Crochet animal scarves are adorable, fun to make, and perfect for gifting. Today’s project is the charming Cat Scarf, inspired by a model popular on Pinterest. This design features repeated cat faces created with simple color changes and basic crochet stitches. Even though the finished piece looks detailed, the technique is beginner-friendly once you understand how the colorwork works.

This step-by-step tutorial uses US crochet terms and is written clearly so you can follow along even if this is your first time doing tapestry crochet or carrying yarn. At the end, you will have a cozy and beautiful scarf that works for both kids and adults.

I hope you enjoy making it as much as others have.
Happy crocheting! 🧶🐱

CAT SCARF – FULL WRITTEN PATTERN (FROM PIXEL GRAPH)

Width: 25 stitches
Technique: Tapestry Crochet
Written in US Terms

Colors:

BG = Background color
B = Cat color (black in the chart)
W = Eyes (white squares)

Each square = 1 double crochet (dc).
Keep unused colors carried inside the stitches.
Change color by pulling the new color through the last 2 loops of the previous stitch.

🧶 FOUNDATION & SETUP

Rows 1–11:
25 dc in BG for each row.

🐱 CAT 1 – FULL WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS

The instructions below match your pixel chart exactly.

Row 12: BG 25

Row 13: BG 25

Row 14: BG 25

Row 15: BG 25

Row 16: BG 25

Row 17: BG 25

Row 18: BG 25

Row 19: BG 25

🐾 START OF CAT HEAD Row 20: BG 11, B 14

Row 21: BG 9, B 16

Row 22: BG 7, B 18

Row 23: BG 6, B 19

Row 24: BG 5, B 20

Row 25: BG 4, B 21

Row 26: BG 4, B 21

Row 27: BG 3, B 22

👀 EYE SECTION

Row 28:

BG 3, B 7, W 2, B 3, W 2, B 6

Row 29:

BG 3, B 7, W 2, B 3, W 2, B 6

🔼 TOP OF HEAD

Row 30: BG 3, B 22

Row 31: BG 4, B 21

Row 32: BG 5, B 20

Row 33: BG 6, B 19

Row 34: BG 7, B 18

Row 35: BG 9, B 16

Row 36: BG 11, B 14

Row 37: BG 12, B 13

Row 38: BG 13, B 12

Row 39: BG 14, B 11

Row 40: BG 16, B 9

Row 41: BG 25 (End of Cat 1)

🧵 ROWS BETWEEN CATS

Row 42:

BG 25

Row 43:

BG 25

🐱 CAT 2

Repeat Rows 20–41 exactly as written above.
(Your pixel chart shows a perfect repeat of the same cat.)

Video Tutorial:

➕ ADDING MORE CATS

To make a longer scarf, continue repeating Rows 20–43 for as many cats as you want.

🎉 FINISHING

Keep working in BG until the scarf reaches your desired length.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Optional: add tassels to both ends.

This Cat Scarf is fun, playful, and perfect for anyone who loves unique handmade accessories. Whether you choose bold colors or soft neutrals, each little cat adds charm and personality to the piece. The project is also excellent practice for beginners wanting to learn colorwork and tapestry crochet techniques.

Cat Scarf Crochet Tutorial – Step-by-Step Guide