Pusheen The Cat - A Free Crochet Pattern

12/31/2013

Here is a free pattern that you can follow to make your own Pusheen the cat!

Supplies needed:                                                                                      Stitch and technique abbreviations:

1 skein (200 yards) of Red Heart Soft©                                                                               Single crochet: sc
yarn in Light Grey Heathers                                                                                        Increase: sc 2 in next st
75 yards of Red Heart Super Saver Solids©                                                                             Decrease: dec
in Dark Grey Heathers                                                                                                              Slip stitch: sl st
1 4.00 MM (size 6) crochet hook                                                                                            Stitch(es): st(es)
A pair of 12.00 MM black plastic craft eyes                                                                                 Fasten off: fo
A tapestry (darning) needle                                                                                                        Magic ring: mr Polyester stuffing                                                                                                       Half double crochet: hdc
10" of black yarn for the mouth
                              A Little Info On Color Change

To make Pusheen's striped, you will have to use two (2) different colors in the same round, which will result in having to make a lot of color changes. But on what stitch do we make the color changes? That is what this little section is here for.

Take round 25 for example.

The pattern says: With the dark grey yarn, Sc in next 26 st. With the light grey yarn, sc in next 46 st.

So, when (and where) would we make the color change? First, let me show you how to make a color change:

1. Insert your hook into the next stitch and pull up a loop of the working yarn (as though you were crocheting a single crochet stitch)

2. Instead of wrapping your working yarn over your hook and completing the stitch, loop over the new yarn.

3. Then, pull the new yarn through both of the loops on your hook to complete the stitch.

4. After that, you can continue crocheting.

Now, the piece I am working on above has 36 stitches in the round I was working. But when I did the color change, I only crocheted 35 of them (the color change in the piece I was working took place at the beginning of the round, so the stitches that were crocheted with the blue yarn were the first stitches of that round). Why? Because when you make a color change, you create a whole other stitch. So, after I crocheted 35 stitches that round, I made a color change in the last stitch.

And that finished the round. Then, I began the new round with the new color (in this case, blue).

In the Pusheen pattern, you won't always make a color change at the end of the round.

Let's use round 25 for example. The pattern for this round is:

Sc in next 26 st, make a color change, sc in next 46, make a color change.

For this round, with will start out by crocheting 25 stitches with the working yarn (the dark grey yarn), and then you will make a color change (creating the 26th st). Then, you will crochet in the next 45 st, then you will make a color change to the other yarn (the dark grey yarn, as you were previously crocheting with the light grey yarn). Then, you will follow the instructions for round 26.

Please make sure that you read all of these instructions before starting your project so that you understand the steps to complete this project.

                       The head/body pattern
Start with the light grey yarn.

1) Mr, sc 6 into the ring (6 st)

2) Sc 2 in each st (12 st)

3) *sc 2 in next st, sc in next st* 6 times (18 st)

4) *sc 2 in next st, sc in next 2 st* 6 times (24 st)

5) *sc 2 in next st, sc in next 3 st* 6 times (30 st)

6) *sc 2 in next st, sc in next 4 st* 6 times (36 st)

7) *sc 2 in next st, sc in next 5 st* 6 times (42 st)

8) *sc 2 in next st, sc in next 6 st* 6 times (48 st)

9) *sc 2 in next st, sc in next 7 st* 6 times (54 st)

10) *sc 2 in next st, sc in next 8 st* 6 times (60 st)

11) Sc in each st (60 st)

12) *sc 2 in next st, sc in next 9 st* 6 times (66 st)

13) Sc in each st (66 st)

14) *sc 2 in next st, sc in next 10 st* 6 times (72 st)

15-16) Sc in each st (72 st in each round)

17) Sc in each st, cc on the last st (72 st)

18) With the dark grey yarn, sc in next 26 st (cc on the 26th st) With the light grey yarn, sc in next 45 st (cc on the 45th st), with the dark grey yarn, sc in next st (72 st)
19) With the dark grey yarn, sc in next 27 st (cc on the 27th st) With the light grey yarn, sc in next 43 st (cc on the 43rd st), with the dark grey yarn, sc in next 2 st (72 st)
20-21) With the dark grey yarn, sc in next 28 st (cc on the 28th st) With the light grey yarn, sc in next 42 st (cc on the 42nd st) With the dark grey yarn, sc in next 2 st (72 st)

22) With the dark grey yarn, sc in the next 28 st (cc on the 28th st) With the light grey yarn, sc in next 43 st (cc on the 43rd) With the dark grey yarn, sc in next st (72 st)

23) With the dark grey yarn, sc in next 27 st (cc on the 27th st) With the light grey yarn, sc in next 45 st (cc on the 45th st) (72 st)

