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Black Cat Bag Crochet Pattern

Black Cat Bag Crochet Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Stylish Touch

An elegant detail to elevate any look, combining traditional techniques with contemporary design sensibilities.

About This Black Cat Bag Crochet Pattern

This pattern makes a flat crochet tote bag panel with a large black cat graphic worked in intarsia colorwork. It uses single crochet throughout, reading a chart from bottom to top and working rows back and forth. The finished panel sews together to form a stylish bag with a clear, modern cat motif.

Black Cat Bag Crochet Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Detailed row-by-row instructions and charts are included to guide color changes and stitch counts. Youll learn how to manage tails on the wrong side so the front stays neat and tidy.

Why You'll Love This Black Cat Bag Crochet Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines graphic intarsia colorwork with a simple single crochet foundation, so you get big visual impact with familiar stitches. I designed the chart so each square equals a single crochet, which makes following the image feel like painting with yarn. I enjoy how the finished panel looks both playful and stylish, perfect for gifting or keeping. Working the color changes taught me better bobbin management and gave me great satisfaction hiding tails on the wrong side for a clean finish.

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Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to change the mood of this bag by swapping the color palette; try pastel tones for a softer look or neon accents for a bold statement.

I often make a mini version by using a lighter yarn and a smaller hook to create a keychain or pouch version of the cat motif.

I like to embroider small details or add a tiny crocheted bow to one ear for a personalized touch that makes each bag unique.

If you want a sturdier bag, I sometimes crochet an inner lining from canvas or sew in interfacing before attaching the panels together to maintain shape and longevity.

I recommend trying different handle styles: a short strap for a handbag, a longer strap for a crossbody, or two short handles for a classic tote look.

I sometimes invert the motif colors (black background, cream cat) for a dramatic, high-contrast result that still follows the same chart instructions.

To change the size, you can add or remove border rows that keep the cat centered; scale evenly on both top and bottom to preserve the design proportions.

I like to mix textures by using a matte black with a slightly shiny cream; the subtle difference adds depth without changing the pattern itself.

For a quick gift idea, I pair this bag with a matching small pouch worked from a reduced chart section that echoes the cat's eyes.

Don’t be afraid to experiment with felt or leather appliques for durable decorative touches; they can be sewn on after finishing and hide any small imperfections from color changes.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Starting color changes without preparing bobbins or separate yarn bobbins leads to tangled yarn and confusion; prepare multiple bobbins or short yarn lengths before you begin each color block to keep colors neat and separate. ✗ Pulling the carried yarn too tight when changing colors will distort your fabric and create puckering; keep an even, relaxed tension and allow a small slack for stitches that sit side-by-side. ✗ Forgetting to turn and make a turning chain at the end of each row causes the edges to slope and the stitch count to shift; always turn your work and ch 1 at the end of each row as instructed so the ch1 does not count as a stitch. ✗ Not keeping tails on the wrong side while crocheting intarsia will show messy tails on the right side; follow the chart notes and keep ALL tails on the wrong side while crocheting, then hide them with a tapestry needle. ✗ Neglecting to count stitches regularly makes it hard to match the chart; count your stitches at the end of each row and compare to the pattern counts to catch mistakes early.

Black Cat Bag Crochet Pattern

Make a charming Black Cat tote using intarsia crochet and a clear charted design. This pattern guides you row-by-row so you can create a professional-looking cat face panel for a tote bag. Youll learn color changes, how to keep tails on the wrong side, and how to follow a pixel chart for neat results. Perfect for crafters who enjoy detailed, graphic crochet projects.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Black Cat Bag Crochet Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    DK weight / size #3 yarn
  • 02
    Alize Cotton Gold Pratica (55% Cotton - 45% Acrylic), 100g (3.53oz) / 220m (240yd) - Light cream (62) - used for main background and details
  • 03
    Alize Cotton Gold Pratica (55% Cotton - 45% Acrylic), 100g (3.53oz) / 220m (240yd) - Black (60) - used for cat motif and accents

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.75 mm
  • 02
    Scissors
  • 03
    Tapestry needle for hiding tails and sewing
  • 04
    Bobbins or small pieces of cardboard to wrap yarn for color blocks (optional but recommended)

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— Tips before starting :

Info :

The bag is crocheted in the Intarsia crochet technique. If you did not crochet in this technique before, watch the YouTube video. You can find different videos on YouTube if needed.

