Cross stitch pattern of a black cat with an arched back and raised tail, surrounded by green and brown autumn leaves on a white background.

Halloween Cat

Halloween & HorrorBeginner6 colours21 hours of stitching

This charming design captures a startled black cat arching its back among scattered autumn leaves, bringing a wonderfully atmospheric touch to any Halloween stitching project. The bold silhouette and earthy foliage tones make it a striking piece to display through the season.

Whether you are a seasoned stitcher or growing in confidence, this pattern is a lovely choice for anyone who adores cats or enjoys festive seasonal makes. It finishes beautifully when framed and would make a very thoughtful handmade gift.

  • Animal
  • Cat
  • Festive
  • Halloween
  • Pet
  • Spooky

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Pattern details

Size count
90 × 90
Colours
6
Stitches
3,208
Difficulty
Beginner

Finished size by fabric count

Fabric countInchesCentimetres
14 per inch6.4 × 6.4 in16.3 × 16.3 cm
16 per inch5.6 × 5.6 in14.3 × 14.3 cm
18 per inch5 × 5 in12.7 × 12.7 cm

Thread shopping list

6 thread colours, sorted by the amount you'll need. Lengths are based on 16 stitches per inch.

LengthDMC
7.3 m(1,696 stitch)3799Pewter Gray Very Dark
3.3 m(775 stitch)3862Mocha Beige Dark
2.5 m(576 stitch)3051Green Gray Dark
47 cm(108 stitch)317Pewter Gray
25 cm(31 stitch)3854Autumn Gold Medium
25 cm(22 stitch)743Yellow Medium

CXC and Sullivans skeins carry the DMC number, so the codes above cover them too.

These lengths include the thread lost to tails and travelling, so they are what to buy rather than what ends up on the fabric. A spare skein of your main colours is still worth having, because dye lots vary between batches and matching one part way through is the hard part.

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