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Halloween Cats Amigurumi Pattern

Halloween Cats Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Halloween Cats Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern shows you how to crochet two cute Halloween cats complete with a witch hat and buckle. You will work several small pieces and assemble them together for a charming finished toy. Techniques include magic ring, increases, decreases and working in rounds and rows.

Halloween Cats Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The tutorial includes step-by-step photos and clear round-by-round instructions to help you follow along. You can easily change yarn colors to create different looks.

Why You'll Love This Halloween Cats Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings a playful Halloween theme to a small, giftable amigurumi. I enjoy the balance of simple shaping for the body with little detailed accessories like the hat and buckle that add personality. The pattern allows creativity with color choices, so each cat becomes unique as I change yarns. I also appreciate that the pieces are small and quick to crochet, making them great for a focused weekend project.

Halloween Cats Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Halloween Cats Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Halloween Cats Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Halloween Cats Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love customizing the colors of the hat and body to create different personalities for each cat; try black body with orange hat for classic Halloween contrast.

I often change yarn weight and hook size to make a mini or larger version; using a finer yarn and smaller hook makes a tiny keychain friend.

I sometimes embroider extra facial details or freckles to change the expression and give the cat more character.

Try crocheting the hat brim in a contrasting color or adding stripes to the hat for a whimsical touch.

For a more rustic look, use cotton-linen blended yarn instead of pure cotton to get a softer, textured finish.

I sometimes add little felt accessories like a tiny broom or a mini cape to create a themed set of witchy cats.

If you want posable limbs, I recommend inserting thin wire inside the tail or limbs before stuffing and closing.

Experiment with safety eyes or embroidered eyes depending on the age of the recipient; embroidered eyes are safer for small children.

I like to add a small charm or tag sewn under the hat brim as a maker's signature or gift note.

Play with placement of the ears and nose before final sewing; slight adjustments change the cat's overall expression and style.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the use of a stitch marker during rounds makes counting difficult; place a marker at the start of every round to maintain accurate stitch counts. ✗ Overstuffing the body and limbs can distort the final shape and close-up rounds; stuff gradually and keep stuffing firm but moderate to preserve form. ✗ Changing yarn colors without securing ends properly will leave loose tails; weave in ends or secure them with a knot and sew them into the piece as you go. ✗ Not counting stitches after increases or decreases causes uneven shaping; count stitches at the end of each round, especially after shaping rounds like increases and decreases.

Halloween Cats Amigurumi Pattern

Create charming Halloween cat amigurumi with clear, photo-supported instructions and easy-to-follow rounds. This pattern guides you through crocheting the body, ears, nose, paws, tail, hat and buckle for two adorable witchy cats. You can customize colors and yarns to make each cat unique. Perfect for gifting, seasonal decor, or adding to your amigurumi collection.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Halloween Cats Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Yarn Art Jeans sport weight (4 ply) 50g/160m - Color No 72 Purple
  • 02
    Yarn Art Jeans sport weight (4 ply) 50g/160m - Color No 88 Yellow
  • 03
    Yarn Art Jeans sport weight (4 ply) 50g/160m - Color No 36 Pink
  • 04
    Yarn Art Jeans sport weight (4 ply) 50g/160m - Color No 74 Light Pink
  • 05
    Alize Cotton Gold sport weight (4 ply) 100g/330m - Color No 55 White
  • 06
    Alize Cotton Gold sport weight (4 ply) 100g/330m - Color No 60 Black

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 1.75 mm (or any type/size you prefer)
  • 02
    Fiberfill (polyester stuffing)
  • 03
    Scissors
  • 04
    Needle for embroidery and sewing pieces
  • 05
    Pins for attaching details
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    Stitch markers

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— Body :

Info :

Start crocheting with white thread. Stuff with fiberfill in the process.

