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Cat with Cup Crochet Bag Pattern

Cat with Cup Crochet Bag Pattern
4.6★ Rating
12-15 Hours Time Needed
1.6K Made This
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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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Slow & Steady

A 10-12 hour project—great for savoring the process over several sessions.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Cat with Cup Crochet Bag Pattern

This cat with cup bag pattern brings together functionality and cuteness in one perfect project. The design features a relaxed kitty enjoying a warm beverage, created using the intarsia crochet color-changing technique on the front panel. With its generous size and sturdy construction, this bag is ideal for daily use, whether you're heading to the market, carrying your crochet supplies, or simply running errands with style.

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

The bag includes comfortable handles and a flat bottom for stability, making it both practical and adorable. The terracotta-colored back and handles beautifully complement the white front panel with its charming cat design.

Why You'll Love This Cat with Cup Crochet Bag Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it transforms a functional everyday item into a conversation starter! The intarsia technique might seem intimidating at first, but the detailed instructions and visual guides make it surprisingly approachable. I appreciate how this design allows me to practice color-changing skills while creating something I'll actually use regularly. There's something special about carrying a handmade bag that showcases both technical skill and playful personality.

Cat with Cup Crochet Bag Pattern step 1 - construction progress Cat with Cup Crochet Bag Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Cat with Cup Crochet Bag Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Cat with Cup Crochet Bag Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how versatile this cat bag pattern can be with just a few creative tweaks! For a different look, I'd consider switching the cat to a different animal entirely - maybe a sleepy bear or a happy bunny holding the cup instead. You could also play with the cup design itself, turning it into a coffee mug with steam swirls or even a teapot for a more whimsical feel.

The color palette offers endless possibilities too. Instead of the terracotta and white combination, I might try a pastel rainbow background with a gray cat, or go bold with bright turquoise and coral for a summery vibe. You could even create a seasonal version with autumn colors and add a pumpkin spice latte in the cat's paws!

For those who want to simplify the project, consider making both the front and back panels in solid terracotta and adding the cat design as an appliqué sewn on afterward. This eliminates the intarsia technique entirely while still achieving that adorable cat aesthetic. I'd also experiment with handle styles - braided handles, chain stitch straps, or even adding metal rings for a more structured look would all work beautifully with this base pattern.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Pulling yarn too tight during color changes creating puckering or gaps in the fabric throughout the design ✗ Forgetting to use turning chains at the beginning of each row resulting in uneven edges and misshapen panels ✗ Not using bobbins for color blocks making yarn management difficult and causing tangles during the intarsia work ✗ Miscounting stitches when following the color chart leading to a distorted image and misaligned cat features

Cat with Cup Crochet Bag Pattern

Create this charming cat-themed tote bag featuring an adorable feline friend holding a cozy cup! This delightful design combines the intarsia crochet technique with simple single crochet stitches to bring a playful cat illustration to life on a functional everyday bag. Perfect for cat lovers and anyone who wants to add a touch of whimsy to their daily routine, this spacious bag measures approximately 11.8 inches in height and 13.4 inches in width, offering plenty of room for your essentials. The pattern includes detailed color-changing instructions and visual guides to help you master the intarsia technique while creating this unique handmade accessory.

Intermediate 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Cat with Cup Crochet Bag Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Gazzal Baby Bamboo (50% acrylic/50% bamboo, 50g/115m) in light terracotta (95242), yellow (95205), and white (95227) colors
  • 02
    Gazzal Baby Love (45% acrylic/55% modal, 50g/115m) in black (1629) color

— Tools Required

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

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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

Rows 3-9:

(white) x 84

Row 10 [WS]:

(white) x 24, (black) x 30, (white) x 30

Row 11 [RS]:

(white) x 29, (black) x 34, (white) x 21

Row 12 [WS]:

(white) x 19, (black) x 36, (white) x 29

Row 13 [RS]:

(white) x 30, (black) x 36, (white) x 18

Row 14 [WS]:

(white) x 17, (black) x 30, (white) x 8, (black) x 2, (white) x 27

Row 15 [RS]:

(white) x 27, (black) x 9, (white) x 1, (black) x 31, (white) x 16

Row 16 [WS]:

