Cat of the Two Pillars

One cat, two pillars — tapestry crochet with serious presence.

Cat of the Two Pillars is a bold tapestry crochet wall hanging worked entirely in single crochet, carrying two colours per row to build a graphic red cat silhouette against solid black. Two tall pillars flank the cat, each capped with a flicker of sunshine yellow, giving the piece the feel of a guardian statue standing watch between its posts. Made in DK-weight yarn with a touch of sparkle running through the red, it finishes at a generous 37 x 35cm — substantial enough to anchor a wall on its own.

The scalloped shell edging wraps the whole piece in black, framing the design like a picture mat, while a hanging loop and dowel turn it straight into ready-to-display wall art with no additional finishing needed. Because every stitch is single crochet, this is an accessible entry point into tapestry crochet for confident beginners — the challenge is in following the colour chart, not the stitches themselves, making it a rewarding first project in colourwork crochet.

What makes it special

• Graphic tapestry crochet — the entire cat and pillar design is built from simple single crochet stitches, so all the drama comes from colour placement, not complicated stitch work.
• Beginner-friendly colourwork — if you can single crochet and follow a chart, you can make this; no prior tapestry or mosaic crochet experience required.
• Ready to hang — finished with a scalloped shell border and a built-in hanging loop, so it goes straight from hook to wall with no extra assembly.
• Colour flexibility — swap the red for any shade you like (or lean into a metallic or sparkle yarn for the base) and the cat silhouette will still read clearly against the black.
• Big impact, modest yarn use — at around 70g total, this wall hanging punches well above its yarn budget, making it a satisfying weekend-sized project.

Styling ideas

• Hang it above a reading nook or desk for a graphic pop of colour that doesn't compete with a gallery wall.
• Pair it with autumn or Halloween decor thanks to the black cat silhouette, or keep it up year-round as a bold statement piece.
• Make it as a housewarming gift for a cat lover who wants something handmade and a little edgy.
• Swap the red for your favourite team colours or a client's brand palette to turn it into a personalised commission piece.
• Display it alongside other tapestry crochet pieces to build a themed gallery wall of graphic crochet art.

Craft details

• Skill level: Beginner
• Hook size: G-6 / 4.0 mm
• Yarn weight: 3
• Fibre: Acrylic
• Yardage: 192.5 metres
• Gauge: 17 sts x 20 rows per 10cm
• Finished size: 37cm x 35cm