Cat Yarn Project Crochet Bag Pattern

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Make your crochet projects purr-fectly organized with the Cat Crochet Project Bag Pattern. Fun, cute, and functional, the Crochet Project Bag is awesome for keeping yarn and projects organized at home and on the go. For more fun and silly project bags, check out the Fish Crochet Bag Free Pattern or the Unicorn Farts Crochet Project Bag.

Crochet Bag Supplies

Crochet Hook:

5.0mm (H hook), or hook to obtain gauge

Notions:

Tapestry (yarn) Needle
Scissors
Leather strap for bag handle (I used an old belt)
2 cat safety eyes 18 mm
Large Eyelet Kit ¼ inch (6.35mm)- 2 grommets needed
Extra-Large Eyelet Kit 7/16 inch (1.1cm)- 3 grommets needed
-Or An Eyelets/Grommet Kit
Quick Dry Fabric Fusion (Liquid Stitch)
¾ yard cotton or non-stretchy fabric
12-inch grey zipper
Handbag Swivel Clasps- set of two, optional

Yarn:

The original bag was made with Hobby Lobby I love this Cotton.
But other yarns, such as WeCrohcet Dishie or Comfy Cotton Worsted, will work well.

Yarn Quantities
Total Yardage: approx. 460 yards
Color A: Grey (2 skeins)
Color B: White (under 20 yds)
Color C: Light Blue (under 25 yds)
Color D: Pink (under 10 yds)
Color E: Dark Grey (under 10 yds)

Possible Yarn Substitutes (always check gauge):
Lily Sugar’n Cream
Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/8

Abbreviations/Stitches:

ch- Chain
sl st- Slip Stitch
st(s) - stitch(es)
sc- Single Crochet
sc2tog- Single Crochet Two Together
sc3tog- Single Crochet Three Together

Gauge:

18 rows x 18 stitches = 4 x4 inches in sc

Skill Level:

Beginner/Intermediate

Bag Measurements in inches:

Laid flat: 12 ½ inches, Width: 14 inches

Pattern Notes:

-This bag works from the bottom up and is joined in the round.

-Chains do not count as stitches when joining.

-For a handbag strap, grab an old belt out of the closet, visit a consignment store, or check the ribbon aisle at the craft store. The swivel clasps are optional, the handle can be fastened through the extra-large grommet (just make sure to get a strap that fits the clasps or through the grommet).

This crochet pattern can be purchased on Etsy or Ravelry.

Free Crochet Cat Bag Pattern

Cat Bag Body

Rnd 7:

sc in each stitch around, join and ch 1.

Rnd 8:

(2sc in next stitch, sc in next 3) three times, sc 30, (2sc in next stitch, sc in next 3) six times, sc 30, (2sc in next stitch, sc in next 3) three times, join and ch 1. | 120 sts

Rnds 9-10:

sc in each stitch around, join and ch 1.

Rnd 11:

In Back Loops Only, sc in each stitch around, join and ch 1.

Rnds 12-23:

sc in each stitch around, join and ch 1.

Rnd 24:

sc 28, chain 2, skip 2, sc 90, join and ch 1.

Rnds 25-29:

sc in each stitch around (and in chain 1 from round 24), join and ch 1.

Rnd 30:

sc 90, chain 1, skip 1, sc 29, join and ch 1.

Rnds 31-56:

sc in each stitch around (and in chains from round 30), join and ch 1.

Rnd 57:

Ch 1 (counts as stitch), skip 1, sc 59, ch 1, skip 1, sc 59, join and ch 1.

Rnd 58:

sc in each stitch around (and in chains from round 57), join and ch 1.

Rnds 59-62:

In Back Loops Only, sc in each stitch around, join and ch 1.

Rnd 63:

In Back Loops Only, sc in each stitch around, join and fasten off, weave in ends.

Cat Nose

Row 1:

Using Color D yarn, chain 4, sc in second chain from hook and across, turn and ch 1. | 3 sts

Row 2:

Sc3tog, fasten off leaving a tail to sew onto bag. | 1 st

Cat Ears (Make 2)

Row 1:

With Color A yarn, chain 7, sc in 2nd chain from hook and across (the alternative method is to foundation single crochet 6), turn and ch 1. | 6 sts

Row 2:

sc2tog, sc in next 2, sc2tog, turn and ch 1. | 4 sts

Row 3:

sc in each across, turn and ch 1. | 4 sts

Row 4:

sc2tog twice, turn and ch 1. | 2 sts

Row 5:

sc2tog. | 1 st

Row 6:

Continue to sc around the outside edges of ear, and changing to white yarn for the top tip of the ear, join, leave a long tail for sewing to bag, and fasten off.

