Meow-tiful Black Cat Amigurumi: A Free Crochet Pattern

Legs (Make 2)

Using Pink Yarn:

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
2. Round 2: Inc in each st (12)
3. Round 3: Switch to black. Inc, sc repeat around (18)
4. Round 4: Sc in next 3 st. Then repeat 3 times:
   • Switch to pink, make 3 dc in next st
   • Remove hook, insert into first dc, then into working loop
   • Yarn over with black, pull through both loops (popcorn stitch made)
   • Switch to black, sc in next st
   • Sc in next 9 st (18)
5. Rounds 5–6: Sc in each st (18)
6. Round 7: Sc in next 2 st, dec 5 times, sc in next 6 st (13)
7. Rounds 8–13: Sc in each st (13)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff and sew onto body

Arms (Make 2)

Using Black Yarn:

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
2. Round 2: Inc, sc repeat around (9)
3. Rounds 3–9: Sc in each st (9)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Lightly stuff (optional) and attach to body

Tail

Using Black Yarn:

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
2. Round 2: Inc, sc 2 repeat around (8)
3. Rounds 3–16: Sc in each st (8)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Lightly stuff and attach to back

Embroidering the Eyes

Using Green Yarn:

1. Insert needle near one safety eye and bring it out at the top right corner of the right eye
2. Insert needle into inner left corner of same eye
3. Bring needle out at top left corner of left eye
4. Insert into inner right corner of left eye
5. Bring needle back to starting point
6. Tie off securely and weave in ends

Tips for Beginners

• Don’t be afraid to use stitch markers—they’re lifesavers for keeping track of rounds and eye placement!
• Stuff firmly but evenly to avoid lumps.
• If popcorn stitches feel tricky, practice on a swatch first. You’ve got this

And You’re Done

Congratulations, you’ve just made your very own charming black cat amigurumi