Crocheted Black Cats

Cuddly Crocheted

Black Cats

      Halloween is the perfect time to crochet some black  cats.  These little cuties are only about 2 and 1/ to 3 inches tall.  They can be finished and stuffed in an hour or so.   

     To begin I used a crochet hook size 4.0 or mm.   Make an adjustable ring. Round 1: 6 single crochet in ring. 
Round 2: 2 single crochet in each stitch. (12)
Round 3: 1 sc, 2 sc in next stitch, repeat to finish round. (18)
Round 4: 2 sc, 2 sc in next stitch, repeat to finish round.(24)
Round 5: 3 sc, 2 sc in next stitch, repeat to finish round. (30)
Rounds 6 - 10: 1 sc in each stitch. (30)
Add eyes, nose, and mouth.
Stuff the cat and then fold the top in half to form the top of the head and ears.  Stitch to close the top of head. Insert a needle at the middle of the top of head and pull through to the bottom of the cat.  This will pull the head down to form the ears. Tie off yarn securely.

Tail: Crochet  a chain to form tail and sew securely to the back side of cat.  
 

    Each little cat come out differently with their own personality just by changing the color of the eyes, nose , and mouth. 

         These little kitties were given to the preschoolers in my granddaughters class.  They were each in a Halloween bag along with some candy, of course!  My granddaughter passed out a bag to each child.  They all waited patiently until everyone had theirs.  We counted to three, and then they all opened  the bags.  There were squeals of joy when the kiddos saw their kitties. They ran around meowing and chasing after each other.  So much fun, so much joy from little crochet kittens.

         Give these little crocheted friends a try for this Halloween!

Happy Crocheting!

Beti