24) With the dark grey yarn, sc in next 26 st (cc on the 26th st) With the light grey yarn, sc in next 46 st (72 st)

25) With the light grey yarn, sc in next st (cc on that st) With the dark grey yarn, sc in next 24 st (cc in the 24th st) With the light grey yarn, sc in next 47 st (72 st)

26-29) With the light grey yarn, sc in each st (72 st in each round)

30) With the light grey yarn, sc in the next 2 st (cc on the 2nd st) With the dark grey yarn, sc in next 26 st (cc on 26th st) With the light grey yarn, sc in next 44 st (72 st)

31) With the light grey yarn, sc in the next st (cc on that st) With the dark grey yarn, sc in next 28 st (cc on the 28th st) With the light grey yarn, sc in next 42 st (cc on the 42nd st) (72 st)

32-33) With the dark grey yarn, sc in next 30 st (cc on the 30th) With the light grey yarn, sc in next 42 st (cc on the 42th st) (72 st)

34) With the dark grey yarn, sc in next 30 st (cc on the 30th st) With the light grey yarn, sc in next 42 st (do NOT change color on the 42th st) (72 st)

35) With the light grey yarn, sc in next st (cc on that st) With the dark grey yarn, sc in next 28 st (cc on the 28th st) With the light grey yarn, sc in next 43 st (72 st)

36) With the light grey yarn, sc in next 2 st (cc on the 2nd st) With the dark grey yarn, sc in next 26 st (cc on the 26th st) With the light grey yarn, sc in next 44 st (72 st)

37) With the light grey yarn, sc in next 3 st (cc on the 3rd st) With the dark grey yarn, sc in next 24 st (cc on the 24th st) With the light grey yarn, sc in next 45 st (72 st)

38-41) With the light grey yarn, sc in each st (72 st in each round)

42) *dec, sc 3* 6 times, sc in the next 42 st (66 st)

43) *dec, sc 2* 6 times, sc in the next 42 st (60 st)

44-59) sc in each st (60 st in each round)

*********************STOP!****************************

Insert the eyes into the body, one in round 47, and the other in round 58. embroider the mouth right between the eyes.

Begin stuffing the body, and continue stuffing as the work progresses.

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60) *dec, sc 8* 6 times (54 st)

61) sc in each st (54 st)

62) *dec, sc 7* 6 times (48 st)

63) sc in each st (48 st)

64) *dec, sc 6* 6 times (42 st)

65) *dec, sc 5* 6 times (36 st)

66) *dec, sc 4* 6 times (30 st)

67) *dec, sc 3* 6 times (24 st)

68) *dec, sc 2* 6 times (18 st)

69) *dec, sc 1* 6 times (12 st)

70) *dec* 6 times (6 st)

Fo, and sew the hole closed.

                                     The Leg Pattern

Make 4. With the light grey yarn,

1) Mr, sc into the ring (5 st)

2) sc in each st (5 st)

3) sc 2 in each st (10 st)

4) sc in each st (10 st)

5) *sc 2 in next st, sc in next st* 6 times (15 st)

6) sc in each st (15 st)

Fo with a long tail. Attach the first two legs along rounds 15-20 of the body, and attach the other two along rounds 34-39 of the body/head area.

          The Ear Pattern

Make 2. With the light grey yarn,

1) Mr, sc 6 into the ring (6 st)

2) sc in each st (6 st)

3) sc 2 in each st (12 st)

4) sc in each st (12 st)

5) *sc 2 in next st, sc in next st* 6 times (18 st)

Fo with a long tail. Press both sides together, and sew it closed. Attach the first ear along rounds 41-48, and the second one along rounds 54-61. Embroider two small striped right in between the ears with the dark grey yarn.

                                      The Tail Pattern
Make 1. With the light grey yarn,

1) Mr, sc 6 into the ring (6 st)

2) sc 2 in each st (12 st)

3) *sc 2 in next st, sc in next st* 6 times (18 st)

4) sc in each st (18 st)

5) *sc 2 in next st, sc in next 2 st* 6 times (24 st)

6-10) sc in each st. On the last round, cc on the last st (24 st in each round)

11-12) With the dark grey yarn, sl st in next 8 st, sc in next 4 st, hdc in next 8 st, sc in next 4 st (24 st in each round)

13-14) sc in each st. On the last round, cc on the last st (24 st in each round)

15) With the light grey yarn, Sc in the first st, sl st in next 8 st, sc in next 4 st, hdc in next 8 st, sc in next 3 st (24 st)

16-18) sc in each st. On the last round, cc on the last st (24 st in each round)

19) With the dark grey yarn, sc in next 2 st, sl st in next 8 st, sc in next 4 st, hdc in next 8 st, sc in next 2 st (24 st)

20-22) sc in each st (24 st in each round)

Fo with long tail, and attach on round 8 of the body.

