Introduction
Meet the Bubble Tea Stroll Tabby: a city-chic amigurumi cat wearing a cream sweater dotted with tiny “boba pearl” bobbles, a smoky-mauve pleated skirt, warm brown loafers, and a soft lavender–smoke bucket hat. The star accessory is a crossbody bubble-tea handbag—a crochet “clear cup” with black pearl bobbles inside and a straw lid.
Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.
Form & Proportion Analysis
- Finished height: ~10 in (25 cm) using DK cotton + 2.5 mm hook.
- Head: Round–oval with soft cheek rise; eyes set low and wide (8 mm), about 8 stitches apart, line between head Rnds 13–14. Small oval cream muzzle with subtle smile; triangular nose.
- Ears: Upright triangles with a light inner ear patch; placed high and slightly outward.
- Body: Compact cylinder; natural waist near Body Rnd 12, giving a fitted look under the sweater.
- Arms: Slim tubes; lightly stuffed at the hand only so they drape.
- Legs/Feet: Straight legs planted in rounded loafers; flat soles for stable posing when supported.
- Tail: Medium length, gentle curve to one side for balance.
- Outfit:
- Sweater: Cream, standard crew neck; bobble rows spaced evenly for a boba-pearl effect.
- Skirt: Smoky-mauve A-line with stitched pleat ridges (BLO + surface lines).
- Shoes: Brown-milk loafers with saddle strap and almond toes; cream sock peeks.
- Hat: Smoky-lavender bucket, short crown with downturned brim.
- Bag: Bubble-tea cup: translucent-look mesh body, black bobble pearls, cream lid with straw, thin cream crossbody strap.
Stitch density is tight—about 8 sc per 1 in (2.5 cm)—for crisp shaping. Angles: ears slightly outward; arms a touch forward; tail placed low-back, curving left.
Materials
- DK-weight 100% cotton yarn (approx.):
- C1 Warm tabby orange (head/body/limbs/tail)
- C1b Cream (muzzle, sock tops, sweater, bag lid & strap)
- C2 Cocoa/brown (nose/mouth lines, stripes, loafers)
- C3 Smoky mauve (skirt)
- C4 Smoke-lavender (bucket hat)
- C5 Light gray or soft beige (sweater collar ridge, shoe sole line—optional)
- C6 Black/charcoal (safety-eye alternative, boba pearls, cat stripes if you prefer darker)
- C7 Pale blush (inner ears—optional small accents)
- Hooks: 2.5 mm for amigurumi; 3.0 mm for hat brim and skirt hem (optional).
- 8 mm safety eyes (or crochet black circles).
- Stuffing (polyfill), tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors.
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR: magic ring
- sc: single crochet
- inc: 2 sc in one st
- dec: invisible decrease
- sl st: slip stitch
- ch: chain
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- BLO / FLO: back/front loop only
- st(s): stitch(es)
- Rnd/Row: round/row
- rep: repeat
- RS: right side
- BOB: bobble (yo, pull up a loop to hdc height 3 times in same st, yo and pull through all loops; snug tight)
General Notes
- Work in continuous spirals unless a join is noted.
- Stuff firmly but smoothly; shape cheeks with your thumbs as you go.
- All trims (buttons/pearls/strap) are yarn-only to keep the project 100% crochet.
The Tabby Cat
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]
Rnds 8–18: sc around [42]
— Insert 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 with a long tail.
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Muzzle (C1b)
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
Rnd 2: inc around [12]
Rnd 3: (sc, inc)×6 [18]
Rnd 4: sc around [18]; sl st to finish. Stuff lightly; sew centered two rounds below eyes. With C2, embroider a small triangle nose, a short vertical line, and a soft smile.
Ears (make 2; C1, optional inner patch C7)
Rnd 1: MR, 4 sc [4]
Rnd 2: (sc, inc)×2 [6]
Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc)×2 [8]
Rnd 4: (3 sc, inc)×2 [10]
Rnd 5: sc around [10]; fasten with long tails. Flatten to triangles; surface-stitch a tiny crescent inside with C7. Sew high and slightly outward.
