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Bianca the Black Cat is a free amigurumi pattern ideal for the Halloween season.
Two months ago now (I can’t believe how quickly time has flown by), my partner and I welcomed a new family member (aka a kitten) into our home. So this Halloween, I just had to design a crochet pattern that was kitty cat related. As such, Bianca the Black Cat was created and I’m delighted to share the amigurumi pattern with you for free.
The crochet pattern is ideal for intermediate crocheters and is written in US terms.
While the pattern is available directly here on my blog, if you’d like to avoid the ads, you can also download the PDF version of the pattern from my Etsy or Ravelry stores.
If you decide to crochet Bianca, I’d absolutely love to see your makes. You can share them with me by posting on social media using the hashtag #CrochetBiancaTheBlackCat and by tagging me @cillacrochets. Happy crocheting!
Prefer the PDF Pattern?
Bianca the Black Cat’s PDF Crochet Pattern includes additional photos, plus a crocheted eye photo tutorial. While the pattern is available on my website below, if you’d prefer to download the PDF you can find it via the button below.
Bianca the Black Cat Crochet Pattern Information
Materials Needed
- Worsted weight yarn. I used Rico Design Creative Cotton Aran in the following colours. Amounts used are in brackets.
- Black (50 grams = 85 m/ 93 yds)
- Purple (45 grams = 76 m/ 83 yds)
- Green (8 grams = 14 m/ 15 yds)
- Pink (4 grams = 6.8 m/ 7.5 yds)
- White (4 grams = 6.8 m / 7.5 yds)
- Crochet hook size 3.5 mm (E)
- Stuffing
- Needle
- Scissors
- Pins
- Stitch marker
- Safety eyes 10 mm (Optional)
Amigurumi Size
I used the yarn above with a 3.5 mm (E) hook and Bianca turned out to be 31 cm / 12.2 ” high from the bottom of her feet to the top of her hat.
Please note: I do tend to crochet quite tightly, so your Bianca may turn out larger.
Gauge
Gauge is not required for this pattern, however for reference my gauge was as follows:
11 sc stitches on 5 cm / 1.96 “
12 rows on 5 cm / 1.96 “
Amigurumi Pattern Abbreviations
This amigurumi pattern is written in US terms.
R# – Row/round number
st – Stitch
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip stitch
mc – Magic circle
sc – Single crochet
dc – Double crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sk – Skip
FLO – Front loop only
BLO – Back loop only
ccCOLOUR – Change colour to the yarn indicated e.g. ccPink = change to pink yarn
[…] x … – Repeat the sequence of stitches in brackets x-times
(…) – Total number of stitches at the end of each row/round
Top Tips & Additional Information
- Yarn: The yarn choice is completely up to you. You can change the yarn weight, material, and colours based on your own personal preference. Just be aware that the weight of your yarn may impact the hook size you need to use and also the size of your final make.
- Hook size: I recommend using a smaller hook size than recommended on the yarn label. This will stop the stuffing appearing through your stitches.
- Eyes: As an alternative to safety eyes, you can embroider or crochet the eyes. There is a crocheted eye photo tutorial included within the PDF pattern. Please note that safety eyes are a choking hazard and are not suitable for children under 3 years of age.
- Working in rounds: All parts within this pattern are worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated.
- Stitch marker: Use a stitch marker at the beginning of each round to keep track of the number of stitches.
- Stuffing: Unless otherwise stated, stuff all amigurumi parts firmly as you crochet.
- Decreases: I recommend using invisible decreases throughout.
- Invisible finish/fasten off: For the hat rim, I recommend using an invisible finish. A photo tutorial is included within the PDF pattern.
- Copyright: You may not copy, reproduce or sell this pattern. However, I’m more than happy for you to sell the makes you’ve created using this pattern on a small scale. For more information, please read the full copyright notice at the bottom of this page.
Black Cat Crochet Pattern
Head
Using Black Yarn.
Stuff this piece.
R1: mc with 6 sc (6)
R2: [inc] x 6 (12)
R3: [sc, inc] x 6 (18)
R4: [2 sc, inc] x 6 (24)
R5: [3 sc, inc] x 6 (30)
R6: [4 sc, inc] x 6 (36)
R7: [5 sc, inc] x 6 (42)
R8: [6 sc, inc] x 6 (48)
R9 – 20: sc around (48) – 12 rounds
Insert safety eyes now between R13 & R14 of the head with 7 sts in between. Start stuffing head.
