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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 creates a flat tote bag with a bold black cat intarsia motif on a light cream background. The panels are worked in single crochet using the intarsia technique, following a row-by-row chart for accurate color placement. The finished bag measures approximately 12.2 inches (31 cm) tall and 13 inches (33 cm) wide using the recommended materials.

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You will work the front and back panels separately from bottom to top, then finish and hide all yarn tails on the wrong side. The pattern includes clear counts for each row and step-by-step guidance for changing colors.

Why You'll Love This Black cat bag Crochet Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because the intarsia cat motif transforms a simple tote into a playful statement piece. I enjoy how precise row counts and the chart let me control the placement of every color square. Working the color blocks with bobbins is meditative, and I always appreciate the clean look of hidden tails on the wrong side. This design is rewarding to finish and makes a perfect handmade gift that looks professional and fun.

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Switch Things Up

I love how easily this intarsia panel can be customized by changing colors — try pastels for a softer, vintage cat look or bright colors for a playful statement bag.

I often make the same design in thicker yarn and a larger hook to get a chunky, slouchy tote that works great for market shopping.

I sometimes add a lining to my bags for extra structure and to protect the intarsia front. A simple cotton lining with a zipper makes the bag more functional.

I like to swap the strap style: single crocheted strap, braided strap, or even recycled leather handles all look great with this motif.

I sometimes embroider little highlights on the cat's eyes or add a small bow with a contrasting color for personality.

I recommend experimenting with different placement of the motif — center it, move it up, or make two smaller faces for a unique layout.

Want a small purse? Use finer yarn and a smaller hook to create a mini version perfect for a child or keychain-sized version for accessories.

I occasionally outline parts of the cat with a reverse single crochet edge to give a crisp border and a more finished look.

If you want a sturdier bag, add fusible interfacing to the lining or use a tightly woven fabric as the internal lining to keep shape over time.

Finally, try mixing yarn textures — cotton for the body and a slightly fuzzy wool for the motif — for interesting tactile contrast that makes the design pop.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not keeping all yarn tails on the wrong side during intarsia; make sure to follow 'W' rows instructions and keep tails on the wrong side to avoid tangled ends. ✗ Pulling the color floats too tight when changing yarns; maintain even, gentle tension so the fabric lays flat without puckering or gaps. ✗ Skipping the turning chain at the start of each row; always work the turning chain as indicated because the ch 1 does not count as a stitch but sets the row height. ✗ Not using bobbins or small yarn holder pieces for color changes; prepare bobbins or cardboard spools so you can manage multiple color ends cleanly and add more yarn when needed. ✗ Failing to count stitches after each row leading to misalignment; count your stitches often and check the sequence of (light cream) and (black) repeats after each row.

Black cat bag Crochet Pattern

Make a charming Black Cat tote using the intarsia crochet technique. This pattern walks you through the front and back panels with a full stitch-by-stitch chart and color counts so you can create the cute cat motif in DK yarn. You will learn color changes, how to manage yarn tails with bobbins, and finishing tips to create a polished tote you can treasure or gift.

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)
  • 03
    Alize Cotton Gold Pratica (55% Cotton - 45% Acrylic), 100g (3.53oz) / 220m (240yd) - black (60)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.75 mm
  • 02
    Scissors
  • 03
    Tapestry needle
  • 04
    Bobbins or pieces of cardboard to wrap yarn around
  • 05
    Stitch marker (optional) for counting rows
  • 06
    Measuring tape (optional)

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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 (see the chart below). 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 side :

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.

Round Row 1 :

← Row 1 [RS]: (light cream) x 24, (black) x 32, (light cream) x 24

Round Row 2 :

→ Row 2 [WS]: (light cream) x 24, (black) x 32, (light cream) x 24

Round Row 3 :

← Row 3 [RS]: (light cream) x 25, (black) x 30, (light cream) x 25

Round Row 4 :

→ Row 4 [WS]: (light cream) x 25, (black) x 30, (light cream) x 25

Round Row 5 :

← Row 5 [RS]: (light cream) x 26, (black) x 28, (light cream) x 26

Round Row 6 :

→ Row 6 [WS]: (light cream) x 26, (black) x 28, (light cream) x 26

Round Row 7 :

← Row 7 [RS]: (light cream) x 26, (black) x 28, (light cream) x 26

Round Row 8 :

→ Row 8 [WS]: (light cream) x 27, (black) x 26, (light cream) x 27

Round Row 9 :

← Row 9 [RS]: (light cream) x 27, (black) x 26, (light cream) x 27

Round Row 10 :

→ Row 10 [WS]: (light cream) x 24, (black) x 32, (light cream) x 24

Round Row 11 :

← Row 11 [RS]: (light cream) x 21, (black) x 38, (light cream) x 21

Round Row 12 :

→ Row 12 [WS]: (light cream) x 19, (black) x 42, (light cream) x 19

Round Row 13 :

← Row 13 [RS]: (light cream) x 17, (black) x 46, (light cream) x 17

Round Row 14 :

→ Row 14 [WS]: (light cream) x 16, (black) x 48, (light cream) x 16

Round Row 15 :

← Row 15 [RS]: (light cream) x 15, (black) x 50, (light cream) x 15

Round Row 16 :

→ Row 16 [WS]: (light cream) x 14, (black) x 52, (light cream) x 14

Round Row 17 :

← Row 17 [RS]: (light cream) x 13, (black) x 54, (light cream) x 13

Round Row 18 :

→ Row 18 [WS]: (light cream) x 12, (black) x 56, (light cream) x 12

Round Row 19 :