Congratulations! You just completed a cute and cuddly animal. Be sure to share your project on Pusheen's Ravelry page!

44 Comments

Ephe

01/02/2014 1:01am

Hi, Emma!

I have a question regarding the tail pattern.

For rows 11-12, 15, and 19, the numbers do not add up to 24 sts, which the pattern indicates. Could you please clarify on that?

Thank you so much!

Emma link

01/02/2014 9:21am

I am really sorry about that! I noticed some mistakes with the tail, and I fixed them right away. Sorry about the confusion! -Emma

Sandy

03/25/2014 11:11pm

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! At last, someone has explained to me how to switch colors!

celia2014

01/03/2014 12:38pm

gracias te quedo hermoso.

Dana

02/22/2014 3:14pm

There's an error in the pattern on row 31 of the body it says, "With the light grey yarn, sc in next 43 st (cc on the 42nd st) (72 st)" It was kind of confusing while I was using the pattern. It'd help a lot if it was clarified.
Thanks so much for the pattern by the way :)

Emma link

02/23/2014 1:10pm

Oops! I miscounted the stitches. Instead of single crocheting the next 43 stitches, single crochet in the next 42 stitches. Sorry about the confusion, and I hope this helps :)

Sylvia

01/05/2015 2:12am

I think there is still a mistake in row 31 of the body. Instead of 42 stitches with the light grey colour, I think it should be 43 stitches (cc on 43rd stitch). When I try to add up the stitches of row 31 in your current pattern (1+28+42), there are only 71 stitches, not 72. Also, the shape of the strip (dark grey) will make more sense with 43 stitches of light grey in this row. Would you please clarify? Thank you.

Melissa

03/02/2014 12:22am

Hi Emma, I'm feeling a little confused about the beginning portion.

For sc 2 in next st, sc in next 2 st* 6 times, did you mean 2 sc in the next stitch and for the next 2 st, sc 6 times each? Or, for the next 18 st 1 sc?

Emma

03/08/2014 2:25pm

Sorry about that!

For the beginning of the round, single crochet 2 in the first stitch, then single crochet 1 into each of the next two stitches. Then, single crochet 2 in the stitch after that, and 1 single crochet stitch into each of the next two. You will then do that for the entire round. Does that help?

Rivkahannah

04/22/2014 7:15pm

Love the pattern and thank you for explaining changing colors so clearly! I made a grey and white one for my son and am now making an orange and white Pusheen for his friend. :)

Jenny

04/27/2014 2:41am

Hello Emma!

I was just wondering whether you could half each dimension by just halving the rows/ halving everything. Basically I would like to make this but would like a much, much smaller size. Such as the palm of your hand size.

Is this possible?

Thanks,

Emma link

04/29/2014 12:26pm

Sure! I'll have to make a few changes to the pattern, but a palm size Pusheen would be well worth it! Do you need the pattern any time soon?

Also, were you asking if I could change the pattern, or if it would actually be possible to downsize it yourself? If you meant the former, I'd be happy to do it ;)

Jenny

04/30/2014 3:11am

Hi Emma

If you could downsize the pattern I would appreciate it! Do you think that a beginner would be able to make this? I am not completely desperate for this pattern soon but I'd hope for it before the end of the month. However, I totally understand that people are busy so I am grateful if you could just make it and publish it when you can.

Thanks!

Jenny

04/30/2014 3:11am

Jenny

04/30/2014 3:12am

Emma link

05/05/2014 10:45am

I have a time sensitive project that I'm working on right now, but it should be done in a few days. If things go right, the pattern should be available later this month :)

Tracy

05/05/2014 11:01pm

Hi there Emma! Just wanted to tell you that this pattern is just fantastic! I made a mint green version. I know you've got some people up there asking you to downsize it and I was wondering what changes I'd have to make to enlarge it like as big as a small pillow. I love love love this pusheen!!

Emma link

05/10/2014 11:20pm

Hello :) I'm glad you like the pattern! For a larger one, a couple of changes would have to be made (for starters, the striping would have to be adjusted (just like if I were to downsize it). I don't have any time sensitive projects right now (I finished the other one I was working on), so if you'd like, I can adjust the pattern to make it larger (along with making a smaller one).

Kathi

06/01/2014 5:14pm

Thank you so much for this pattern! I made it as a birthday present for my cousin's daughter, and I just know she's going to love it!

