Introduction
Say hello to the City Matcha Barista Cat: an amigurumi kitty styled like a chic café barista. She wears a ribbed cream beanie, a pistachio-green polo with a tiny collar and three pearl-like buttons, an indigo A-line “denim” skirt with leaf embroidery, clean white sneakers, and a crossbody matcha-latte cup bag topped with whipped “foam.”
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Proportion & Form Analysis
- Finished size: ~9.5–10 in (24–25.5 cm) tall using DK cotton and a 2.5 mm hook.
- Head: Slightly oval sphere; widest across rounds 16–20. Eyes sit low and wide for a childlike expression (8 mm eyes, 8 sts apart, between Rnds 13–14). Nose is a small rose-brown oval centered 2 rnds below eyes. Subtle mouth: a short vertical stitch down, then a tiny curve.
- Ears: Triangular with softly rounded tips; set high, pushing through the beanie. The beanie sits just above the eyes and hugs the head.
- Body: Compact pear shape with a gentle taper at the neck and a straight torso for easy clothing fit.
- Arms: Slender tubes, minimally stuffed, attached slightly forward so the hands fall beside the skirt seams.
- Legs & feet: Short legs rising from sneaker-style feet; soles clearly defined with a stitched “midsole” line and crocheted laces. Feet are parallel to stand when leaned against a backrest.
- Outfit proportions:
- Polo: Cropped to the natural waist; grid texture; 3 tiny bead-look buttons centered.
- Skirt: High-waist A-line, hem sits just below mid-thigh. Faux topstitch at hem. Leaf appliqué near lower right.
- Bag: Cylinder cup hanging from left shoulder to right hip; cream “whipped top” dome and short straw; matcha leaf label on cup front.
- Beanie: Ribbed, snug fit with folded brim.
- Sneakers: Rounded toe, simple lace tie, low collar above the ankle.
- Stitch density: Tight amigurumi (≈8 sc per 1 in). Clothing slightly looser for drape but still tidy.
- Join angles: Ears tilt outward slightly; arms angled just forward; legs perpendicular; bag strap crosses chest at ~45°.
Materials
- DK-weight 100% cotton (or similar):
- C1 Beige/cream for body
- C2 Cream (slightly lighter) for beanie & sneakers
- C3 Pistachio for polo & bag accents
- C4 Indigo/navy for skirt
- C5 Dark cocoa or black for whiskers/mouth
- C6 Rose-brown for nose
- C7 White for “foam” and eye highlight
- C8 Leaf green (label + embroidery)
- Hooks: 2.5 mm for amigurumi; 3.0 mm for skirt hem and beanie brim (optional).
- Safety eyes: 8 mm black (or crochet circles).
- Stuffing (polyfill).
- Tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors.
- Optional: tiny white seed beads replaced with micro crochet “buttons” (instructions included). Everything is yarn-only if preferred.
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – magic ring
- sc – single crochet
- inc – increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec – invisible decrease
- sl st – slip stitch
- ch – chain
- hdc – half double crochet
- dc – double crochet
- tr – treble crochet
- BLO / FLO – back loop only / front loop only
- sk – skip
- rep – repeat
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- Rnd – round
- Row – row
- RS – right side
Moss Stitch (MOSS / Linen): (sc, ch 1, sk next st) repeat; next round/row, work sc into each ch-1 space with a ch 1 after every sc.
Gauge & Notes
- Aim for tight fabric: ~8 sc = 1 in (2.5 cm).
- Work in continuous rounds unless noted.
- Stuff gradually for smooth shaping.
- All parts are crocheted; whiskers and buttons use yarn embroidery/micro-circles (no metal/wire).
Construction Overview
- Head, ears, body.
- Arms, legs/feet, attach.
- Beanie, polo top, skirt.
- Sneakers with faux laces.
- Matcha cup crossbody bag & leaf label.
- Embroider details and assemble.
Head (C1)
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
Rnd 2: inc around [12]
Rnd 3: (sc, inc)×6 [18]
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc)×6 [24]
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc)×6 [30]
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc)×6 [36]
Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc)×6 [42]
Rnd 8–18: sc around [42]
Place safety eyes between Rnds 13–14, 8 sts apart.
Rnd 19: (5 sc, dec)×6 [36]
Rnd 20: sc around [36]
Rnd 21: (4 sc, dec)×6 [30]
Rnd 22: (3 sc, dec)×6 [24] — begin stuffing.
Rnd 23: (2 sc, dec)×6 [18]
Rnd 24: (sc, dec)×6 [12]
Rnd 25: sc around [12]; fasten off, leaving long tail to sew to body later.
Face embroidery:
- Nose (C6): stitch a small oval across ~3 sts centered 2 rnds below eyes.
