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Black Cat Bag Crochet Pattern

Black Cat Bag Crochet Pattern
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8-10 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

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

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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive knitting.

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Cozy Accent

A warm touch for your space that transforms ordinary corners into inviting nooks filled with handmade charm.

About This Black Cat Bag Crochet Pattern

This Black Cat Bag pattern combines practical functionality with adorable design, featuring a sophisticated color-changing technique that creates a stunning black cat silhouette. Working with three coordinating colors, you'll master the art of tapestry crochet while creating a bag that's both sturdy and stylish. The pattern includes detailed row-by-row instructions with visual guides for color changes, making it easier to follow along even if you're new to colorwork projects.

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

The finished bag comes complete with two sturdy handles, making it perfect for everyday use as a tote, market bag, or stylish accessory. The simple single crochet construction ensures durability while the color pattern adds visual interest.

Why You'll Love This Black Cat Bag Crochet Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it transforms simple single crochet stitches into something truly magical through strategic color placement. The satisfaction of watching the cat silhouette emerge row by row is incredibly rewarding, and the final result is a conversation starter that combines practicality with personality. I find the color-changing technique therapeutic and meditative, and knowing that each bag is completely handmade makes it feel extra special. Plus, who can resist carrying around an adorable black cat wherever they go?

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Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with different color combinations for this bag pattern! While the original uses orange and white with a black cat, you could create a stunning autumn version with burgundy and cream, or go for a beachy vibe with turquoise and sandy beige. The cat silhouette works beautifully in any color scheme you choose.

For a more challenging variation, I sometimes add texture by working some rows in the back loop only during the solid orange section at the top, creating subtle horizontal ridges that add visual interest. You could also experiment with adding a button closure at the top or creating an interior pocket by crocheting a smaller rectangle and sewing it inside one side of the bag.

If you want to make the bag more structured, consider adding a fabric lining with interfacing, or even inserting a piece of plastic canvas at the bottom for extra stability. I've also seen crafters add decorative elements like embroidered whiskers on the cat or small bead eyes for extra sparkle. The possibilities are endless, and each modification makes your bag uniquely yours!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Pulling yarn too tight during color changes can create puckering and distort the cat silhouette, so maintain consistent tension throughout your work for smooth transitions ✗ Forgetting to count stitches regularly can throw off the entire pattern alignment, causing the cat design to appear skewed or misaligned across rows ✗ Not using bobbins for color management leads to tangled yarn messes and frustration, especially when working with multiple color sections simultaneously in single rows ✗ Skipping the turning chain at the beginning of each row results in decreased stitch counts and edges that pull inward affecting the bag's overall rectangular shape

Black Cat Bag Crochet Pattern

Create your own adorable black cat tote bag with this delightful crochet pattern! This charming design features a striking silhouette of a sleek black cat against a vibrant orange and white background, making it perfect for cat lovers and anyone who enjoys unique handmade accessories. The bag measures approximately 11.4 inches in height and 12.6 inches in width, offering plenty of space for your everyday essentials while showcasing your crochet skills and love for feline friends.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Black Cat Bag Crochet Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    DK weight/size #3 yarn - Gazzal Baby Bamboo in orange (95202) color, 50% acrylic/50% bamboo, 50g/115m
  • 02
    DK weight/size #3 yarn - Gazzal Baby Bamboo in white (95227) color, 50% acrylic/50% bamboo, 50g/115m
  • 03
    DK weight/size #3 yarn - Gazzal Baby Love in black (1629) color, 45% acrylic/55% modal, 50g/115m

— Tools Required

  • 01
    2.5 mm crochet hook
  • 02
    Scissors
  • 03
    Tapestry needle
  • 04
    Bobbins or cardboard pieces for yarn management

Progress Tracker

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— Front Part of the Bag:

Starting Chain:

Chain 85 with white yarn, start working in the second chain from the hook

Row 1 [RS]:

(white) x 84

Row 2 [WS]:

(white) x 84

Row 3 [RS]:

(white) x 84

Row 4 [WS]:

(white) x 72, (black) x 2, (white) x 10

Row 5 [RS]:

(white) x 9, (black) x 4, (white) x 71

Row 6 [WS]:

(white) x 71, (black) x 4, (white) x 9

Row 7 [RS]:

(white) x 9, (black) x 5, (white) x 70

Row 8 [WS]:

(white) x 70, (black) x 5, (white) x 9

Row 9 [RS]:

(white) x 9, (black) x 5, (white) x 70

Row 10 [WS]:

(white) x 69, (black) x 5, (white) x 10

Row 11 [RS]:

(white) x 10, (black) x 5, (white) x 69

Row 12 [WS]:

(white) x 69, (black) x 5, (white) x 10

Row 13 [RS]:

(white) x 10, (black) x 5, (white) x 69

Row 14 [WS]:

(white) x 69, (black) x 5, (white) x 10

Row 15 [RS]:

(white) x 10, (black) x 5, (white) x 69

Row 16 [WS]:

(white) x 69, (black) x 5, (white) x 10

Row 17 [RS]:

(white) x 10, (black) x 5, (white) x 69

Row 18 [WS]:

(white) x 69, (black) x 5, (white) x 10

Row 19 [RS]:

(white) x 10, (black) x 5, (white) x 69

Row 20 [WS]:

(white) x 69, (black) x 5, (white) x 10

Row 21 [RS]:

(white) x 9, (black) x 5, (white) x 70

Row 22 [WS]:

(white) x 70, (black) x 5, (white) x 9

Row 23 [RS]:

(white) x 9, (black) x 5, (white) x 70

Row 24 [WS]:

(white) x 70, (black) x 5, (white) x 9

Row 25 [RS]:

(white) x 9, (black) x 5, (white) x 70

Row 26 [WS]:

(white) x 71, (black) x 5, (white) x 8

Row 27 [RS]:

(white) x 8, (black) x 5, (white) x 71

Row 28 [WS]:

(white) x 37, (black) x 3, (white) x 15, (black) x 2, (white) x 14, (black) x 5, (white) x 8

Row 29 [RS]:

(white) x 8, (black) x 5, (white) x 13, (black) x 4, (white) x 13, (black) x 5, (white) x 36

Row 30 [WS]:

(white) x 36, (black) x 5, (white) x 13, (black) x 4, (white) x 13, (black) x 5, (white) x 8

Row 31 [RS]:

(white) x 7, (black) x 6, (white) x 12, (black) x 5, (white) x 14, (black) x 5, (white) x 35

Row 32 [WS]:

(white) x 35, (black) x 5, (white) x 15, (black) x 5, (white) x 12, (black) x 5, (white) x 7

Row 33 [RS]:

(white) x 7, (black) x 5, (white) x 11, (black) x 6, (white) x 16, (black) x 5, (white) x 34

Row 34 [WS]:

(white) x 34, (black) x 5, (white) x 17, (black) x 6, (white) x 10, (black) x 5, (white) x 7

Row 35 [RS]:

(white) x 7, (black) x 5, (white) x 9, (black) x 7, (white) x 17, (black) x 5, (white) x 34

Row 36 [WS]:

(white) x 33, (black) x 5, (white) x 19, (black) x 7, (white) x 8, (black) x 5, (white) x 7

Row 37 [RS]:

(white) x 7, (black) x 5, (white) x 7, (black) x 7, (white) x 20, (black) x 5, (white) x 33

Row 38 [WS]:

(white) x 33, (black) x 5, (white) x 20, (black) x 8, (white) x 6, (black) x 5, (white) x 7

Row 39 [RS]:

(white) x 7, (black) x 5, (white) x 5, (black) x 10, (white) x 20, (black) x 4, (white) x 33

Row 40 [WS]:

(white) x 32, (black) x 5, (white) x 19, (black) x 12, (white) x 4, (black) x 5, (white) x 7

Row 41 [RS]:

(white) x 7, (black) x 5, (white) x 3, (black) x 14, (white) x 18, (black) x 5, (white) x 32

Row 42 [WS]:

(white) x 32, (black) x 5, (white) x 18, (black) x 15, (white) x 2, (black) x 5, (white) x 7

Row 43 [RS]:

(white) x 7, (black) x 23, (white) x 17, (black) x 5, (white) x 32

Row 44 [WS]:

(orange) x 8, (black) x 23, (white) x 1, (black) x 21, (white) x 1, (black) x 23, (orange) x 7

Row 45 [RS]:

(orange) x 7, (black) x 23, (white) x 1, (black) x 21, (white) x 1, (black) x 21, (orange) x 10

Row 46 [WS]:

(orange) x 12, (black) x 19, (white) x 1, (black) x 20, (white) x 2, (black) x 23, (orange) x 7

Row 47 [RS]:

(orange) x 7, (black) x 24, (white) x 1, (black) x 20, (white) x 1, (black) x 18, (orange) x 13

Row 48 [WS]:

(orange) x 13, (black) x 39, (white) x 1, (black) x 24, (orange) x 7

Row 49 [RS]:

(orange) x 8, (black) x 23, (white) x 1, (black) x 39, (orange) x 13

Row 50 [WS]:

(orange) x 13, (black) x 39, (white) x 1, (black) x 23, (orange) x 8

Row 51 [RS]:

(orange) x 8, (black) x 23, (white) x 1, (black) x 39, (orange) x 13

Row 52 [WS]:

(orange) x 13, (black) x 39, (white) x 1, (black) x 23, (orange) x 8

Row 53 [RS]:

(orange) x 9, (black) x 21, (white) x 2, (black) x 39, (orange) x 13

Row 54 [WS]:

(orange) x 13, (black) x 40, (white) x 1, (black) x 21, (orange) x 9

Row 55 [RS]:

(orange) x 9, (black) x 21, (white) x 1, (black) x 40, (orange) x 13

Row 56 [WS]:

(orange) x 13, (black) x 40, (white) x 2, (black) x 19, (orange) x 10

Row 57 [RS]:

(orange) x 10, (black) x 19, (white) x 1, (black) x 42, (orange) x 12

Row 58 [WS]:

(orange) x 10, (black) x 63, (orange) x 11

Row 59 [RS]:

(orange) x 11, (black) x 65, (orange) x 8

Row 60 [WS]:

(orange) x 7, (black) x 65, (orange) x 12

Row 61 [RS]:

(orange) x 12, (black) x 52, (orange) x 20

Row 62 [WS]:

(orange) x 24, (black) x 47, (orange) x 13

Row 63 [RS]:

(orange) x 14, (black) x 42, (orange) x 28

Row 64 [WS]:

(orange) x 31, (black) x 38, (orange) x 15

Row 65 [RS]:

(orange) x 16, (black) x 35, (orange) x 33

Row 66 [WS]:

(orange) x 35, (black) x 32, (orange) x 17

Row 67 [RS]:

(orange) x 19, (black) x 27, (orange) x 38

Row 68 [WS]:

(orange) x 40, (black) x 23, (orange) x 21

Row 69 [RS]:

(orange) x 24, (black) x 17, (orange) x 43

Row 70-84 [Both sides]:

(orange) x 84

Info:

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

— Back Part of the Bag:

Starting Chain:

Chain 85 with white yarn, start working in the second chain from the hook

Row 1:

84 sc, turn

Rows 2-43:

ch, 84 sc, turn

Info:

Switch to orange color yarn

Rows 44-83:

ch, 84 sc, turn

Row 84:

ch, 84 sc

Info:

Cut yarn and hide the tail

— Handle of the Bag (Make 2):

Info:

Leave a long tail for sewing at the beginning and end of the row

Starting Chain:

Chain 6 with orange yarn, start working in the second chain from the hook

Row 1:

5 sc, turn

Rows 2-159:

ch, 5 sc, turn

Row 160:

ch, 5 sc

Info:

Do not cut yarn and crochet one circle round of sc around all handle (approximately 24 inches / 61 cm in length)

Assembly Instructions

  • Embroider the cat's eyes on the front piece using white yarn with simple stitches to create eye details on the black cat silhouette
  • Place the front and back pieces with right sides facing each other, ensuring the cat design is properly aligned
  • Sew the front and back pieces together using a running stitch along the sides and bottom edges, leaving the top open
  • Turn the bag inside out so the right side with the cat design is now facing outward
  • Position the first handle approximately 3-4 inches from each side edge at the top of the bag and sew securely
  • Attach the second handle on the opposite side, ensuring both handles are symmetrically placed for balanced carrying
  • Reinforce all handle attachment points with extra stitching to ensure durability during use

Important Notes

  • 💡Use bobbins or small cardboard pieces to manage multiple yarn colors and prevent tangling during colorwork sections
  • 💡Remember to add a turning chain at the beginning of each row, but note that it does not count as a stitch
  • 💡Hide all yarn tails on the wrong side using a tapestry needle for a clean, professional finish
  • 💡Maintain consistent tension throughout, especially during color changes to avoid puckering or gaps in the fabric
  • 💡Follow the chart carefully from bottom to top for the front piece, working right to left on odd rows
  • 💡Pin the handles in place before sewing to ensure proper positioning and symmetry on both sides

This enchanting Black Cat Bag pattern brings together style and functionality in a unique handmade accessory that cat lovers will adore. The striking contrast between the sleek black silhouette and vibrant orange background creates a stunning visual effect that's sure to turn heads wherever you go. With clear row-by-row instructions and helpful visual guides for color transitions, this pattern makes tapestry crochet accessible while resulting in a sturdy, practical bag perfect for daily use. Happy crocheting and enjoy creating your feline companion! 🐱🧶✨

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FAQs

Can I use different yarn weights for this bag pattern?

While the pattern specifies DK weight yarn, you can adapt it to other weights, but keep in mind that this will change the final dimensions. If using a heavier yarn, go up a hook size and expect a larger bag. For lighter yarn, use a smaller hook for a more compact result.

How do I prevent my yarn from tangling when working with multiple colors?

The pattern recommends using bobbins or wrapping yarn around small pieces of cardboard. Keep separate bobbins for each color section, and let them hang on the wrong side of your work. Untwist them periodically as you work to prevent excessive tangling.

What if my cat silhouette doesn't look right?

Double-check that you're counting stitches correctly in each row and following the right side versus wrong side instructions carefully. The pattern works from bottom to top with specific directional rows, so ensure you're turning your work at the correct times and starting each row from the right direction.

Can I make the handles longer or shorter?

Absolutely! The pattern creates handles that are approximately 24 inches long, but you can adjust the number of rows to customize the length. Simply add or subtract rows from the 160 total rows specified, working in the same pattern of chain and single crochet.

How do I care for my finished cat bag?

Hand wash your bag in cool water with mild detergent and lay flat to dry. Since it's made from a blend of acrylic, bamboo, and modal fibers, avoid hot water and machine drying which could cause shrinkage or distortion of the cat design.