This crochet black cat amigurumi pattern creates an original sitting cat with a simple one-piece head and body. Embroidered features keep the expression handmade and avoid loose plastic parts.
Pattern Details
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E-4)
- Finished Size: Approximately 8 inches tall in a sitting pose
- Gauge: 18 single crochet stitches and 20 rounds = 4 inches in firm fabric
- Terminology: US
- Estimated Time: 4–5 hours
- Construction: The head and body form one stuffed oval; two ears, four paws, and one tail are counted separately and sewn to marked positions.
- Skill level: Easy
Why You’ll Love It
Predictable six-sector shaping makes the main form easy to audit, while compact ears, paws, and tail establish the cat silhouette without complicated colorwork.
Materials
- 220 yards charcoal-black worsted cotton
- Small amounts plum, amber, and dusty-pink embroidery yarn
- 3.5 mm hook
- Polyester fiberfill
- Markers
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Abbreviations and Special Stitches
- ch: chain
- dec: single crochet two stitches together
- inc: two single crochet in one stitch
- rnd: round
- sc: single crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
Invisible decrease: work through the front loops of the next two stitches and complete them together as one sc.
Important Notes
- Use embroidered yarn features rather than plastic eyes.
- Work continuously without joining or turning.
- Stuff gradually and keep the lower body broad enough to sit.
- This handmade item has no child-safety certification.
- Inspect every seam and embroidery end before display or supervised use.
Complete Instructions
- Rnd 1: With charcoal, make 6 sc in a magic ring, mark first stitch, and do not turn (6 sts)
- Rnd 2: Repeat the 1-stitch increase section six times. (12 sts)
- Rnd 3: Repeat the 2-stitch increase section six times. (18 sts)
- Rnd 4: Repeat the 3-stitch increase section six times. (24 sts)
- Rnd 5: Repeat the 4-stitch increase section six times. (30 sts)
- Rnd 6: Repeat the 5-stitch increase section six times. (36 sts)
- Rnd 7: Sc in every stitch around. (36 sts)
- Rnd 8: Sc in every stitch around. (36 sts)
- Rnd 9: Sc in every stitch around. (36 sts)
- Rnd 10: Sc in every stitch around. (36 sts)
- Rnd 11: Sc in every stitch around. (36 sts)
- Rnd 12: Sc in every stitch around. (36 sts)
- Rnd 13: Sc in every stitch around. (36 sts)
- Rnd 14: Sc in every stitch around. (36 sts)
- Rnd 15: Sc in every stitch around. (36 sts)
- Rnd 16: Sc in every stitch around. (36 sts)
- Rnd 17: Work one decrease in each 6-stitch sector. (30 sts)
- Rnd 18: Work one decrease in each 5-stitch sector. (24 sts)
- Rnd 19: Work one decrease in each 4-stitch sector. (18 sts)
- Rnd 20: Work one decrease in each 3-stitch sector. (12 sts)
- Rnd 21: Work one decrease in each 2-stitch sector. (6 sts)
Ears, Paws, and Tail
- Ears, make 2: ch 7, sc in second chain and next 5; work rows of 6, 4, and 2 stitches by skipping one stitch at each edge. Fasten off. (2 sts)
- Paws, make 4: make 6 sc in a magic ring, increase to 12, then work three rounds of 12 sc. Flatten to a six-stitch edge. (6 sts)
- Tail: make 6 sc in a magic ring and work 24 rounds of 6 sc. Lightly stuff only the first 18 rounds. (6 sts)
After Rnd 18, add the final stuffing. After Rnd 21, draw the six front loops closed and bury the tail.
Assembly and Finishing
- Sew ears across Rnds 3–6, six stitches apart.
- Sew front paws at body stitches 8 and 28 across Rnds 11–15; place rear paws at the lower front on Rnds 17–19.
- Sew the tail around six stitches at the center back of Rnd 17 and curve it beside the body.
- Embroider amber eyes, plum ear centers, pink nose, and whiskers; knot and bury all ends.
Helpful Tips and Customization
- Use strong light when working with black yarn.
- Place removable markers before sewing paired pieces.
- Keep tail stuffing light for a natural curve.
FAQ
Can I use safety eyes?
Flat yarn embroidery is recommended for this design.
Can I make a different color cat?
Yes. Preserve all counts and component positions.
