Get ready for Halloween with this spooky-cute black cat crochet pattern, beginner-friendly, worked in continuous rounds, and written in clear US terms. This black cat crochet pattern includes two sizes (standard plush and mini keychain), an optional poseable tail, and a tiny witch hat add-on for instant Halloween vibes. Grab DK or light-worsted yarn, a 2.5–3.0 mm hook, and follow the round-by-round instructions below. If you’re brand new, skim the First Amigurumi Step-by-Step Guide first.
Ready? Let’s make a classic Halloween black cat crochet pattern that works up fast and finishes beautifully.
Table of Contents
Abbreviations & Supplies
Abbreviations (US):
- MR = magic ring
- sc = single crochet
- inc = sc increase (2 sc in same st)
- dec = sc2tog
- sl st = slip stitch
- st(s) = stitch(es)
Yarn & tools (typical) for your Halloween black cat crochet pattern:
- Yarn: DK or light-worsted cotton/acrylic in black (main), green (iris), a touch of black/gray (pupils), and white (eye shine).
- Hook: 2.5–3.0 mm (match yarn and your tension). See standards: Craft Yarn Council—Yarn Weight System.
- Notions: Polyester stuffing, yarn needle, stitch marker.
- Eyes: 6–8 mm safety eyes (mini) or 8–10 mm (standard), or embroider for under-3s.
- Tail options: Thin craft wire or pipe cleaner (optional) to make a curl.
- Base (optional): Small cardboard/plastic circle for extra stability.
- Gauge/size helper: With DK + 2.75–3.0 mm hook, the black cat crochet pattern stands ~12–15 cm. For a smaller keychain, drop hook size and stuffing slightly.
- Need help matching yarn and hook? See the Yarn Weight, Gauge & Hook Size Guide.
Tip: Keep a stitch-marker ladder and count every round, your black cat crochet pattern will keep its shape perfectly.
Black Cat Crochet Pattern (Standard Plush)

This black cat crochet pattern is written in US terms and worked in continuous rounds (no joining unless noted). For clean shaping later, you’ll use invisible decreases, see Invisible Decrease Crochet.
Eyes (green iris) ×2
- R1: MR 6 sc (6)
- R2: inc around (12)
- R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
- R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
Fasten off, leave a tail to sew to head.
Pupils (black) ×2
- R1: MR 6 sc (6)
- R2: inc around (12)
Fasten off leaving a tail. Sew each pupil onto a green iris, slightly off-center for expression. Add a tiny white embroidered dot for eye shine.
Nose (black)
- R1: MR 6 sc (6)
- R2: sc, 4 inc, sc (10)
- R3–R6: sc around (10)
- R7: sc, 4 dec, sl st (6)
Leave a long tail for sewing.
Ears ×2 (black)
- R1: MR 5 sc (5)
- R2: 4 sc, inc (6)
- R3: (sc, inc) ×3 (9)
- R4: sc, inc, (2 sc, inc) ×2, sc (12)
- R5: (3 sc, inc) ×3 (15)
- R6: (4 sc, inc) ×3(18)
- R7: (5 sc, inc) ×3 (21)
- R8: 3 sc, inc, (6 sc, inc) ×2, 3 sc (24)
- R9: (7 sc, inc) ×3 (27)
- R10–R11: sc around (27)
- R12: sl st to finish.
Fold each ear into a triangle and stitch along the edge to hold shape, cute and crisp for your Halloween black cat crochet pattern.
Tail (black)
- R1: MR 5 sc (5)
- R2: 4 sc, inc (6)
- R3–R51: sc around (6)
(Insert a thin wire/pipe cleaner if you want a fixed curl.) - R52: 5 sc, inc (7)
- R53: sc, sl st. Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing/anchoring.
Head & Body (one piece, black)
- R1: MR 6 sc (6)
- R2: inc around (12)
- R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
- R4: sc, inc, (2 sc, inc) ×5, sc (24)
- R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
- R6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
- R7: sc around (36)
- R8: (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
- R9–R12: sc around (42)
- R13: (dec, 5 sc) ×6 (36)
- R14: sc around (36)
- R15: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
- R16: (dec, 3 sc) ×6 (24)
—Stuff the head firmly— - R17: sc, dec, (2 sc, dec) ×5, sc (18)
- R18: (dec, sc) ×6 (12)
- R19–R21: sc around (12)
- R22: 11 sc, inc (13)
- R23–R24: sc around (13)
- R25: 12 sc, inc (14)
- R26: sc around (14)
- R27: 13 sc, inc (15)
- R28: sc around (15)
- R29: 2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc) ×2, 2 sc (18)
- R30: sc around (18)
- R31: (5 sc, inc) ×3 (21)
- R32: sc around (21)
- R33: 3 sc, inc, (6 sc, inc) ×2, 3 sc (24)
- R34: sc around (24)
- R35: (7 sc, inc) ×3 (27)
- R36: sc around (27)
- R37: 4 sc, inc, (8 sc, inc) ×2, 4 sc (30)
- R38: sc around (30)
- R39: (9 sc, inc) ×3 (33)
- R40: sc around (33)
- R41: 5 sc, inc, (10 sc, inc) ×2, 5 sc (36)
- R42–R48: sc around (36)
Attach the tail while crocheting the next two rounds:
- R49: 33 sc, then use the last 3 sts to crochet through both the body and the tail to anchor the tail in place (36)
- R50: 33 sc, again crochet 3 sts through tail (36)
- R51: sc around (36)
- R52: sl st, fasten off. Leave a tail to sew the base.
Counting cleanly keeps shaping perfect, see Count Rounds in Crochet if you need a quick refresher.
Body Base (black – separate circle)
- R1: MR 6 sc (6)
- R2: inc around (12)
- R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
- R4: sc, inc, (2 sc, inc) ×5, sc (24)
- R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
- R6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 , sl st (36)
Leave a long tail for sewing. (You can insert a cardboard/plastic circle before closing for stability.)
Assembly
- Set eyes high on the head (about R5–R7), touching in the middle for a cute Halloween black cat look.
- Stitch the nose between the eyes, slightly overlapping their inner edges.
- Sew the ears symmetrically on the top sides of the head.
- Curl the tail and secure its curve; the two “through-tail” rounds already anchor it—tack down the tip if you want the spiral.
- Stuff the body firmly and whipstitch the base to the body opening.
- Weave in ends and shape, your black cat crochet pattern is ready for Halloween displays.
Size note: With DK yarn and a 2.75–3.0 mm hook, the cat stands ~12–15 cm tall. Adjust hook/yarn to change size.

Mini Black Cat Keychain (Fast Version)
Want a pocket-size kitty? This mini black cat keychain crochet pattern uses the same rounds as the standard black cat crochet pattern, but scaled down for speed and portability.
How to scale down (two easy options):
- Option A (safest for beginners): Keep the pattern exactly the same, switch to sport yarn (or tight-twist DK) and a 2.25–2.5 mm hook, and lighten stuffing slightly. Use 6 mm safety eyes.
- Option B (super-mini): Keep the Head exactly the same for the classic look, but for the Body stop after R35 (27 sts) and skip R36–R41 depth; work R42–R45 only (4 rounds even), then jump to tail-anchoring and close as written. Tail: stop at R3–R25 instead of R51.
Hardware placement (split ring/keychain):
- After closing the head, embroider a tiny hanging loop on top (or chain 6, sl st to form a ring, sew it between the ears).
- Attach a jump ring through the loop, then add your keychain split ring or lobster clasp.
- For extra durability, whipstitch the loop base twice.
- Love minis? See the Amigurumi Duck Keychain (Free) for hardware ideas that match this black cat crochet pattern scale.
Face & balance tips (mini):
- Eyes: 6 mm set slightly higher (about head R5–R6), closer together for that kawaii look.
- Stuffing: add just enough to keep the head round—overstuffing can distort the face at mini scale.
- Tail: if you want a perky curl without wire, under-stuff the last third and steam-shape gently.
Halloween Add-Ons (Witch Hat + Micro Pumpkin)
Give your black cat crochet pattern extra Halloween flair with a tiny witch hat and a micro pumpkin. Both add-ons are fast, scrap-friendly, and designed to sit securely without shifting.
Tiny Witch Hat (fits both sizes)
Yarn: black + a stripe color (orange/purple). Hook: same as your cat.
Hat Cone
- R1: MR 4 sc (4)
- R2: (sc, inc) ×2 (6)
- R3: sc around (6)
- R4: (2 sc, inc) ×2 (8)
- R5: sc around (8)
- R6: (3 sc, inc) ×2 (10)
- R7: sc around (10)
- R8: (4 sc, inc) ×2 (12)
- R9: sc around (12)
(Add a contrast stripe on any “sc around” round if you like.)
Brim (worked in FLO of last round)
- R10 (FLO): inc around (24)
- R11: (sc, inc) ×12 (36)
- Sl st to finish, weave ends.
Attachment: Lightly stuff the cone tip to hold shape. Sew or tack the hat to the head between the ears, or use a hidden snap if you want it removable.
Pro look: Steam-block the brim flat; pinch the cone slightly for a witchy tilt.
Want a full themed look? See the Pumpkin Witch Crochet Pattern for styling ideas, color combos, and photo inspiration.
Micro Pumpkin (palm-size prop)
Yarn: orange + green.
- R1: Orange, MR 6 sc (6)
- R2: inc around (12)
- R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
- R4–R6: sc around (18)
- R7: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
- Stuff firmly.
- R8: dec around (6), fasten off, close.
Ridges: With orange tail or fresh strand, make 5–6 vertical wraps around the pumpkin to define ridges (enter/exit through top/bottom center).
Stem: Green, ch 5, sl st back to first ch; sew to top. Optional tendril: ch 8 and sl st back with light twists.
For a full spooky set, pair this with the Grim Reaper Crochet Pattern and stage a tiny Halloween scene.
Context touch: A one-line note about symbolism can round out your Halloween black cat crochet pattern, see Black cat folklore (Wikipedia).
Tuxedo (Black & White) Variation
Give your kitty a classic tuxedo look with a neat chest patch and a white tail tip, no extra limbs needed.
Approach A (easiest—after assembly):
- Chest patch: Embroider a rounded triangle or oval using white yarn with duplicate stitch or surface slip stitch centered on the front of the body. Aim for ~2–3 cm tall on the standard size.
- Tail tip: Wrap white yarn around the last 6–8 rounds of the tail and stitch through the surface to lock it, or embroider densely for a seamless look.
Approach B (integrated colorwork, while crocheting):
- Mark the front: When starting R33 of the body (24 sts), place a marker at the first stitch of the round; this will face front if your tail anchors at R49–R50 (back).
- Chest panel (white):
- R33: Work 6 white sc centered at the marker (for the chest), black for the remaining stitches.
- R34: Keep the white block but reduce to 5 sc to create a tapered top.
- R35 (inc round to 27): Maintain a 5–6 sc white block centered; place increases at the sides in black to avoid wobble.
- R36: Even round—hold the same white width or taper to 4–5 sc depending on shape.
- R37+: Return to all black so the patch stays compact and chest-focused.
- Tail tip (white): Switch to white for the last 6–8 rounds of the tail (e.g., from R46 onward if you want a long tip). Carry yarns cleanly inside; keep carries short and lightly tensioned.
- For invisible joins when switching colors in the round, see Changing Colors in Amigurumi Without a Visible Seam.
Pro finish: Lightly steam the embroidered chest area with a pressing cloth so stitches settle and look “woven in.”
Sizing, Safety & Finishing
Sizes: With DK + 2.75–3.0 mm hook, your black cat crochet pattern finishes around 12–15 cm tall. To scale down, drop hook size and stuffing slightly; to scale up, move to worsted and a 3.25–3.5 mm hook.
Safety: For children under 3, embroider eyes instead of using safety eyes. Secure tails and any wire ends fully inside the stuffing; cap craft wire with a dab of hot glue so it can’t poke through.
Finishing checklist:
- Massage stuffing to smooth lumps, then steam lightly through a pressing cloth.
- Hide all tails inside the head/body core rather than near the surface.
- Want the cleanest start circle? Try a magic ring alternative and compare tension using Magic Ring vs Chain Circle.
Reading Tips & Troubleshooting
Reading patterns faster: Skim the round structure first (increase plate → straight rounds → decrease). Mark every 5th round with a removable marker.
Common fixes:
- Tilted head or uneven dome: Recount R5–R12 increases; switch to invisible decreases on shaping rounds; keep stitch marker in a straight column.
- Eyes look “off”: On minis, set them higher and closer (about head R5–R6).
- Tail won’t curl: Under-stuff the last third and steam shape, or add a thin pipe cleaner.
- Gaps between stitches: Tighten tension a touch or drop hook size by 0.25 mm.
Want to speed-read any pattern section? See How to Read an Amigurumi Pattern
FAQs about Black Cat Crochet Pattern
Do I have to sew many parts in this Black Cat Crochet Pattern ?
No. The head & body are one piece. You’ll sew the ears and close the body base. The tail is already anchored through the body in R49–R50; you can tack the tip if you want a spiral.
What eye sizes should I use for Black Cat Crochet Pattern?
Mini: 6 mm
Standard: 8–10 mm
For under-3s, embroider eyes (add a tiny white highlight dot).
How do I get a stable, curly Black Cat tail?
Anchor the tail during R49–R50 (through-tail sts). For a firm spiral, add pipe cleaner or florist wire (capped), then tack the tip.
My head looks lopsided, why?
Usually uneven increases or missed counts. Recheck R5–R12, switch to invisible decreases on shaping rounds, and keep the marker column straight.
I only know UK terms, can I still follow this?
Yes, use the US vs UK Crochet Terms Conversion Chart
More Cute Patterns to Try Next
- Lucky Rainbow Koi Fish Keychain – perfect for practicing tight rounds and color pops.
- Loaf Cat Crochet Pattern – a squishy, minimalist cat variation fans adore.
- Free Whale Crochet Pattern – simple shaping; great confidence booster after this cat.
- Crochet Macaron Pattern (Free) – quick wins to master neat increases and round counting.
Your spooky-cute black cat crochet pattern is ready for Halloween, fast, beginner-friendly, and adorable on a shelf or keychain.
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