Crochet Black Cat Magnet

If you're looking to add a touch of charm to your fridge or magnetic board, this Crochet Black Cat Magnet is purr-fect for you! With its adorable design and intricate crochet work, this little feline friend will surely bring a smile to your face every time you see it. Its compact size makes it versatile for any magnetic surface, allowing you to showcase your love for cats in a fun and unique way. Whether you're a cat lover or simply appreciate handmade crafts, this Crochet Black Cat Magnet is a delightful addition to any space. So go ahead, treat yourself to this cute and whimsical magnet that will brighten up your day with its irresistible charm!

Craft Supplies:

• Black worsted weight yarn
• Crochet hook; size F
• Yarn needle
• 6" piece of orange yarn
• Two, 7mm googly eyes
• White thread and needle
• Tiny white or pink pompom
• 1" piece of magnet
• Hot glue gun with glue sticks

Body

• Ch 5, join with slst to form a ring
• Round 1: 12 dc in ring
• Round 2: 2dc in first 5 dc; 1 dc in next dc; ch 9 turn; slst in 2nd ch from hook and in remaining ch (you just created the tail) slst to the top of the last dc you made; 2dc in each of the next 6 dc in the round. Do not cut yarn just continue on to head and ear

Instructions:

Head & Ears

• 4 dc in each of the next 2 dc (8dc)
• Working on the 8 dc; 1 sc in 1st two dc; (Start 1st Ear) ch 4; slst in 2nd & 3rd ch from hook; sc in next ch; join with a slst to the last dc you made (End 1st ear); 1 tr in same space as last dc you made; 1 tc in each of next 3 dc; (Start 2nd Ear) ch 4; slst in 2nd & 3rd ch from hook; sc in next ch; join with a slst to the last tc you made (End 2nd ear); dc in same space as last tc; 1 sc in each of next 2 dc.
• Fasten off and weave loose ends back into your work with a yarn needle.

Face & Bow

• To make the whiskers, thread a needle with white thread. Pull the ends so they are even and knot the ends together in an overhand knot. You will be working with a double strand of white thread.
• With the needle, come up from the back of the cat's head just below the center of the face area and take a stitch that is approximately 1/2" long. Come back up at the center (going from back to front) and take another stitch. Repeat this 2 or 4 more times for a total of 4 or 6 whiskers.

Glue a small white or pink pompom on top of the center of the whiskers and glue two googly eyes above the nose and whiskers.Cut a 6" piece of orange yarn. Using a yarn needle, thread the yarn through the center of the cat's neck. Remove the needle and tie the yarn into a bow. Trim ends.Hot glue a 1" piece of magnet to the back of the cat.