
Free Crochet Masterclass: Pink Kitten by Marina Umerova (@my_knitted_toys)
In this masterclass, you will learn how to crochet a cute pink kitten. This amigurumi project is perfect for any acrylic or mixed yarn, paired with a suitable crochet hook. You can also add ribbons, bows, buttons, or other decorative elements to embellish your kitten.
The finished toy will be approximately 15 cm tall.
Materials and Tools
- Yarn Pehorka ะะตััะบะฐั ะะพะฒะธะฝะบะฐ (180-Pink Begonia)
- Yarn Pehorka ะะตััะบะฐั ะะพะฒะธะฝะบะฐ (166-Salmon Pink)
- Crochet hook 2 mm
- Embroidery yarn for the eyebrows, whiskers, and cheeks
- Safety eyes (9-10 mm)
- Toy stuffing
- Decorative buttons, ribbons
- Needle
- Scissors
Abbreviations
- KA โ Magic ring
- v.p. โ Chain stitch
- sc โ Single crochet
- inc โ Increase
- dec โ Decrease
- (โฆ) x n โ Repeat n times
Crochet Pattern for the Pink Kitten
Head (Pink Color)
- Round 1: In a magic ring, 2 ch, 8 sc
- Round 2: 8 inc = 16 sc
- Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x 8 = 24 sc
- Round 4: (3 sc, inc) x 6 = 30 sc
- Round 5: (4 sc, inc) x 6 = 36 sc
- Round 6: (5 sc, inc) x 6 = 42 sc
- Round 7: (6 sc, inc) x 6 = 48 sc
- Round 8: (7 sc, inc) x 6 = 54 sc
- Round 9: 54 sc
- Round 10: (8 sc, inc) x 6 = 60 sc
- Round 11: 60 sc
- Round 12: (9 sc, inc) x 6 = 66 sc
13-14. Rounds 13-14: 66 sc (2 rounds) - Round 15: (10 sc, inc) x 6 = 72 sc
16-17. Rounds 16-17: 72 sc (2 rounds) - Round 18: (11 sc, inc) x 6 = 78 sc
19-22. Rounds 19-22: 78 sc (4 rounds)
Place the safety eyes between rounds 19 and 20, at a distance of 10 stitches (8 visible stitches between the eyes).
- Round 23: (11 sc, dec) x 6 = 72 sc
- Round 24: (10 sc, dec) x 6 = 66 sc
- Round 25: (9 sc, dec) x 6 = 60 sc
- Round 26: (8 sc, dec) x 6 = 54 sc
- Round 27: (7 sc, dec) x 6 = 48 sc
- Round 28: (6 sc, dec) x 6 = 42 sc
- Round 29: (5 sc, dec) x 6 = 36 sc
- Round 30: (4 sc, dec) x 6 = 30 sc
- Round 31: (3 sc, dec) x 6 = 24 sc
Cut the yarn.
Front Paws (2 Parts)
Using Salmon Pink yarn:
- Round 1: In a magic ring, 2 ch, 6 sc
- Round 2: 6 inc = 12 sc
3-5. Rounds 3-5: 12 sc (3 rounds)
Switch to Pink yarn:
6-12. Rounds 6-12: 12 sc (7 rounds)
- Round 13: (2 sc, dec) x 3 = 9 sc
Fold and join the paws together.
Back Paws (2 Parts)
Using Salmon Pink yarn:
- Round 1: In a magic ring, 2 ch, 8 sc
- Round 2: 8 inc = 16 sc
- Round 3: 16 sc through the back loops
4-5. Rounds 4-5: 16 sc (2 rounds)
Switch to Pink yarn:
6-7. Rounds 6-7: 16 sc (2 rounds)
- Round 8: (3 sc, inc) x 4 = 20 sc
Do not cut the yarn on the second paw. Join the paws together and crochet around the body.
Body
- Round 9: 20 sc on one paw, 1 sc at the join, 20 sc on the second paw, 1 sc at the join = 42 sc
- Round 10: (6 sc, inc) x 6 = 48 sc
11-14. Rounds 11-14: 48 sc (4 rounds) - Round 15: (6 sc, dec) x 6 = 42 sc
16-21. Rounds 16-21: 42 sc (6 rounds) - Round 22: (5 sc, dec) x 6 = 36 sc
- Round 23: (4 sc, dec) x 6 = 30 sc
- Round 24: (3 sc, dec) x 6 = 24 sc
Cut the yarn.
Ears (2 Parts)
Using Salmon Pink yarn:
- Round 1: In a magic ring, 2 ch, 6 sc
- Round 2: 6 inc = 12 sc
- Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 = 18 sc
- Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 = 24 sc
- Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 = 30 sc
Switch to Pink yarn:
6-8. Rounds 6-8: 30 sc (3 rounds)
Leave a long tail for sewing.
Tail
Using Pink yarn:
- Round 1: In a magic ring, 2 ch, 6 sc
- Round 2: 6 inc = 12 sc
- Round 3: 12 sc
Leave a long tail for sewing.
Assembly and Finishing
- Attach the head, paws, and ears to the body.
- Add some shaping to the cheeks and nose.
- Embroider the whiskers, eyebrows, and the nose.
- Sew on decorative elements like a ribbon or button, if desired.
- Finally, enjoy your adorable Pink Kitten!



