Crochet black cat square pattern
Add a playful black cat to your Halloween crochet projects with this square pattern. The bold black cat face, bright yellow eyes, purple background, and raised ears give the finished square a fun 3D look that stands out in spooky-season makes.
Quick answer
This advanced beginner crochet black cat square is worked from the center out in joined rounds using worsted weight (#4) yarn and an H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook. The black center is shaped into a purple square using the circle-to-square technique, then the ears and eyes are crocheted separately and attached. The nose, whiskers, and pupils are embroidered afterward. The finished square measures approximately 7.25 × 7.25 inches.
Crochet black cat square pattern details
Here’s a quick overview of the materials, sizing, gauge, and pattern notes before you begin.
Skill level
Advanced beginner — This pattern uses basic crochet stitches with color changes, simple shaping, and a few separately crocheted pieces.
Materials needed
- H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook
- Worsted weight yarn (#4) in black, purple, yellow, and gray
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Finished size
My finished black cat square measures 7.25 × 7.25 inches.
Gauge
16 dc stitches and 9 dc rounds = 4 inches (10 cm)
Learn how to check crochet gauge before you begin so you can adjust your hook size if needed.
Crochet abbreviations
- dc = double crochet stitch
- sc = single crochet stitch
- hdc = half double crochet stitch
- sc2tog = single crochet decrease
- ch/chs = chain stitch/chain stitches
- st/sts = stitch, stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
- rnd / rnds = round / rounds
Pattern notes
- The square is worked in joined rounds from the center out.
- The ch 2 at the beginning of the granny square rounds does not count as a stitch.
- Join each round with a slip stitch to the first stitch made in the round.
- Repeat instructions between the asterisks (*) around as indicated.
- The pattern is written in US crochet terms.
Magic circle alternative
If you find the magic ring/circle tricky, use this alternative for Round 1 of the granny square: Ch 3, make 11 dc in the 3rd ch from the hook, and join. (11 sts)
Free crochet black cat square pattern instructions
Crochet the black cat square first, then add the ears, eyes, nose, whiskers, and pupils.
Crochet the black cat square
This square uses the circle-to-square technique. Start with black yarn to create the cat face, then change to purple yarn to form the square background.
Black yarn
Rnd 1: Magic circle, 11 DC, join to first DC (11 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, make 2 DC in each st, join (22 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (33 sts)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts; repeat from * around. Join with purple yarn. (44 sts)
Purple yarn
Rnd 5: Ch 2, *(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next st, dc in next 10 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (56 dc + 4 ch-2 spaces)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, dc in each dc around, working (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in each ch-2 corner space. Join. (72 dc + 4 ch-2 spaces)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, dc in each dc around, working (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in each ch-2 corner space. Join. (88 dc + 4 ch-2 spaces)
Rnd 8: Ch 2, dc in each dc around, working (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in each ch-2 corner space. Join. (104 dc + 4 ch-2 spaces)
Crochet the cat ears
Make 2 using black yarn.
Row 1: Ch 7, SC in 2nd ch from hook and in each remaining ch, turn (6 stitches)
Row 2: Ch 1, SC in each st, turn (6 stitches)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc2tog, SC in 2 sts, sc2tog, turn (4 stitches)
Row 4: Ch 1, SC in each st, turn, (4 stitches)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc2tog, turn (2 stitches)
Row 6: Ch 1, sc2tog. Do not turn. Continue working sc evenly around the outside edge of the ear, working ch 1 at each corner. Join with a sl st to the first sc. Fasten off.
Sew the ears to the top of the cat face.
Crochet the cat eyes
Make 2 using yellow yarn.
Rnd 1: Magic circle, 11 DC, join (11 stitches)
Rnd 2: Skip the stitch you joined to. In the next st, work (hdc, dc, ch 1, hdc). Sl st in the next st to join, leaving the remaining stitches unworked. Fasten off.
Use a small amount of black yarn to stitch slit pupils onto the eyes. Sew the finished eyes to the cat face.
Add the nose and whiskers
Use gray yarn and a yarn needle to stitch the nose and whiskers onto the cat face.
Finishing
Fasten off and then weave in the ends. Block if desired.
Ways to use your black cat square
Use this black cat square for Halloween blankets, pillows, tote bags, cardigans, garlands, wall hangings, and other seasonal projects. You can also combine it with other Halloween crochet squares to create a larger themed blanket or mix-and-match project.
Printable PDF pattern
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Happy crocheting! 🧶
— Melissa
