Festive Black Cat Amigurumi: Free Christmas Crochet Pattern

Craft an enchanting addition to your holiday decor with our adorable Festive Black Cat Amigurumi pattern! This charming little feline, complete with a tiny Santa hat and a striped scarf, is perfect for spreading seasonal cheer. Whether as a unique gift or a sweet keepsake, this project promises to bring joy to every stitch.

Bring Holiday Cheer with Your Own Handmade Feline Friend

There’s nothing quite like a handmade touch to make the holidays extra special. This pattern allows you to create a whimsical black cat that embodies both festive spirit and cozy charm. Imagine this cute kitty nestled among your decorations or given to a loved one, a testament to your crafting passion and thoughtful effort.

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Crochet Pattern: Festive Black Cat Amigurumi: Free Christmas Crochet Pattern

Materials

DK or Worsted weight yarn in Black
DK or Worsted weight yarn in White
DK or Worsted weight yarn in Red
DK or Worsted weight yarn in Green
2.5mm or 3.0mm crochet hook (or size suitable for your yarn)
6mm or 8mm green safety eyes
Tapestry needle
Stuffing (polyester fiberfill)
Black embroidery floss (for nose and whiskers)

Abbreviations

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
FO: Fasten off
R: Round/Row

Instructions

Gauge: Not crucial for this project, but ensure your stitches are tight enough so stuffing doesn’t show through.

Head & Body (Black Yarn)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6-10: 30 sc (5 rounds)
Insert safety eyes between R8 and R9, about 5-6 stitches apart.
R11: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
R12: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Start stuffing the head firmly.
R13: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R14-18: 24 sc (5 rounds)
R19: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
R20: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Finish stuffing the body firmly.
R21: 6 dec (6)
FO, weave in tail to close the opening.

Ears (Make 2)

Outer Ear (Black Yarn)

Ch 4.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, 2 sc. Ch 1, turn. (3)
R2: Sc across. Ch 1, turn. (3)
R3: Dec, 1 sc. (2)
FO.

Inner Ear (White Yarn)

Ch 3.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc. Ch 1, turn. (2)
R2: Sc across. (2)
FO.

Sew the white inner ear onto the black outer ear. Then, sew both ears to the top of the cat’s head.

Arms (Make 2 – Black Yarn)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2-5: 6 sc (4 rounds)
FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Lightly stuff or flatten.

Legs (Make 2 – Black Yarn)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2-6: 6 sc (5 rounds)
FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Lightly stuff.

Santa Hat (Red and White Yarn)

Hat (Red Yarn)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
R3: 9 sc (9)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
R5: 12 sc (12)
R6: (3 sc, inc) x3 (15)
R7-8: 15 sc (2 rounds)
R9: (4 sc, inc) x3 (18)
R10-11: 18 sc (2 rounds)

Brim (White Yarn)

Join white yarn to the last stitch of R11 with a sl st. Ch 1, 18 sc around. Sl st to join.
FO.

Pompom (White Yarn)

Create a small white pompom (or a small bobble stitch/puff stitch). Sew it securely to the tip of the hat.

Scarf (Green and Red Yarn)

With Green yarn, ch 4.
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, 2 sc. Ch 1, turn. (3)
R2: Sc across. Ch 1, turn. (3)
Change to Red yarn.
R3-4: Sc across. Ch 1, turn. (3)
Change to Green yarn.
Repeat Rows 1-4 until you have approximately 5-6 stripes (10-12 rows total) or your desired length for the scarf.
FO, weave in ends.

Assembly

Using black embroidery floss, embroider a small triangular nose and a few whiskers onto the cat’s face.
Sew the arms to the sides of the body, just below the head.
Sew the legs to the bottom of the body.
Place the Santa hat on the cat’s head.
Wrap the striped scarf around the cat’s neck.