Infos :

The front and back parts of the bag are crocheted in single crochet. Each square in the pattern indicates one single crochet. The bag is crocheted according to the pattern from bottom to top. The first row is crocheted from right to left. Crochet the front and back parts of the bag in back and forth rows (turn as you complete each row). Begin each new row with a turning chain.

Info :

You can use bobbins (or a piece of cardboard to wrap the yarn around) for crocheting the colored blocks. Add more yarn once the yarn on the bobbin is finished. You can use as many bobbins as you like. Before starting work, you should have ready bobbins in pearl and rose colors. Try not to pull the yarn too tight when changing colors, but also do not let it be too loose so that there are no gaps.

— Front :

Info :

Start crocheting the front side of the bag. Chain 81 with light cream yarn. Start working in the second chain from the hook as follows in the chart below. After the end of each row turn and ch 1. The ch 1 does not count as a stitch.

Row 1 :

(light cream) x 24, (black) x 32, (light cream) x 24

Row 2 :

(light cream) x 24, (black) x 32, (light cream) x 24

Row 3 :

(light cream) x 25, (black) x 30, (light cream) x 25

Row 4 :

(light cream) x 25, (black) x 30, (light cream) x 25

Row 5 :

(light cream) x 26, (black) x 28, (light cream) x 26

Row 6 :

(light cream) x 26, (black) x 28, (light cream) x 26

Row 7 :

(light cream) x 26, (black) x 28, (light cream) x 26

Row 8 :

(light cream) x 27, (black) x 26, (light cream) x 27

Row 9 :

(light cream) x 27, (black) x 26, (light cream) x 27

Row 10 :

(light cream) x 24, (black) x 32, (light cream) x 24

Row 11 :

(light cream) x 21, (black) x 38, (light cream) x 21

Row 12 :

(light cream) x 19, (black) x 42, (light cream) x 19

Row 13 :

(light cream) x 17, (black) x 46, (light cream) x 17

Row 14 :

(light cream) x 16, (black) x 48, (light cream) x 16

Row 15 :

(light cream) x 15, (black) x 50, (light cream) x 15

Row 16 :

(light cream) x 14, (black) x 52, (light cream) x 14

Row 17 :

(light cream) x 13, (black) x 54, (light cream) x 13

Row 18 :

(light cream) x 12, (black) x 56, (light cream) x 12

Row 19 :

(light cream) x 11, (black) x 58, (light cream) x 11

Row 20 :

(light cream) x 11, (black) x 58, (light cream) x 11

Row 21 :

(light cream) x 10, (black) x 60, (light cream) x 10

Row 22 :

(light cream) x 10, (black) x 60, (light cream) x 10

Row 23 :

(light cream) x 9, (black) x 62, (light cream) x 9

Row 24 :

(light cream) x 9, (black) x 29, (light cream) x 4, (black) x 29, (light cream) x 9

Row 25 :

(light cream) x 8, (black) x 29, (light cream) x 6, (black) x 29, (light cream) x 8

Row 26 :

(light cream) x 8, (black) x 11, (light cream) x 11, (black) x 7, (light cream) x 6, (black) x 7, (light cream) x 11, (black) x 11, (light cream) x 8

Row 27 :

(light cream) x 8, (black) x 10, (light cream) x 14, (black) x 16, (light cream) x 14, (black) x 10, (light cream) x 8

Row 28 :

(light cream) x 8, (black) x 9, (light cream) x 16, (black) x 14, (light cream) x 16, (black) x 9, (light cream) x 8

Row 29 :

(light cream) x 8, (black) x 8, (light cream) x 10, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 5, (black) x 12, (light cream) x 5, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 10, (black) x 8, (light cream) x 8

Row 30 :

(light cream) x 8, (black) x 8, (light cream) x 9, (black) x 5, (light cream) x 4, (black) x 12, (light cream) x 4, (black) x 5, (light cream) x 9, (black) x 8, (light cream) x 8

Row 31 :