Round 1 :

8 sc in MR

Round 2 :

8 inc (16)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) * 8 (24)

Round 4 :

1 sc, inc, (2 sc, inc) * 7, 1 sc (32)

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc) * 8 (40)

Round 6 :

2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc) * 7, 2 sc (48)

Round 7 :

(5 sc, inc) * 8 (56)

Round 8 :

3 sc, inc, (6 sc, inc) * 7, 3 sc (64)

Round 9-21 :

64 sc (13 rounds)

Round 22 :

3 sc, dec, (6 sc, dec) * 7, 3 sc (56)

Round 23 :

(5 sc, dec) * 8 (48)

Round 24 :

2 sc, dec, (4 sc, dec) * 7, 2 sc (40)

Round 25 :

(3 sc, dec) * 8 (32)

Round 26 :

1 sc, dec, (2 sc, dec) * 7, 1 sc (24)

Round 27 :

(1 sc, dec) * 8 (16)

Round 28 :

8 dec (8)

Info :

Cut the yarn, fasten off, sew the hole and hide the yarn tail inside the detail. (photo 1)

— Ears (make 2) :

Info :

1 PART (make 2). Start crocheting with light pink thread. Work in rows.

Round 1 :

4 sc in MR, ch 1, turn

Round 2 :

4 inc (8), ch 1, turn

Round 3 :

1 sc, inc, 1 sc, (hdc, dc, hdc in one stitch), (1 sc, inc) * 2 (13)

Info :

Change color to white.

Round 4 :

Ch 1, turn, 2 sc, inc, 3 sc, (hdc, dc, hdc in one stitch), 2 sc, inc, 3 sc (17)

Info :

Cut the yarn, fasten off.

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2 PART (make 2). Start crocheting with white thread. Work in rows.

Round 1 :

4 sc in MR, ch 1, turn

Round 2 :

4 inc (8), ch 1, turn

Round 3 :

1 sc, inc, 1 sc, (hdc, dc, hdc in one stitch), (1 sc, inc) * 2 (13), ch 1, turn

Round 4 :

2 sc, inc, 3 sc, (hdc, dc, hdc in one stitch), 2 sc, inc, 3 sc (17)

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Don't cut the thread. Now put two parts together and crochet SL ST in the round. Cut the yarn, fasten off, leaving a long thread for sewing. (photo 3, 4)

— Nose :

Info :

Start crocheting with pink thread. Make chain 6, start to crochet on the second chain from the hook:

Round 1 :

4 sc, 3 sc in the last loop on the other side off the chain: 3 sc, inc (12)

Round 2 :

12 sc

Round 3 :

6 dec (6)

Info :

Fill in with fiberfill. Cut the yarn, fasten off, sew the hole and leaving a long thread for sewing. (photo 5)

— Paws (make 2) :

Info :

Start crocheting with light pink thread. Make chain 4, start to crochet on the second chain from the hook:

Round 1 :

2 sc, 3 sc in the last loop on the other side off the chain: 1 sc, inc (8)

Info :

Change color to white.

Round 2 :

inc, 1 sc, 3 inc, 1 sc, 2 inc (14)

Round 3 :

1 sc, inc, 1 sc, (1 sc, inc) * 3, 1 sc, (1 sc, inc) * 2 (20)

Round 4-5 :

20 sc (2 rounds)

Round 6 :

(3 sc, dec) * 4 (16)

Round 7 :

8 dec (8)

Info :

Fill in the paws lightly with fiberfill. Cut the yarn, fasten off, leaving a long thread for sewing. (photo 6)

— Tail :

Info :

Start crocheting with white thread. Stuff slightly with fiberfill in the process.

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)

Round 4-6 :

18 sc (3 rounds)

Round 7 :

(1 sc, dec) * 6 (12)

Round 8-10 :

12 sc (3 rounds)

Round 11 :

(2 sc, dec) * 3 (9)

Round 12-18 :

9 sc (7 rounds)

Info :

Straighten your tail and align the stitches side by side. Close the open end with a hook 4 sc across. Cut the yarn, fasten off, leaving a long thread for sewing. (photo 7)

Info :

Sew the ears to the body between 3rd and 10th Rounds with 5 sc between them. (photo 8, 9)

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Sew the nose in the center between 10th and 11st Rounds. (photo 10)

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Sew the paws symmetrically on the sides to between 21st and 22th Rounds. (photo 11)

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Sew the tail on the side to between 19th and 22th Rounds. (photo 12, 13)

— Hat :

Info :

Start crocheting with purple thread.

