The Itty Bitty Cozy Kitty is a festive variation of the classic Itty Bitty Kitty crochet pattern, featuring a tiny decorative sweater worked directly into the design. This sweet little modification adds a cozy seasonal touch and makes these miniature crochet cats perfect for Christmas ornaments, handmade gifts, or stocking stuffers.
This has to be one of my favourite modifications for the classic Itty Bitty Kitty; a sweet little crochet cat pattern with a decorative sweater! Perfect for the festive season. This crochet cat pattern is very easy to customise and personalise, making it wonderful for festive gifting. You can also add a loop of yarn at the top of this kitty and to hang on the Christmas tree, or add a keychain to give as gifts. Itty Bitty Cozy Kitty pairs really well with Itty Bitty Christmas Kitty too.
If you haven’t seen the other designs available for Itty Bitty Kitty, make sure to check them out:
- Itty Bitty Angel Kitty
- Itty Bitty Easter Kitty
- Itty Bitty Valentines Kitty
- Itty Bitty Christmas Kitty
This crochet cat pattern is highly adjustable; if you don’t have the hook or yarn suggested below, then use whatever yarn you have on hand. This is a great stash busting project!
Itty Bitty Cozy Kitty Crochet Pattern
Materials
3.25mm / size D crochet hook
Sewing needle
Stuffing
Stitch marker
Safety eyes (optional)
Embroidery cotton for facial details (black, pink, brown)
*DK (light worsted) yarn in the following colors:
- Kitty body and tail: cream / brown / grey
- Sweater: red, green + yellow, or a single color for the plain sweater
*Yarn suggestions
Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK: 50g (1.75oz), 125m (137yds), 100% cotton, 8 ply
La mia Mini Cottony: 25g (0.88oz), 60m (65yds), 100% cotton, double knit
Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton DK: 80g (2.8oz), 250m (273yds), 100% cotton
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Pattern Notes
- This cozy crochet kitty pattern is worked in continuous rounds. Do not slip stitch to join the round unless instructed to do so.
- Finished size: 8 – 10cm tall.
- This pattern uses US terminology (see pattern abbreviations)
- Don’t know how to do the magic ring? Head over to my magic ring tutorial
- Don’t know how to do front or back post stitches? View my post stitch video tutorial
Cozy Crochet Cat Pattern
Body + decorative sweater
Rnd 1: In cream mr 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: sc 2 in each (12)
Rnd 3: [sc in next st, 2 sc in next st] rep around (18)
Rnd 4: [sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st] rep around (24)
Rnd 5: [sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st] rep around (30)
Rnd 6: Change to red. [sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st] rep around (36)
Rnd 7: *FPhdc, BPhdc. Rep from * around (36) [post stitch video tutorial]
Rnd 8: Change to green, sc around (36)
Rnd 9: [sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog] rep around (30)
Rnd 10 – 12: sc around (30)
Rnd 13: Change to red. [sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog] rep around (24)
Rnd 14: *FPsc, BPsc. Rep from * around (24)
Rnd 15: Change to cream. sc-blo around (24)
Rnd 16 – 17: sc around (24)
Rnd 18: [sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog] rep around (18)
Rnd 19: sc around (18). Stuff. (If you are adding safety eyes, do so now!)
Add the yellow embroidery stitches around the belly of the kitty. These are worked over 4 stitches, with a single stitch space between each X. Secure live loop with a stitch marker while you do the embroidery.
Rnd 20: At the top of the kitty, hold the top two edges together and crochet through both sides. ch1, dc into the first st, sc into the next 7 sts, dc into the last st. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Variation: Plain kitty sweater
To make a kitty with a plain color sweater, work the main pattern as follows:
Rnd 1 – 5: as per main pattern
Rnd 6: change to sweater color, as per pattern
Rnd 7 – 14: as per main pattern, but do not change colors
Rnd 15 – 20: Change to body color, continue as per pattern
Add simple embroidered details in white embroidery cotton.
Tail
Rnd 1: mr 5 sc (5)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each (10)
Rnd 3: sc around (10)
Rnd 4: [sc2tog, sc in next 3], repeat (8)
Rnd 5 – 6: sc around (8)
Rnd 7: [sc2tog, sc in next 2] repeat (6)
Stuff the end of the tail lightly.
Rnd 8 – 15: sc around (6)
Bind off, leave yarn tail for joining.
Cozy Crochet Cat Assembly
The eyes are stitched in place first, approximately 1 – 2 stitches apart and 5 rows down from the top. You can also use safety eyes, but make sure to attach them before you stitch the final row!
Stitch the ear details and nose in pink. Add cute little whiskers in a softly contrasting color. Stitch the tail in place.
Happy stitching!
Part of the Itty Bitty Kitty Collection
The Easter Kitty is one of several seasonal variations of the original Itty Bitty Crochet Kitty pattern. You can also make:
