Crochet Black Cat Amigurumi: A Lucky Little Halloween Kitty
A sitting black cat with pointed ears, a curly tail and big eyes — about 6 inches tall. Perfect for Halloween, and cute enough to keep out all year.
Pattern at a glance
US terms- Skill level
- Easy
- Yarn
- Worsted (#4) yarn in black, about 90 yd, plus pink scraps
- Hook
- 3.5 mm (E-4)
- Time
- About 4 hours
- Finished size
- About 6 in (15 cm) tall
You'll need
- Worsted weight (#4) yarn — black, about 90 yd; pink or white for the nose
- 3.5 mm (E-4) hook
- Two 10 mm safety eyes (gold or green look magical on black)
- Fiberfill, stitch marker, tapestry needle, pins
In this post
Black cats deserve better than their spooky reputation, and this one is all charm: a big round head, ears that stand up, and a tail that curls around the paws. It's a classic amigurumi build — head, body, four legs, ears and tail — with every round counted.
Use a 3.5 mm hook with worsted yarn for a tight fabric. On black, a loose fabric shows white stuffing immediately.
The rest of this post is just below — free, as always.
The pattern
All pieces are worked in continuous rounds. New to amigurumi? Start with our beginner's guide and magic ring tutorial.
Head
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
- Rnd 2: Inc in each st. (12)
- Rnd 3: (Sc, inc) 6 times. (18)
- Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) 6 times. (24)
- Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) 6 times. (30)
- Rnds 6–11: Sc around. (30)
- Eyes: Insert between Rnds 8 and 9, 7 stitches apart.
- Rnd 12: (3 sc, dec) 6 times. (24)
- Rnd 13: (2 sc, dec) 6 times. Start stuffing. (18)
- Rnd 14: (Sc, dec) 6 times. (12)
- Rnd 15: Dec 6 times. Stuff firmly and close. (6)
Ears (make 2)
- Rnd 1: 4 sc in a magic ring. (4)
- Rnd 2: (Sc, inc) twice. (6)
- Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc) twice. (8)
- Rnd 4: (3 sc, inc) twice. (10)
- Rnd 5: Sc around. Fasten off, don't stuff. Flatten and sew on top of the head, between Rnds 3 and 6. (10)
Body
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
- Rnd 2: Inc in each st. (12)
- Rnd 3: (Sc, inc) 6 times. (18)
- Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) 6 times. (24)
- Rnds 5–8: Sc around. (24)
- Rnd 9: (2 sc, dec) 6 times. (18)
- Rnds 10–11: Sc around. (18)
- Rnd 12: (Sc, dec) 6 times. (12)
- Rnd 13: Sc around. Stuff firmly, leave a long tail and sew to the bottom of the head. (12)
Legs (make 4)
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
- Rnds 2–4: Sc around. Stuff the tip lightly. (6)
- Finish: Flatten the open end and sew two legs to the front of the body as paws, and two at the base of the sides as folded back legs.
Tail
- Rnd 1: 5 sc in a magic ring. (5)
- Rnds 2–16: Sc around. Don't stuff. (5)
- Finish: Sew to the back of the body at the base and curl it around the front paws, tacking the tip with a stitch.
Finishing the face
With pink yarn, embroider a small triangle nose between the eyes, one round lower. Add three white whisker stitches on each side if you like. A tiny orange bow at the neck is very Halloween.
Common questions
How do I see my stitches in black yarn?
Work under a bright daylight lamp, use a light-coloured hook, and put a white towel on your lap. Count stitches by feel at the end of each round, and use a bright stitch marker.
Can I make a different coloured cat?
Of course — the pattern works for any cat. Grey, ginger or white with a pink nose; for a tabby, alternate two colours every two rounds on the body.
What size safety eyes work best?
10 mm for this head. 12 mm makes a more kawaii, big-eyed cat; 8 mm looks more realistic.
Is this a good first amigurumi?
It's a good second one. If you've never made amigurumi, start with something one-piece like our crochet ball to practise increases and decreases first.
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