Amigurumi Black Cat - FREE Crochet Pattern

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Welcome to the mysterious and charming world of amigurumi! 🖤✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Black Cat—a sleek and adorable creation perfect for cat lovers, Halloween enthusiasts, or anyone who enjoys crafting expressive and playful plush designs! 🧶 Whether you love stitching up feline friends, experimenting with textured details, or simply want to add a mystical black cat to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with perky ears, a curved tail, and a touch of magical charm! 🐾

This design embraces deep blacks, soft shaping, and thoughtful details to bring a lovable and slightly mysterious presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Black Cat turns out just right—ready to curl up in your collection or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out rich black yarn, and let’s stitch up an enchanting black cat! 🖤

🐾 Amigurumi Black Cat Crochet Pattern

This adorable black cat amigurumi will be the perfect spooky-yet-cute addition to your handmade collection. With its oversized round head, long neck, upright fluffy tail, big triangular ears, and button eyes, it makes a charming Halloween decoration or a year-round companion.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Requires basic amigurumi knowledge, working in the round, simple increases/decreases, sewing pieces together, and adding details (whiskers, fluffy tail).

⏳ Estimated Time: 8–10 hours

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 25–28 cm (10–11 in) tall when using worsted yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

Black yarn (Worsted or DK) – for body, head, ears, tail, legs
Pink yarn – for inner ears & nose
Polyester stuffing
2 large black buttons – for eyes
Black embroidery thread or thin yarn – for whiskers
Pipe cleaners/wire – for stiff tail and whiskers (optional)
Slicker brush or fuzzy yarn – for tail fluff
3.5 mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Scissors

🪡 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR = Magic Ring
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec = decrease (sc two stitches together)
sl st = slip stitch
st = stitch
FO = fasten off

🧵 Pattern Instructions

Head (black)

MR, 6 sc [6]
inc x6 [12]
(sc, inc) x6 [18]
(2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
(3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
(4 sc, inc) x6 [36]
(5 sc, inc) x6 [42]
(6 sc, inc) x6 [48]
9–18. sc around [48]
(6 sc, dec) x6 [42]
(5 sc, dec) x6 [36]
(4 sc, dec) x6 [30]
(3 sc, dec) x6 [24]
(2 sc, dec) x6 [18]
(sc, dec) x6 [12]
Stuff firmly. FO, close hole.

Body (black)

MR, 6 sc [6]
inc x6 [12]
(sc, inc) x6 [18]
(2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
(3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
(4 sc, inc) x6 [36]
7–12. sc around [36]
(5 sc, dec) x5 + sc [31]
14–18. sc around [31]
(4 sc, dec) x5 + sc [26]
20–23. sc around [26]
(3 sc, dec) x5 + sc [21]
25–28. sc around [21]
Lightly stuff to keep the slim elongated look. FO, leaving long tail for sewing.

Front Legs (make 2, black)

MR, 6 sc [6]
inc x6 [12]
3–24. sc around [12]
Stuff lightly. FO. These are long and thin.

Back Legs (make 2, black)

MR, 6 sc [6]
inc x6 [12]
(sc, inc) x6 [18]
4–8. sc around [18]
(sc, dec) x6 [12]
10–15. sc around [12]
Stuff firmly. FO. These are shorter and rounder.

Tail (black)

MR, 6 sc [6]
inc x6 [12]
3–28. sc around [12]
Insert wire/pipe cleaner with stuffing inside. FO.
Fluff method: Brush with a slicker brush or use textured yarn for fuzzy effect.

Ears (make 2, black outer / pink inner)

Outer (black):

MR, 4 sc [4]
(sc, inc) x2 [6]
(2 sc, inc) x2 [8]
(3 sc, inc) x2 [10]
(4 sc, inc) x2 [12]
(5 sc, inc) x2 [14]
FO, leave long tail.

Inner (pink):
Same as above until round 5 [12]. FO.
Sew inner ear onto black ear.

Nose (pink triangle)

ch 4
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc next, 2 sc in last [4]
Row 2: sc across [3]
FO, shape into small triangle.

Assembly

Sew head onto slim top of body (use extra sewing to keep it stable).
Attach front legs to the front, long and straight.
Sew back legs to sides, rounder and tucked.
Attach tail at back, add fluff.
Sew ears to top of head.
Attach button eyes wide apart.
Sew on nose triangle.
Embroider whiskers using black thread/yarn (place slightly below nose).

🎀 Finishing Touches

Adjust whiskers so they stick out evenly. You can stiffen with fabric glue if needed.
Shape the tail upright using the inserted wire.
Fluff the tail for extra volume.
Make sure the head is firmly secured to prevent wobbling.

✨ Final Words

Your Black Cat Amigurumi is ready! With its big round head, button eyes, tiny pink nose, oversized ears, and fluffy upright tail, this handmade piece looks just like the spooky-yet-adorable cat in the photo. Whether you make it for Halloween, as a gift, or just because you love cats, it’s guaranteed to bring charm and character to your crochet collection.

🧵 Every stitch brings it to life – so enjoy the process, share your creation, and let your new feline friend watch over your home!