest pattern I've bought in a long time. The shaping on the tabby stripes is clever. Didn't expect that from a 'beginner' pattern. It went to a coworker's baby shower and now the whole family wants one. Go get it.

C
Carlos A.
Stitch counts on every row!

I screamed a little when I finished the face. Second pattern I've bought from Willis and both were great. It actually looks like the photo, which is rare for me. I swapped the colors to match my team and it still worked perfectly. Great TV-watching project. Buying the whole set next.

D
Destiny Becker
Repeat buyer

I've already made three of these. I've been crocheting for 30+ years and this was perfect for me. I've bought Grey Tabby patterns from three other shops and this is the only one I finished. The tabby stripes is worked in one piece, which means less sewing. Thank you!!

M
Marcus Thompson
A keeper

Instant download, clear PDF, cute result. What else do you need? Big readable font, nothing crammed, and the stitch counts actually add up (I checked every single one). If you're on the fence, buy it.

Y
Yuki Moore
My first amigurumi!

Finished my Grey Tabby last night! I made it in velvet yarn (not recommended for beginners!) and the tail still came out crisp. Perfect weekend project when you don't want to think too hard. There's a picture for every tricky part, including how to attach the tabby stripes. Way better written than the free version I tried first. Will be making this again.

D
Destiny W.
The whiskers is perfect

Okay WOW. I usually have to rewrite patterns in my own notes. Not this one.

P
Priya C.
Grandkids approved

Yes. Just yes. Big readable font, nothing crammed, and the stitch counts actually add up (I checked every single one).

M
Megan Johnson
Made three already

My Grey Tabby is sitting on my desk right now and I can't stop smiling at it. I added a little scarf and it looks even cuter. Buying the whole set next.

T
Tasha Nguyen
Worth it

I screamed a little when I finished the face. I swapped the colors to match my team and it still worked perfectly. Made it in a weekend with sock yarn and a 2mm hook for a mini version. If you're on the fence, buy it.

N
Niamh O
Obsessed

Cutest thing I've ever made. I had never crocheted an amigurumi before and this was perfect for me. The photos for the assembly step are what sold me. No guessing where the whiskers goes. Download link came through instantly after checkout. If you're on the fence, buy it.

A
A. Becker
Great gift

So happy with how my Grey Tabby turned out. There's a picture for every tricky part, including how to attach the tabby stripes. Great for beginners, fun for everyone else.

H
Harper Hall
Happy with it

Very cute, minor hiccup. I had never crocheted an amigurumi before, and this one still taught me something. The tabby stripes and the tail are what make it look like an actual Grey Tabby instead of a blob. I liked that the color changes for the tabby stripes are spelled out instead of just 'switch colors here'. Took me longer than I expected, but that's probably on me. Would still buy again.

S
Saoirse A.
Needs a video

It's fine. Crochet is my anxiety outlet, and this one still taught me something. Made it in one evening with leftover scraps. Gave it to my Etsy shop. I've been asked for four more. Finished it, it's cute, but assembly was more frustrating than fun.

C
Chris Anderson
Cute with a tricky whiskers

Liked it a lot. I'm newly retired and finally have time and this was perfect for me. My Grey Tabby came out palm-sized using Lion Brand Pound of Love. Every round has a stitch count. That alone makes this better than half the patterns I've paid for. I'd love a yardage estimate per color, not just total.

S
Sandra Mitchell
So well written

Hands down the best Grey Tabby pattern out there. Quick enough that I can price the finished ones reasonably. Went up to bulky yarn and now it's a full-on pillow. Perfect gift pattern.

R
Rachel H.
Highly recommend

Hands down the best Grey Tabby pattern out there. I've made maybe a dozen amigurumi so I was nervous, but it went fine. 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.

L
Lisa T.
Looks just like the photo

Bought it at 11pm, finished by 2am, no regrets. I'm a grandma of six, and this one still taught me something. Gave it to a NICU donation drive. I've been asked for four more. The shaping on the ears is clever. Didn't expect that from a 'beginner' pattern.

V
Valentina H.
Perfect beginner pattern

Worth every penny. Download link came through instantly after checkout. Highly recommend.

N
Noor Parker
Solid beginner pattern

Solid pattern. Clear US terms, abbreviations listed up front, no weird jargon. Wish it came with a two-color variation, but easy to improvise.

K
Kelly R.
So cute!

Five stars, no notes. Compared to the ones on Etsy this was cheaper and clearer. Checkout was easy and the file was in my email in seconds. Adding the bundle to my cart as I type this.

C
Casey Walker
Cute but fiddly

Mixed feelings. Made a mini version with thinner yarn and the proportions held up. The stitch count on one round of the ears didn't match for me (could be my error).