(light cream) x 8, (black) x 8, (light cream) x 9, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 6, (black) x 12, (light cream) x 4, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 11, (black) x 8, (light cream) x 8

Row 32 :

(light cream) x 8, (black) x 8, (light cream) x 11, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 4, (black) x 12, (light cream) x 6, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 9, (black) x 8, (light cream) x 8

Row 33 :

(light cream) x 8, (black) x 8, (light cream) x 9, (black) x 5, (light cream) x 4, (black) x 12, (light cream) x 4, (black) x 5, (light cream) x 9, (black) x 8, (light cream) x 8

Row 34 :

(light cream) x 8, (black) x 8, (light cream) x 9, (black) x 5, (light cream) x 4, (black) x 12, (light cream) x 4, (black) x 5, (light cream) x 9, (black) x 8, (light cream) x 8

Row 35 :

(light cream) x 8, (black) x 8, (light cream) x 10, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 4, (black) x 14, (light cream) x 4, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 10, (black) x 8, (light cream) x 8

Row 36 :

(light cream) x 8, (black) x 9, (light cream) x 16, (black) x 14, (light cream) x 16, (black) x 9, (light cream) x 8

Row 37 :

(light cream) x 8, (black) x 9, (light cream) x 15, (black) x 16, (light cream) x 15, (black) x 9, (light cream) x 8

Row 38 :

(light cream) x 8, (black) x 10, (light cream) x 14, (black) x 16, (light cream) x 14, (black) x 10, (light cream) x 8

Row 39 :

(light cream) x 9, (black) x 10, (light cream) x 12, (black) x 18, (light cream) x 12, (black) x 10, (light cream) x 9

Row 40 :

(light cream) x 9, (black) x 11, (light cream) x 11, (black) x 20, (light cream) x 10, (black) x 11, (light cream) x 9

Row 41 :

(light cream) x 9, (black) x 13, (light cream) x 7, (black) x 22, (light cream) x 7, (black) x 13, (light cream) x 9

Row 42 :

(light cream) x 8, (black) x 5, (light cream) x 2, (black) x 50, (light cream) x 2, (black) x 5, (light cream) x 8

Row 43 :

(light cream) x 8, (black) x 4, (light cream) x 4, (black) x 48, (light cream) x 4, (black) x 4, (light cream) x 8

Row 44 :

(light cream) x 7, (black) x 5, (light cream) x 5, (black) x 46, (light cream) x 5, (black) x 5, (light cream) x 7

Row 45 :

(light cream) x 7, (black) x 4, (light cream) x 7, (black) x 44, (light cream) x 7, (black) x 4, (light cream) x 7

Row 46 :

(light cream) x 7, (black) x 4, (light cream) x 8, (black) x 42, (light cream) x 8, (black) x 4, (light cream) x 7

Row 47 :

(light cream) x 7, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 10, (black) x 40, (light cream) x 10, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 7

Row 48 :

(light cream) x 7, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 11, (black) x 38, (light cream) x 11, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 7

Row 49 :

(light cream) x 7, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 12, (black) x 36, (light cream) x 12, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 7

Row 50 :

(light cream) x 7, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 14, (black) x 32, (light cream) x 14, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 7

Row 51 :

(light cream) x 7, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 16, (black) x 28, (light cream) x 16, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 7

Row 52 :

(light cream) x 7, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 17, (black) x 26, (light cream) x 17, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 7

Row 53 :

(light cream) x 7, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 17, (black) x 26, (light cream) x 17, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 7

Row 54 :

(light cream) x 7, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 16, (black) x 5, (light cream) x 18, (black) x 5, (light cream) x 16, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 7

Row 55 :

(light cream) x 7, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 16, (black) x 4, (light cream) x 20, (black) x 4, (light cream) x 16, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 7

Row 56 :

(light cream) x 7, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 15, (black) x 4, (light cream) x 22, (black) x 4, (light cream) x 15, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 7

Row 57 :

(light cream) x 7, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 15, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 24, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 15, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 7

Row 58 :

(light cream) x 7, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 14, (black) x 4, (light cream) x 24, (black) x 4, (light cream) x 14, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 7

Row 59 :

