With Fall comig up soon here is a fun fall craft to do! Get ready to add a dash of spooky cuteness to your Halloween decor with our adorable crochet black cat sitting on pumpkin pattern! This charming amigurumi creation features a mischievous black cat with big, curious eyes perched atop a vibrant orange pumpkin. Perfect for crafters of all skill levels, this pattern will guide you through making a delightful Halloween centerpiece that’s sure to enchant everyone who sees it. Whether you’re decorating for a party or just love festive, handmade touches around your home, this little kitty on a pumpkin will bring a smile to your face and a touch of Halloween magic to your space. Happy crocheting! 🎃🐾
Materials Needed:
- Yarn:
- Black yarn for the cat
- White yarn for the inner ears and whiskers
- Pink yarn for the nose
- Orange yarn for the pumpkin
- Green yarn for the pumpkin stem
- Hook: Size appropriate for the yarn (usually recommended on the yarn label, typically 2.5mm – 3.5mm for amigurumi)
- Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill
- Safety Eyes: 10-12mm
- Embroidery needle: For sewing parts together
- Stitch marker: To keep track of rounds
Stitches to know: Magic Ring- Make a loop, leaving a long tail to work with. Insert the hook in the center of the loop, yarn over, and draw up a loop. Yarn over, and pull through to make the first chain (this does not count as a stitch). Continue to crochet over the loop and tail with the number of stitches called for. There are many excellent YouTube videos on how to make a magic circle if you are a visual learner! Always move your stitch marker to the last stitch in the round.
Abbreviations:
- ch: Chain
- sc: Single crochet
- inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec: Decrease (sc two stitches together)
- st: Stitch
- sl st: Slip stitch
- FO: Fasten off
Cat Pattern:
Head:
- Magic ring, 6 sc in the ring (6)
- Inc in each st around (12)
- Sc, inc around (18)
- 2 sc, inc around (24)
- 3 sc, inc around (30)
- 4 sc, inc around (36) 7-12. Sc around (36) [6 rounds]
- 4 sc, dec around (30)
- 3 sc, dec around (24)
- 2 sc, dec around (18)
- Sc, dec around (12)
- Dec around (6)
- FO, leaving a tail for sewing. Stuff firmly.
Body:
- Magic ring, 6 sc in the ring (6)
- Inc in each st around (12)
- Sc, inc around (18)
- 2 sc, inc around (24) 5-10. Sc around (24) [6 rounds]
- 2 sc, dec around (18)
- Sc, dec around (12)
- Sc around (12)
- FO, leaving a tail for sewing. Stuff firmly.
Snout:
- Magic ring, 6 sc in the ring (6)
- Inc in each st around (12)
- Sc, inc around (18)
- 2 sc, inc around (24) 5-6. Sc around (24) [2 rounds]
- FO, leaving a tail for sewing. Lightly stuff.
Ears (make 2):
Outer Ear (using black yarn):
- Magic ring, 6 sc in the ring (6)
- Sc, inc around (9)
- 2 sc, inc around (12)
- 3 sc, inc around (15)
- 4 sc, inc around (18)
- Sc around (18)
- FO, leaving a tail for sewing.
Inner Ear (using white yarn):
- Magic ring, 6 sc in the ring (6)
- Sc, inc around (9)
- 2 sc, inc around (12)
- 3 sc, inc around (15)
- Sc around (15)
- FO, leaving a tail for sewing.
Front Legs (make 2):
- Magic ring, 6 sc in the ring (6)
- Sc, inc around (9) 3-5. Sc around (9) [3 rounds]
- FO, leaving a tail for sewing. Stuff lightly.
Back Feet (make 2):
- Magic ring, 6 sc in the ring (6)
- Inc in each st around (12) 3-5. Sc around (12) [3 rounds]
- Sc, dec around (9) 7-8. Sc around (9) [2 rounds]
- FO, leaving a tail for sewing. Stuff lightly.
Tail:
- Magic ring, 6 sc in the ring (6)
- Sc, inc around (9) 3-20. Sc around (9) [18 rounds]
- FO, leaving a tail for sewing. Stuff lightly.
Eyes:
- Attach safety eyes to the head.
Nose:
- Embroider the nose with pink yarn.
Whiskers:
- Use white yarn to embroider whiskers on the face.
Pumpkin Pattern:
Base:
- Magic ring, 6 sc in the ring (6)
- Inc in each st around (12)
- Sc, inc around (18)
- 2 sc, inc around (24)
- 3 sc, inc around (30)
- 4 sc, inc around (36)
- 5 sc, inc around (42) 8-15. Sc around (42) [8 rounds]
- 5 sc, dec around (36)
- 4 sc, dec around (30)
- 3 sc, dec around (24)
- 2 sc, dec around (18)
- Sc, dec around (12)
- Dec around (6)
- FO, leaving a tail for sewing. Stuff firmly.
Stem:
- Magic ring, 6 sc in the ring (6) 2-4. Sc around (6) [3 rounds]
- FO, leaving a tail for sewing.
Assembly:
- Assemble the Cat:
- Sew the inner ear to the outer ear, aligning the edges.
- Sew the ears to the head.
- Sew the snout to the head and embroider the nose and whiskers.
- Attach safety eyes to the head.
- Sew the head to the body.
- Sew the front legs to the body.
- Sew the back feet to the bottom of the body.
- Sew the tail to the back of the body.
- Assemble the Pumpkin:
- Sew the pumpkin stem to the top of the pumpkin.
- Sew the cat to the top of the pumpkin by sewing the bottom of the body to the pumpkin.
Finishing Touches:
- Adjust the whiskers and eyes as needed.
- Secure all yarn ends by weaving them into the body.
- Ensure the cat sits stably on the pumpkin.
Your adorable crochet cat on a pumpkin is now complete! Enjoy your cute Halloween-themed decoration!
I hope you enjoyed this pattern and found it easy to follow.
I’m so glad our crafty paths have crossed, happy crocheting!
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