Cat Tail

Row 1:

With Color A. Ch 5, sc in 2nd chain from hook and across (the alternative method is to foundation single crochet 4), turn and ch 1. | 4 sts

Row 2:

sc in each across, turn and ch 1.

Row 3:

sc2tog, sc in next, 2 sc in last, turn and ch 1.

Row 4:

2sc in first, sc in next, sc2tog, turn and ch 1.

Rows 5-8:

Repeat rows 3-4 two more times.

Row 9:

2sc in first, sc in next, sc2tog, turn and ch 1.

Row 10:

sc2tog, sc in next, 2 sc in last, turn and ch 1.

Rows 11-14:

Repeat rows 9-10 two more times.

Rows 15-16:

Repeat rows 3-4 .

Row 17:

With Color B, sc 4, turn and ch 1.

Row 18:

sc2tog, sc in next 2, turn and ch 1. | 3 sts

Row 19:

sc2tog, sc in last. | 2sts
Sc around tail using Color B on Color B sides and Color A on A sides.

Check out the ad-free pdf for the bag lining instructions.

Yarn Ball

Row 1:

With Color D yarn, in Magic Circle (aka Magic Ring) sc 8, join and ch 1. | 8 sts

Row 2:

2sc in each stitch around, join and ch 1. | 16 sts

Row 3:

sc in each st around, join and ch 1.

Row 4:

2sc in first, sc in next; repeat * around, join and ch 1. | 24 sts

Row 5:

sc in 23, chain 1, skip 1, join and ch 1.

Row 6:

*2sc in first, sc in next 2; repeat * around (be sure to sc in the chain 1 space from previous round), join and ch 1. | 32 sts

Row 7:

sc in each st around, join and fasten off, weave in ends.

Stitch on Yarn Ball

Using a tapestry needle and Color E yarn, stitch lines onto the yarn ball.

Paw 1

Rnd 1:

With Color A yarn, in Magic Circle sc 8, join and ch 1. | 8 sts

Rnd 2:

2sc in each stitch around, join and ch 1. | 16 sts

Rnd 3:

*sc first, 5dc in next; repeat * two more times, sc in last 10, join and fasten off, leave a tail for sewing onto bag.

Paw 2

Rnd 1:

With Color A yarn, in Magic Circle sc 8, join and ch 1. 8 sts

Rnd 2:

2sc in each stitch around, join and ch 1. | 16 sts

Rnd 3:

*sc first, 5dc in next; repeat * one more time, change to Color B and repeat * one more time, change to Color A and sc in last 10, join and fasten off, leave a tail for sewing onto bag.

Cat Face and Tail

Place cat eyes between rounds 33-34 (9-10 rows above chain 1 space) and fasten back, stitch ears onto bag, stitch nose onto bag, and using a tapestry needle stitch whiskers to the side of nose.
On the back of bag stitch, the tail into place starting one row above the chain 2 space.

Zipper

On the second row down from the top, glue the sides of the zipper with the zipper facing.

Grommets

Place grommets into holes on bag and yarn ball. Using as a guide, cut away fabric from bag (Large grommets in chain 1 spaces and extra-large grommets in chain 2 spaces at top of bag). With grommet kit, hammer grommets into place.

Stitch the yarn ball to the front of bag making sure to match the grommet holes so yarn easily slides through both.
Stitch paws to each side of yarn ball.

Strap

Cut a belt and fasten ends around the swivel clasp with a sharp needle and thread. Attach to sides of bag.

I hope you enjoyed making this bag and it sparks conversation about crochet when you take it in public. Want to add more fun bags to your collection?

The Hexagon Granny Square Bag Pattern is a fun bag that only uses 7 granny hexagon squares. Or try the Sheep Crochet Project Bag Pattern for another bag using grommets in a unique way.

Cheers and happy crocheting!

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