(light cream) x 7, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 14, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 26, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 14, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 7

Row 60 :

(light cream) x 7, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 13, (black) x 4, (light cream) x 26, (black) x 4, (light cream) x 13, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 7

Row 61 :

(light cream) x 7, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 13, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 28, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 13, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 7

Row 62 :

(light cream) x 7, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 12, (black) x 4, (light cream) x 28, (black) x 4, (light cream) x 12, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 7

Row 63 :

(light cream) x 7, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 12, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 30, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 12, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 7

Row 64 :

(light cream) x 8, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 10, (black) x 4, (light cream) x 30, (black) x 4, (light cream) x 10, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 8

Row 65 :

(light cream) x 8, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 9, (black) x 4, (light cream) x 32, (black) x 4, (light cream) x 9, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 8

Row 66 :

(light cream) x 8, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 8, (black) x 4, (light cream) x 34, (black) x 4, (light cream) x 8, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 8

Row 67 :

(light cream) x 8, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 7, (black) x 4, (light cream) x 36, (black) x 4, (light cream) x 7, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 8

Row 68 :

(light cream) x 8, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 6, (black) x 4, (light cream) x 38, (black) x 4, (light cream) x 6, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 8

Row 69 :

(light cream) x 9, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 4, (black) x 40, (light cream) x 4, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 9

Row 70 :

(light cream) x 9, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 3, (black) x 4, (light cream) x 42, (black) x 4, (light cream) x 3, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 9

Row 71 :

(light cream) x 9, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 2, (black) x 4, (light cream) x 44, (black) x 4, (light cream) x 2, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 9

Row 72 :

(light cream) x 9, (black) x 8, (light cream) x 46, (black) x 8, (light cream) x 9

Row 73 :

(light cream) x 9, (black) x 7, (light cream) x 48, (black) x 7, (light cream) x 9

Row 74 :

(light cream) x 10, (black) x 4, (light cream) x 52, (black) x 4, (light cream) x 10

Row 75 :

(light cream) x 80

Row 76 :

(light cream) x 80

Row 77 :

(light cream) x 80

Row 78 :

(light cream) x 80

Row 79 :

(light cream) x 80

Row 80 :

(light cream) x 80

Info :

Once the last row is finished, fasten off, and hide the yarn tail.

— Back :

Info :

Chain 81 with black yarn. Start working in the second chain from the hook as follows in the chart below. After the end of each row turn and ch 1. The ch 1 does not count as a stitch.

Row 1 :

(black) x 80

Row 2 :

(black) x 80

Row 3 :

(black) x 80

Row 4 :

(black) x 80

Row 5 :

(black) x 80

Row 6 :

(black) x 80

Row 7 :

(black) x 80

Row 8 :

(black) x 80

Row 9 :

(black) x 80

Row 10 :

(black) x 80

Row 11 :

(black) x 80

Row 12 :

(black) x 80

Row 13 :

(black) x 80

Row 14 :

(black) x 80

Row 15 :

(black) x 80

Row 16 :

(black) x 80

Row 17 :

(black) x 80

Row 18 :

(black) x 80

Row 19 :

(black) x 80

Row 20 :

(black) x 80

Row 21 :

(black) x 80

Row 22 :

(black) x 80

Row 23 :

(black) x 80

Row 24 :

(black) x 38, (light cream) x 4, (black) x 38

Row 25 :

(black) x 37, (light cream) x 6, (black) x 37

Row 26 :

(black) x 19, (light cream) x 11, (black) x 7, (light cream) x 6, (black) x 7, (light cream) x 11, (black) x 19

Row 27 :

(black) x 18, (light cream) x 14, (black) x 16, (light cream) x 14, (black) x 18

Row 28 :

(black) x 17, (light cream) x 16, (black) x 14, (light cream) x 16, (black) x 17

Row 29 :

(black) x 16, (light cream) x 10, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 5, (black) x 12, (light cream) x 5, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 10, (black) x 16

Row 30 :

(black) x 16, (light cream) x 9, (black) x 5, (light cream) x 4, (black) x 12, (light cream) x 4, (black) x 5, (light cream) x 9, (black) x 16

Row 31 :