(white) x 15, (black) x 32, (white) x 1, (black) x 8, (white) x 28

Row 17 [RS]:

(white) x 33, (black) x 3, (white) x 1, (black) x 33, (white) x 14

Row 18 [WS]:

(white) x 14, (black) x 33, (white) x 1, (black) x 3, (white) x 33

Row 19 [RS]:

(white) x 33, (black) x 3, (white) x 2, (black) x 33, (white) x 13

Row 20 [WS]:

(white) x 13, (black) x 33, (white) x 1, (black) x 4, (white) x 33

Row 21 [RS]:

(white) x 34, (black) x 3, (white) x 1, (black) x 34, (white) x 12

Row 22 [WS]:

(white) x 12, (black) x 33, (white) x 2, (black) x 3, (white) x 34

Row 23 [RS]:

(white) x 35, (black) x 3, (white) x 1, (black) x 34, (white) x 11

Row 24 [WS]:

(white) x 11, (black) x 5, (white) x 1, (black) x 27, (white) x 2, (black) x 3, (white) x 35

Row 25 [RS]:

(white) x 36, (black) x 3, (white) x 2, (black) x 26, (white) x 1, (black) x 5, (white) x 11

Row 26 [WS]:

(white) x 11, (black) x 5, (white) x 2, (black) x 10, (white) x 2, (black) x 12, (white) x 2, (black) x 4, (white) x 36

Row 27 [RS]:

(white) x 36, (black) x 5, (white) x 3, (black) x 8, (white) x 3, (black) x 11, (white) x 2, (black) x 5, (white) x 11

Row 28 [WS]:

(white) x 11, (black) x 5, (white) x 2, (black) x 13, (white) x 10, (black) x 7, (white) x 36

Row 29 [RS]:

(white) x 36, (black) x 29, (white) x 3, (black) x 5, (white) x 11

Row 30 [WS]:

(white) x 11, (black) x 6, (white) x 2, (black) x 29, (white) x 36

Row 31 [RS]:

(white) x 36, (black) x 29, (white) x 2, (black) x 6, (white) x 11

Row 32 [WS]:

(white) x 11, (black) x 6, (white) x 3, (black) x 28, (white) x 36

Row 33 [RS]:

(white) x 36, (black) x 28, (white) x 3, (black) x 6, (white) x 11

Row 34 [WS]:

(white) x 11, (black) x 6, (white) x 4, (black) x 27, (white) x 36

Row 35 [RS]:

(white) x 36, (black) x 27, (white) x 4, (black) x 6, (white) x 11

Row 36 [WS]:

(white) x 12, (black) x 6, (white) x 4, (black) x 26, (white) x 9, (light terracotta) x 9, (white) x 18

Row 37 [RS]:

(white) x 16, (light terracotta) x 13, (white) x 7, (black) x 26, (white) x 4, (black) x 6, (white) x 12

Row 38 [WS]:

(white) x 12, (black) x 6, (white) x 5, (black) x 22, (white) x 9, (light terracotta) x 15, (white) x 15

Row 39 [RS]:

(white) x 14, (light terracotta) x 11, (black) x 13, (white) x 5, (black) x 18, (white) x 5, (black) x 6, (white) x 12

Row 40 [WS]:

(white) x 12, (black) x 6, (white) x 6, (black) x 36, (light terracotta) x 10, (white) x 14

Row 41 [RS]:

(white) x 11, (light terracotta) x 13, (black) x 35, (white) x 6, (black) x 6, (white) x 13

Row 42 [WS]:

(white) x 13, (black) x 6, (white) x 6, (black) x 35, (light terracotta) x 14, (white) x 10

Row 43 [RS]:

(white) x 10, (light terracotta) x 2, (white) x 2, (light terracotta) x 11, (black) x 33, (white) x 7, (black) x 6, (white) x 13

Row 44 [WS]:

(white) x 13, (black) x 6, (white) x 8, (black) x 21, (white) x 5, (light terracotta) x 17, (white) x 2, (light terracotta) x 2, (white) x 10

Row 45 [RS]:

(white) x 10, (light terracotta) x 2, (white) x 2, (light terracotta) x 17, (black) x 4, (white) x 5, (black) x 17, (white) x 8, (black) x 6, (white) x 13

