Crochet Black Cat Pattern (Easy Amigurumi Halloween Cat)

This little black cat is worked in simple pieces and assembled at the end, with an optional arched-back pose for extra Halloween spookiness. A sweet, quick decoration for the season.

Materials

• Black worsted weight yarn (about 30g)
• Small amount of green or yellow yarn for the eyes
• 3.5mm crochet hook
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Two small safety eyes or embroidery thread
• Yarn needle
• Pipe cleaner (optional, for an arched tail or back pose)

Abbreviations

• MR — magic ring
• sc — single crochet
• inc — increase
• dec — invisible decrease
• st(s) — stitch(es)

Head

• Round 1: MR, 6 sc in ring (6)
• Round 2: inc around (12)
• Round 3: (1 sc, inc) around (18)
• Round 4: (2 sc, inc) around (24)
• Round 5: (3 sc, inc) around (30)
• Rounds 6–11: sc around (30) — 6 rounds

Attach eyes between rounds 6-7, spaced about 8 stitches apart.

• Round 12: (3 sc, dec) around (24)
• Round 13: (2 sc, dec) around (18)

Stuff firmly.

• Round 14: (1 sc, dec) around (12)
• Round 15: dec around (6)

Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing to the body.

Ears (make 2)

• Round 1: MR, 4 sc in ring (4)
• Round 2: inc around (8)
• Round 3: sc around (8)

Fold flat and sew closed, then attach to the top of the head with the points facing slightly outward.

Body

• Round 1: MR, 6 sc in ring (6)
• Round 2: inc around (12)
• Round 3: (1 sc, inc) around (18)
• Rounds 4–8: sc around (18) — 5 rounds
• Round 9: (1 sc, dec) around (12)

Stuff firmly.

• Round 10: dec around (6)

Fasten off, leaving a tail. Sew the body to the underside of the head.

Legs (make 4)

• Round 1: MR, 6 sc in ring (6)
• Rounds 2–5: sc around (6) — 4 rounds

Fasten off, leaving a tail. Lightly stuff and sew two to the front of the body and two to the back, positioning the front legs slightly forward for a seated pose.

Tail

Chain 12, then sc in 2nd chain from hook and across. If you want an arched, upright tail, insert a pipe cleaner into the crocheted tube before sewing the end closed, then bend into a curved shape before attaching to the back of the body.

Finishing

Embroider a small pink nose and a simple curved mouth. Weave in all ends. Pose the tail and ears for a playful or spooky expression, depending on your preference.

Tip: positioning the ears close together and slightly forward gives the cat a more alert, "Halloween spooked" expression, while spreading them apart gives a calmer look.

To build a Halloween shelf, pair it with the witch hat and the crochet pumpkin. Prefer to wear the ears? See the cat ears headband.