Nadine the Kitten

Nadine the Kitten Crochet Toy Pattern

What Is Being Made

Nadine the Kitten is an 8-inch tall amigurumi-style crocheted toy designed by Stacey Trock. This adorable stuffed kitten is a downloadable PDF pattern perfect for crafters looking to create a finished plush toy. The design was originally created in September 2010 and has become a beloved pattern for intermediate crocheters seeking a charming handmade gift or personal keepsake.

Crochet Techniques Used

This pattern employs fundamental amigurumi construction techniques, building the toy in rounds using a continuous spiral method. The pattern emphasizes working into the back loop only for most stitches in the round, which creates a distinctive textured appearance and helps maintain structure in the finished toy. Shaping is achieved through strategic increases and decreases to form the kitten's head, body, and limbs. The toy is stuffed as it is constructed, then seamed together using a tapestry needle for a polished final appearance.

Crochet Stitches Used

• Chain (ch) — Used to create foundation loops and joining points
• Single Crochet (sc) — The primary stitch used throughout the pattern for building structure and creating dense fabric
• Single Crochet 2 Together (sc2tog) — Used for decreasing stitches to shape the kitten's features and body contours
• Slip Stitch (sl st) — Used for joining rounds and securing yarn
• Double Crochet (dc) — Used selectively for specific pattern elements

Materials and Yarn Requirements

Nadine the Kitten requires less than 220 yards total of worsted weight yarn, typically using just one skein. The pattern calls for a Size H crochet hook and recommends 100% wool worsted weight yarn for the best results. The sample shown uses Plymouth Galway yarn in five coordinating colors: Tan (color #722) for the main color (MC), White (color #01) for secondary color (SC), Light Green (color #146) for accent color 1 (AC1), Light Pink (color #162) for accent color 2 (AC2), and Black (color #09) for accent color 3 (AC3). However, any worsted weight yarn can be substituted to match your preferred color palette.

Additional materials include a tapestry needle for seaming and finishing, and a few handfuls of polyester fiberfill or similar stuffing to fill the completed toy and give it shape and dimension.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate, making it suitable for crocheters with some experience beyond basic stitches. Familiarity with working in rounds, managing yarn tension, and executing decreases will help ensure success with this charming kitten design.