Add a dash of cozy charm and a sprinkle of mystery to your space with this Amigurumi Black Cat Pillow crochet pattern! With its soft, squishy shape and those iconic pointy ears, this cuddly feline is the perfect blend of cute and spooky. Whether you’re crafting for Halloween, decorating a cat-lover’s nook, or simply adore whimsical home accents, this pattern lets you stitch up a plush companion that’s equal parts snuggly and stylish. It’s a fun and festive way to bring a little handmade magic to your couch, bed, or reading corner. 🐾🖤✨
Designed for creativity, this pattern invites you to play with textured yarns, embroidered features, or even a pop of color for the eyes or nose. Add a tiny bow, a witchy hat, or keep it classic with sleek black yarn for that iconic silhouette. Whether you’re making it as a seasonal accent or a year-round cuddle buddy, this Amigurumi Black Cat Pillow is a delightful and satisfying project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade feline flair to every stitch! 🧶💖🌙
🐱 Amigurumi Black Cat Pillow – Free Crochet Pattern
Bring charm and comfort into your space with this soft, square-shaped crochet black cat pillow. Featuring bold embroidered features and stand-up ears, it’s the purr-fect project for home decor or gift giving!
✨ Skill Level
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate – Includes basic shaping, embroidery, and ear attachment.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 10 x 10 inches (25 x 25 cm) square (not including ears) using worsted yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Worsted weight yarn in:
- Black or dark navy (main body and ears)
- Mustard yellow (eye outlines)
- White or cream (eye whites, whiskers, eyebrows)
- Pink (nose)
- Black (eye pupils)
- Crochet hook: 3.5 mm
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Optional: fabric or felt backing for extra structure inside
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
st(s) – Stitch(es)
🔲 Cat Pillow Base (Make 2 Panels – Front & Back)
With black yarn:
- ch 41
- sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (40)
3–42. ch 1, turn, sc in each st (40 sc per row)
You’ll end up with a flat square panel ~10″x10″. Repeat to make a second identical panel.
🔼 Ears (Make 2)
In black:
- MR, 4 sc
- (1 sc, inc) x2 (6)
- (2 sc, inc) x2 (8)
- (3 sc, inc) x2 (10)
- (4 sc, inc) x2 (12)
- sc around (12)
- Flatten and FO, leave a long tail
Stuff lightly. Sew to top corners of front panel or sandwich between panels during assembly.
✏️ Facial Features (Embroidered or Appliquéd)
Eyes (Make 2):
- White center: Embroider in oval shape with surface slip stitch or whipstitch an oval crochet patch.
- Mustard yellow outline: Use surface crochet or chain stitch to outline eyes.
- Black pupil: Satin stitch or a small black circle of crochet or felt (approx. 6–8 sc in a round)
Nose (Pink):
Embroider a triangle or crochet:
- ch 5
- sc 4 across
- ch 1, turn, dec, sc 2
- ch 1, turn, dec, sc 1
- ch 1, turn, dec
FO and stitch on nose, then add mouth with backstitch.
Whiskers & Eyebrows (Cream/White):
Use surface slip stitch or backstitch. Add three whiskers per side and two arched brow lines above the eyes.
🧷 Assembly
- Embroider or stitch all facial features onto the front panel before sewing panels together
- Place panels together, wrong sides facing
- sc around all 4 edges, inserting the ears in top corners as you go
- Before sealing the last edge, stuff firmly
- FO and weave in all ends
💡 Customization Ideas
- Add a zipper or button closure to make it a removable pillow cover
- Use fuzzy yarn for a plush, velvet effect
- Embroider a name tag or pawprint on the back
This black cat pillow is as fun to make as it is to hug! 🐾🧶
