Foundation Chain: Ch 6.
Round 1: Starting in the 2nd chain from hook: work 4 sc. In the last chain, work 1 W-stitch (3 sc in the same chain). Rotate to work along the opposite side of the chain: work 3 sc, 1 inc in the final loop. (12)
Round 2: 1 inc, 3 sc, 3 inc, 3 sc, 2 inc. (18)
Rounds 3–5: Work 1 sc in each stitch around (3 rounds total). (18)
Round 6: 1 dec, 3 sc, 3 dec, 3 sc, 2 dec. (12)
Round 7:x 4. (8)
Rounds 8–13: Work 1 sc in each stitch around (6 rounds total). (8)
Lightly stuff the paw only; leave the upper arm unstuffed so it hangs naturally.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
4. Feet & Legs (Make 2 – Orange Yarn)
Foundation Chain: Ch 6.
Round 1: Starting in 2nd chain from hook: 4 sc, 1 W-stitch (3 sc in last chain). Rotate to opposite side: 3 sc, 1 inc. (12)
Round 2: 1 inc, 3 sc, 3 inc, 3 sc, 2 inc. (18)
Rounds 3–5: Work 1 sc in each stitch around (3 rounds total). (18)
Round 6: 1 dec, 3 sc, 3 dec, 3 sc, 2 dec. (12)
Round 7:x 4. (8)
Stuff the foot firmly.
Round 8:x 2. (6)
Rounds 9–17: Work 1 sc in each stitch around (9 rounds total of 6 sc). (6)
Leave the leg tube unstuffed so Garfield’s legs dangle loosely.
Fasten off, leaving a tail for attachment.
5. Ears (Make 2 – Orange Yarn)
Round 1: Start with a MR, work 6 sc into the ring. (6)
Round 2: Work 6 inc around. (12)
Rounds 3–5: Work 1 sc in each stitch around (3 rounds total). (12)
Fasten off, leaving a sewing tail. Flatten into triangular cups (do not stuff).
6. Tail (Black & Orange Yarn)
Round 1 (Black Yarn): Start with a MR, work 6 sc into the ring. (6)
Round 2 (Black Yarn): Work 6 inc around. (12)
Round 3 (Black Yarn): Work 1 sc in each stitch around. On the last stitch, change to Orange Yarn. (12)
Rounds 4–6 (Orange Yarn): Work 1 sc in each stitch around (3 rounds total). (12)
Round 7:x 3. (9)
Rounds 8–17: Work 1 sc in each stitch around (10 rounds total). (9)
Lightly stuff the tip; leave the rest soft and flexible.
Fasten off, leaving a long sewing tail.
7. Muzzle / Cheeks (Yellow Yarn)
This piece forms the characteristic long, puffy roll that frames Garfield’s mouth and cheeks.
Round 1: Start with a MR, work 6 sc into the ring. (6)
Rounds 2–25: Work 1 sc in each stitch around (6 sc per round for 24 rounds). (6)
Fasten off, leaving a long sewing tail. Cinch the end closed. You will have a flexible, narrow cylinder approx. 3.5–4 inches long.
8. Eyes (Make 2 – White Yarn)
Foundation Chain: Ch 4.
Round 1: Starting in the 2nd chain from hook: work 2 sc, 1 W-stitch (3 sc in last chain). Rotate to opposite side: work 1 sc, 1 inc. (8)
Round 2: 1 inc, 1 sc, 3 inc, 1 sc, 2 inc. (14)
Round 3:1 sc, 1 inc, 2 sc, x 3, 1 sc, x 2. (20)
Sl st to next st and fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Assembly & Character Detailing
Attach Head to Body:
Center the body under the head and sew securely using the open neck stitches, ensuring the head stays upright and stable.
Attach Limbs & Tail:
Arms: Sew to the sides of the body just below the neck seam (around Round 13).
Legs: Sew to the bottom of the body (around Rounds 4–5), spaced about 3–4 stitches apart so they dangle forward.
Tail: Sew to the lower back center (around Round 5).
Attach Eyes & Eyelids:
Position the two white eyes touching each other in the center of the face (spanning roughly Rounds 9–14). Sew flat around their perimeters.
Sleepy Eyelids: Using orange yarn, embroider straight horizontal or slightly angled satin stitches across the top half of each white eye, creating Garfield’s iconic heavy-lidded, sleepy look.
Pupils: Using black yarn or embroidery floss, stitch two small black semi-circles or oval dots directly beneath the orange eyelid borders.
Sculpting the Muzzle & Nose:
Take the long yellow tube and bend it into a wide, curving “U” or heart-like double-cheek shape directly below the eyes.
Pin and sew securely along the face so the puffy cheeks flank the lower halves of the eyes.
Pink Nose: Using baby pink yarn, embroider an inverted small triangular/oval nose right at the top center of the yellow muzzle, nestled snugly between the two eyes.
Attach Ears:
Position the ears on the top left and right of the head (around Rounds 4–6). Sew securely along the curved base.
Embroider Signature Stripes & Claws:
Ears: Stitch black yarn across the tips of each ear.
Forehead: Embroider 3 small black vertical stripes on the center forehead between the ears.
Cheeks: Stitch 2–3 small horizontal black stripes on each outer cheek.
Back & Tail: Embroider 2–3 horizontal black tiger stripes across the back and lower tail.
Claws: Using black embroidery floss, stitch 2 small vertical lines on each hand and foot to divide the paws into 3 distinct toes/claws.
Attach Keychain Hardware:
Fasten a secure jump ring or beaded wristlet strap to the center top of the head behind the forehead stripes. Your sleepy Garfield keychain is complete!
Category: Amigurumi
