The style of the cat in the image is typically called a “Chubby Cat” or “Striped Cat Amigurumi.”
“Stripes the Cat” Pattern (Ravelry):
Designer: Trish Hoskin
Description: This pattern is for a “cute striped cat named… Stripes!”
Notes: The Legs, Body, and Head are worked in one piece, and the cat is worked in continuous rounds from the bottom up, which helps create the rounded shape.
Link: Search on Ravelry for “Stripes the Cat pattern by Trish Hoskin”.
“Chubby Cat” Pattern (Etsy/Ribblr):
Description: Several beginner-friendly digital PDF patterns exist for a “Chubby Cat” or “Kawaii Amigurumi”. This design focuses on the rounded, “chonky” body.
Required Skills: Magic Ring, Chain, Single Crochet, Increases, Decreases, and Slip Stitch.
Link: Search on Etsy or Ribblr for “Crochet Chubby Cat Pattern