R21: [6 sc, dec] x 6 (42)
R22: [5 sc, dec] x 6 (36)
R23: [4 sc, dec] x 6 (30)
R24: [3 sc, dec] x 6 (24)
R25: [2 sc, dec] x 6 (18)
R26: [sc, dec] x 6 (12)
Finish stuffing head firmly.
R27: [dec] x 6 (6)
Cut yarn and fasten off. Weave yarn tail through FLO of remaining 6 sc & pull tight to close the gap. Sew remaining yarn tail into the head to hide.
If you’ve chosen to crochet or embroider the eyes, you can do this now or during assembly.
Mouth
Using Black Yarn.
Do not stuff as this will be done during assembly.
R1: mc with 6 sc (6)
R2: [inc] x 6 (12)
R3: [sc, inc] x 6 (18)
R4: [2 sc, inc] x 6 (24)
R5 – 6: sc around (24) – 2 rounds
Cut yarn leaving a longer yarn tail for sewing and fasten off.
Body
Using Black Yarn.
Stuff this piece.
R1: mc with 6 sc (6)
R2: [inc] x 6 (12)
R3: [sc, inc] x 6 (18)
R4: [2 sc, inc] x 6 (24)
R5: [3 sc, inc] x 6 (30)
R6: [4 sc, inc] x 6 (36)
R7: [5 sc, inc] x 6 (42)
R8 – 11: sc around (42) – 4 rounds
Change to Purple Yarn.
R12: sc around (42)
R13: BLO sc around (42)
R14 – 19: sc around (42) – 6 rounds
R20: [5 sc, dec] x 6 (36)
Start stuffing.
R21: [4 sc, dec] x 6 (30)
R22: [3 sc, dec] x 6 (24)
R23: [2 sc, dec] x 6 (18)
Finish stuffing firmly. Cut yarn leaving a long tail for sewing and fasten off.
Dress
Insert your crochet hook into any FLO st in R12 of the body and attach Purple Yarn. The top of your crochet hook should point towards R1 of the body.
All stitches in R1 of the dress are made in the R12 FLO sts of the body. The first ch 2 in R1 – R4 is not counted in the total st counts.
R1: ch 2, dc in same st, dc in next 35 sts, ch 6 to create a space for the tail, sk 3, dc in next 3 sts, sl st to 1st dc in round to join (39 dc + 6 ch)
R2: ch 2, dc in same st, dc in next 35 sts, 6 dc across the ch, dc in next 3 sts, sl st to 1st dc in round to join (45)
R3 – 4: ch 2, dc in same st, dc in next 44 dc, sl st to 1st dc in round to join (45) – 2 rounds
R5: [sl st, sk 1, 6 dc in next st, sk 1, sl st] x 9 (72) – Total st count includes sl sts & dcs. You should have 9 frills.
Cut yarn, fasten off, and weave in ends.
Ears (Make 2)
Using Black Yarn.
Do not stuff.
R1: mc with 6 sc (6)
R2: [inc, sc] x 3 (9)
R3: sc around (9)
R4: [inc, 2 sc] x 3 (12)
The following rounds include colour changes. Please refer to the abbreviation notes above.
R5: sc, ccPink 3 sc, ccBlack 8 sc (12)
R6: inc, ccPink 3 sc, ccBlack [inc, 3 sc] x 2 (15)
R7: sc, ccPink 5 sc, ccBlack 9 sc (15)
R8: inc, ccPink 4 sc, inc, ccBlack 4 sc, inc, 4 sc (18)
R9: 2 sc, ccPink 6 sc, ccBlack 10 sc (18)
Crochet an additional 2 sc to get to the side of the ear in preparation for R10.
R10: Hold sides of the ear together and work 8 sc across to join, leaving one unworked st at each end (8) – The pink section of the ear should be flat on one side of the ear.
Cut yarn leaving a long yarn tail for sewing and fasten off. Crochet 2 ears.
Arms (Make 2)
Using Black Yarn.
Stuff this piece.
R1: mc with 6 sc (6)
R2: [inc] x 6 (12)
R3: [sc, inc] x 6 (18)
R4 – 6: sc around (18) – 3 rounds
Change to Purple Yarn.
R7: sc around (18)
R8: BLO sc around (18)
R9 – 17: sc around (18) – 9 rounds
Stuff the arm.
R18: Hold sides together and work 8 sc into both sides to join, leaving one unworked st on either end (8)
Cut yarn leaving a long yarn tail for sewing, and fasten off.
Legs (Make 2)
Using Green Yarn.
Start: Ch 6
Tip: Insert a stitch marker into your first sc in the next round to make starting R2 easier.