Row 46 [WS]:

(white) x 14, (black) x 6, (white) x 8, (black) x 25, (light terracotta) x 21, (white) x 10

Row 47 [RS]:

(white) x 11, (light terracotta) x 20, (black) x 25, (white) x 8, (black) x 6, (white) x 14

Row 48 [WS]:

(white) x 14, (black) x 6, (white) x 9, (black) x 19, (white) x 5, (light terracotta) x 17, (white) x 14

Row 49 [RS]:

(white) x 15, (light terracotta) x 15, (white) x 6, (black) x 19, (white) x 9, (black) x 6, (white) x 14

Row 50 [WS]:

(white) x 14, (black) x 6, (white) x 9, (black) x 20, (white) x 35

Row 51 [RS]:

(white) x 19, (yellow) x 2, (white) x 14, (black) x 19, (white) x 10, (black) x 6, (white) x 14

Row 52 [WS]:

(white) x 14, (black) x 6, (white) x 10, (black) x 19, (white) x 15, (yellow) x 2, (white) x 18

Row 53 [RS]:

(white) x 17, (yellow) x 2, (white) x 16, (black) x 19, (white) x 10, (black) x 6, (white) x 14

Row 54 [WS]:

(white) x 14, (black) x 6, (white) x 10, (black) x 19, (white) x 11, (yellow) x 2, (white) x 3, (yellow) x 2, (white) x 17

Row 55 [RS]:

(white) x 17, (yellow) x 2, (white) x 4, (yellow) x 3, (white) x 9, (black) x 18, (white) x 11, (black) x 6, (white) x 14

Row 56 [WS]:

(white) x 13, (black) x 7, (white) x 11, (black) x 19, (white) x 7, (yellow) x 3, (white) x 4, (yellow) x 2, (white) x 18

Row 57 [RS]:

(white) x 19, (yellow) x 2, (white) x 3, (yellow) x 3, (white) x 7, (black) x 19, (white) x 11, (black) x 7, (white) x 13

Row 58 [WS]:

(white) x 12, (black) x 8, (white) x 11, (black) x 19, (white) x 7, (yellow) x 3, (white) x 3, (yellow) x 2, (white) x 19

Row 59 [RS]:

(white) x 18, (yellow) x 3, (white) x 3, (yellow) x 3, (white) x 7, (black) x 19, (white) x 12, (black) x 7, (white) x 12

Row 60 [WS]:

(white) x 11, (black) x 8, (white) x 12, (black) x 3, (white) x 4, (black) x 5, (white) x 4, (black) x 3, (white) x 8, (yellow) x 3, (white) x 3, (yellow) x 2, (white) x 18

Row 61 [RS]:

(white) x 17, (yellow) x 2, (white) x 3, (yellow) x 3, (white) x 9, (black) x 2, (white) x 6, (black) x 3, (white) x 6, (black) x 2, (white) x 13, (black) x 7, (white) x 11

Row 62 [WS]:

(white) x 11, (black) x 7, (white) x 13, (black) x 2, (white) x 2, (black) x 2, (white) x 2, (black) x 3, (white) x 2, (black) x 2, (white) x 2, (black) x 2, (white) x 10, (yellow) x 3, (white) x 21

Row 63 [RS]:

(white) x 20, (yellow) x 3, (white) x 11, (black) x 2, (white) x 2, (black) x 2, (white) x 2, (black) x 3, (white) x 2, (black) x 2, (white) x 2, (black) x 2, (white) x 14, (black) x 6, (white) x 11

Row 64 [WS]:

(white) x 12, (black) x 4, (white) x 15, (black) x 2, (white) x 6, (black) x 3, (white) x 6, (black) x 2, (white) x 11, (yellow) x 3, (white) x 20

Row 65 [RS]:

(white) x 20, (yellow) x 3, (white) x 11, (black) x 3, (white) x 4, (black) x 5, (white) x 4, (black) x 3, (white) x 31

Row 66 [WS]:

(white) x 31, (black) x 19, (white) x 11, (yellow) x 3, (white) x 20

Row 67 [RS]:

(white) x 21, (yellow) x 3, (white) x 10, (black) x 19, (white) x 31

Row 68 [WS]:

(white) x 31, (black) x 19, (white) x 9, (yellow) x 3, (white) x 22

Row 69 [RS]:

(white) x 34, (black) x 19, (white) x 31

Row 70 [WS]:

(white) x 31, (black) x 5, (white) x 9, (black) x 5, (white) x 34

Row 71 [RS]:

(white) x 34, (black) x 4, (white) x 11, (black) x 4, (white) x 31

Row 72 [WS]:

(white) x 31, (black) x 3, (white) x 13, (black) x 3, (white) x 34

Row 73 [RS]:

(white) x 34, (black) x 3, (white) x 13, (black) x 3, (white) x 31

Row 74 [WS]:

(white) x 31, (black) x 2, (white) x 15, (black) x 2, (white) x 34

Rows 75-84:

(white) x 84

Info:

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

— Back Part of the Bag:

Starting Chain:

Chain 85 with light terracotta yarn and start working in the second chain from the hook.

Row 1:

84 sc, turn

Rows 2-83:

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 light terracotta 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.

— Bottom of the Bag:

Starting Chain:

Chain 10 with light terracotta yarn and start working in the second chain from the hook.

Row 1:

9 sc, turn

Rows 2-251:

ch, 9 sc, turn

Row 252:

ch, 9 sc

Info:

Do not cut yarn.

Assembly Instructions

  • Place the bottom and the back part of the bag with wrong sides facing each other and crochet them together using single crochet with light terracotta yarn on the right side, making 252 sc total.
  • Hide the yarn tail after completing the first seam between bottom and back.
  • Crochet the bottom of the bag to the front side using white yarn on the right side, making 252 sc.
  • Hide all yarn tails on the wrong side with the help of a tapestry needle.
  • Sew the handles to the top of the bag using the long tails left at the beginning and end of each handle.
  • Position handles evenly on both front and back panels for balanced carrying.

Important Notes

  • 💡Turn your work at the end of each row and begin each new row with a turning chain that does not count as a stitch
  • 💡Use bobbins or cardboard pieces to manage multiple yarn colors during intarsia work to prevent tangling
  • 💡Try not to pull yarn too tight when changing colors but avoid leaving it too loose to prevent gaps in the fabric
  • 💡Hide all yarn tails on the wrong side of the work for a clean professional finish
  • 💡Follow the color chart carefully from bottom to top with the first row worked from right to left
  • 💡Watch YouTube tutorials on intarsia crochet technique if you are unfamiliar with this color-changing method

This adorable Cat with Cup bag pattern combines practical functionality with irresistible cuteness! The intarsia crochet technique brings the relaxed kitty design to life, creating a conversation-starting accessory you'll be proud to carry everywhere. Whether you're a cat lover or simply appreciate charming handmade items, this spacious tote is perfect for daily adventures. The detailed instructions and visual guides make the color-changing process approachable even for those new to intarsia. 🐱☕ Happy crocheting! 🧶✨

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FAQs

What is intarsia crochet and do I need experience with it?

Intarsia crochet is a color-changing technique where you work with multiple yarn colors in blocks rather than carrying yarn across. While this pattern is rated intermediate, the detailed instructions and visual guides make it accessible. It's recommended to watch YouTube tutorials on intarsia crochet before starting if you're unfamiliar with the technique.

Can I use different yarn weights or colors?

Yes, you can substitute yarns, but keep in mind this will affect the final size of your bag. If using different weight yarn, adjust your hook size accordingly. The color scheme can be completely customized to your preference while maintaining the cat design chart.

How many bobbins do I need for this project?

The pattern recommends having multiple bobbins ready in each color, particularly for the white and light terracotta sections. You can use as many as needed - some crocheters use 5-10 bobbins total, while others prefer fewer and rejoin yarn as needed.

What size is the finished bag?

Using the materials specified in the pattern, the finished bag measures approximately 11.8 inches (30 cm) in height and 13.4 inches (34 cm) in width, with handles approximately 24 inches (61 cm) long. You can adjust handle length to your preference.

How do I prevent gaps when changing colors?

The pattern emphasizes not pulling yarn too tight but also not leaving it too loose when changing colors. Practice finding the right tension, and remember that all yarn tails will be hidden on the wrong side, which helps secure color changes.