Cobweb the Cat – Free Halloween Crochet Pattern
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When I think of Halloween, black cats definitely come to mind. This black cat crochet pattern includes a cute witch hat and broom. The legs, tail, and arms of this Halloween black cat crochet pattern are all attached by crocheting them to the body, and the body and head are worked as one piece.
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I would classify this black cat crochet pattern as “advanced beginner”. It would be helpful to have had some experience with amigurumi before creating this project.
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Free Crochet Pattern for Cobweb the Cat
Pattern Specifics
Measurements: Approximately 5.5” tall when sitting
Gauge: Not necessary for this pattern; see notes
Hook Size: 4.0mm (G) crochet hook
Other Tools: tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors
Yarn Weight: Medium (4) Worsted Weight
Yarn Used: WeCrochet/Knit Picks Brava Worsted
Yardage: color A (black): 88 yds, color B (orange): 5 yds, color C (dark brown): 8 yds, color D (light brown): 5 yds
Other Materials: poly-fil stuffing, 12mm safety eyes, small amount of pink and gray yarn for embroidery
Stitch Abbreviations
st = stitch
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
SC = single crochet
SC2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together (invisible decrease is recommended)
Special Stitches
SC2tog (using invisible decrease method): Insert hook into front loop of the first stitch. Insert hook into front loop of second stitch. Yarn over. Draw through the first two loops on hook. Yarn over. Draw through both loops on hook.
Notes
- Checking your gauge is not required for this pattern. Use a hook that is smaller than the size recommended for your yarn weight. This will ensure that your stuffing will not show through the stitches.
- This pattern requires minimal sewing. The body and head are worked as one piece, and the legs, tail, and arms are worked directly into the body as you work, rather than sewing later. The only sewing required is the snout and the ears.
- All pieces are worked in the round. Use a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of each round.
- Invisible decreases are recommended. Please see “Special Stitches”.
- Safety eyes and noses pose a choking risk for babies; therefore, if making this toy for a baby, I recommend using yarn, felt, or embroidered details.
- All pieces, with the exception of the ears and tail, require full stuffing. Stuff as you work to ensure each piece is completely filled.
Pattern
Using 4.0mm (G) hook:
Legs (make 2)
Using color A (shown as black):
R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
R4: 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts, SC2tog, SC2tog, SC in each of the next 10 sts. (16 sts)
R5: 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts, SC2tog, SC2tog, SC in each of the next 9 sts. (14 sts)
R6-11: 1 SC in each st around. (14 sts)
R12: SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 6 sts, SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. (12 sts)
Fill with stuffing.
R13: 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. [Note that these 2 SC sts will move the beginning of the round over to align with the foot.] Fold the leg closed. Working through both sides to close, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side. (5 sts) See tutorial photos.
Fasten off.
Arms (make 2)
Using color A (shown as black):
R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
R3-16: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
Fill with stuffing.
R17: Fold the arm closed. Working through both sides to close, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side. (5 sts) See tutorial photos.
Fasten off.
Tail
Using color A (shown as black):
R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
R2-11: 1 SC in each st around. (6 sts)
R12: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (8 sts)
R13-14: 1 SC in each st around. (8 sts)
R15: Fold the tail closed. Working through both sides to close, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side. (3 sts) See tutorial photos.
Cut yarn and fasten off.
Body
Using color A (shown as black):
R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
R6: 1 SC in first st. Place the first leg, and working through both the sts of the leg and the sts of the body, 1 SC in the next 5 sts. 1 SC in next st. Place the second leg, and working through both the sts of the leg and the sts of the body, 1 SC in the next 5 sts. 1 SC in each of the next 18 sts. See tutorial photos. (30 sts)
R7: 1 SC in the next 20 sts. Place the tail, and working through both the sts of the tail and the sts of the body, 1 SC in the next 3 sts. 1 SC in each of the next 7 sts. See tutorial photos. (30 sts)
R8-11: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)
R12: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
R13-15: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)
R16: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * an additional 4 times. SC2tog, 1 SC in the next st. Place the first arm, and working through both the sts of the arm and the sts of the body, 1 SC. See tutorial photos. (18 sts)
R17: Continuing through the sts of the arm and the sts of the body, 1 SC in the next 4 sts. 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Place the second arm, and working through both the sts of the arm and the sts of the body, 1 SC in the next 5 sts. 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. See tutorial photos. (18 sts)
Fill with stuffing.
