{"id":1147,"date":"2025-10-05T13:46:23","date_gmt":"2025-10-05T17:46:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/?p=1147"},"modified":"2025-11-23T11:35:04","modified_gmt":"2025-11-23T16:35:04","slug":"free-halloween-black-cat-mug-crochet-pattern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/05\/free-halloween-black-cat-mug-crochet-pattern\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Halloween Black Cat Mug Crochet Pattern"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_7073-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"Halloween Black Cat Mug Crochet Pattern - Easy Halloween Crochet\" class=\"wp-image-1160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_7073-scaled.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_7073-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_7073-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_7073-113x150.jpeg 113w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_7073-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_7073-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_7073-1140x1520.jpeg 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for the perfect spooky project? Nothing says Halloween quite like a classic black vintage cat! In this post, I\u2019m sharing my Halloween Black Cat Mug crochet pattern, a fun, beginner-friendly project that\u2019s perfect for decorating your home, adding to a play kitchen, or gifting to a fellow Halloween lover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This crochet pattern is quick and easy to make, and I had so much fun designing this, I made two versions. One mug has crocheted face details while the other uses felt for that classic vintage Halloween black cat look. Both are adorable, and I honestly can\u2019t choose a favorite! Which one do you love most?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This spooky black cat mug pairs perfectly with my other Halloween crochet mug patterns, so be sure to check my other <a href=\"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/index.php\/free-patterns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Free Patterns\">patterns<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An ad-free PDF version of this crochet pattern is also available in my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/halloween-black-cat-mug\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Ravelry<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/ca\/listing\/4381603357\/black-cat-mug-halloween-crochet-pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Etsy<\/a> store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Materials:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2.5mm &amp; 3mm hooks&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Black, brown, and white yarn. I used light (3) acrylic yarn.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scraps of white, green and orange yarn or felt.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stuffing material<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scissors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Needle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stitch marker<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Finished size:<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Approx. 9.5cm tall by 11cm wide (including handle). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*Size will vary depending on yarn and hook sized used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Terms and abbreviations (US Terms):<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stitch\/es (st\/s)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slip stitch (sl st)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chain (ch)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single Crochet (Sc)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increase (Inc)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invisible Decrease (Dec)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Front Loops Only (FLO)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Back Loops Only (BLO)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Half Double Crochet (Hdc)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Double Crochet (Dc)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Treble Crochet (Tr)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_7067-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"Easy Halloween Crochet Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-1155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_7067-scaled.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_7067-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_7067-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_7067-113x150.jpeg 113w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_7067-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_7067-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_7067-1140x1520.jpeg 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pattern Note:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>-This pattern is worked in continuous rounds. There is no need to join with a slip stitch at the end of each round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mug:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Round 1: In black with a 3mm hook, 6 sc in a magic circle. (6)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Round 2: Inc around. (12)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Round 3: (1 inc, 1 sc) repeat around. (18)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Round 4: (1 inc, 2 sc) repeat around. (24)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Round 5: (1 inc, 3 sc) repeat around. (30)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Round 6: (1 inc, 4 sc) repeat around. (36)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Round 7: (1 inc, 5 sc) repeat around. (42)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Round 8: (1 inc, 6 sc) repeat around. (48)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Round 9: (1 inc, 7 sc) repeat around. (54)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rounds 10-16: Sc around. (54)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Round 17: (1 dec, 7 sc) repeat around. (48)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Round 18: (1 dec, 6 sc) repeat around. (42)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Round 19: (1 dec, 5 sc) repeat around. (36)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Round 20: In the FLO, sc around. (36)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Round 21: Sc in the next 8 sts, ch 5, starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, sl