Emma link

06/06/2014 9:30am

Yay! I'm glad you liked the pattern :)

Karel

06/22/2014 11:40am

Please tell me how to do row 60 in the body. I do not understand *dec, sc 8* 6 times. How do I dec 8 single crochet into 1 stitch without getting gap that will show the stuffing? What am I not understanding?
I love Pusheen, I'm making her in all ivory with blond (light gold) tail and feet!

Emma link

06/22/2014 3:27pm

Don't panic! "dec, sc 8" just means that the first stitch of the round will be a decrease (using up two stitches), and then you will single crochet in the next 8 stitches. Then, you repeat that pattern around (decreasing 6 stitches even apart). I hope that helps! If you have any more questions about it, I'm happy to answer them :)

BTW, the colors you chose sound great ;)

Karel

06/23/2014 7:21am

Oh, thank you so much! I feel dumb now, why couldn't I figure that out?

Emma link

06/23/2014 11:19am

Don't worry about it. I occasionally get stuck on a pattern and later realize that it was super easy. It happens to all of us :)

MHM

08/19/2014 5:27am

Hi Emma!
Can you rewrite the pattern correctly please? I'm become crazy with the stripes.

Emma link

11/27/2014 2:21pm

I've actually already updated the pattern (be sure to read the pattern correctly, as the striping is a bit confusing). I hope you have some success with it :)

Linda Hayes-Trent

10/13/2014 8:13pm

Hi, Emma
May I sell the items I make from this pattern?

Emma

11/27/2014 2:22pm

Unfortunately no, because I do not own the copyrights to Pusheem the Cat, and selling Pusheem items without permission from the owners is illegal. I do appreciate you asking me, and I hope you find some other patterns to use for selling! :)

Lsb

10/26/2014 10:01am

How adorable! I'm just wondering how big is the finished product approximately.

Emma

11/27/2014 2:24pm

She's about 5" (12 cm) and 14" (35 cm) long.

Janice M. Salotti

11/10/2014 1:27pm

Emma, I'm having difficulty downloading the pattern for your adorable Pusheen cat. I've tried to copy to a Word document, but it goes off the page. Is there another way to access and print the pattern? Thank you. Jan

Emma

11/27/2014 2:26pm

I'm sorry you haven't had very good luck. My only suggesting is to copy and paste it in multiple pieces, and shrink the text (I'm sorry if I didn't read your problem correctly, the way I read it was that the text was too large).

dienda

11/14/2014 1:26pm

I have a question,what should I do to make this pusheen become flatter?because I'm going to use it as pillow..

Emma

11/27/2014 2:29pm

I currently don't have any moderations for making Pusheen into a pillow, and switching a 3 dimensional figure into something flatter like a pillow would require a lot of changes (I hope you can figure something out, because a Pusheen pillow sounds adorable :)).

Irene

01/31/2015 3:14am

I'd just put less stuffing! A pillow has to be moderately fluffy.

Lorena link

11/17/2014 9:41am

Aww so cute. Thanks for the pattern

Ana Maria

12/15/2014 8:46pm

Hi Emma
(sorry for my bad english (google translate)) but... not English, but I like the pusheen cat and do not understand some abbreviations, for example "cc" What does that mean. thanks

doloreslolyfernandez53

12/22/2014 8:27pm

hermoso me encantaría recibir tus patrones gracias

Janice M. Salotti

01/01/2015 1:57pm

Dear Emma, Thank you for the suggestion about moving the pattern in pieces. It worked wonderfully. I'm sorry it took me so long to get back to you, but I just found the pattern again.

Elizabeth

01/08/2015 6:39am

Hi, Emma! I love Pusheen so I am thrilled to make this. I am on my 3rd attempt to make this, but I can't seem to get his stripes to line up...so I was wondering if it makes a difference to crochet this in continuous spiral or joining each round with a slip stitch? Thanks! :)

Elizabeth

01/10/2015 3:21am

Never mind...I think I have figured out the problem on my own.

Nazely

01/18/2015 9:15pm

Hi Emma,
this looks awesome. Is there anyway you can make a video for the tutorial? I am a beginner and I am a little confused about the pattern : (
Thanks

lupe martinez

01/26/2015 11:50am

You mention rounds in the explanation of color changes, yet the pattern is written in rows. there is no mention of slip stitch to join, so I take this to mean the pattern is in the round. Am I correct in my assumption? Thanks for your clarification. I look forward to making this pattern.

Anna Crowe

02/07/2015 7:00pm

Thanks so much for the great pattern, Emma! You have a true talent for this type of thing. I made this and it was SUPER easy and turned out so cute!!!

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