Kitty Applique Crochet Free Pattern

This Kitty crochet applique is a sweet and playful design, perfect for decorating children’s clothes, bags, blankets, or even making small accessories like hair clips. The project works up quickly and uses basic stitches, making it great for beginners.

Crochet appliques are wonderful projects because they allow you to add a personal and creative touch to any item. This kitty design is especially charming, as it combines simplicity with a cute character that is loved by both children and adults. You can make it in traditional colors or customize it with bright shades to match your project.

Another great thing about this applique is its versatility. You can use it to decorate a baby blanket, turn it into a patch for a backpack, or even create a set of coasters. Since it doesn’t take much yarn, it’s also a perfect stash-busting project. Whether you’re crafting a gift or making something for yourself, this pattern is sure to bring a smile.

Kitty Applique Crochet Free Pattern

Materials

• Cotton or acrylic yarn in white, black, pink (or colors of your choice)

• Crochet hook suitable for your yarn size (commonly 3.5 mm – 4 mm)

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• Ch = Chain

• Sl St = Slip Stitch

• Sc = Single Crochet

• Hdc = Half Double Crochet

• Dc = Double Crochet

• Tr = Treble Crochet

• St(s) = Stitch(es)

Head (white yarn)

Round 1:

• Ch 10.

• Dc in the 4th ch from hook.

• Dc in each of the next 5 chains.

• Work 5 Dc in the last chain.

• Continue on the opposite side of the chain: Dc in next 6 chains.

• Work 4 Dc in the last chain.

• Join with Sl St.

Round 2:

• Ch 3 (counts as Dc), Dc in the same stitch.

• Dc in the next 6 sts.

• Work 2 Dc in each of the next 5 sts.

• Dc in next 6 sts.

• Work 2 Dc in each of the last 4 sts.

• Join with Sl St.

Round 3 (forming ears):

• Work Sc around the oval.

• On the top left and top right sides, make ears: (2 Dc, Ch 2, 2 Dc) in the same stitch.

• Continue Sc around.

• Join with Sl St.

Border (black yarn)

• Work 1 round of Sc all around, but in the back loop only to create a clean outline.

Whiskers (black yarn)

• Insert yarn at the sides of the head.

• Ch 2, pull through to the front to make whisker lines.

• Repeat 3 times on each side.

Bow (pink yarn)

Round 1:

• Ch 5, join with Sl St to form a ring.

Round 2:

• Ch 3, 2 Tr, Ch 3, Sl St in ring (this makes the first petal).

• Repeat 5 times to make a 5-petal flower.

• Fasten off and sew the bow to one ear.

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Face Details

• Sew small black eyes with yarn or safety eyes.

• Embroider a small pink nose with yarn.

✨ Your Kitty Applique is ready! Use it as a decoration for bags, clothes, or blankets to give your projects a cute and playful touch.