Free Crochet Cat Patterns — 3 Styles to Try

Cats are the most popular crochet subject — and for good reason. They're cute, recognizable, and come in endless varieties. Here are three completely different ways to crochet a cat, all free on CrochetPop.

1. Tabby Cat Amigurumi

Our Tabby Cat pattern generates a 3D stuffed cat with separate body parts: head, body, ears, tail, and legs. The pattern uses single crochet in continuous rounds — the standard amigurumi technique.

What makes it special: The AI-powered breed detection means you can upload a photo of your own tabby and get a color-matched pattern. The generator handles stripe placement and color changes automatically.

Skill level: Intermediate (you need to know increases, decreases, and sewing parts together)

Size: About 15cm tall with worsted weight yarn

2. Filet Cat Wall Art

The Filet Cat pattern creates a flat, elegant cat silhouette using the mesh-and-block technique. It's worked in rows of double crochet — much simpler than amigurumi.

What makes it special: The design looks sophisticated despite being easy to make. It's a single piece — no sewing, no stuffing. Frame it or hang it directly on the wall.

Skill level: Beginner-friendly (just chain and double crochet)

Size: About 20cm x 25cm with cotton thread

3. Granny Pixel Cat Blanket

Want a cat you can curl up under? Our Design Center lets you create pixel art cat designs and render them as granny square blankets. Each pixel becomes a small granny square, and the squares are joined to form the image.

What makes it special: You can design any cat pose or face you want on the pixel grid. The optimizer reduces the number of pieces you need to crochet by combining same-color areas into larger squares.

Skill level: Beginner (just granny squares and joining)

Size: Customizable — from a small wall hanging to a full bed-sized blanket

Which One Should You Try?

• Want a toy? Go with the Tabby Cat Amigurumi
• Want quick decor? Try the Filet Cat
• Want a big project? Design a Granny Pixel Cat Blanket

All patterns are free, include row-by-row instructions, and work on your phone. Browse all patterns to find your next project.