R1: In 2nd ch from hook, sc in the next 4 sts, 3 sc in last ch, turn to crochet along other side of ch, 3 sc, inc in last ch (12)
R2: [inc, sc] x 6 (18)
R3 – 5: sc around (18) – 3 rounds
R6: 3 sc, [dec, sc] x 4, 3 sc (14)
Lightly stuff the foot. Do not continue to stuff the leg.
R7: 1 sc, [dec] x 6, 1 sc (8)
R8 – 9: sc around (8) – 2 rounds
Change to White Yarn.
R10 – 11: sc around (8) – 2 rounds
Change to Green Yarn.
R12 – 13: sc around (8) – 2 rounds
Change to White Yarn.
R14 – 15: sc around (8) – 2 rounds
Change to Green Yarn.
R16 – 17: sc around (8) – 2 rounds
Change to Black Yarn.
R18: BLO sc around (8)
R19 – 22: sc around (8) – 4 rounds
Cut yarn leaving a longer yarn tail for sewing. Crochet two legs.
Tail
Using Black Yarn.
Do not stuff this piece.
R1: mc with 6 sc (6)
R2: [inc, sc] x 3 (9)
R3 – 15: sc around (9) – 13 rounds
R16: inc, 3 sc, dec, 3 sc (9)
R17: sc around (9)
R18: inc, 3 sc, dec, 3 sc (9)
R19: sc around (9)
R20: inc, 3 sc, dec, 3 sc (9)
Cut yarn leaving a longer yarn tail for sewing and fasten off.
Witch Hat
Using Purple Yarn.
R1: mc with 4 sc (4)
R2: [inc, sc] x 2 (6)
R3: sc around (6)
R4: [inc, 2 sc] x 2 (8)
R5: sc around (8)
R6: [inc, 3 sc] x 2 (10)
R7: sc around (10)
R8: [inc, 4 sc] x 2 (12)
R9: sc around (12)
R10: [inc, 5 sc] x 2 (14)
R11: sc around (14)
R12: [inc, 6 sc] x 2 (16)
R13: sc around (16)
R14: [inc, 7 sc] x 2 (18)
R15: sc around (18)
R16: [inc, 8 sc] x 2 (20)
R17: sc around (20)
R18: [inc, 9 sc] x 2 (22)
R19: sc around (22)
Change to Green Yarn.
R20: [inc, 10 sc] x 2 (24)
R21: sc around (24)
Change to Purple Yarn.
R22: sc around (24)
R23: [FLO inc] x 24 (48)
R24: sc around (48)
Cut yarn leaving a longer yarn tail for sewing. Fasten off (I recommend an invisible finish) and weave yarn tail to R23 in preparation for assembly.
Assembly Steps: Black Cat Amigurumi Pattern
Step 1: Sew mouth to head
Sew mouth to the middle of the head. The top of the mouth sits between R13 &14 of the head. The bottom of the mouth sits between R21 & R22. Fill mouth with stuffing when you have sewn half way across.
Step 2: Sew ears to head
Sew the ears to either side of the head. Each ear should curve inwards with the top of the ear sitting between R4 & 5 and the bottom of each ear between R9 & 10 of the head. There should be approximately 6 sts between the top of each ear at the front of the head.
Step 3: Sew body to head
Sew body between R23 & R24 of the head. When lining up the body to the head, ensure the chain gap in the skirt of the dress is central to the back of the head.
Step 4: Sew tail to body
Pin tail to the body between R9 & R11. The tail should curve upwards. Check the positioning of your tail to ensure it fits neatly through the gap in the skirt. Once you’re happy with the positioning, sew tail to body.
Step 5: Sew legs to body
Sew legs between R3 & R6 of the body. The legs should be slightly towards the front of the body (not centred with the starting magic circle).
Step 6: Sew arms to body
Sew arms between R21 & R22 of the body with approximately 6 sts between the front of the arms.
Step 7: Sew witch hat to head
Lightly stuff witch hat if desired (optional). The hat should sit in the middle of the head just behind the ears. Sew BLO R22 sts of the hat to the head.
Step 8: Embroider nose and mouth
Use Colour D (Pink) Yarn to embroider a nose and one line for the mouth.
Congratulations, you’ve finished crocheting Bianca the Black Cat!
I hope you’ve enjoyed crocheting Bianca the Black Cat!
I’d absolutely love to see your creations and share them with the crochet community. You can share your makes with me by posting a picture on social media using the hashtag #CrochetBiancaTheBlackCat and by tagging me @cillacrochets. I’ll also see your makes if you upload a project (with a photo) to Ravelry linking to my pattern.
Until next time, happy crocheting,
Cilla x
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