Amigurumi Christmas Cat & Dog Ornaments Free Pattern
Add cozy handmade magic to your holiday décor with these delightful amigurumi cat and dog ornaments!
Project Details
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Finished Size: Each ornament approximately 3.5–4.5 in (9–11 cm) tall, not including hanging loop.
Materials
- DK or Worsted Yarn
- Light Brown for Dog
- Cream/Beige for Cat
- Red for Both Hats
- White for Hat Trim & Pom-Poms
- Pink for Cat Nose
- Dark Brown/Black for Facial Embroidery
- Green/Red for Cat Bow
- Crochet Hook: 2.5 mm–3.5 mm
- Polyester Fiberfill Stuffing
- Jute or Twisted Rustic Twine for Hanging Loop
- Tapestry Needle & Scissors
Abbreviations
- MR – Magic Ring
- sc – Single Crochet
- inc – Increase (2 sc in one st)
- dec – Decrease (sc2tog)
- sl st – Slip Stitch
- ch – Chain
- FO – Fasten Off
🐶 Christmas Dog Ornament Pattern
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
R7–11: sc around (36)
R12: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
R13: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
Begin stuffing.
R14: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
R15: (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R16: dec ×6 (6)
FO and close.
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: (1 sc, inc) ×3 (9)
R3: sc around (9)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×3 (12)
R5–7: sc around (12)
Do not stuff. Flatten and FO, leaving tail for sewing.
Ear Placement: Sew ears at or slightly above eye level, angled outward for floppy shape.
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
FO. Sew to lower center of face. Embroider nose and mouth in a Y-shape with dark yarn.
Eyes: Two small embroidered ovals or safety eyes positioned wide apart.
Eyebrows: Short upward curves for expression.
Mouth: Y-shaped line with curved sides for a soft smile.
R1: MR, 4 sc (4)
R2: sc around (4)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×2 (6)
R4: sc around (6)
R5: (2 sc, inc) ×2 (8)
R6: sc around (8)
R7: (3 sc, inc) ×2 (10)
R8: sc around (10)
R9: (4 sc, inc) ×2 (12)
R10: sc around (12)
R11: (5 sc, inc) ×2 (14)
R12: (6 sc, inc) ×2 (16)
R13–14: sc around (16)
R1: Join white yarn, sc around (16)
R2–3: sc around (16)
FO.
Make a tiny ball: MR, 6 sc, close tightly. Sew to hat tip.
Hat Placement: Attach with a pronounced tilt to the dog’s right side so the pom-pom drapes naturally over the cheek.
Cut a short length of rustic jute, tie ends together, and sew securely to the back of the hat.
🐱 Christmas Cat Ornament Pattern
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
R7–11: sc around (36)
R12: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
R13: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
Begin stuffing.
R14: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
R15: (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R16: dec ×6 (6)
FO and close.
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: (1 sc, inc) ×3 (9)
R3: (2 sc, inc) ×3 (12)
R4–6: sc around (12)
Flatten to form a triangle. FO.
Ear Tip Shaping: Pinch the top edge slightly when sewing to create a pointed triangular shape.
Placement: Attach evenly at the top corners of the head.
Nose (Pink): small horizontal embroidered oval.
Mouth: a tiny black smile line below the nose.
Whiskers: 3 long straight lines on each side extending well past the cheeks.
Bow Pieces (Make 2 Rectangles)
Ch 6
R1–4: sc 5 (5)
FO.
Stack both pieces, wrap center tightly with matching yarn several times, tie securely.
Placement: Sew bow neatly at the base of the cat’s right ear.
Same as Dog Hat Cone (R1–R14)
Same as Dog Hat Trim (R1–R3)
FO.
MR, 6 sc, close, and sew to hat tip.
Hat Placement: Tilt slightly to the cat’s left side for a cute festive look.
Attach rustic jute loop to the back of the hat.
Final Assembly
Stitch hats firmly to heads.
Add hanging loops.
Shape ears and facial features gently with your fingers.
Trim any stray ends for a clean finish.
These charming ornaments are ready to brighten wreaths, garlands, Christmas trees, or winter gift packages with cozy handmade cheer. Enjoy making your festive pet duo!
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Pattern created for amigurumi.badoomobile.net
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