Get ready to add a dash of spooky sweetness to your crochet lineup with this Amigurumi Black Cat in a Halloween Cape! 🐾🕸️ With its sleek fur, curious eyes, and a fluttery cape that hints at magical mischief, this little feline is the purr-fect companion for October crafting. Whether perched on a windowsill or tucked into a trick-or-treat basket, this charming cat brings cozy vibes and a playful spirit to your seasonal décor.
From the tip of its stitched tail to the pointy ears peeking out beneath a witchy hat (optional, but highly recommended!), every detail is a treat to crochet. You can customize the cape with spooky motifs or glittery yarn for extra flair, and even pair it with mini pumpkins or ghostly friends for a full Halloween ensemble. Whether you’re gifting it to a fellow cat lover or keeping it as your own festive mascot, this black cat is sure to cast a spell of delight over your handmade haunt! 🎃🧶✨
🐱🎃 Amigurumi Black Cat with Halloween Cape Crochet Pattern
These adorable black cats in orange capes are the perfect Halloween companions. With their wide eyes, cute little noses, and superhero-style capes, they’re both spooky and charming!
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Basic amigurumi knowledge required (working in rounds, sewing parts, color changes, and embroidery).
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 22–25 cm (9–10”) tall using worsted yarn and a 2.5–3.0 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Black yarn (body, legs, head, ears, tail)
- Orange yarn (cape)
- White yarn or thread (whiskers)
- Pink or orange yarn (nose)
- Crochet hook (2.5–3.0 mm)
- 12–14 mm safety eyes (large round style)
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle, stitch markers, scissors
🧾 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR = Magic Ring
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase (2 sc in same st)
- dec = decrease (sc2tog)
- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- st = stitch
🐾 Head
With black yarn:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc × 6 (12)
- (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) × 6 (36)
7–14. sc around (36)
👉 Insert safety eyes between R10–R11, ~7–8 sts apart. - (4 sc, dec) × 6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
Stuff firmly. - (sc, dec) × 6 (12)
- dec × 6 (6). Fasten off, close, weave in.
Nose & Whiskers:
- Embroider a small triangle nose in pink or orange.
- Add whiskers with white thread.
🐾 Ears (make 2)
With black yarn:
- MR, 4 sc (4)
- (sc, inc) × 2 (6)
- (2 sc, inc) × 2 (8)
- (3 sc, inc) × 2 (10)
5–6. sc around (10). Fasten off, leave tail.
Flatten and sew to top sides of head.
🐾 Body
With black yarn:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc × 6 (12)
- (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
5–12. sc around (24) - (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
14–15. sc around (18)
Stuff firmly. - (sc, dec) × 6 (12). Fasten off, sew to head.
🐾 Arms (make 2)
With black yarn:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- (sc, inc) × 3 (9)
3–12. sc around (9)
Lightly stuff. Sew to sides of body.
🐾 Legs (make 2)
With black yarn:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc × 6 (12)
- (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
4–8. sc around (18) - (sc, dec) × 6 (12)
10–12. sc around (12).
Stuff firmly. Sew to bottom of body.
🐾 Tail
With black yarn:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
2–15. sc around (6) (make longer for extra curl if desired).
Lightly stuff, sew to back of body.
🧡 Halloween Cape
With orange yarn:
- Ch 31, turn.
- Row 1: sc in each ch (30).
- Row 2–6: sc across (30).
- Add edging: sc around entire rectangle.
- Attach around neck and stitch at the top for cape effect.
For extra detail: add a chain tie at the neck (ch 40, tie as bow).
🎀 Assembly
- Sew head to body.
- Attach arms and legs.
- Add tail at back.
- Sew ears to top of head.
- Embroider nose, whiskers, and mouth.
- Place cape on cat, secure with tie.
✨ Final Look
Your Halloween Black Cat with Cape is ready to guard your home with spooky cuteness! Whether you make one or a full set like in the photo, they’re perfect for decorating your home for the season.