st, hdc, dc, tr, skip next 2 sts, sc in next 7 sts, ch 5, starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, sl st, hdc, dc, tr, skip next 2 sts, sc in next 17 sts. Fasten off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Coffee:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Round 1: In brown, 6 sc in a magic circle. (6)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Round 2: Inc around. (12)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Round 3: (1 inc, 1 sc) repeat around. (18)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Round 4: (1 inc, 2 sc) repeat around. (24)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Round 5: (1 inc, 3 sc) repeat around. (30)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Round 6: (1 inc, 4 sc) repeat around. (36) Cut off leaving a long tail for sewing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Handle:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Round 1: In black, 6 sc in a magic circle. (6)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rounds 2-18: Sc around. (6) Cut off leaving a long tail for sewing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1020\" src=\"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_6112-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1020\" srcset=\"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_6112-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_6112-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_6112-113x150.jpeg 113w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_6112-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_6112-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_6112-1140x1520.jpeg 1140w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_6112-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Coffee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"726\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1162\" src=\"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6983-726x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6983-726x1024.jpeg 726w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6983-213x300.jpeg 213w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6983-106x150.jpeg 106w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6983-768x1084.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6983-1089x1536.jpeg 1089w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6983-1451x2048.jpeg 1451w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6983-1140x1609.jpeg 1140w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6983-scaled.jpeg 1814w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 726px) 100vw, 726px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Handle (shown in green)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Face Details:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For the face, you can choose to crochet the details or cut and glue them out of felt. Below are the instructions to crochet the eyes and the nose.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1157\" src=\"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_7069-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Halloween Black Cat Mug Crochet Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-1157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_7069-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_7069-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_7069-113x150.jpeg 113w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_7069-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_7069-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_7069-1140x1520.jpeg 1140w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_7069-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1155\" src=\"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_7067-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Easy Halloween Crochet Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-1155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_7067-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_7067-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_7067-113x150.jpeg 113w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_7067-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_7067-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_7067-1140x1520.jpeg 1140w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_7067-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Eyes (Make two):<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Round 1: In green with a 2.5 mm hook, 8 sc in a magic circle, join with a sl st in first st. (8)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Round 2: Change to white. In BLO, sl st in the next 2 sts, (sc, ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc) in the same st, sl st in the next 3 sts, (sc, ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc) in the same st, sl st, join with a sl st in first st. Cut off leaving a tail for sewing and add pupils with black yarn.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Nose:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In orange with a 2.5 mm hook, ch 4. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, (sl st, hdc, sl st) in the next st, sl st. Continuing on the other side of the starting ch, sc and 2 sl st along the top. Cut off leaving a tail for sewing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1149\" src=\"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6691-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Halloween Black Cat Mug Crochet Pattern - Eye Detail\" class=\"wp-image-1149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6691-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6691-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6691-112x150.jpeg 112w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6691-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6691-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6691-1140x1520.jpeg 1140w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6691-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Crocheted Eye<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1150\" src=\"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6692-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Halloween Black Cat Mug Crochet Pattern - Nose detail\" class=\"wp-image-1150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6692-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6692-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6692-112x150.jpeg 112w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6692-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6692-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6692-1140x1520.jpeg 