- Mouth (C5): one short vertical stitch down, tiny curve.
- Eye sparkles (C7): a single seed stitch at top outer corner of each eye.
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Ears (make 2, C1)
Row 1: ch 6; sc in 2nd ch from hook and across [5].
Row 2: ch 1, turn; inc, sc 3, inc [7].
Row 3: ch 1, turn; sc 7.
Row 4: ch 1, turn; inc, sc 5, inc [9].
Row 5–6: sc 9 each row.
Row 7: ch 1, turn; dec, sc 5, dec [7].
Row 8: sc 7; fasten off leaving long tails.
Fold base slightly to form a shallow cone. Ears will be sewn high on the head and then partially tucked under the beanie.
Body (C1)
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
Rnd 2: inc around [12]
Rnd 3: (sc, inc)×6 [18]
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc)×6 [24]
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc)×6 [30]
Rnd 6–9: sc around [30]
Rnd 10: (4 sc, inc)×6 [36]
Rnd 11–12: sc around [36]
Rnd 13: (4 sc, dec)×6 [30]
Rnd 14: (3 sc, dec)×6 [24]
Rnd 15: sc around [24] — natural waist.
Rnd 16: (2 sc, inc)×6 [30]
Rnd 17: sc around [30]
Rnd 18: (3 sc, dec)×6 [24] — start stuffing firmly.
Rnd 19: (2 sc, dec)×6 [18]
Rnd 20: (sc, dec)×6 [12]
Rnd 21: dec around [6]; close.
Sew head to body with strong ladder stitches.
Arms (make 2, C1)
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
Rnd 2: (sc, inc)×3 [9]
Rnd 3–13: sc around [9]
Rnd 14: sc, dec, sc 3, dec, sc [7] (subtle taper)
Lightly stuff palm end; leave upper arm unstuffed. Flatten top; whipstitch to body slightly forward, just below the neck.
Legs & Sneakers (make 2)
Soles (C2):
Rnd 1: ch 6; sc in 2nd ch, sc 3, 3 sc in last; on other side sc 3, inc in final [12]
Rnd 2: inc, sc 3, inc×3, sc 3, inc×2 [18]
Rnd 3: BLO sc around [18].
Uppers (C2):
Rnd 4–5: sc around [18]
Rnd 6: (4 sc, dec)×3 [15]
Rnd 7: (3 sc, dec)×3 [12] — toe formed.
Ankle & Leg (C1):
Rnd 8: switch to C1; sc around [12]
Rnd 9–12: sc around [12]
Rnd 13: (sc, dec)×4 [8]
Rnd 14–16: sc around [8]; fasten off with a long tail for sewing.
Stuff foot and leg; sew both legs parallel to the underside of the body.
Sneaker details (C2/C5):
- Surface sl st a midsole line around Rnd 3 of sole in C2 (optional second line in C1 for contrast).
- Laces (C2): embroider two short horizontal bars and one tie in the center. Keep minimal for a clean look.
Ribbed Beanie (C2)
Worked flat in rows, then seamed; finished circumference fits snugly over the head.
Row 1: ch 32; sc in 2nd ch and across [31].
Rows 2–30: ch 1, turn; BLO sc across [31].
Seam short ends with sl sts to form a tube.
Crown: pick up 1 sc in each row around the top edge [30]; Rnd 1: (sc 3, dec)×6 [24]; Rnd 2: (sc 2, dec)×6 [18]; Rnd 3: (sc, dec)×6 [12]; Rnd 4: dec around [6]; close.
Fold the lower edge up to create a soft brim. Place on head; later tack in three points. Push ears through the brim openings and sew ears to head.
Pistachio Polo (C3, with micro “buttons” in C2)
Yoke in the round (slightly boxy, cropped):
Rnd 1: ch 56, join without twist.
Rnd 2: sc around [56]
Rnd 3 (texture setup): (sc in next st, ch 1, sk 1) repeat around [56].
Rnd 4–6: work MOSS pattern around; keep count.
Rnd 7 (divide for sleeves): sc 8, ch 4, sk 10, sc 20, ch 4, sk 10, sc 8 [Body now 40 sts incl. ch-spaces]
Rnd 8–12: continue MOSS on the body only, working sc into ch-spaces at underarms; stop when length reaches the waistline.
Rnd 13: sc around to firm hem; fasten off.
Sleeves (each):
Pick up 18 sts evenly around armhole.
Rnd 1–2: MOSS.
Rnd 3: (sc in next space, sc in next space) around — remove chain spaces to taper slightly [approx 12–14].
Rnd 4: sc around; sl st to finish. The sleeve is short and slightly rolled.
Collar (worked flat then attached):
Row 1: ch 20; sc in 2nd ch and across [19].
