Crochet Your Own Adorable Boba Cat Amigurumi: A Free Pattern

Dive into the delightful world of amigurumi with this charming Boba Cat pattern! Combining the irresistible appeal of cute cats with the trendy fun of boba tea, this project is perfect for crafters of all skill levels looking to create something unique and utterly adorable. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this free pattern will guide you step-by-step to making your very own boba cat amigurumi. Get ready to crochet a sweet treat that’s calorie-free and full of cuddles!

Pattern Notes

This boba cat amigurumi pattern is designed for personal enjoyment. We encourage you to create and cherish your own boba cat, or gift it to someone special. However, please respect the designer’s work: do not copy, reproduce, alter, distribute, or sell this pattern in any form. You are welcome to sell the finished amigurumi you create, but please give credit to Little Love Everyday as the designer and link back to this original pattern post.

For those who prefer a detailed, printable version of this pattern, a PDF with step-by-step instructions and helpful pictures is available for purchase in my Etsy shop.

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Materials You’ll Need

To bring your boba cat amigurumi to life, gather these materials:

Yarn: DK weight cotton yarn in the following colors:
- Pink: For the cup base.
- White: For the cat head and ears.
- Blue: For the straw.
Crochet Hook: 2.5 mm crochet hook.
Eyes: 6 mm flat back or safety eyes.
Stuffing: Fiberfill for stuffing.
Needle: Tapestry needle for sewing and weaving in ends.
Boba Pearls: Black or brown felt for creating boba pearls.
Adhesive: Fabric glue or any adhesive suitable for felt.
Embroidery Thread: Black embroidery thread for facial details.
Embroidery Needle: Needle for embroidery.
Optional: Cardboard for a firm cup base, pipe cleaner for straw support.

Stitches and Abbreviations

This pattern uses US English crochet terms and is worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise specified. Familiarize yourself with these abbreviations:

R: Round/Row
Ch: Chain
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sc: Single Crochet
Inc: Increase (2 single crochet in one stitch)
Hdc: Half Double Crochet
FLO: Front Loops Only
BLO: Back Loops Only
Sl st: Slip Stitch
[…]: Repeat instructions within brackets as indicated.
(…): Total number of stitches at the end of the round.

Close-up of a boba cat amigurumi cup being crocheted in pink yarn.

Creating the Cup

Let’s start by crocheting the cup of your boba cat. Use pink yarn for this section.

R1: Begin with a magic ring and work 6 sc into it. (6)
R2: [Inc] repeat 6 times. (12)
R3: [Sc, inc] repeat 6 times. (18)
R4: [Sc, inc, sc] repeat 6 times. (24)
R5: [Sc 3, inc] repeat 6 times. (30)
R6: (BLO) Sc in each stitch around. (30) Working in back loops only creates a nice ridge.
R7-9: Sc in each stitch around. (30)
R10: [Sc 9, inc] repeat 3 times. (33)
R11-14: Sc in each stitch around. (33)

Optional: For a sturdier base, cut a circle of cardboard slightly smaller than the base of your cup and insert it now.

R15: [Sc 10, inc] repeat 3 times. (36)
R16-19: Sc in each stitch around. (36)
R20: (Work in FLO) Hdc in each stitch around. (36) Finish with a slip stitch to the first hdc.

Fasten off, leaving a tail for weaving in. Stuff the cup firmly. Fold the last round of half double crochet stitches outwards to create the rim of the cup.

Making the Cat Head

Now, switch to white yarn to crochet the adorable cat head that will peek out of the boba cup.

R1: Start with a magic ring and work 6 sc into it. (6)
R2: [Inc] repeat 6 times. (12)
R3: [Sc, inc] repeat 6 times. (18)
R4: [Sc, inc, sc] repeat 6 times. (24)
R5: Sc in each stitch around. (24)
R6: [Sc 3, inc] repeat 6 times. (30)
R7-8: Sc in each stitch around. (30)
R9: [Sc 2, inc, sc 2] repeat 6 times. (36)
R10: Sc in each stitch around. (36)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Insert 6 mm safety eyes between rounds 8 and 9, spacing them 5 stitches apart. You can embroider the mouth and whiskers now, or wait until after assembly for more precise placement.

Crocheting the Ears (Make 2)

Use white yarn to create two cute ears for your boba cat.

R1: Begin with a magic ring and work 5 sc into it. (5)
R2: [Inc, sc, inc, sc, inc] (8)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Making the Straw

Switch to blue yarn to crochet the straw.

R1: Start with a magic ring and work 6 sc into it. (6)
R2: (BLO) Sc in each stitch around. (6)
R3-6: Sc in each stitch around. (6)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. For a bendable straw, insert a small piece of pipe cleaner. Alternatively, you can lightly stuff the straw with fiberfill.

Assembling Your Boba Cat

Now for the fun part – putting all the pieces together to create your boba cat amigurumi!

Attach the Cat Head to the Cup: Using the long yarn tail from the cat head, sew it to the back loops only round (R20) of the cup using a whip stitch. Begin stuffing the cat head and continue to stuff firmly as you sew it to the cup. Ensure both the cat head and cup are well-stuffed for a plump look.
Attach the Ears: Sew the ears to the top of the cat head, between rounds 3 and 6, on either side.
Embroider Facial Features: Embroider a small inverted ‘v’ shape for the mouth. Add whiskers, positioning them one stitch away from the eyes on each side.
Attach the Straw: Sew the straw to the top of the cat head, slightly behind and between the ears.
Add Boba Pearls: Cut approximately 10-12 small, round pieces of brown or black felt for the boba pearls. Glue these felt circles randomly onto the pink cup using adhesive glue.

Your adorable boba cat amigurumi is complete! Enjoy your handmade creation.

Finished boba cat amigurumi with felt boba pearls and a blue straw, sitting on a wooden surface.

We hope you loved crocheting this boba cat amigurumi as much as we enjoyed creating the pattern! We’d be thrilled to see your finished boba cats. Please share your creations on Instagram @littleloveeveryday using the hashtag #littleloveeveryday.

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