I
Ingrid K.
Worth it

Hands down the best Grey Tabby pattern out there. I've bought Grey Tabby patterns from three other shops and this is the only one I finished. The tail is worked in one piece, which means less sewing. Thank you!! Chef's kiss.

T
Taylor W.
Finished, eventually

Cute end result, frustrating middle. It actually looks like the photo, which is rare for me. A video link would have turned this into five stars for me.

N
Niamh
Fun weekend make

I screamed a little when I finished the face. The pattern tells you exactly how far apart to put the safety eyes, which is the step I always ruin. I swapped the colors to match my team and it still worked perfectly.

S
Saoirse C.
So well written

Hands down the best Grey Tabby pattern out there. Checkout was easy and the file was in my email in seconds. The ears is worked in one piece, which means less sewing. Thank you!! Adding the bundle to my cart as I type this.

A
Anjali T.
Exactly as pictured

Easiest pattern I've bought in a long time. Written for a real beginner. If you can do a magic ring, sc, inc and dec, you can make this. Way better written than the free version I tried first. Made a mini version with thinner yarn and the proportions held up. The shaping on the tail is clever. Didn't expect that from a 'beginner' pattern.

S
Saoirse W.
A keeper

Finished my Grey Tabby last night! My Etsy shop squealed. Mission accomplished. Would give six stars if I could.

C
Courtney E.
Would buy again

Happy overall. Gave it to my daughter. I've been asked for four more. Skipped the safety eyes and embroidered them for a baby-safe version. Pattern made that easy. Finished in one lazy Sunday. The whiskers is my favorite part. Big readable font, nothing crammed, and the stitch counts actually add up (I checked every single one). Sewing on the ears took longer than the whole body, but that's amigurumi.

D
Deborah Moreau
Nearly perfect

Liked it a lot. I made it in chunky chenille and the ears still came out crisp. It was for our foster kiddo and it was the hit of the party. Only thing: I wish there was a video for attaching the tail. Would still buy again.

C
Chloe Schmidt
Very cute, one small thing

Nearly five stars. Customers at my booth keep asking which one is the Grey Tabby. A left-handed note would've been nice, but I figured it out. Still recommend.

  • 5 stars: 29 (73%)
  • 4 stars: 8 (20%)
  • 3 stars: 3 (8%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
E
Ebony S.
Fun weekend make

Yes. Just yes. I've made maybe a dozen amigurumi, and this one still taught me something. Used worsted acrylic from my stash and it came out about 6 inches tall. 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. Great for beginners, fun for everyone else.

H
Harper Green
Great pattern

Easiest pattern I've bought in a long time. The shaping on the tabby stripes is clever. Didn't expect that from a 'beginner' pattern. It went to a coworker's baby shower and now the whole family wants one. Go get it.

C
Carlos A.
Stitch counts on every row!

I screamed a little when I finished the face. Second pattern I've bought from Willis and both were great. It actually looks like the photo, which is rare for me. I swapped the colors to match my team and it still worked perfectly. Great TV-watching project. Buying the whole set next.

D
Destiny Becker
Repeat buyer

I've already made three of these. I've been crocheting for 30+ years and this was perfect for me. I've bought Grey Tabby patterns from three other shops and this is the only one I finished. The tabby stripes is worked in one piece, which means less sewing. Thank you!!

M
Marcus Thompson
A keeper

Instant download, clear PDF, cute result. What else do you need? Big readable font, nothing crammed, and the stitch counts actually add up (I checked every single one). If you're on the fence, buy it.

Y
Yuki Moore
My first amigurumi!

Finished my Grey Tabby last night! I made it in velvet yarn (not recommended for beginners!) and the tail still came out crisp. Perfect weekend project when you don't want to think too hard. There's a picture for every tricky part, including how to attach the tabby stripes. Way better written than the free version I tried first. Will be making this again.

D
Destiny W.
The whiskers is perfect

Okay WOW. I usually have to rewrite patterns in my own notes. Not this one.

P
Priya C.
Grandkids approved

Yes. Just yes. Big readable font, nothing crammed, and the stitch counts actually add up (I checked every single one).

M
Megan Johnson
Made three already

My Grey Tabby is sitting on my desk right now and I can't stop smiling at it. I added a little scarf and it looks even cuter. Buying the whole set next.

T
Tasha Nguyen
Worth it

I screamed a little when I finished the face. I swapped the colors to match my team and it still worked perfectly. Made it in a weekend with sock yarn and a 2mm hook for a mini version. If you're on the fence, buy it.

N
Niamh O
Obsessed

Cutest thing I've ever made. I had never crocheted an amigurumi before and this was perfect for me. The photos for the assembly step are what sold me. No guessing where the whiskers goes. Download link came through instantly after checkout. If you're on the fence, buy it.

