Brick Stitch Black Cat Earrings: A Free Pattern for Cat Lovers (and Halloween Fans!)

There's a certain kind of jewelry that makes people smile the second they spot it, and these black cat brick stitch earrings are exactly that. With their bright green eyes and sweet little pink nose, they're the perfect earrings for cat lovers, Halloween enthusiasts, or really anyone who wants a little bit of playful personality in their jewelry box. In this tutorial, I'll show you how to make your own pair, and the pattern is completely free.

With Halloween just around the corner, this is the perfect time to add a fun, handmade accessory to your costume or everyday look. Whether you make these for a spooky season accessory or just because you love cats, this is a fun, approachable project for beginners.

Why This Design Is So Charming

This earring uses brick stitch to build a graphic cat face, with wide green eyes and a tiny pink triangle nose that give it so much character in a relatively small, simple design. Because the shape is straightforward and the color changes are minimal, this is a great project for beginners who want a fun, high-personality result without a steep learning curve.

The solid black base also makes this a wonderfully quick project, since most of your stitching is a single color, with just the eyes and nose requiring careful color placement.

Why This Is a Great Beginner Project

• Simple shape, big personality — a great combination for a beginner-friendly project that still feels special.
• Mostly single-color stitching — easier to follow than a piece with lots of color changes, while still teaching you to place accent colors accurately.
• Quick to finish — a great one-sitting project, perfect if you're beading ahead of Halloween or need a last-minute costume accessory.
• Completely free to try — no cost barrier to giving this design a go.

Get the Free Pattern

This design comes with a completely free pattern download, perfect for following along exactly or referencing later. Grab it here:

Black Cat Brick Stitch Pattern - FREE Download

What You'll Need

(Adjust this to match your exact supply list from the video.)

• Miyuki Delica beads in black, plus small amounts of green and pink for the eyes and nose
• Beading needle (size 10 or 12)
• Beading thread (like Nymo, FireLine, or C-Lon)
• A pair of earring wires, jump rings, and/or chain
• Scissors or thread snips
• The free pattern (linked above!)

What to Expect in the Tutorial

This tutorial is designed to be approachable for beginners, and covers:

• How to follow the cat face brick stitch pattern
• Tips for placing the eye and nose colors accurately
• How to keep your tension even throughout the piece
• How to attach your finished cat face to an earring finding

By the end, you'll have an adorable, conversation-starting pair of earrings, ready in plenty of time for Halloween, or to wear as a cat-lover's staple any day of the year.

Ready to Try It?

Grab your beads, download the free pattern, and let's bead some cats before the big night arrives! This is a lovely quick project any time you want a little extra whimsy in your jewelry box.

👉 Watch "Brick Stitch Black Cat Earring Beading Tutorial" on YouTube

👉 Download the free pattern here

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If you make a pair using this tutorial, I'd love to see them — tag me or drop a photo in the comments. Happy beading!

~ Darcy