1140w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6692-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Crocheted Nose<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"1152\" src=\"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6700-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Halloween Black Cat Mug Crochet Pattern - Felt details\" class=\"wp-image-1152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6700-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6700-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6700-113x150.jpeg 113w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6700-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6700-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6700-1140x1520.jpeg 1140w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_6700-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Felt Details<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>To assemble:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>-Put stuffing into the mug and stitch the coffee inside the mug in the back loops created in round 20.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Attach the handle to the side of the mug.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Attach eyes and nose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Add details and whiskers with white yarn.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-Enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_7071-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"Halloween Black Cat Mug Crochet Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-1158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_7071-scaled.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_7071-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_7071-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_7071-113x150.jpeg 113w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_7071-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_7071-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_7071-1140x1520.jpeg 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope you enjoyed this free Halloween Black Cat crochet pattern. I would be so thrilled to see your creations so please be sure to tag me on Instagram&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/baubles_and_yarn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@baubles_and_yarn<\/a>&nbsp;so I can see and share them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This pattern was designed by Baubles and Yarn. You may sell finished items made from this pattern but please include credits to Baubles and Yarn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Until next time, happy crocheting!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for the perfect spooky project? Nothing says Halloween quite like a classic black vintage cat! In this post, I\u2019m sharing my Halloween Black Cat Mug crochet pattern, a fun, beginner-friendly project that\u2019s perfect for decorating your home, adding to a play kitchen, or gifting to a fellow Halloween lover. This crochet pattern is quick and easy to make, and I had so much fun designing this, I made two versions. One mug has crocheted face details while the other uses felt for that classic vintage Halloween black cat look. Both are adorable, and I honestly can\u2019t choose a favorite! Which one do you love most? This spooky black cat mug pairs perfectly with my other Halloween crochet mug patterns, so be sure to check my other patterns. An ad-free PDF version of this crochet pattern is also available in my Ravelry and Etsy store. Materials: Finished size: Approx. 9.5cm tall by 11cm wide (including handle). *Size will vary depending on yarn and hook sized used. Terms and abbreviations (US Terms): Pattern Note: -This pattern is worked in continuous rounds. There is no need to join with a slip stitch at the end of each round. Mug: Round 1: In black with a 3mm hook, 6 sc in a magic circle. (6) Round 2: Inc around. (12) Round 3: (1 inc, 1 sc) repeat around. (18) Round 4: (1 inc, 2 sc) repeat around. (24) Round 5: (1 inc, 3 sc) repeat around. (30) Round 6: (1 inc, 4 sc) repeat around. (36) Round 7: (1 inc, 5 sc) repeat around. (42) Round 8: (1 inc, 6 sc) repeat around. (48) Round 9: (1 inc, 7 sc) repeat around. (54) Rounds 10-16: Sc around. (54) Round 17: (1 dec, 7 sc) repeat around. (48) Round 18: (1 dec, 6 sc) repeat around. (42) Round 19: (1 dec, 5 sc) repeat around. (36) Round 20: In the FLO, sc around. (36) Round 21: Sc in the next 8 sts, ch 5, starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, sl st, hdc, dc, tr, skip next 2 sts, sc in next 7 sts, ch 5, starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, sl st, hdc, dc, tr, skip next 2 sts, sc in next 17 sts. Fasten off. Coffee: Round 1: In brown, 6 sc in a magic circle. (6) Round 2: Inc around. (12) Round 3: (1 inc, 1 sc) repeat around. (18) Round 4: (1 inc, 2 sc) repeat around. (24) Round 5: (1 inc, 3 sc) repeat around. (30) Round 6: (1 inc, 4 sc) repeat around. (36) Cut off leaving a long tail for sewing. Handle: Round 1: In black, 6 sc in a magic circle. (6) Rounds 2-18: Sc around. (6) Cut off leaving a long tail for sewing. Face Details: For the face, you can choose to crochet the details or cut and glue them out of felt. Below are the instructions to crochet the eyes and the nose.&nbsp; Eyes (Make two): Round 1: In green with a 2.5 mm hook, 8 sc in a magic circle, join with a sl st in first st. (8) Round 2: Change to white. In BLO, sl st in the next 2 sts, (sc, ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc) in the same st, sl st in the next 3 sts, (sc, ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc) in the same st, sl st, join with a sl st in first st. Cut off leaving a tail for sewing and add pupils with black yarn.&nbsp; Nose: In orange with a 2.5 mm hook, ch 4. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, (sl st, hdc, sl st) in the next st, sl st. Continuing on the other side of the starting ch, sc and 2 sl st along the top. Cut off leaving a tail for sewing. To assemble:&nbsp; -Put stuffing into the mug and stitch the coffee inside the mug in the back loops created in round 20. -Attach the handle to the side of the mug. -Attach eyes and nose. -Add details and whiskers with white yarn.&nbsp; -Enjoy! I hope you enjoyed this free Halloween Black Cat crochet pattern. I would be so thrilled to see your creations so please be sure to tag me on Instagram&nbsp;@baubles_and_yarn&nbsp;so I can see and share them.&nbsp; This pattern was designed by Baubles and Yarn. You may sell finished items made from this pattern but please include credits to Baubles and Yarn. 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