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Crochet Elegant Black Cat Granny Squares

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Leyla
Aug 17, 2025 03:32 AM
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Crochet Elegant Black Cat Granny Squares

Crocheting Elegant Black Cat Granny Squares is such a delightful and creative project to work on! Using a mixture of black yarn and white for the eyes and whiskers can truly bring these adorable feline-inspired squares to life. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned crocheter, this pattern offers a fun and charming way to add a touch of whimsy to your crochet creations. Imagine all the cozy blankets, pillows, or even cute accessories you could make with these uniquely designed granny squares. So, grab your hooks, pick out your favorite black yarn, and get ready to crochet up some playful and stylish black cat granny squares that will surely bring a smile to your face!


Materials and Preparation:

Materials Needed:

Yarn: Medium (worsted) weight yarn in black (for the cat) and a contrasting color for the background.
Hook Size: 5.0 mm crochet hook.

Additional Tools: Scissors, yarn needle for weaving in ends, stitch markers (optional).

Yarn Weight Requirements: Medium, worsted (4) weight yarn.

Abbreviations and Notes:

Abbreviations Used:

ch: chain
sc: single crochet
dc: double crochet
sl st: slip stitch
st: stitch
sp: space
inc: increase (2 single crochets in the same stitch)

Crochet Elegant Black Cat Granny Squares

Important Notes:

  • Ensure tension is even throughout the project.
  • The pattern uses US crochet terminology.
  • Weave in ends as you go to keep your work tidy.

Gauge, Approximate Size, and Pattern Notes:

Gauge:

Not critical for this project but for reference: 4×4 inches square should equal 14 dc and 8 rows.

Approximate Size:

Each granny square measures approximately 6 inches by 6 inches when finished.


Special Techniques:

Magic ring for starting (optional, you can start with a chain ring instead).

Surface crochet for adding details on the cat, if desired.


Step-by-Step Pattern:

Black Cat:

Magic Ring: Begin with a magic ring (or ch 4 and sl st to form a ring).

Round 1: Ch 1, work 6 sc into the ring, sl st to first sc to join. (6 sts)

Round 2: Ch 1, inc in each sc around, sl st to first sc to join. (12 sts)

Round 3: Ch 1, sc in next st, inc in next st; repeat around, sl st to first sc to join. (18 sts)

Rounds 4-6: Ch 1, sc in the next 2 sts, inc in the next st; repeat around, sl st to first sc to join. (24 sts by end of Round 6)
Ears: Ch 1, sc in the next st, ch 3, sl st in the second ch from hook, sc in the next ch, sc in the same st; sc in the next st, repeat for second ear.

Crochet Elegant Black Cat Granny Squares

Granny Square Background:

Round 1: With contrasting color, join in any stitch, ch 3 (counts as dc), work 2 dc in the same st, ch 2; 3 dc in next st, ch 2 around, sl st to top of ch-3 to join. (8 sets of 3 dc and ch-2 spaces)

Round 2: sl st to ch-2 sp, ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in ch-2 sp (corner); 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, 3 dc in same sp; repeat around and join.

Round 3: Continue as Round 2, increasing with each row to keep the square formation.

Crochet Elegant Black Cat Granny Squares

Assembly:

Attaching the Cat: Position the black cat in the center and sew neatly using the yarn needle.

Optional Surface Crochet: Add any desired details like eyes or whiskers using surface crochet technique.


Finishing:

Weave in loose ends with your yarn needle.

Enjoy your adorable Black Cat Granny Square! Feel free to adjust colors and sizes as desired for a custom look.

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