Free Crochet Pusheen Cat Amigurumi Pattern

This crochet Pusheen cat pattern is one of the cutest amigurumi projects you can make! The chubby gray cat sitting inside a little cardboard box is perfect as a gift, desk decoration, or a fun project for beginners and intermediate crocheters alike. You only need basic stitches to complete both the cat and the box, making this a great beginner-friendly amigurumi project.

Follow along with this free written pattern below to make your very own crochet Pusheen cat in a box!

Pattern Information

Materials

2.0mm crochet hook (C-2 US) – You can check out Tulip crochet hooks
4-ply yarn / DK or Light Worsted weight in gray, white, black, and brown (beige) – You can check out Catania yarn
5mm safety eyes (2 pieces)
Scissors
Tapestry needle
White embroidery thread
Polyester toy stuffing
Stitch marker (optional but recommended)

Crochet Abbreviations

This pattern uses US crochet terminology.

ch = chain

sc = single crochet

sl st = slip stitch

inc = increase (2 sc in same stitch)

dec = decrease (invisible decrease)

dc = double crochet

hdc = half double crochet

sc3tog = single crochet 3 stitches together

pop = popcorn stitch

BLO = back loop only

FLO = front loop only

sk = skip

MR = magic ring

R = round

The number in [ ] at the end of each round is the stitch count after completing that round.

Notes and Tips

Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round to avoid losing your place.
This pattern is written in US crochet terminology.
All pieces are worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated.

Crochet Pusheen Cat in a Box Pattern

Cat Ears (make 2)

Use gray yarn.

R1: MR, 4 sc [4 sts]

R2: (sc, inc) x 2 [6 sts]

R3: (2 sc, inc) x 2 [8 sts]

R4: 8 sc [8 sts]

Cut yarn and fasten off. Set aside.

Cat Tail

Use gray yarn.

R1: MR, 5 sc [5 sts]

R2-R9: 5 sc [5 sts]

Leave a long tail for sewing and fasten off.

Cat Body

Use gray yarn.

R1: MR, 8 sc [8 sts]

R2: Join 2 sc into the 2 sc of the first ear, 2 sc, join 2 sc into the 2 sc of the second ear, 2 sc.

Note: At the end of R2, excluding the 2 sc used to join the ears, there are a total of 16 stitches around the outer edge.

R3: (6 inc, 2 sc) x 2 [28 sts]

Note: In R3, crochet into those 16 stitches.

R4: (13 sc, inc) x 2 [30 sts]

R5: 30 sc [30 sts]

R6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 [36 sts]

R7-R9: 36 sc [36 sts]

R10: (5 sc, inc) x 6 [42 sts]

R11-R13: 42 sc [42 sts]

R14: (5 sc, dec) x 6 [36 sts]

R15: 18 sc, 5 unfinished dc together, 2 sc, 5 unfinished dc together, 14 sc [36 sts]

Note: The two groups of 5 unfinished dc together create the paw shapes at the front of the cat’s body.

R16: (4 sc, dec) x 6 [30 sts]

R17: (3 sc, dec) x 6 [24 sts] — stuff firmly with polyester filling at this point.

R18: (sc, dec) x 8 [16 sts]

R19: 8 dec [8 sts]

Cut yarn and fasten off. Close the opening.

Finishing the Cat

Add the 5mm safety eyes at R4-R5 of the cat’s body, spacing them 5 stitches apart.

Sew the tail to the back of the cat. Add a few extra stitches to make the tail curl slightly around the side of the cat’s body.

Use black yarn to embroider the nose between the eyes.

Embroider whiskers on both cheeks using white embroidery thread or thin yarn.

Add stripes on the head, back, and tail using black yarn.

Packing Box

Use brown (beige) yarn.

R1: MR, 8 sc [8 sts]

R2: (sc, 3 sc in same st) x 4 [16 sts]

R3: 2 sc, (3 sc in same st, 3 sc) x 3, 3 sc in same st, sc [24 sts]

R4: 3 sc, (3 sc in same st, 5 sc) x 3, 3 sc in same st, 2 sc [32 sts]

R5: 4 sc, (3 sc in same st, 7 sc) x 3, 3 sc in same st, 3 sc [40 sts]

R6: 5 sc, (3 sc in same st, 9 sc) x 3, 3 sc in same st, 4 sc [48 sts]

Note: R1-R6 form the flat square base of the box.

R7: BLO 48 dc [48 sts]

Note: Working in back loops only in R7 creates the sharp edge between the base and the walls of the box.

R8-R11: 48 dc [48 sts]

Do not cut the yarn. You will continue directly into the box lid.

Box Lid (make 4 pieces)

Divide the last round into 4 sections of 12 stitches each. Work each section separately in rows.

R1: BLO 12 dc [12 sts]

R2: ch 2, turn, 12 dc [12 sts]

Cut yarn and fasten off. Repeat for all 4 sections.

Note: These 4 flaps form the open lid of the cardboard box, giving it a realistic packing box look.

Finished Crochet Pusheen Cat in a Box

Weave in all loose ends and place your little Pusheen cat inside the box. Your crochet Pusheen cat in a box is finished!

Free Crochet Pusheen Cat Amigurumi Pattern