Rows 2–4: sc across.
Curve the strip around the neckline’s front half, leaving a small V opening; stitch down.
Placket & Buttons: With C2, embroider three small circles down center front (or crochet micro circles: MR, sc, hdc, sc, close; sew). Add a faint ridge line behind buttons with surface sl sts in C3 for a faux placket.
Indigo A-Line Skirt with Leaf Appliqué (C4 + C8)
Waistband (elastic look without elastic):
Rnd 1: ch 54, join.
Rnd 2: sc around [54]
Rnd 3: (BLO sc) around for a neat casing line.
Rnd 4: sc around.
A-line panels:
Rnd 5: (sc 8, inc)×6 [60]
Rnd 6: sc around [60]
Rnd 7: (sc 9, inc)×6 [66]
Rnd 8: sc around [66]
Rnd 9: (sc 10, inc)×6 [72]
Rnd 10–12: sc around [72]
Hem topstitch: Surface sl st two parallel rings at the very hem to imitate denim stitching. Fasten off and weave in.
Leaf appliqué (C8):
- Large leaf: ch 6; back bumps—sl st, sc, hdc, dc, tr into last; rotate along the other side of chain: dc, hdc, sc; sl st to start; add a central vein with surface back-stitch.
- Small sprout: ch 3; 2 hdc in 2nd ch, 2 hdc in 3rd ch; sl st back to start.
Sew near the lower right front of the skirt.
Matcha Latte Crossbody Bag (C3 + C1/C7/C8)
Cup Body (C3):
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
Rnd 2: inc around [12]
Rnd 3: (sc, inc)×6 [18]
Rnd 4: sc BLO around [18] — edge of base
Rnd 5–8: (sc, ch 1, sk 1) around for airy texture [18]
Rnd 9 (rim): (sc in st, sc in ch-sp) around [36]; fasten off.
Foam Lid (C1):
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
Rnd 2: inc around [12]
Rnd 3: (sc, inc)×6 [18]
Rnd 4: sc BLO [18]
Rnd 5: (2 sc, dec)×4, sc 2 [14] — shallow dome.
Sew lid to cup, leaving a small opening to tuck strap inside if you like.
Straw (C1 with a tiny C3 stripe):
Ch 7; sl st back to form a firm cord. Stitch through center top of foam at a slight angle.
Leaf Label (C8):
Make a 10-st oval (ch 6, sc around both sides), then embroider a simple leaf vein; sew to cup front.
Strap (C3):
Ch 70–80 for crossbody length; sl st back along chain; attach to opposite sides of the cup rim so the bag hangs at right hip.
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Whiskers & Final Facial Details
With C5, split the cotton yarn to a thinner 2-ply strand. Stitch three short whiskers per side, beginning just outside the nose level and angling slightly downward. Secure inside the head with tiny knots and a dab of thread-end weaving so they lie flat (no wire).
Assembly & Dressing Order
- Put on polo first (neckline has slight give).
- Slide on the skirt to the natural waist (right above Round 15 of body).
- Put on sneakers or simply add the surface details if legs are fixed.
- Place beanie, push ears out through the brim and tack at 2–3 spots.
- Hang the matcha bag crossbody from left shoulder to right hip.
- Straighten whiskers and smooth clothing.
Blocking, Styling & Care
- Steam block lightly from a distance to set the polo collar and skirt hem.
- Shape beanie brim by pinching the fold while cooling.
- Spot-clean only; air dry.
- For photo stability, lean the cat against a mug or chair back; the sneakers’ flat soles help it stand supported.
Troubleshooting
- Head wobble: Before sewing, crochet a short “neck plug” (6 sc around for 4–5 rounds) and insert between head and body.
- Skirt too loose/tight: Adjust waistband chain by ±6 sts, then keep the increase pattern (every 9–10 sts) consistent.
- Polo pulling at underarm: Add 1 extra chain at each underarm and pick up an extra st in the first sleeve round.
- Beanie slides: Add one more decrease round on the crown or tack a hidden stitch to the head.
Quick Reference (at a glance)
- Head: max 42 sts; eyes between R13–14, 8 sts apart; nose 2 rnds below eyes.
- Body: max 36→24 at waist; close at 6.
- Arms: 9-st tubes, subtle taper.
- Legs/Feet: sole 18 sts; leg 12-st tube; close at 8.
- Beanie: BLO rib 31 high × 30 rows; crown decreases to 6.
- Polo: ch 56; body after divide ≈ 40 sts in moss stitch; short sleeves picked up 18 sts.
- Skirt: waistband 54; flare to 72; hem topstitching + leaf appliqué.
- Bag: cup 18-st body with mesh; foam dome 14 sts; strap ch 70–80.