R18: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
Do not fasten off. Move on to head.
Head
R19: 2 SC in each st around. (24 sts)
R20: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
R21: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)
R22: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts)
R23: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)
R24-29: 1 SC in each st around. (42 sts)
R30: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)
R31: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
If using safety eyes, insert them now between R28-29, with 5 sts between. Embroider around eyes for additional detail, if desired.
R32: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
R33: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
Fill with stuffing.
R34: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
R35: *SC2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)
Weave in and out of remaining sts and pull tight to close. Fasten off.
Snout
Using color A (shown as black):
R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
R4: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)
Fill with stuffing.
Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.
Ears (make 2)
Using color A (shown as black):
R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
R2: 1 SC in each st around. (6 sts)
R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)
R4: 1 SC in each st around. (9 sts)
R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
R6: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
R7: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (15 sts)
R8: 1 SC in each st around. (15 sts)
R9: Fold the ear closed. Working through both sides to close, 1 SC in each st across. (7 sts)
Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.
Witch Hat
Using color B (shown as orange):
R1: Begin with 4 SC in a magic ring. (4 sts)
R2: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)
R3: 1 SC in each st around. (6 sts)
R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)
R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
Using color A (shown as black):
R6: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
Using color B (shown as orange):
R7: Working in the front loops only, *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
R8: Working again in both loops, *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.
Broom
Using color C (shown as dark brown):
R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)
R2-14: 1 SC in each st around. (6 sts)
R15: Working the front loops only, 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)
R16: Working again in both loops, *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
Cut yarn and fasten off.
Using color D (shown as light brown):
Wrap the yarn around four fingers 25 times and cut yarn. Using a small strand of yarn, loop the strand under the wrapped yarn at the top and tie a knot. Remove your fingers from the wrapped yarn and cut the wrapped yarn looped on the bottom.
Using color B (shown as orange):
Ch 10. Fasten off.
Place the wrapped yarn on top of the chain and secure the chain with a knot. Hide ends.
Attach the bottom of the broom to the broom handle.
Trim the broom.
Assembly & Finishing
See tutorial photos.
Pin the snout to the front of the face, just below the eyes, over R21-26. Begin sewing, leaving an opening before sewing the entire way, add stuffing, and finish sewing.
Attach ears to each side of the top of the head, between R29-34. Sew the ears with a slight bend in the middle so that the outer ends of the ears are curved inward.
Using pink yarn, embroider a nose on the snout with a V and a line coming down from the bottom.
Using gray yarn, embroider two whiskers on the head, on each side of the snout, along R24 up to R25, and R24, 2 sts wide.
Attach the hat to the top of the head, off centered to sit slightly over one ear.
Attach the broom to the arm.
I hope you enjoyed this black cat crochet pattern! Looking for your next project? Check out my other free crochet patterns.
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Tips & Tricks
- Use pins when attaching the hat and broom to this black cat crochet pattern to ensure proper placement.
- When working this Halloween black cat crochet pattern, use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each of your continuous rounds.
- My list of amigurumi tips and tricks is a great resource for improving your amigurumi projects!
Alterations
- Use a larger yarn like Parfait Chunky to create a larger black cat crochet pattern. Be sure to use the appropriate hook size with your chosen yarn. For help, refer to this post on choosing your amigurumi hook size.
- Make this black cat crochet pattern without the hat and broom in a color to match your own pet cat!
- Add additional Halloween accessories to your black cat like a pumpkin or candy corn.
More Halloween Crochet Patterns
If you’re looking for more free Halloween and fall themed crochet patterns after this black cat crochet pattern, be sure to check out my other fall pattern designs!
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Nicole
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