Black Cat Jewelry or Keychain

Black Cat Jewelry, Keychain, and Coaster by Lisa Ferrel

What Is Being Made

This downloadable crochet pattern creates adorable black cat designs that can be finished as jewelry pieces, keychains, or coasters. Each completed cat measures approximately 1.75 inches, making them perfect for small decorative accessories. The versatile design allows crafters to customize their finished pieces by choosing between earring hooks, jump rings with chain for necklaces, or leaving them as standalone coasters for table settings.

Craft and Technique Overview

This project uses crochet as the primary construction method, making it an excellent choice for beginners. The pattern employs fundamental crochet techniques including working in rounds, increasing stitches to create shaping, and finishing details with embroidery. The small scale and simple stitch combinations make this an accessible project for those new to crochet while still producing charming, detailed results.

Stitches and Construction Methods

The black cat is constructed using essential crochet stitches worked in continuous rounds:

• Single crochet (sc) forms the main body structure throughout the pattern
• Half double crochet (hdc) creates the head section for added dimension
• Chain stitches (ch) form the tail and head details
• Slip stitch (sl st) joins rounds and secures stitches
• Increases (2 sc in next st) shape the cat's rounded body
• Picot edging (ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch) adds decorative detail to the head
• French knots worked with embroidery thread create the cat's eyes

Materials Required

This project calls for fine materials suited to creating delicate, detailed work:

• Artiste #10 crochet thread in two colors: Gold Dust and Coal Black (3 yards each color per cat)
• Green thread (½ yard per cat) for embroidered French knot eyes
• Size 00 (2.7 mm) steel crochet hook for working with fine thread
• Crewel needle for embroidering the eye details
• Finishing hardware options: earring hooks for jewelry, jump rings and chain for necklace conversion, or no hardware for coaster use

Difficulty Level

Rated as a beginner project, this pattern is ideal for crocheters just starting their journey. While it involves working with fine thread and small stitches, the stitch vocabulary is limited to basic techniques. The small finished size makes it manageable to complete quickly, providing satisfying results for newer crafters building confidence and skill.