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]
Rnds 6–8: sc around [30]
Rnd 9: (4 sc, inc)×6 [36]
Rnd 10: sc around [36]
Rnd 11: (4 sc, dec)×6 [30]
Rnd 12: (3 sc, dec)×6 [24] — natural waist
Rnd 13: sc around [24]
Rnd 14: (2 sc, dec)×6 [18] — stuff firmly
Rnd 15: (sc, dec)×6 [12]
Rnd 16: dec around [6]; close.
Sew head to body with firm ladder stitches.
Arms (make 2, C1)
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
Rnd 2: (sc, inc)×3 [9]
Rnds 3–11: sc around [9]
Rnd 12: (2 sc, dec)×2, sc 1 [7]
Lightly stuff the hand end only. Flatten and sew slightly forward beneath the neckline.
Legs & Loafers (make 2)
Socks (peek edge, C1b): optional—after shoes are made, add a round of cream at ankle.
Shoe Sole (C2)
Rnd 1: ch 6; sc in 2nd ch, sc 3, 3 sc in last; rotate, sc 3, inc in last [12]
Rnd 2: inc, sc 3, inc×3, sc 3, inc×2 [18]
Rnd 3: BLO sc around [18]
Upper (C2)
Rnd 4–5: sc around [18]
Rnd 6: (4 sc, dec)×3 [15]
Rnd 7: (3 sc, dec)×3 [12] — toe rounded.
Saddle strap: join C2 at inner ankle, ch 7; sl st to outer ankle; fasten off.
Optional sole line: surface sl st one ring with C5 around the Rnd-3 ridge.
Leg Tube (C1)
Rnd 8: switch to C1; sc around [12]
Rnds 9–12: sc around [12]
Rnd 13: (sc, dec)×4 [8]
Rnds 14–16: sc around [8]; fasten off with long tails.
Stuff and sew both legs parallel; ensure soles are flat.
Tail (C1)
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
Rnds 2–10: sc around [6]
Rnd 11: (sc, inc)×3 [9]
Rnds 12–15: sc around [9]; fasten off.
Lightly stuff; sew low back, curving left. Add two tiny stripe bars in C2/C6 (optional).
Clothing
Cream “Boba Pearl” Sweater (C1b with C5 trim)
Worked in the round; bobble rows are staggered.
Rnd 1: ch 56, join to ring [56]
Rnd 2: sc around [56]
Rnd 3: (sc 6, inc)×8 [64]
Rnd 4: sc around [64]
Rnd 5 (divide sleeves): sc 9, ch 4, sk 12, sc 22, ch 4, sk 12, sc 9 [48 incl. chains]
Rnd 6: sc around, working 2 sc in each ch-4 to close underarm gaps [56]
Rnd 7 (BOB row): (BOB in next st, sc 3) rep around → approx. 14 bobbles
Rnd 8: sc around [56]
Rnd 9 (BOB): offset—start after 2 sc, then (BOB, sc 3) around
Rnd 10: sc around
Rnd 11 (BOB): repeat R7 placement
Rnd 12: sc around
Rnd 13 (neck finish): join C5, sc around loosely; sl st to close and fasten.
Sleeves (each): pick up 22 sc evenly around armhole with C1b.
Rnd 1: sc around [22]
Rnd 2: (sc 5, dec)×3 + sc 1 [19]
Rnd 3: sc around; switch to C5; Rnd 4: sc around; sl st and fasten.
The sweater should sit just at the waistline so the skirt waist is visible.
Smoky-Mauve Pleated Skirt (C3)
Waistband
Rnd 1: ch 48, join [48]
Rnd 2: sc around [48]
Rnd 3: BLO sc around (ridge for inner fold) [48]
Skirt Panels
Rnd 4: (sc 2, inc)×16 [64]
Rnd 5: sc around [64]
Rnd 6: (sc 3, inc)×16 [80]
Rnd 7: sc around [80]
Rnd 8: (sc 4, inc)×16 [96]
Rnds 9–10: sc around [96]
Rnd 11 (pleat ridge): BLO sc around [96]
Rnds 12–14: sc around [96]
Hem: switch to 3.0 mm, sl st around loosely for soft drape; fasten off.
Pleat Definition
Using C3 (same color) make surface slip-stitch lines from waistband ridge to hem every 8 sts (for 12 neat pleats). Finger-press folds.
