Black Cat Crochet Square Pattern C2C for Beginners (free & easy)

Calling all cat lovers! My C2C Cat Crochet Square Pattern is the perfect way to add some feline flair to your crochet projects. This pattern is super fun and easy to make, capturing the adorable charm of cats in a simple C2C design.

Whether you’re a cat owner or just a fan of our furry friends, this square is sure to bring a smile to your face. It’s part of my collection of C2C squares, all designed to be the same size, making them perfect for mixing and matching. Let’s get started and crochet this purr-fectly cute cat square together! The free crochet pattern is below.

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Free C2C Cat Crochet Square Pattern Information

This Cat C2C pattern is not only adorable on its own but also incredibly versatile! Use the square alone to create a cozy pillow, a cute tote bag, or even a playful piece of wall art that celebrates your love for cats.

Feeling creative? Mix and match this cat square with others from my collection to make a larger project like a snuggly blanket, a double-sided tote bag, or a reversible pillow. With so many options, this pattern is perfect for crafting unique and personalized projects that any cat lover would adore!

Crochet Project Materials Needed

Crochet Hook Size: G-6 4 mm
Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in black, and gray. I used Lion Brand Yarns 24/7 Cotton in black, and cool grey. My square weighs 132 grams/4.7 ounces.
Yarn needle: Use this to weave in your ends.
Scissors: Use scissors to fasten off your yarn.
Stitch marker(s): Optional. Use these to help keep track of your stitches.

Printable PDF Version

View this pattern in my Etsy Shop: crochet cat pattern

Skill Level

Advanced beginners. This crochet square is made using the corner to corner C2C crochet method and it involves color changes.

Finished Measurements

My C2C crochet square measures just over 13 inches/33 centimeters wide and long.

Gauge

8 squares (ch 3 + 3 dc) = 4 inches

Crochet Terms

sc = single crochet
ch/chs = chain/chains
st/sts = stitch/stitches
sl st = slip stitch

C2C Crochet Technique

The square is made in the C2C technique. You make “squares” in diagonal rows starting in the bottom right corner and ending in the top left corner.
Each square is made of a chain 3 + 3 double crochet.
Chain 6 to start a new row and chain 3 to start a new square.
You can follow the picture graph or the written pattern.
The written pattern tells you how many squares to make of each color and in what order.

C2C Video Tutorial

Need C2C help? I have a step by step C2C tutorial for my mini heart square on my YouTube channel.

C2C Crochet Pattern Notes

The pattern is written in US terms.
↙ You are working on the “right side”.
↗ You are working on the “wrong side”.

C2C Cat Crochet Square Pattern Instructions

Make the cat square following the pixel graph or the written instructions.

Graph

Download the cat picture graph.

