Pillow Cat (Gabby's Dollhouse)

Pillow Cat Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

Project Overview

This downloadable crochet pattern creates an amigurumi version of the Pillow Cat character from the Netflix children's series Gabby's Dollhouse. Designed by CrochetTheSoulIn, this beginner-friendly project combines colorful crochet techniques to produce a stuffed toy that captures the whimsical character in three-dimensional form.

What You'll Make

The finished project is a soft, huggable amigurumi toy featuring the Pillow Cat character. The design uses multiple yarn colors to bring the character to life, making it an ideal handmade gift for children or collectors of Gabby's Dollhouse merchandise. The pattern results in a completed stuffed toy suitable for play or display.

Crochet Techniques Used

This pattern employs fundamental amigurumi construction methods, which involve creating three-dimensional forms through circular crochet techniques. The project uses standard crochet shaping techniques to form the body, head, and features of the character. Amigurumi typically incorporates increases and decreases to create dimensional shapes, and this pattern follows those traditional approaches suitable for beginners.

Stitches and Construction

While specific stitch abbreviations are not detailed in the pattern excerpt provided, amigurumi projects of this beginner difficulty level typically utilize basic crochet stitches including single crochet for tight, dense fabric and slip stitches for joining. The pattern guides crafters through creating separate components that are later assembled and stuffed to form the complete toy.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Six different colors, approximately 25 meters (27 yards) per color. The designer used velvet yarn "Velvety" by Ganga Acrowool, though any yarn weight suitable to your chosen hook is acceptable
• Crochet Hook: 6mm size (the designer used a Clover brand hook; select the size appropriate for your yarn weight)
• Yarn Weight Options: The pattern accommodates 4-ply, 6-ply, worsted, heavy worsted, chunky, super chunky, and varied yarn weights, providing flexibility based on available materials
• Notions: Stitch marker (yarn or commercial), scissors, plastic amigurumi eyes (25mm size suggested, though larger or smaller sizes can be substituted), polyester fiberfill stuffing, and tapestry needle for finishing

Difficulty Level

Rated as a beginner project, this pattern is accessible to crocheters new to amigurumi. The straightforward construction and use of basic techniques make it an excellent introduction to creating three-dimensional stuffed toys while building confidence with fundamental crochet skills.

Pattern Notes

This is a downloadable PDF pattern from independent designer CrochetTheSoulIn. Finished products created from this pattern may be sold, though credit to the original pattern designer is appreciated. The pattern prohibits redistribution, modification, or unauthorized reproduction of the design itself.