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR

Round 2 :

6 sc (6)

Round 3 :

6 inc (12)

Round 4-7 :

12 sc (4 rounds)

Round 8 :

(3 sc, inc) * 3 (15)

Round 9-11 :

15 sc (3 rounds)

Round 12 :

(2 sc, inc) * 5 (20)

Round 13-14 :

20 sc (2 rounds)

Round 15 :

(1 sc, inc) * 10 (30)

Round 16 :

30 sc

Round 17 :

inc, 29 sc (31)

Round 18 :

inc, 30 sc (32)

Round 19 :

32 sc

Round 20 :

(3 sc, inc) * 8 (40)

Round 21 :

(3 sc, dec) * 8 (32)

Round 22 :

(inc, 15 sc) * 2 (34)

Round 23 :

(inc, 16 sc) * 2 (36)

Round 24 :

(inc, 17 sc) * 2 (38)

Round 25 :

(inc, 18 sc) * 2 (40)

Round 26 :

(inc, 19 sc) * 2 (42)

Round 27 :

(inc, 6 sc) * 6 (48)

Round 28 :

(inc, 7 sc) * 6 (54)

Round 29-30 :

54 sc (2 rounds)

Round 31 :

(inc, 8 sc) * 6 (60)

Round 32 :

(inc, 9 sc) * 6 (66)

Info :

(photo 14)

Round 33 :

20 sc, ch 10, skip 10 stitch, 5 sc, ch 10, skip 10 stitch, 21 sc (66)

Info :

(photo 15-17)

Round 34 :

66 sc (photo 18)

Round 35 :

(inc, 10 sc) * 6 (72)

Round 36-37 :

72 sc (2 rounds)

Info :

Change color to black.

Round 38-41 :

72 sc (4 rounds) (photo 19)

Info :

Change color to purple.

Round 42 :

FLO: (2 sc, inc) * 24 (96)

Round 43 :

(3 sc, inc) * 24 (120)

Round 44-46 :

120 sc (3 rounds)

Info :

Cut the yarn, fasten off, weave in the ends. (photo 20, 21)

— Buckle :

Info :

Start crocheting with yellow thread. Make Ch 22. Making sure that the ch is not twisted, sl st into the first ch to join. (photo 22)

Round 1 :

(7 sl st, 3 sl st in one stitch, 2 sl st, 3 sl st in one stitch) * 2

Info :

Cut the yarn, fasten off, leaving a long thread for sewing. (photo 23)

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Sew the buckle to the hat. (photo 24)

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Put the hat on the cat. (photo 25)

— Assembly :

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Sew the ears to the body between 3rd and 10th rounds with 5 sc between them; sew the nose in the center between 10th and 11st rounds.

Info :

Sew the paws symmetrically on the sides between 21st and 22th rounds; sew the tail on the side between 19th and 22th rounds.

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Sew the buckle to the hat and place the hat on the cat to finish. Weave in all ends and hide yarn tails inside pieces.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the ears to the body between rounds 3 and 10, leaving 5 single crochet stitches between the ears for correct spacing.
  • Sew the nose in the center of the face between rounds 10 and 11, securing with several stitches and hiding the tail inside the head.
  • Position and sew the paws symmetrically on the sides between rounds 21 and 22, ensuring both paws mirror each other.
  • Attach the tail to the side between rounds 19 and 22, aligning stitches and sewing securely along the seam.
  • Sew the yellow buckle to the front of the hat, then place and secure the hat on the cat, adjusting brim and sl st openings to fit.

Important Notes

  • 💡Choose the correct hook size appropriate for your yarn to match the gauge; different yarns or hooks will change the toy size.
  • 💡Use a stitch marker to mark the start of each round to keep track of rounds and avoid miscounting.
  • 💡Stuff pieces as you go, gradually and firmly, to achieve smooth shaping and avoid lumps in the finished toy.
  • 💡Weave in ends and hide yarn tails inside the piece as you finish each element to keep the outside neat.

These Halloween cats are a playful and charming make for the season, full of personality and handmade charm. 🎃🧶 Use your favorite colors to make them spooky or sweet — they make lovely gifts or seasonal decorations. ✨ Happy crocheting and enjoy every stitch as you bring these little witchy kitties to life! 🐱

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi cat will be approximately 5.51 inches (14 cm) in height when made using the recommended yarn and a 1.75 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but the final size and look will vary. Adjust your hook size accordingly and be aware that shaping and stitch counts remain written for the suggested yarns.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic crochet skills (magic ring, sc, inc, dec, hdc, dc) and experience working in rounds and rows are recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish one cat with hat and accessories in about 5-7 hours, depending on experience and how much time you spend on assembly and finishing.