Are you ready to combine two of the most delightful things in the world? We’re talking about the soft, squishy, and utterly delicious mochi rice cake, and of course, the equally soft, sometimes sweet, and always purrfect cat! Put them together, and you get the adorable Mochi Cat Amigurumi – or as we like to call it, the “MEOW-chi” Cat!
Imagine a whole tray of these charming creations, each one as cuddly as the next.
Mochi Cat Amigurumi Crochet
This free mochi cat crochet pattern is designed with one of the fluffiest yarns imaginable: Pipsqueak Yarn. Its incredibly soft texture makes this mochi cat amigurumi perfect for snuggling. In fact, we think this little mochi cat would even make a fantastic stress ball!
For the body of this amigurumi mochi cat, Pipsqueak yarn is ideal because it hides stitch definition, giving it a wonderfully plush, almost sewn-like appearance. However, for the ears, we switched to a trusty acrylic worsted weight yarn. This yarn provides the definition needed to make those cute little ears stand out.
Want to add a fun twist? Transform your mochi cat into a Riceball Kitty by simply adding a nori (seaweed) detail! We also affectionately call this version “Onipurri,” and doesn’t the Riceball Kitty with the nori topping look a bit like a ninja?
Riceball Kitty Amigurumi Here are the Mochi Cat Amigurumi, the playful Riceball Kitty, and even a Soot Sprite Kitty, all together! The big question is: who gets the last California roll?
Mochi Cat Amigurumis
We hope you adore making these deliciously cute kitties! Don’t forget to share your finished projects with us by tagging us on Instagram or Facebook. And if you’re looking for more inspiration, be sure to check out some of our other free patterns that we think you’ll love!
Mochi Cat Crochet Amigurumi
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Crochet Your Own Mochi Cat Amigurumi: Free Pattern
Ready to get started on your mochi cat amigurumi? This easy-to-follow pattern is perfect for crocheters of all skill levels. Let’s gather your supplies and begin!
Materials & Tools
- Crochet Hook: 5.0mm hook
- Yarn:
- Bernat Pipsqueak Yarn – Whitey White (for the body)
- Red Heart Super Saver Yarn (worsted weight, acrylic) – white (for ears), black (for nori – Riceball Kitty)
- Notions:
- Polyester Fiberfill (for stuffing)
- Yarn Needle
- Stitch Marker
- Scissors
- Black Felt and Pink Felt (for eyes, mouth, and cheeks)
- Fabri-tac Glue
Abbreviations (US Crochet Terms)
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- sc2tog – single crochet 2 together (sc dec)
- st – stitch
Finished Size
Approximately 3 inches (8cm) tall by 3 inches (8cm) wide. Perfect palm-sized cuteness!
Mochi Cat Body Pattern
Using white Pipsqueak yarn:
Round 1: 6 single crochet into magic ring. (6 sc)
Round 2: 2 single crochet in each stitch around. (12 sc)
Round 3: [2 single crochet in next stitch, single crochet in next stitch] around. (18 sc)
Round 4: [2 single crochet in next stitch, single crochet in next 2 stitches] around. (24 sc)
Round 5-7: Single crochet in each stitch around. (24 sc)
Round 8: [Single crochet 2 together, single crochet in next 2 stitches] around. (18 sc)
Round 9: [Single crochet 2 together, single crochet in next stitch] around. (12 sc)
Round 10: Single crochet 2 together around. (6 sc)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff firmly with polyester fiberfill and sew the opening closed.
Mochi Cat Ear Pattern (Make 2)
Using white worsted weight acrylic yarn:
Round 1: 4 single crochet into magic ring. (4 sc)
Round 2: 2 single crochet in each stitch around. (8 sc)
Round 3: [2 single crochet in next stitch, single crochet in next 3 stitches] around. (10 sc)
Round 4: Single crochet in each stitch around. (10 sc)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff the ears.
Amigurumi Mochi Cat
Riceball Kitty Nori Pattern
To make the Riceball Kitty variation, crochet the nori (seaweed) strip using black worsted weight acrylic yarn:
Row 1: Chain 19, single crochet in each chain across. (18 sc)
Row 2-6: Chain 1, turn, single crochet in each stitch across. (18 sc)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Assembling Your Mochi Cat Amigurumi
Follow these simple steps to bring your mochi cat to life:
- Sew Ears to Body: Position the ears on top of the head and sew them securely. Curve the base of the ears slightly as you sew for a more natural shape.
- Create the Eyes: Cut two small circles from black felt for the eyes. Alternatively, you can use Safety eyes for a different look.
- Make the Mouth: Cut a wavy “W” shape from black felt to create the mouth. You can also embroider the mouth if you prefer.
- Add Cheeks: Cut two small ovals from pink felt for the cheeks.
- Attach Facial Features: Glue the felt eyes, mouth, and cheeks onto the face using Fabritac glue. Arrange them to create a cute and happy expression.
- For Riceball Kitty (Optional): Wrap the nori strip around the bottom portion of the mochi cat body, resembling a rice ball. Sew the nori in place to secure it.
- Finishing Touches: Hide and weave in all yarn ends to give your mochi cat amigurumi a clean finish.
- Share Your Creation! Tag us in your photos on Instagram or Facebook – we can’t wait to see your adorable mochi cats!
Bonus: Soot Sprite Kitty (Black Sesame Mochi Cat)
Want to expand your mochi cat family? Crochet a Soot Sprite Kitty, also known as a Black Sesame Mochi Cat! Simply use the Soot Sprite Pattern for the base head and crochet the ears following the mochi cat ear pattern but in black worsted weight acrylic yarn. Don’t forget to give your Soot Sprite Kitty some Star Candy!
Soot Sprite Cat Amigurumi
Mochi Cat Amigurumi – Free Crochet Pattern
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