Crocheted Black Cat by Twinkie Chan

Intermediate | 49 min

Taught by Twinkie Chan

Learn how to make this spooky-sweet black cat with crochet designer, Twinkie Chan. You’ll learn how to work in the round using basic stitches, whipstitch everything together, and most importantly, embroider the face. This black cat is perfect for Halloween décor – or switch up the yarn colors and make it look just like your favorite kitty!

Learn how to:

Work a magic circle
Work a single crochet and a slip stitch
Work an invisible decrease
Embroider a mouth and whiskers
Whipstitch body parts to assemble
Add a safety nose
Hide ends

What you’ll get:

Step-by-step expert instruction from Twinkie Chan on crocheting a black cat
6 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
Detailed supplies list and downloadable PDF pattern included ($8 value)
The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students

Chapters

Crocheted Black Cat
Overview00:56
Materials01:00

Make Cat
Head15:54
Body03:29
Arms and legs06:36
Ears and eyes06:45
Assembly15:10

Materials

Here’s what you’ll need:

Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in Black – approx. 55 yards
Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in Lime – approx. 2 yards (or small amounts of green felt and fabric glue)
1 yard of Lion Brand Vanna’s Glamour in Diamond or white embroidery thread
Polyester stuffing
Stitch markers or scrap yarn
F5/3.55mm and H8/5.00mm crochet hooks
Scissors
Tapestry needle
Straight pins
12mm pink triangular safety nose (or pink embroidery floss or yarn)
Wooden stick or pencil to use with stuffing
PDF pattern