6. Neutral Modern Cat Face Tufted Round Pillow
Introduction & Aesthetic Concept
A circular Scandinavian-style pillow made with flat linen-cotton stitches, featuring minimalist embroidered whiskers, closed sleepy eyelids, and tiny three-dimensional pop-out ears perched along the top edge.
What This Idea Means
Understated elegance. This cushion respects calm, neutral, modern spaces, blending seamlessly into neutral nurseries, minimalist living rooms, and japandi-inspired interiors.
How to Make It
- Yarn & Hook: Sport/DK weight unbleached natural cotton linen blend with a 3.5 mm hook.
- Construction: Crochet two flat, perfectly round circular discs working standard amigurumi circle increases (6 sc, 12 sc, 18 sc, etc.) until reaching a 16-inch diameter.
- Stitches: Single crochet worked tightly to produce a smooth, canvas-like stitch face.
- Assembly: Embroider simple arched eyes with black cotton floss. Construct two small double-layer triangles for ears and crochet them directly into the edge seam joining the front and back discs.
Tips & Variations
- Variation: Add tiny braided tassel fringe around the entire outer rim to bring a playful boho dimension.
- Tip: Stagger your increases (e.g., alternating between
[increase, sc]and[sc, increase]) on each round to create a flawless circle rather than an accidental hexagon.
