How to Crochet Pippin the Cat with Your Woobles Kit

By The Woobles | Learn to crochet kits for beginners | Published: 2026-10-20

Category: How-to Guides

Learn to crochet Pippin the Cat with your Woobles kit. Follow these step-by-step beginner tips to avoid common mistakes and finish with confidence.

Quick Answer

To crochet Pippin the Cat with your Woobles kit, follow the step-by-step video tutorials included with the Pippin™ Crochet Kit—they guide you from the magic ring to finishing, and the kit includes everything you need to complete your first project.

Why the Pippin kit is a smart first cat project

Pippin is designed with beginners in mind, so the pattern uses basic stitches and a simple shape. The kit includes all materials, which removes the guesswork of buying yarn and hooks separately. Video tutorials walk you through each step, so you can pause and rewind whenever you need a closer look.

One trade-off: because the kit is built for learning, the finished Pippin is a small, stylized cat rather than a large, detailed amigurumi. If you want a bigger or more realistic cat later, you can reuse the same skills on other Woobles patterns.

Why the Pippin kit works for absolute beginners

The Pippin™ Crochet Kit is designed to remove the guesswork. Instead of hunting for yarn, a hook, stuffing, and eyes separately, you get everything in one box. That means less time shopping and more time learning the stitches.

The video tutorials are the real difference. Each step is shown close-up, so you can pause and rewind whenever a stitch feels unclear. This matters more than the materials themselves: most beginners give up when they can't see what the instructor's hands are doing, and Woobles' videos solve that problem directly.

Common beginner mistakes and how to avoid them

The most common mistake with any first amigurumi project is losing track of your stitch count. Because Pippin is worked in the round, it's easy to miss a stitch or accidentally add one, which can make the body lumpy or the head lopsided.

Another frequent issue is tension: crocheting too tightly makes it hard to insert your hook, while crocheting too loosely leaves gaps where stuffing shows through. The video tutorials in the kit demonstrate the correct tension, so keep them open while you work.

Crochet Pippin step by step

Unpack and organize your kit: Lay out all materials from the Pippin™ Crochet Kit: yarn, crochet hook, stuffing, and any accessories. Watch the first video tutorial before starting. Check that you have every piece before you begin; a missing part is easier to fix before you start.
Make a magic ring and first round: Follow the video to form a magic ring, then work the first round of single crochet stitches. Keep your tension loose enough that the ring can still slide, but not so loose that the stitches gap. If the ring pulls too tight, your first round will pucker; loosen your tension before continuing.
Work the body in continuous rounds: Continue crocheting in the round without joining, using a stitch marker to track the start of each round. Count your stitches after every round to keep the shape even. Place a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round; it is the easiest way to avoid losing count.
Stuff and shape as you go: Add stuffing gradually as the body grows so the cat keeps a firm but soft shape. Stuffing too early can distort the shape, while waiting too long makes it hard to reach tight spots. Check the stuffing amount before closing the final opening.
Attach the ears, tail, and face details: Use the included yarn needle to sew the ears and tail securely. Follow the video tutorial for placement, and weave in ends neatly to avoid loose threads. Before finishing, give the cat a gentle squeeze to check that all parts feel secure.

What’s in the Pippin kit

Pippin™ Crochet Kit: The Pippin™ Crochet Kit includes everything needed to complete your Pippin project, with step-by-step video tutorials. You won’t need to buy extra yarn, stuffing, or tools—just follow the videos and you’ll have everything to finish Pippin.
Pippin™ Crochet Kit