Engage yourself in the world of craft with this crochet Garfield amigurumi pattern. Designed to capture the essence of the beloved, lasagna-loving cat from the celebrated comic strip, every stitch helps bring Garfield to life. This pattern accurately recreates his vibrant orange fur, detailed with black stripes, large expressive eyes, and his characteristic cheeky smile. It’s a perfect project for Garfield fans and amigurumi enthusiasts seeking a delightful and engaging crafting experience.

Materials Required:

• Granny yarn
• 2.75 mm crochet hook
• Safety eyes or pointed eyes for felting dolls
• Stuffing material
• Needle for sewing
• Black yarn for details
• Silicone glue (optional)
  

  Abbreviations:

  • st(s): stitch(es)
  • ch: chain
  • sl st: slip stitch
  • inc: increase
  • dec: decrease
  • hdc: half double crochet
    

    

  • Step By Step Pattern

    Pattern:

    Arms (Make 2):

    1. Start with a magic ring of 8 sts. Close with a sl st.
    2. Round 2: 3 sts, inc repeat twice (10 sts).
    3. Rounds 3-4: 10 sts without increases or decreases.
    4. Round 5: 2 sts, then in the next st crochet 3 hdc together, chain to close, then 7 sts.
    5. Round 6: Dec by skipping 2 sts, then 5 sts (7 sts).
    6. Rounds 7-10: Knit without increases or decreases (7 sts).
    7. Fill the hand slightly, leave the arm unfilled. Cut a long thread to sew later

• Legs (Make 2):

  1. Start with 6 chs. Starting from the second ch from the hook, make an inc, then 3 sts.
  2. In the last stitch, 4 sts together. Continue with 2 sts, then another inc.
  3. Rounds 2 – 8: Follow the instructions for creating the shape of the foot, including decreases and finishing with 8 sts.

  Head and Body:

  1. Begin with a magic ring of 8 sts. Increase in each round as instructed until you create the head’s spherical shape, then transition smoothly into the body’s form, decreasing stitches towards the lower body.
     

     Ears (Make 2):

     1. Start with a magic ring of 8 sts. Follow the pattern for increases and shaping the ears, ending each with 12 sts.

     Tail:

     1. Follow the detailed instructions to crochet the tail, starting with a magic ring and increasing stitches per round, then filling only the tip and closing with a needle.

     Details and Assembly:

     • Eyes: Position between rounds 18 and 28, using safety or felting eyes.
     • Mustache and Nose: Attach using silicone glue or sew in place.
     • Embroidery: For the toes, tail stripes, and facial details, use black yarn to embroider according to the pattern’s instructions.
     • Assembly: Sew all parts together as indicated, attaching limbs at the specified rounds for correct positioning.
       

       Finishing Touches:

       • After assembling the parts, position and sew/glue the eyes, nose, and any additional decorations.
       • Fill the body and parts with stuffing material as instructed during the crochet process to achieve the desired shape and firmness.
       • Use the needle and yarn to close open parts and secure all attachments firmly.