Written instructions

↙ Row 1: gray x 1 (1 square)
↗ Row 2: gray x 2 (2 squares)
↙ Row 3: gray x 3 (3 squares)
↗ Row 4: gray x 4 (4 squares)
↙ Row 5: gray x 5 (5 squares)
↗ Row 6: gray x 6 (6 squares)
↙ Row 7: gray x 7 (7 squares)
↗ Row 8: gray x 8 (8 squares)
↙ Row 9: gray x 5, black x 2, gray x 2 (9 squares)
↗ Row 10: gray x 1, black x 5, gray x 4 (10 squares)
↙ Row 11: gray x 4, black x 6, gray x 1 (11 squares)
↗ Row 12: gray x 1, black x 3, gray x 1, black x 3, gray x 4 (12 squares)
↙ Row 13: gray x 4, black x 2, gray x 3, black x 4 (13 squares)
↗ Row 14: black x 5, gray x 3, black x 2, gray x 4 (14 squares)
↙ Row 15: gray x 4, black x 2, gray x 3, black x 6 (15 squares)
↗ Row 16: black x 7, gray x 3, black x 2, gray x 4 (16 squares)
↙ Row 17: gray x 4, black x 2, gray x 3, black x 8 (17 squares)
↗ Row 18: gray x 1, black x 8, gray x 3, black x 2, gray x 2, black x 1, gray x 1 (18 squares)
↙ Row 19: gray x 1, black x 1, gray x 2, black x 2, gray x 3, black x 9, gray x 1 (19 squares)
↗ Row 20: gray x 1, black x 10, gray x 3, black x 2, gray x 1, black x 1, gray x 2 (20 squares)
↙ Row 21: gray x 2, black x 4, gray x 3, black x 10, gray x 2 (21 squares)
↗ Row 22: gray x 3, black x 9, gray x 4, black x 3, gray x 3 (22 squares)
↙ Row 23: gray x 4, black x 2, gray x 4, black x 10, gray x 3 (23 squares)
↗ Row 24: gray x 4, black x 10, gray x 10 (24 squares)
↙ Row 25: gray x 11, black x 9, gray x 5 (25 squares)
Corner: Start decreasing on both ends
↗ Row 26: gray x 5, black x 9, gray x 10 (24 squares)
↙ Row 27: gray x 10, black x 8, gray x 5 (23 squares)
↗ Row 28: gray x 5, black x 8, gray x 9 (22 squares)
↙ Row 29: gray x 8, black x 8, gray x 5 (21 squares)
↗ Row 30: gray x 5, black x 10, gray x 5 (20 squares)
↙ Row 31: gray x 4, black x 10, gray x 5 (19 squares)
↗ Row 32: gray x 6, black x 8, gray x 4 (18 squares)
↙ Row 33: gray x 3, black x 6, gray x 8 (17 squares)
↗ Row 34: gray x 8, black x 6, gray x 2 (16 squares)
↙ Row 35: gray x 1, black x 6, gray x 8 (15 squares)
↗ Row 36: gray x 7, black x 7 (14 squares)
↙ Row 37: gray x 2, black x 4, gray x 7 (13 squares)
↗ Row 38: gray x 6, black x 4, gray x 2 (12 squares)
↙ Row 39: gray x 2, black x 3, gray x 6 (11 squares)
↗ Row 40: gray x 7, black x 2, gray x 1 (10 squares)
↙ Row 41: gray x 1, black x 1, gray x 7 (9 squares)
↗ Row 42: gray x 7, black x 1 (8 squares)
↙ Row 43: gray x 7 (7 squares)
↗ Row 44: gray x 6 (6 squares)
↙ Row 45: gray x 5 (5 squares)
↗ Row 46: gray x 4 (4 squares)
↙ Row 47: gray x 3 (3 squares)
↗ Row 48: gray x 2 (2 squares)
↙ Row 49: gray x 1 (1 square)

Border for the C2C Cat Crochet Square Pattern

Make 2 sc in each square along the sides and in each corner square make (2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc).

Finishing the C2C Cat Crochet Square Pattern

Fasten off and then weave in all of your ends. Block if desired.

What are alpha crochet patterns?

Alpha patterns are pixel drawing designs used primarily in tapestry crochet and C2C (corner to corner) crochet techniques to create letters, numbers, or easy pixel art ideas.

These patterns allow crafters to spell out names, messages, or create detailed images and motifs using a pixel grid approach. Each square on the grid corresponds to a stitch in crochet. These patterns are also commonly referred to as “pixel crochet charts”, “grid crochet patterns”, or “crochet graph patterns”.

Exploring pixel art in crochet

When I design my corner to corner (C2C) crochet designs, I create pixel charts. These charts are super helpful and are also known as “graphs”, “alpha patterns”, and “grids”.

What’s cool is that you can use these pixel crochet pdf pattern free downloads not just for crochet but also for knitting, cross-stitch, needlepoint, weaving, tapestry, beadwork, and even pixel art.

They make creating beautiful crafts easier, especially if you’re using easy pixel art templates or looking for pixel drawing grid art ideas. Whether you want a big project or something smaller, my small pixel art grid easy and pix art pixel grid crochet pattern are perfect for all craft lovers!

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Black Cat Crochet Square Pattern for Beginners