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Crochet black cat square pattern

ByMelissa Hassler

Looking for a cute crochet black cat square pattern for Halloween? This design features a black cat face worked into the center of a purple crochet square, with separately crocheted ears and eyes for extra dimension. Use the finished square for blankets, pillows, bags, garlands, cardigans, and other spooky seasonal projects.

Quick answer
This crochet black cat square pattern starts with the black cat face in the center, then changes to purple yarn to turn the circle into a square. Crocheted ears and eyes are added afterward, along with an embroidered nose, whiskers, and pupils. The finished square measures about 7.25 × 7.25 inches and uses worsted weight yarn with an H-8 (5 mm) hook.

Skill level: Advanced beginner
Finished size: 7.25 × 7.25 inches
Yarn weight: Worsted weight #4
Hook size: H-8 (5 mm)
Construction: Circle-to-square motif with added cat details
Includes: Written instructions and finishing details

Why you’ll love this pattern

  • Cute Halloween design – The black cat adds a fun spooky touch to seasonal crochet projects.
  • Fun dimensional details – Crocheted ears and eyes give the cat face extra texture and personality.
  • Advanced beginner friendly – Uses basic stitches with simple shaping and assembly.
  • Great for Halloween projects – Perfect for blankets, pillows, bags, garlands, and other festive makes.
  • Easy to customize – Change the background or eye color to create a different look.

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
  • Stitch markers (optional)

Finished size

My finished black cat square measures 7.25 × 7.25 inches.

Gauge

16 stitches × 9 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

Pattern notes

  • The pattern is written in US crochet terms.
  • The black cat face is worked into the center of the square.
  • The ears and eyes are crocheted separately and attached afterward.
  • The nose, whiskers, and pupils are embroidered onto the finished cat face.
  • Stitch counts are listed at the end of each row or round.
  • Join each round with a slip stitch to the first stitch made in that round.
  • Repeat instructions between the asterisks (*) for the rest of the round.
  • The chain at the beginning of each round does not count as a stitch.

Magic circle alternative

If you find the magic ring/circle tricky, try this easier method for round 1: Chain 3, make 11 dc in the 3rd ch from the hook, join (11 stitches)

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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, DC in the next st*, join (33 stitches)

Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 DC, DC in the next 2 sts*, join with purple yarn (44 stitches)

Purple yarn

Rnd 5: Ch 2, *(2 DC, ch-2, 2 DC), DC in the next 10 sts*, join

Rnds 6-8: Ch 2, DC in each st and (2 DC, ch-2, 2 DC) in each ch-2 corner space 

Crochet the cat ears

Black yarn

Row 1: Ch 7, SC in 2nd ch from hook and in each rem 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, continue to SC around the ear making a ch-1 around each point

Sew the ears to the top of the cat face.

Crochet the cat eyes

Yellow yarn

Rnd 1: Magic circle, 11 DC, join (11 stitches)

Rnd 2: Skip the stitch you joined to, in next st (HDC, DC, ch-1, HDC) sl st in next st, join

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this black cat square beginner friendly?
This pattern is best for advanced beginners. It uses basic crochet stitches, but it also includes simple shaping and appliqué assembly.

What size is the finished black cat square?
The finished square measures about 7.25 × 7.25 inches.

Is the cat crocheted into the square?
Yes. The black cat face is crocheted into the center of the square using the circle-to-square technique. The ears and eyes are made separately and attached afterward, then the nose, whiskers, and pupils are embroidered onto the face.

What can I make with this black cat square?
You can use it for Halloween blankets, pillows, tote bags, garlands, cardigans, and other seasonal crochet projects.

Can I change the colors?
Yes. You can change the square color, eye color, or whisker color to create a different style.

Is there a printable PDF version?
Yes. This pattern is also available in my Etsy shop as part of my Halloween granny squares bundle.

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

Prefer an ad-free, print-friendly version? You can purchase this pattern as part of my Halloween crochet granny squares bundle in my Etsy shop.

This crochet pattern is also available as an ad-free PDF in my Etsy Shop: Halloween crochet granny squares bundle

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Happy crocheting! 🧶
— Melissa

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