What age is this origami Cat Face for?

About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 3 minutes.

What paper do I need?

One sheet of square origami paper (15 cm / 6 in). No scissors or glue are needed.

What is it called in Japanese?

In Japanese it is “ねこ” (猫). The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.

Can I print the instructions?

Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.

★First Fold AnimalsTraditional

How to make an origami Cat FaceねこCat Face

A cat face with pointy ears. Only four easy steps!

★Black Cat Face (First Fold)

4 steps
about 3 min
1 sheet of origami paper
Age 3+

How to fold

下のかどを上へ折って、三角にする
Fold the bottom corner up to make a triangle.
左右のかどを上へ折って、耳をつくる
Fold the side corners up to make the ears.
耳の先が、上のかどより少し下にくるくらいに折ります。
うらがえす
Turn it over.
上のかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the top corner behind.
できあがり！目とはなと口、それにひげをかいたら、ねこの顔のできあがり。
Finished! Draw the eyes, nose, mouth and whiskers. Meow!

Fun fact

ねこのひげは、せまいところを通れるかどうかを知るための、だいじなセンサーです。

A cat uses its whiskers to feel if it can fit through a narrow space.

Origami English in this model

corner角
triangle三角形
catねこ
ear耳
whiskersひげ

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Cat Face for?: About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 4 steps, and takes about 3 minutes.
What paper do I need?: One sheet of square origami paper (15 cm / 6 in). No scissors or glue are needed.
What is it called in Japanese?: In Japanese it is “ねこ” (猫). The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.
Can I print the instructions?: Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.