Lucky Cat Amigurumi Pattern

Do you feel down on your luck?  Do you need a little boost in your fortune?  The Lucky Cat has long been prized by the Japanese as an extremely lucky little fellow!  You can make this sweet little kitty yourself using our beginner friendly crochet pattern.  This crochet pattern is suitable for individuals with basic crochet knowledge and sewing skills. 

The purchase of this listing is for a Lucky Cat (Meneki neko) crochet pattern in PDF format with

• 8 fully detailed pages of instructions
• 13 photographs for reference

You will not receive any finished product and you are responsible for purchasing all materials and tools needed to make your very own Lucky Cat.  If you would prefer to purchase a crocheted Lucky Cat that has been completed for you, you may do so at the following link:

Made-to-order Lucky Cat Amigurumi

Once you purchase this listing, you will be emailed a link to download the PDF file which can be opened on all compatible PCs and mobile devices. 

You will need knowledge of the following techniques to complete this amigurumi cat:

• Crocheting in continuous round,
• forming a magic ring,
• sc : Single Crochet 
• sc inc : Single Crochet Increase 
• sc dec : Single Crochet Decrease 
• ss : slip stitch
• ch: chain

If you are using fingering yarn with 2.5mm hook it will produce a lucky of about 7.5 cm (2.9 inches) tall.  If you prefer a larger lucky cat you may accomplish this by using thicker yarn.  Likewise thinner yarn will result in a smaller lucky cat.

You will need the following materials to complete your Lucky Cat (not included with purchase):

• White yarn
• Tan yarn
• Red yarn
• Yellow yarn
• Safety Eyes 5mm x2 (use a bigger size if you are using a thicker yarn)
• Black embroidery thread
• Stuffing
• Crochet Hook 2.5mm (or a hook size suitable for your yarn)
• Yarn needle

The purchase of this pattern does not convey rights as all rights are reserved by Snacksies Handicraft Corner.  To purchase completed amigurumi toys or more crochet patterns you may return to our shop home.