A
A. Becker
Great gift

So happy with how my Grey Tabby turned out. There's a picture for every tricky part, including how to attach the tabby stripes. Great for beginners, fun for everyone else.

H
Harper Hall
Happy with it

Very cute, minor hiccup. I had never crocheted an amigurumi before, and this one still taught me something. The tabby stripes and the tail are what make it look like an actual Grey Tabby instead of a blob. I liked that the color changes for the tabby stripes are spelled out instead of just 'switch colors here'. Took me longer than I expected, but that's probably on me. Would still buy again.

S
Saoirse A.
Needs a video

It's fine. Crochet is my anxiety outlet, and this one still taught me something. Made it in one evening with leftover scraps. Gave it to my Etsy shop. I've been asked for four more. Finished it, it's cute, but assembly was more frustrating than fun.

C
Chris Anderson
Cute with a tricky whiskers

Liked it a lot. I'm newly retired and finally have time and this was perfect for me. My Grey Tabby came out palm-sized using Lion Brand Pound of Love. Every round has a stitch count. That alone makes this better than half the patterns I've paid for. I'd love a yardage estimate per color, not just total.

S
Sandra Mitchell
So well written

Hands down the best Grey Tabby pattern out there. Quick enough that I can price the finished ones reasonably. Went up to bulky yarn and now it's a full-on pillow. Perfect gift pattern.

R
Rachel H.
Highly recommend

Hands down the best Grey Tabby pattern out there. I've made maybe a dozen amigurumi so I was nervous, but it went fine. 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.

L
Lisa T.
Looks just like the photo

Bought it at 11pm, finished by 2am, no regrets. I'm a grandma of six, and this one still taught me something. Gave it to a NICU donation drive. I've been asked for four more. The shaping on the ears is clever. Didn't expect that from a 'beginner' pattern.

V
Valentina H.
Perfect beginner pattern

Worth every penny. Download link came through instantly after checkout. Highly recommend.

N
Noor Parker
Solid beginner pattern

Solid pattern. Clear US terms, abbreviations listed up front, no weird jargon. Wish it came with a two-color variation, but easy to improvise.

K
Kelly R.
So cute!

Five stars, no notes. Compared to the ones on Etsy this was cheaper and clearer. Checkout was easy and the file was in my email in seconds. Adding the bundle to my cart as I type this.

C
Casey Walker
Cute but fiddly

Mixed feelings. Made a mini version with thinner yarn and the proportions held up. The stitch count on one round of the ears didn't match for me (could be my error).

I
Ingrid K.
Worth it

Hands down the best Grey Tabby pattern out there. I've bought Grey Tabby patterns from three other shops and this is the only one I finished. The tail is worked in one piece, which means less sewing. Thank you!! Chef's kiss.

T
Taylor W.
Finished, eventually

Cute end result, frustrating middle. It actually looks like the photo, which is rare for me. A video link would have turned this into five stars for me.

N
Niamh
Fun weekend make

I screamed a little when I finished the face. The pattern tells you exactly how far apart to put the safety eyes, which is the step I always ruin. I swapped the colors to match my team and it still worked perfectly.

S
Saoirse C.
So well written

Hands down the best Grey Tabby pattern out there. Checkout was easy and the file was in my email in seconds. The ears is worked in one piece, which means less sewing. Thank you!! Adding the bundle to my cart as I type this.

A
Anjali T.
Exactly as pictured

Easiest pattern I've bought in a long time. Written for a real beginner. If you can do a magic ring, sc, inc and dec, you can make this. Way better written than the free version I tried first. Made a mini version with thinner yarn and the proportions held up. The shaping on the tail is clever. Didn't expect that from a 'beginner' pattern.

S
Saoirse W.
A keeper

Finished my Grey Tabby last night! My Etsy shop squealed. Mission accomplished. Would give six stars if I could.

C
Courtney E.
Would buy again

Happy overall. Gave it to my daughter. I've been asked for four more. Skipped the safety eyes and embroidered them for a baby-safe version. Pattern made that easy. Finished in one lazy Sunday. The whiskers is my favorite part. Big readable font, nothing crammed, and the stitch counts actually add up (I checked every single one). Sewing on the ears took longer than the whole body, but that's amigurumi.

D
Deborah Moreau
Nearly perfect

Liked it a lot. I made it in chunky chenille and the ears still came out crisp. It was for our foster kiddo and it was the hit of the party. Only thing: I wish there was a video for attaching the tail. Would still buy again.

C
Chloe Schmidt
Very cute, one small thing

Nearly five stars. Customers at my booth keep asking which one is the Grey Tabby. A left-handed note would've been nice, but I figured it out. Still recommend.