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Kawaii Black Cat Tote Bag Crochet Pattern

Kawaii Black Cat Tote Bag Crochet Pattern
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crocheting 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 crocheting.

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Playful characters full of personality, designed to spark imagination and become cherished playtime favorites.

About This Kawaii Black Cat Tote Bag Crochet Pattern

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A fantastic gift for the cat lover in your life, or a fun way to treat yourself to a new everyday bag that truly stands out from the crowd.

Why You'll Love This Kawaii Black Cat Tote Bag Crochet Pattern

I absolutely love how this bag is essentially two patterns in one! The intarsia technique might seem a bit daunting if you haven't tried it, but it's so satisfying to see the cat's features emerge row by row. Plus, using bobbins for the yarn makes the color changes so much cleaner and prevents a tangled mess.

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Iโ€™ve always been a bit of a 'crazy cat lady' at heart, so when I first saw this design, I knew I had to make it. Thereโ€™s something so charming about the big, wide eyes and the simple silhouette. If youโ€™re new to intarsia, don't let the chart intimidate you! Think of it like painting with yarnโ€”youโ€™re just swapping colors to fill in the 'pixels' of the cat face.

One tip I learned the hard way: make sure youโ€™re consistent about which way you drop your yarn when changing colors. If you always drop the old color to the back on right-side rows and to the front on wrong-side rows, youโ€™ll keep all those messy loops and tails on the inside of the bag.

If you want to customize this, why not try different colors? A grey tabby or even a bright orange 'ginger' cat would look amazing. You could even use a fuzzy yarn for the cat's face to give it some texture, though that might make the color changes a bit trickier to see. Whatever you choose, just have fun with it! Itโ€™s such a rewarding project to carry around once itโ€™s done.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

โœ— When working the intarsia sections, pulling the yarn too tight during a color swap can cause the fabric to pucker, making the bag look uneven.โœ— It's easy to lose track of which side is the 'Right Side' versus the 'Wrong Side', which can lead to yarn tails showing on the front of your work.โœ— Forgetting the turning chain at the end of a row will gradually shrink your stitch count, turning your rectangular panels into triangles.โœ— If you don't use bobbins for the smaller color blocks, your yarn will likely become a tangled knot by the time you reach the cat's eyes.

Kawaii Black Cat Tote Bag Crochet Pattern

If you're a fan of quirky accessories and feline friends, you're going to adore making this tote. It's a statement piece that uses the intarsia technique to create a bold, reversible look. One side features a striking black cat on a cream background, while the other flips the colors for a sleek, dark aesthetic. It's the perfect size for carrying your current project or a few essentials while showing off your handmade style.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Kawaii Black Cat Tote Bag Crochet Pattern

โ€” Main Fabric

  • 01
    Approximately 200g of DK weight cotton-acrylic blend yarn in a light cream shade
  • 02
    Approximately 200g of DK weight cotton-acrylic blend yarn in solid black

โ€” Tools Required

  • 01
    2.75 mm crochet hook
  • 02
    Tapestry needle for weaving in ends and assembly
  • 03
    Sharp scissors
  • 04
    Yarn bobbins or cardboard scraps for color management

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โ€” 1. Front Panel :

Info :

The front panel uses light cream as the primary background color. Each square on the chart represents one sc. Turn your work and ch 1 at the end of every row (the ch 1 does not count as a st).

Note :

The source pattern mentions pearl and rose colors for bobbins, but the design uses light cream and black. Please use cream and black bobbins as indicated by the chart.

Setup :

Using light cream yarn, ch 81. Start Row 1 in the second ch from your hook.

Row 1-2 :

Work 24 sc in cream, 32 sc in black, and 24 sc in cream (80)

Row 3-4 :

Work 25 sc in cream, 30 sc in black, and 25 sc in cream (80)

Row 5-7 :

Work 26 sc in cream, 28 sc in black, and 26 sc in cream (80)

Row 8-9 :

Work 27 sc in cream, 26 sc in black, and 27 sc in cream (80)

Row 10 :

Work 24 sc in cream, 32 sc in black, and 24 sc in cream (80)

Row 11 :

Work 21 sc in cream, 38 sc in black, and 21 sc in cream (80)

Row 12 :

Work 19 sc in cream, 42 sc in black, and 19 sc in cream (80)

Row 13 :

Work 17 sc in cream, 46 sc in black, and 17 sc in cream (80)

Row 14 :

Work 16 sc in cream, 48 sc in black, and 16 sc in cream (80)

Row 15 :

