Black Cat Cross Stitch Pattern (Free PDF)
A sitting black cat seen from the front, with a curled tail and green-gold eyes. A soft gray edge on the left side shows the light. It suits Halloween, but cat lovers stitch it all year.
Size23 × 37
Colors4
Stitches570
LevelBeginner
About this pattern
The design is 23 stitches wide and 37 stitches high, with 570 full cross stitches in 4 DMC colors: Black (310), Pewter Gray Dark (413), Canary Bright (973), Chartreuse Bright (704). It is rated beginner.
Finished size
| Fabric | Finished size | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| 11-count | 2.1 × 3.4 in | 5.3 × 8.5 cm |
| 14-count | 1.6 × 2.6 in | 4.2 × 6.7 cm |
| 16-count | 1.4 × 2.3 in | 3.7 × 5.9 cm |
| 18-count | 1.3 × 2.1 in | 3.2 × 5.2 cm |
Ideas for using it
- Halloween decoration
- Gift for a cat owner
- Notebook cover
Stitching tips
- Most of this pattern is one color. Stitch it in rows to keep the tension even.
- Stitch the eyes first, then fill the black around them.
- On black fabric, skip the black stitches and stitch only the gray edge and the eyes for a minimal version.
This pattern is free for personal use. You may sell a few finished pieces you stitched yourself; please do not share or sell the chart file. See the terms.
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