Crochet Blanket Afghan Cats Pattern

Overview & Inspiration

Bring cozy autumn vibes into your home with this playful cat afghan blanket! Featuring charming cat silhouettes set against a rich background, this project is perfect for animal lovers and colorwork enthusiasts alike.

By stitching individual tapestry crochet panels, you can easily customize your blanket size while keeping your working yarn light and manageable. Mix and match your favorite yarn shades to give every feline motif its own unique personality!

Materials & Tools Checklist

Worsted-weight acrylic yarn: Dark Brown/Black background (1,200–1,600 yds), Pumpkin Orange (350–450 yds), Mustard Yellow (350–450 yds), Sage Green (300–400 yds), and Lime Green (300–400 yds)
5.0 mm crochet hook (plus optional 4.5 mm hook for facial details)
Tapestry needle and sharp scissors
Stitch markers and measuring tape

Pattern Stitches & Abbreviations

ch: Chain
sc: Single crochet
sl st: Slip stitch
st(s): Stitch(es)
FO: Fasten off
B / C: Background Color / Cat Motif Color

Step-by-Step Instructions

Foundation Row: Using Background Color (B) and a 5.0 mm hook, ch 25. Work 1 sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn. (24 sc total)
Lower Body (Rows 2–4): Work 4 B, 16 C, 4 B. Ch 1, turn at the end of each row.
Torso (Rows 5–10): Work 6 B, 12 C, 6 B. Ch 1, turn.
Neck (Rows 11–12): Work 8 B, 8 C, 8 B. Ch 1, turn.
Head (Rows 13–18): Work 6 B, 12 C, 6 B. Ch 1, turn.
Ears Base (Row 19): Work 6 B, 4 C, 4 B, 4 C, 6 B. Ch 1, turn.
Ear Tips (Row 20): Work 7 B, 2 C, 6 B, 2 C, 7 B. Ch 1, turn.
Top Background (Rows 21–24): Work 24 B. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Assembly & Finishing

Crochet multiple cat squares using different color combinations to create a lap throw (approx. 40 × 50 inches). Stitch the completed panels together using the mattress stitch for a flat seam, then finish with a simple single crochet border around the outer edge.

Pro Tips for Best Results

Change yarn colors during the final yarn-over of the stitch preceding the color change for sharp lines.
Carry your non-working yarn neatly inside the single crochet stitches to reduce weaving in loose ends later.
Steam-block individual squares before joining so all panels match up to identical dimensions.

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