(black) x 16, (light cream) x 9, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 6, (black) x 12, (light cream) x 4, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 11, (black) x 16

Row 32 :

(black) x 16, (light cream) x 11, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 4, (black) x 12, (light cream) x 6, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 9, (black) x 16

Row 33 :

(black) x 16, (light cream) x 9, (black) x 5, (light cream) x 4, (black) x 12, (light cream) x 4, (black) x 5, (light cream) x 9, (black) x 16

Row 34 :

(black) x 16, (light cream) x 9, (black) x 5, (light cream) x 4, (black) x 12, (light cream) x 4, (black) x 5, (light cream) x 9, (black) x 16

Row 35 :

(black) x 16, (light cream) x 10, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 4, (black) x 14, (light cream) x 4, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 10, (black) x 16

Row 36 :

(black) x 17, (light cream) x 16, (black) x 14, (light cream) x 16, (black) x 17

Row 37 :

(black) x 17, (light cream) x 15, (black) x 16, (light cream) x 15, (black) x 17

Row 38 :

(black) x 18, (light cream) x 14, (black) x 16, (light cream) x 14, (black) x 18

Row 39 :

(black) x 19, (light cream) x 12, (black) x 18, (light cream) x 12, (black) x 19

Row 40 :

(black) x 20, (light cream) x 10, (black) x 20, (light cream) x 10, (black) x 20

Row 41 :

(black) x 22, (light cream) x 7, (black) x 22, (light cream) x 7, (black) x 22

Row 42 :

(black) x 13, (light cream) x 2, (black) x 50, (light cream) x 2, (black) x 13

Row 43 :

(black) x 12, (light cream) x 4, (black) x 48, (light cream) x 4, (black) x 12

Row 44 :

(black) x 12, (light cream) x 5, (black) x 46, (light cream) x 5, (black) x 12

Row 45 :

(black) x 11, (light cream) x 7, (black) x 44, (light cream) x 7, (black) x 11

Row 46 :

(black) x 11, (light cream) x 8, (black) x 42, (light cream) x 8, (black) x 11

Row 47 :

(black) x 10, (light cream) x 10, (black) x 40, (light cream) x 10, (black) x 10

Row 48 :

(black) x 10, (light cream) x 11, (black) x 38, (light cream) x 11, (black) x 10

Row 49 :

(black) x 10, (light cream) x 12, (black) x 36, (light cream) x 12, (black) x 10

Row 50 :

(black) x 10, (light cream) x 14, (black) x 32, (light cream) x 14, (black) x 10

Row 51 :

(black) x 10, (light cream) x 16, (black) x 28, (light cream) x 16, (black) x 10

Assembly Instructions

  • Once the last row is finished, fasten off, and hide the yarn tail.
  • Hide all yarn tails on the wrong side with the help of the tapestry needle.
  • Before starting colorwork on the chart, prepare bobbins or small pieces of cardboard to wind short lengths of contrasting yarn for intarsia blocks.
  • Start the front panel by chaining 81 with light cream yarn and the back panel by chaining 81 with black yarn, working both panels separately before joining.

Important Notes

  • 💡The bag panels are worked in single crochet with intarsia color changes; each chart square equals one single crochet.
  • 💡Begin each new row with a turning chain; the ch 1 does not count as a stitch.
  • 💡Keep ALL tails on the wrong side while crocheting color blocks and hide them with a tapestry needle when the panel is finished.

This Black Cat Bag pattern is a playful, modern crochet project that makes a lovely wearable art piece you can show off every day. It uses intarsia colorwork to create a bold cat face that stays neat when you keep tails on the wrong side and weave them in. Make one as a thoughtful handmade gift or keep it for yourself — its stylish and functional! 🖤🧶

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished bag using the materials stated in this pattern is approximately 12.2 inches / 31 cm in height and about 13 inches / 33 cm in width.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use a different yarn weight, but it will affect the final size; use an appropriate hook size and make a gauge swatch to adjust the stitch count if needed.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and assumes you are comfortable with single crochet and basic color changes; watching an intarsia tutorial is recommended if you are new to the technique.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish this pattern in about 5-7 hours depending on experience and how quickly you manage color changes and bobbins.