The Cat’s Eye Crochet stitch is an easy crochet stitch with small openings. It combines basic crochet stitches to form an interesting texture and look.
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What can you make with the Cat’s Eye Stitch
The cat’s eye stitch is a simple stitch with small openings. It’s great for blankets, in garments as a border or for a winter scarf.
Crochet Stitch Bundle
This easy crochet stitch is part of a fun stitch exploration. You can find all 30 stitches here.
Or grab the convenient PDF bundle with all stitch patterns here.
Sometimes it’s just easier to have a stitch dictionary on hand when you’re deciding on your next project rather than having to search online and remember where you saved that stitch you want to use.
Before you Start
Materials
- 4 mm / US G – 6 hook.
- Worsted weight yarn.
- Tapestry needle to weave in the ends. I love this set as it has different eye sizes for different yarn thicknesses and it comes in a small tube which is very convenient so I don’t lose them.
Size
The pattern is written for a 15cm by 15cm / 6” by 6” square.
You can easily adapt the size to your desired project size. The pattern needs a multiple of 3 number of stitches; your starting chain will be a multiple of 3+2 for an extra turning chain.
Gauge
The gauge for this pattern, in alternating rows of dc, is 20 st by 11 rows for a 10 cm by 10 cm square (4” by 4”).
Confused on how to make or measure gauge? Check out my detailed post all about crochet gauge.
Abbreviations
This pattern uses US notations.
- st = stitch
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- dc = double crochet
- skip = miss
Notes
Work instructions between [ ] the indicated number of times or until the end of the row / round.
The final number of stitches is indicated at the end of the row / round between < >.
The turning ch 1, ch 2 don’t count as stitches throughout the pattern except if mentioned otherwise.
The pattern is written in crochet shorthand. For example:
- “sc 1” means to single crochet in the next stitch,
- “sc 2” means to single crochet in each of the next 2 stitches,
- and “2 sc” means to single crochet twice in the next st.
Special Techniques
- Back loop only: Work the stitch as you normally would but instead of working through both loops, only go through the back loop.
The Actual Stitch Pattern
With your 4mm / US G- 6 hook ch 30 + 2,
Row 1: In the 2nd ch from the hook dc, dc across, turn. < 30 st>
Row 2: ch 1, [ch 2, skip 2, sc] until the end of the row, turn.
Row 3: ch 1, dc, [dc in the back loop of each of the 2 ch stitches, dc] until the end of the row, turn.
Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until you reach 15 cm / 6″, finish on a Row 3.
Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Blocking
You’re done with the crocheting part. Make sure to weave in all the ends.
To make your stitch pattern even prettier and help straighten your edges block your project lightly.
Don’t skip this step as it can make a huge difference. Read my detailed tutorial on why block, how-to, and all my tips and tricks if you need help.