Work 15 sc in cream, 50 sc in black, and 15 sc in cream (80)

Row 16 :

Work 14 sc in cream, 52 sc in black, and 14 sc in cream (80)

Row 17 :

Work 13 sc in cream, 54 sc in black, and 13 sc in cream (80)

Row 18 :

Work 12 sc in cream, 56 sc in black, and 12 sc in cream (80)

Row 19-20 :

Work 11 sc in cream, 58 sc in black, and 11 sc in cream (80)

Row 21-22 :

Work 10 sc in cream, 60 sc in black, and 10 sc in cream (80)

Row 23 :

Work 9 sc in cream, 62 sc in black, and 9 sc in cream (80)

Row 24 :

Work 9 sc in cream, 29 sc in black, 4 sc in cream, 29 sc in black, and 9 sc in cream (80)

Row 25 :

Work 8 sc in cream, 29 sc in black, 6 sc in cream, 29 sc in black, and 8 sc in cream (80)

Row 26 :

Work 8 sc cream, 11 sc black, 11 sc cream, 7 sc black, 6 sc cream, 7 sc black, 11 sc cream, 11 sc black, 8 sc cream (80)

Row 27 :

Work 8 sc cream, 10 sc black, 14 sc cream, 16 sc black, 14 sc cream, 10 sc black, 8 sc cream (80)

Row 28 :

Work 8 sc cream, 9 sc black, 16 sc cream, 14 sc black, 16 sc cream, 9 sc black, 8 sc cream (80)

Row 29 :

Work 8 sc cream, 8 sc black, 10 sc cream, 3 sc black, 5 sc cream, 12 sc black, 5 sc cream, 3 sc black, 10 sc cream, 8 sc black, 8 sc cream (80)

Row 30 :

Work 8 sc cream, 8 sc black, 9 sc cream, 5 sc black, 4 sc cream, 12 sc black, 4 sc cream, 5 sc black, 9 sc cream, 8 sc black, 8 sc cream (80)

Row 31 :

Work 8 sc cream, 8 sc black, 9 sc cream, 3 sc black, 6 sc cream, 12 sc black, 4 sc cream, 3 sc black, 11 sc cream, 8 sc black, 8 sc cream (80)

Row 32 :

Work 8 sc cream, 8 sc black, 11 sc cream, 3 sc black, 4 sc cream, 12 sc black, 6 sc cream, 3 sc black, 9 sc cream, 8 sc black, 8 sc cream (80)

Row 33-34 :

Work 8 sc cream, 8 sc black, 9 sc cream, 5 sc black, 4 sc cream, 12 sc black, 4 sc cream, 5 sc black, 9 sc cream, 8 sc black, 8 sc cream (80)

Row 35 :

Work 8 sc cream, 8 sc black, 10 sc cream, 3 sc black, 4 sc cream, 14 sc black, 4 sc cream, 3 sc black, 10 sc cream, 8 sc black, 8 sc cream (80)

Row 36 :

Work 8 sc cream, 9 sc black, 16 sc cream, 14 sc black, 16 sc cream, 9 sc black, 8 sc cream (80)

Row 37 :

Work 8 sc cream, 9 sc black, 15 sc cream, 16 sc black, 15 sc cream, 9 sc black, 8 sc cream (80)

Row 38 :

Work 8 sc cream, 10 sc black, 14 sc cream, 16 sc black, 14 sc cream, 10 sc black, 8 sc cream (80)

Row 39 :

Work 9 sc cream, 10 sc black, 12 sc cream, 18 sc black, 12 sc cream, 10 sc black, 9 sc cream (80)

Row 40 :

Work 9 sc cream, 11 sc black, 10 sc cream, 20 sc black, 10 sc cream, 11 sc black, 9 sc cream (80)

Row 41 :

Work 9 sc cream, 13 sc black, 7 sc cream, 22 sc black, 7 sc cream, 13 sc black, 9 sc cream (80)

Row 42 :

Work 8 sc cream, 5 sc black, 2 sc cream, 50 sc black, 2 sc cream, 5 sc black, 8 sc cream (80)

Row 43 :

Work 8 sc cream, 4 sc black, 4 sc cream, 48 sc black, 4 sc cream, 4 sc black, 8 sc cream (80)

Row 44 :

Work 7 sc cream, 5 sc black, 5 sc cream, 46 sc black, 5 sc cream, 5 sc black, 7 sc cream (80)

Row 45 :

Work 7 sc cream, 4 sc black, 7 sc cream, 44 sc black, 7 sc cream, 4 sc black, 7 sc cream (80)

