Crochet Halloween Cats Pattern With Three Different Styles

Crochet your own Halloween cats with this fun pattern that includes three distinct styles! Choose from a spooky skeleton, a charming witch, or a mysterious mummy cat. Each design is simple to follow and perfect for decorating your home or giving as festive gifts. These adorable cats are sure to add a touch of whimsy and a festive spirit to your Halloween celebrations.

Crochet Halloween Cats

Materials Needed:

Yarn in various colors (for the cats and their accessories)
Crochet hook (size not specified)
Stitch markers
Yarn needle
Scissors
Safety eyes (5mm recommended)
Stuffing material
Glue (for attaching parts if required)

Abbreviations:

sc = Single Crochet
inc = Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec = Decrease (sc 2 together)
ch = Chain
sl st = Slip Stitch

Pattern:

Cat Body & Ears:

Ears (Make 2):
Start with a magic ring.

Round 1:

5 sc into the ring. Mark the first sc with a stitch marker.

Round 2:

Inc in each stitch around (10 sc).
Cut the yarn after the first ear but not after the second ear.

Joining Ears and Body:

With the second ear (do not cut yarn), ch 4.
Join to the first ear with a sc in the last stitch of the first ear where you cut the yarn, mark this stitch.
Sc in each stitch around the first ear (10 sc), then sc in each chain (4 sc), and repeat sc around the second ear (10 sc) and in the other side of the chain (4 sc), completing the connection around. This completes the round with 28 sc.

Body:

Rounds 3-5:

Sc in each stitch around (28 sc).

After Round 6:

3 sc, inc repeat around (35 sc).

Round 7:

Sc in each stitch around (35 sc).
Continue increasing in this manner, following the pattern, up to round 20 for the body's length.
Begin decreasing rounds to shape the bottom part of the cat, stuffing as you go, until the body is closed.

Face:

Eyes:

Attach safety eyes between the rounds as specified, using a bit of yarn to create a desired expression around the eyes.

Embroider:

Using black yarn, embroider an "X" shape and whiskers around the eyes for expression.

Accessories (Hat, Bandages for Mummy Cat, etc.):

Detailing how to crochet accessories like hats or bandages for the "Mummy Cat" version wasn't specific, but it involves crocheting strips and wrapping or attaching them as needed.

Skeleton and Witch Cat Details:

For the "Skeleton Cat," white yarn is used to embroider bones onto the black body.
For the "Witch Cat," follow the hat pattern, ensuring it fits the size of the cat you've created.