Origami Kitten Printable Instructions

This adorable origami kitten was designed by Francesco Mancini. It’s a beginner-friendly model with just enough challenge to keep things interesting. It’s perfect if you’ve folded a few models before and want to level up slightly. The proportions are lovely, with a large head and tucked-in body that really capture a kitten’s vibe. Francesco also includes two options for folding the tail. One with a curled shape, and one with a color change for added contrast. You can fold it in under 10 minutes, and it looks great in brown, grey, black or even patterned paper.

• Designed by Francesco Mancini
• Diagrams by Nick Robinson
• Difficulty: Easy
• Number of steps: 27
• Number of pages: 5
• Recommended paper: 6 x 6 in (15 x 15 cm) origami paper (Kami)
• Folding time: 5-10 minutes

Full step-by-step tutorial with video