Row 46 :

Work 7 sc cream, 4 sc black, 8 sc cream, 42 sc black, 8 sc cream, 4 sc black, 7 sc cream (80)

Row 47 :

Work 7 sc cream, 3 sc black, 10 sc cream, 40 sc black, 10 sc cream, 3 sc black, 7 sc cream (80)

Row 48 :

Work 7 sc cream, 3 sc black, 11 sc cream, 38 sc black, 11 sc cream, 3 sc black, 7 sc cream (80)

Row 49 :

Work 7 sc cream, 3 sc black, 12 sc cream, 36 sc black, 12 sc cream, 3 sc black, 7 sc cream (80)

Row 50 :

Work 7 sc cream, 3 sc black, 14 sc cream, 32 sc black, 14 sc cream, 3 sc black, 7 sc cream (80)

Row 51 :

Work 7 sc cream, 3 sc black, 16 sc cream, 28 sc black, 16 sc cream, 3 sc black, 7 sc cream (80)

Row 52-53 :

Work 7 sc cream, 3 sc black, 17 sc cream, 26 sc black, 17 sc cream, 3 sc black, 7 sc cream (80)

Row 54 :

Work 7 sc cream, 3 sc black, 16 sc cream, 5 sc black, 18 sc cream, 5 sc black, 16 sc cream, 3 sc black, 7 sc cream (80)

Row 55 :

Work 7 sc cream, 3 sc black, 16 sc cream, 4 sc black, 20 sc cream, 4 sc black, 16 sc cream, 3 sc black, 7 sc cream (80)

Row 56 :

Work 7 sc cream, 3 sc black, 15 sc cream, 4 sc black, 22 sc cream, 4 sc black, 15 sc cream, 3 sc black, 7 sc cream (80)

Row 57 :

Work 7 sc cream, 3 sc black, 15 sc cream, 3 sc black, 24 sc cream, 3 sc black, 15 sc cream, 3 sc black, 7 sc cream (80)

Row 58 :

Work 7 sc cream, 3 sc black, 14 sc cream, 4 sc black, 24 sc cream, 4 sc black, 14 sc black, 3 sc black, 7 sc cream (80)

Row 59 :

Work 7 sc cream, 3 sc black, 14 sc cream, 3 sc black, 26 sc cream, 3 sc black, 14 sc cream, 3 sc black, 7 sc cream (80)

Row 60 :

Work 7 sc cream, 3 sc black, 13 sc cream, 4 sc black, 26 sc cream, 4 sc black, 13 sc cream, 3 sc black, 7 sc cream (80)

Row 61 :

Work 7 sc cream, 3 sc black, 13 sc cream, 3 sc black, 28 sc cream, 3 sc black, 13 sc cream, 3 sc black, 7 sc cream (80)

Row 62 :

Work 7 sc cream, 3 sc black, 12 sc cream, 4 sc black, 28 sc cream, 4 sc black, 12 sc cream, 3 sc black, 7 sc cream (80)

Row 63 :

Work 7 sc cream, 3 sc black, 12 sc cream, 3 sc black, 30 sc cream, 3 sc black, 12 sc cream, 3 sc black, 7 sc cream (80)

Row 64 :

Work 8 sc cream, 3 sc black, 10 sc cream, 4 sc black, 30 sc cream, 4 sc black, 10 sc cream, 3 sc black, 8 sc cream (80)

Row 65 :

Work 8 sc cream, 3 sc black, 9 sc cream, 4 sc black, 32 sc cream, 4 sc black, 9 sc cream, 3 sc black, 8 sc cream (80)

Row 66 :

Work 8 sc cream, 3 sc black, 8 sc cream, 4 sc black, 34 sc cream, 4 sc black, 8 sc cream, 3 sc black, 8 sc cream (80)

Row 67 :

Work 8 sc cream, 3 sc black, 7 sc cream, 4 sc black, 36 sc cream, 4 sc black, 7 sc cream, 3 sc black, 8 sc cream (80)

Row 68 :

Work 8 sc cream, 3 sc black, 6 sc cream, 4 sc black, 38 sc cream, 4 sc black, 6 sc cream, 3 sc black, 8 sc cream (80)

Row 69 :

Work 9 sc cream, 3 sc black, 4 sc cream, 4 sc black, 40 sc cream, 4 sc black, 4 sc cream, 3 sc black, 9 sc cream (80)

Row 70 :

Work 9 sc cream, 3 sc black, 3 sc cream, 4 sc black, 42 sc cream, 4 sc black, 3 sc cream, 3 sc black, 9 sc cream (80)