Smoke-Lavender Bucket Hat (C4)
Crown
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: sc around [30]
Side Wall
Rnd 7: BLO sc around [30]
Rnds 8–9: sc around [30]
Brim (use 3.0 mm)
Rnd 10: (2 sc, inc)×10 [40]
Rnd 11: (3 sc, inc)×10 [50]
Rnd 12: sc around [50]; sl st and fasten.
Set low on the head; brim gently downturned but not covering ears.
Cream Sock Edge (optional)
Join C1b at the top of each shoe opening; sc one round for a clean sock peek.
Bubble-Tea Crossbody Bag (100% crochet)
Cup Body (mesh for “clear” effect)
Base (C1b)
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
Rnd 2: inc around [12]
Rnd 3: (sc, inc)×6 [18]
Rnd 4: sc BLO around [18]
Mesh Walls (C1b)
Rnd 5: (dc, ch 1, sk 1) around [18 dc, 18 sp]
Rnd 6: sl st into next ch-sp; (dc in sp, ch 1) around
Rnds 7–9: rep R6 three times (keep cylinder straight).
Boba Pearls (C6, make 6–8)
MR, 5 sc, pull tight; sew/anchor the small bobbles to the inside of the mesh walls randomly near the bottom third.
Lid & Straw
Lid Rim (C1b)
Rnd 1: switch to sc; (sc in dc, sc in ch-sp) around [36]
Rnd 2: sc around [36]; fasten off.
Flat Lid (C1b) (make a circle disc)
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]; sl st to finish, leaving a long tail.
Sew the disc across the top opening at a slight angle so the straw leans backward.
Straw (C1b or C5)
Ch 10–12; sl st back to make a firm i-cord look. Sew into a small hole in the lid disc.
Strap (C1b)
Ch 90; sl st back for a sturdy cord. Sew to opposite sides of the cup so it hangs from left shoulder to right hip at ~45°.
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Markings & Details
Tabby Stripes (C2 or C6)
- Forehead: three short bars from center top toward eyes.
- Cheeks: two small diagonal ticks per side.
- Arms/Tail: 1–2 narrow bands around.
Use split strands for slim, tidy lines.
Eye Highlights
Add one tiny stitch in C1b at the upper outer quadrant of each eye.
Assembly & Dressing
Order
- Put on the sweater first; the neckline stretches gently.
- Pull up the pleated skirt; waistband fits at the natural waist.
- Attach arms (if not already) angled a touch forward.
- Put on loafers; add the sock rim row if desired.
- Set the bucket hat low but clear of ears; tack at two points.
- Hang the bubble-tea bag crossbody; pearls should show through the mesh.
Blocking, Styling & Care
- Hover-steam the skirt hem and the hat brim to relax them—do not press flat.
- Pinch shoe toes while warm to keep almond shape.
- Spot clean; air dry.
- For photos, seat the cat on a wooden table near a window; angle the cup so the “pearls” are visible.
Troubleshooting
- Head wobble: Before sewing head to body, crochet a short neck peg (6 sc around × 4–5 rnds) and insert between pieces.
- Sweater tight at underarm: On the divide round, use ch-5 instead of ch-4; on the next body round, add 2 extra sts under each arm.
- Skirt too snug/loose: Adjust waistband chain by ±2; keep increases evenly distributed so pleats remain symmetrical.
- Hat covers ears: Remove the last increase round (stop crown at 24–30 sts) or snug with one final sl-st edging.
- Bag collapses: Add a hidden circle of scrap crochet inside the lid or a thin blocked swatch at the base to stiffen.
Quick Reference (Counts at a Glance)
- Head: max 42; eyes at R13–14, 8 sts apart; close at 12.
- Ears: to 10 sts; flattened triangles.
- Body: max 36 → waist 24 → close at 6.
- Arms: 9-st tubes → taper to 7.
- Legs/Shoes: sole 18; leg tube 12 → 8.
- Tail: 6 → 9 sts; slight curve.
- Sweater: ring 56; sleeve gaps 12 sts; bobble rows at R7/R9/R11; sleeve 22 → 19 with cuff trim.
- Skirt: waist 48; flare to 96; pleat ridges at waistband and R11 + 12 surface lines.
- Hat: crown to 30; brim to 50.
- Bag: base 18; mesh 4 rounds; lid disc 30; strap ch 90.
