Free knitting patterns for black cat toys and clothing and decor with black cat motifs. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 10/20/2024
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Free Patterns
Jiji the Cat
Inspired by the beloved character from Kiki's Delivery Service, this black cat toy stuffie is knit with one ball of DK weight yarn and scraps for the inner ears and felt eyes and nose. Designed by Louise Walker.
Janice the Cat
Black cat toy stuffie knit in the round. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by MyFairKatie.
Steffi The Cat
Adorable cat dressed in its own bobble hat with ear holes and scarf. Size with Sport weight yarn 30 cm / 12 inches from head to toe. Designed by Steffi Hochfellner. Available in English and German
Cat Silhouette Bookmark
Knit in one piece with the ears picked up and the tail in i-cord. Approximately 7” / 18 cm long. Designed by Stana D.Sortor.
Black Cat Hoodie
Baby hooded pullover that makes a great costume for Halloween or baby photos with cat eared hood with felt details for face and paws. Sizes 3 to 24 months. Worsted weight yarn. Le Chat Noir designed by Stephanie Mason Paulantis.
Coraline Mittens
These mittens feature the black cat who helps Coraline battle long-tailed jumping mice and win a button-ended key that will get her back home. Designed by Louise Walker.
Cuddliest Kitty Slippers
Black cat slippers knit flat with a cat head and tail. Uses one skein of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Janine Peter.
Hooded Cat Cape
Quick cozy black cat hood and cowl that's a great last minute Halloween costume or cute winter accessory. Sizes Child and Adult S and M. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Louise Walker. A kit is also available.
Cat Shawl
Stranded colorwork shawl by Susanne Ljung features cat silhouettes with pawprint border. The English version of the pattern is at the bottom of the page, under the Swedish version.
Little Cat
This cute kitty stuffie is worked flat and seamed. Uses less than one skein of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Myka Watson.
Halloween Snoods or Headbands
These Halloween themed loops with either spiders or black cats and jack o'lanterns can be worn as earwarmers or cowls. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Borgo de' Pazzi Firenze.
More Free Patterns
Scaredy Cat Hat
This beanie features a wide-eyed black cat face. 3 sizes: Small (Medium, Large) Finished Circumference About 18 (20, 22) in. (45.5 (51, 56) cm). Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Amy Bahrt.
Cat Headband and Wrist Warmers
Great quick or minimal costume project. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Kim Hamlin. Pictured projects by craftstorejunkie and D-chan who knit the paw pads in stockinette instead of garter stitch. Rated easy by Ravelrers.
Kitty Backpack
Cat shaped tote. The bag is about 8in x 8in, with a top opening of about 12in in circumference when open. Designed by Dale Hwang
Black Cat Beanie
Designed by Sandra Jaeger, this beanie has been adapted by other knitters into hot pads, socks, and more.
Mad Cat Handwarmers
Kat Lewinski’s fingerless mitts feature Ta mad cat on one side and a paw print on the palm.
Yinyang Kitty Socks
Toe-up ankle socks with a kitty chart on the toe and foot and a simple short-row heel. Designed by Geena Garcia
Spooky Buddies Halloween Sweater and Hat
Children's Halloween sweater with spiders and black cats with matching hat with spiders. Sweater Sizes 5/6 - 7/8 - 9/10 - 11/12 years old. Hat sizes 3-5 / 6-9 / 10-12 years. DK weight yarn. Designed by Wiam's Crafts. Web version is free.
- Get the free SWEATER knitting pattern - web version
- Get the free HAT knitting pattern - web version
- Buy the pdfs
Halloween Hats
3 child sized beanies with with Halloween motifs including Jack O'Lantern, Ghost, and Black Cat. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Gina Michele.
- Get the free BLACK CAT HAT knitting pattern
- Get the free PUMPKIN HAT knitting pattern
- Get the free GHOST HAT knitting pattern
Baby Black Cat
Mary Jane Protus designed this adorable hat and sweater set for babies 6 months, 12 months, 18 months, 24 months.
Bebe Kitty Sweater
Do you have a black cat? Keep your black cat cozy with this cat sweater knit with 2x2 ribbing to make it stretchy and form-fitting so that it is both comfortable for the cat and stays on. Designed by Michelle Awh. Worsted weight yarn.
Patterns for Purchase
Panther
Panther toy softie. Panther jaguars are native to South America. 7 Inches tall in DK weight yarn. Knitted flat on two needles. Designed by L.T.Marshall.
Amigurumi Kitten
Kitten measures 6 inches long.
Cat Socks
These socks are designed as thigh high, but with a few easy adjustments to the pattern you can make them to fit as over the knee socks, or simply knee high. 3 sizes. Cat face design is written and charted. Designed by SarahTaylorDesigner
Cat Pullover Sweater
I did a double-take when I saw this sweater pattern! This v-neck pullover has a design of black and white cats in Escher style tiling. Pattern is written for sizes XS (S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X).
Skeleton Black Cat
This black cat toy or decoration is knit in the round and uses beads for the joints. The finished cat is approximately 12 inches (30 cm) tall.
Spooky Ear Warmer Collection
Set of 5 Halloween themed headbands including ghosts, witch cauldrons, jack o'lanterns, spiders, and black cats. Each motif is both written and charted. 4 different sizes: baby (toddler, child, adult). Designed by Rosie Posie Knit Co. Worsted weight yarn.
Halloween Headbands
Set of 4 Halloween themed headbands including Halloween Friends, Flying Ghost, Scary Cat, and Witch's Brew. Designed by Sandy Mills. Aran weight yarn. Individual patterns are also available.