Row 71 :

Work 9 sc cream, 3 sc black, 2 sc cream, 4 sc black, 44 sc cream, 4 sc black, 2 sc cream, 3 sc black, 9 sc cream (80)

Row 72 :

Work 9 sc cream, 8 sc black, 46 sc cream, 8 sc black, 9 sc cream (80)

Row 73 :

Work 9 sc cream, 7 sc black, 48 sc cream, 7 sc black, 9 sc cream (80)

Row 74 :

Work 10 sc cream, 4 sc black, 52 sc cream, 4 sc black, 10 sc cream (80)

Row 75-80 :

Work all 80 sc in light cream (80)

โ€” 2. Back Panel :

Info :

The back panel is the inverse of the front, starting with a black base. Follow the same turning rules as the front panel.

Setup :

Using black yarn, ch 81. Start Row 1 in the second ch from your hook.

Row 1-23 :

Work all 80 sc in black (80)

Row 24 :

Work 38 sc black, 4 sc cream, 38 sc black (80)

Row 25 :

Work 37 sc black, 6 sc cream, 37 sc black (80)

Row 26 :

Work 19 sc black, 11 sc cream, 7 sc black, 6 sc cream, 7 sc black, 11 sc cream, 19 sc black (80)

Row 27 :

Work 18 sc black, 14 sc cream, 16 sc black, 14 sc cream, 18 sc black (80)

Row 28 :

Work 17 sc black, 16 sc cream, 14 sc black, 16 sc cream, 17 sc black (80)

Row 29 :

Work 16 sc black, 10 sc cream, 3 sc black, 5 sc cream, 12 sc black, 5 sc cream, 3 sc black, 10 sc cream, 16 sc black (80)

Row 30 :

Work 16 sc black, 9 sc cream, 5 sc black, 4 sc cream, 12 sc black, 4 sc cream, 5 sc black, 9 sc cream, 16 sc black (80)

Row 31 :

Work 16 sc black, 9 sc cream, 3 sc black, 6 sc cream, 12 sc black, 4 sc cream, 3 sc black, 11 sc cream, 16 sc black (80)

Row 32 :

Work 16 sc black, 11 sc cream, 3 sc black, 4 sc cream, 12 sc black, 6 sc cream, 3 sc black, 9 sc cream, 16 sc black (80)

Row 33-34 :

Work 16 sc black, 9 sc cream, 5 sc black, 4 sc cream, 12 sc black, 4 sc cream, 5 sc black, 9 sc cream, 16 sc black (80)

Row 35 :

Work 16 sc black, 10 sc cream, 3 sc black, 4 sc cream, 14 sc black, 4 sc cream, 3 sc black, 10 sc cream, 16 sc black (80)

Row 36 :

Work 17 sc black, 16 sc cream, 14 sc black, 16 sc cream, 17 sc black (80)

Row 37 :

Work 17 sc black, 15 sc cream, 16 sc black, 15 sc cream, 17 sc black (80)

Row 38 :

Work 18 sc black, 14 sc cream, 16 sc black, 14 sc cream, 18 sc black (80)

Row 39 :

Work 19 sc black, 12 sc cream, 18 sc black, 12 sc cream, 19 sc black (80)

Row 40 :

Work 20 sc black, 10 sc cream, 20 sc black, 10 sc cream, 20 sc black (80)

Row 41 :

Work 22 sc black, 7 sc cream, 22 sc black, 7 sc cream, 22 sc black (80)

Row 42 :

Work 13 sc black, 2 sc cream, 50 sc black, 2 sc cream, 13 sc black (80)

Row 43 :

Work 12 sc black, 4 sc cream, 48 sc black, 4 sc cream, 12 sc black (80)

Row 44 :

Work 12 sc black, 5 sc cream, 46 sc black, 5 sc cream, 12 sc black (80)

Row 45 :

Work 11 sc black, 7 sc cream, 44 sc black, 7 sc cream, 11 sc black (80)

Row 46 :

Work 11 sc black, 8 sc cream, 42 sc black, 8 sc cream, 11 sc black (80)

Row 47 :

Work 10 sc black, 10 sc cream, 40 sc black, 10 sc cream, 10 sc black (80)

Row 48 :

Work 10 sc black, 11 sc cream, 38 sc black, 11 sc cream, 10 sc black (80)

Row 49 :

Work 10 sc black, 12 sc cream, 36 sc black, 12 sc cream, 10 sc black (80)

Row 50 :

