Cat Granny Square Crochet Pattern – Cute Cat Face Motif (11 cm)
If you love granny squares and adorable animal designs, this Cat Granny Square crochet pattern is the perfect project for you. Featuring a sweet cat face with 3D ears, nose, and eyes, this square measures approximately 11 cm x 11 cm using a 4 mm hook.
It’s beginner-friendly, fun to customize, and ideal for blankets, pillows, tote bags, or wall hangings.
Materials You’ll Need for the Cat Granny Square
This crochet cat square uses lightweight acrylic yarn in four colors: white, mustard yellow, pink, and black. A 4 mm crochet hook gives the finished square its 11 x 11 cm size.
You’ll also need scissors and a yarn needle for sewing and weaving in the end.
Crochet Abbreviations & Notes (US Terms)
This pattern is written in standard US crochet terms, including:
- MR – magic ring
- sc – single crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- dc – double crochet
- tc – triple crochet
- inc – increase (2 stitches in the same stitch)
The chains at the beginning of rounds do not count as stitches unless stated otherwise.
How to Crochet the Cat Granny Square Base
The square begins as a circle using white yarn. Start with a magic ring and work 12 double crochet into the ring.
Increase evenly in the next rounds to create a flat circle before transitioning into a square shape.
Rounds 2–4: Building the Circle
Continue increasing with double crochet stitches in each round. This creates a smooth, flat base that forms the cat’s face.
At the end of Round 4, change color to mustard yellow for the outer square section. You can use a simple color change or an invisible stitch for a cleaner finish.
Round 5: Shaping the Corners
Round 5 transforms the circle into a square. The corners are created using [2tc + ch2 + 2tc] in the same stitch.
This combination forms clean, defined corners while keeping the square flat and structured.
Round 6: Completing the Granny Square
Work double crochet stitches around the square and place [2dc + ch2 + 2dc] into each corner space.
Slip stitch to close the round and weave in your ends. Your cat granny square base is now complete!
Crochet Cat Ears (Make 2)
The ears are crocheted separately using pink yarn first, then finished with white.
They are worked in rows, gradually increasing to create a small triangle shape. Changing to white at the top gives the ears a cute inner-ear detail.
Crochet Nose Pattern
The tiny pink nose is made with a magic ring and a combination of single crochet and double crochet stitches.
Leave a long tail for sewing, as this piece is stitched onto the center of the square.
Crochet Eyes (Make 2)
Using black yarn, crochet 5 single crochet into a magic ring. Pull tight to form a small circle.
These simple round eyes give the cat face a sweet, minimalist look.
Assembly – Bringing Your Cat Granny Square to Life
Position the ears at the top corners of the square, aligning them with the corner spaces from Round 4. The eyes sit between Rounds 2 and 3.
Place the nose in the center of the circle, with the double crochet stitch facing downward. Use black yarn to embroider a small mouth and whiskers.
Download the Full Cat Granny Square Crochet PDF
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