Work 10 sc black, 14 sc cream, 32 sc black, 14 sc cream, 10 sc black (80)

Row 51 :

Work 10 sc black, 16 sc cream, 28 sc black, 16 sc cream, 10 sc black (80)

Row 52-53 :

Work 10 sc black, 17 sc cream, 26 sc black, 17 sc cream, 10 sc black (80)

Row 54-55 :

Work 10 sc black, 16 sc cream, 28 sc black, 16 sc cream, 10 sc black (80)

Row 56-57 :

Work 10 sc black, 15 sc cream, 30 sc black, 15 sc cream, 10 sc black (80)

Row 58-59 :

Work 10 sc black, 14 sc cream, 32 sc black, 14 sc cream, 10 sc black (80)

Row 60-61 :

Work 10 sc black, 13 sc cream, 34 sc black, 13 sc cream, 10 sc black (80)

Row 62-63 :

Work 10 sc black, 12 sc cream, 36 sc black, 12 sc cream, 10 sc black (80)

Row 64 :

Work 11 sc black, 10 sc cream, 38 sc black, 10 sc cream, 11 sc black (80)

Row 65 :

Work 11 sc black, 9 sc cream, 40 sc black, 9 sc cream, 11 sc black (80)

Row 66 :

Work 11 sc black, 8 sc cream, 42 sc black, 8 sc cream, 11 sc black (80)

Row 67 :

Work 11 sc black, 7 sc cream, 44 sc black, 7 sc cream, 11 sc black (80)

Row 68 :

Work 11 sc black, 6 sc cream, 46 sc black, 6 sc cream, 11 sc black (80)

Row 69 :

Work 12 sc black, 4 sc cream, 48 sc black, 4 sc cream, 12 sc black (80)

Row 70 :

Work 12 sc black, 3 sc cream, 50 sc black, 3 sc cream, 12 sc black (80)

Row 71 :

Work 12 sc black, 2 sc cream, 52 sc black, 2 sc cream, 12 sc black (80)

Row 72-80 :

Work all 80 sc in black (80)

โ€” 3. Handles :

Row 1 :

Using your chosen yarn color (make one cream and one black), ch 6. Start in second ch from hook and work 5 sc, then turn (5)

Row 2-135 :

ch 1, work 5 sc across, then turn (5)

Row 136 :

ch 1, work 5 sc across (5)

Border :

Without cutting the yarn, work a round of sc evenly around the entire edge of the handle to finish.

Assembly Instructions

  • Place the front and back panels together with their right sides facing each other.
  • Using a tapestry needle and a running stitch, sew along the bottom and both sides of the panels.
  • Turn the bag right-side out so the cat faces are visible.
  • Align the ends of the cream handle with the top edge of the cream-based panel and sew securely.
  • Repeat the process for the black handle on the black-based panel.
  • Reinforce the handle attachments with extra stitches to ensure they can handle the weight of the bag's contents.

Important Notes

  • ๐Ÿ’กKeep all your yarn tails on the 'Wrong Side' of the work to ensure a clean finish on the front.
  • ๐Ÿ’กThe turning chain at the beginning of each row does not count as a stitch.
  • ๐Ÿ’กI recommend prepping your yarn bobbins before you start the rows with multiple color changes.
  • ๐Ÿ’กCheck your stitch count every few rows to make sure you still have exactly 80 stitches across.
  • ๐Ÿ’กIf you want a longer strap, simply add more rows to the handle section before finishing the border.

There's nothing quite like the feeling of finishing a big colorwork project and seeing the final design pop! This cat bag is such a conversation starter and a great way to practice your intarsia skills. I hope you enjoy every stitch of this process as much as I did. Don't forget to take your time with the assemblyโ€”it's the secret to a professional-looking handmade bag. Happy hooking! ๐Ÿงถโœจ๐Ÿˆโ€โฌ›

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FAQs

Can I use a larger hook size?

You can, but it will make the bag larger and the stitches looser. A loose tension might let the 'floats' or yarn changes show through more clearly.

What is the best way to manage multiple yarn colors?

I highly recommend using small bobbins or winding small amounts of yarn onto cardboard scraps. This allows you to leave the yarn hanging where you need it without carrying it through the whole row.

Is this bag lined?

The pattern doesn't include a lining, but because it's worked in dense single crochet, it's quite sturdy on its own. You can always add a fabric lining for extra durability.

Do I have to use cotton yarn?

Cotton or a cotton blend is best because it doesn't stretch as much as acrylic. A pure acrylic bag might sag significantly once you put heavy items inside.