← Row 19 [RS]: (light cream) x 11, (black) x 58, (light cream) x 11

Round Row 20 :

→ Row 20 [WS]: (light cream) x 11, (black) x 58, (light cream) x 11

Round Row 21 :

← Row 21 [RS]: (light cream) x 10, (black) x 60, (light cream) x 10

Round Row 22 :

→ Row 22 [WS]: (light cream) x 10, (black) x 60, (light cream) x 10

Round Row 23 :

← Row 23 [RS]: (light cream) x 9, (black) x 62, (light cream) x 9

Round Row 24 :

→ Row 24 [WS]: (light cream) x 9, (black) x 29, (light cream) x 4, (black) x 29, (light cream) x 9

Round Row 25 :

← Row 25 [RS]: (light cream) x 8, (black) x 29, (light cream) x 6, (black) x 29, (light cream) x 8

Round Row 26 :

→ Row 26 [WS]: (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

Round Row 27 :

← Row 27 [RS]: (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

Round Row 28 :

→ Row 28 [WS]: (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

Round Row 29 :

← Row 29 [RS]: (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

Round Row 30 :

→ Row 30 [WS]: (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

Round Row 31 :

← Row 31 [RS]: (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

Round Row 32 :

→ Row 32 [WS]: (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

Round Row 33 :

← Row 33 [RS]: (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

Round Row 34 :

→ Row 34 [WS]: (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

Round Row 35 :

← Row 35 [RS]: (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

Round Row 36 :

→ Row 36 [WS]: (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

Round Row 37 :

← Row 37 [RS]: (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

Round Row 38 :

→ Row 38 [WS]: (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

Round Row 39 :

← Row 39 [RS]: (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

Round Row 40 :

→ Row 40 [WS]: (light cream) x 9, (black) x 11, (light cream) x 10, (black) x 20, (light cream) x 10, (black) x 11, (light cream) x 9

Round Row 41 :

← Row 41 [RS]: (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

Round Row 42 :

→ Row 42 [WS]: (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

Round Row 43 :

← Row 43 [RS]: (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

Round Row 44 :

→ Row 44 [WS]: (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

Round Row 45 :

← Row 45 [RS]: (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

Round Row 46 :

→ Row 46 [WS]: (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

Round Row 47 :

← Row 47 [RS]: (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

Round Row 48 :

→ Row 48 [WS]: (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

Round Row 49 :

← Row 49 [RS]: (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

Round Row 50 :

→ Row 50 [WS]: (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

Round Row 51 :

← Row 51 [RS]: (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

Round Row 52 :

→ Row 52 [WS]: (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

Round Row 53 :

← Row 53 [RS]: (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

Round Row 54 :

→ Row 54 [WS]: (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

Round Row 55 :

← Row 55 [RS]: (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

Round Row 56 :

→ Row 56 [WS]: (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

Round Row 57 :

← Row 57 [RS]: (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

Round Row 58 :

→ Row 58 [WS]: (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

Round Row 59 :

← Row 59 [RS]: (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

Round Row 60 :

→ Row 60 [WS]: (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

Round Row 61 :

← Row 61 [RS]: (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

Round Row 62 :

→ Row 62 [WS]: (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

Round Row 63 :

← Row 63 [RS]: (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

Round Row 64 :

→ Row 64 [WS]: (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

Round Row 65 :

← Row 65 [RS]: (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

Round Row 66 :

→ Row 66 [WS]: (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

Round Row 67 :

← Row 67 [RS]: (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

Round Row 68 :

→ Row 68 [WS]: (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

Round Row 69 :

← Row 69 [RS]: (light cream) x 9, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 4, (black) x 4, (light cream) x 40, (black) x 4, (light cream) x 4, (black) x 3, (light cream) x 9

Round Row 70 :

→ Row 70 [WS]: (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

Round Row 71 :

← Row 71 [RS]: (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

Round Row 72 :

→ Row 72 [WS]: (light cream) x 9, (black) x 8, (light cream) x 46, (black) x 8, (light cream) x 9

Round Row 73 :

← Row 73 [RS]: (light cream) x 9, (black) x 7, (light cream) x 48, (black) x 7, (light cream) x 9

Round Row 74 :

→ Row 74 [WS]: (light cream) x 10, (black) x 4, (light cream) x 52, (black) x 4, (light cream) x 10

Round Row 75 :

← Row 75 [RS]: (light cream) x 80

Round Row 76 :

→ Row 76 [WS]: (light cream) x 80

Round Row 77 :

← Row 77 [RS]: (light cream) x 80

Round Row 78 :

→ Row 78 [WS]: (light cream) x 80

Round Row 79 :

← Row 79 [RS]: (light cream) x 80

Round Row 80 :

→ Row 80 [WS]: (light cream) x 80

Info :

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

— Back part of the bag :

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.

Round Row 1 :

← Row 1 [RS]: (black) x 80

Round Row 2 :

→ Row 2 [WS]: (black) x 80

Round Row 3 :

← Row 3 [RS]: (black) x 80

Round Row 4 :

→ Row 4 [WS]: (black) x 80

Round Row 5 :

← Row 5 [RS]: (black) x 80

Round Row 6 :

→ Row 6 [WS]: (black) x 80

Round Row 7 :

← Row 7 [RS]: (black) x 80

Round Row 8 :

→ Row 8 [WS]: (black) x 80

Round Row 9 :

← Row 9 [RS]: (black) x 80

Round Row 10 :

→ Row 10 [WS]: (black) x 80

Round Row 11 :

← Row 11 [RS]: (black) x 80

Round Row 12 :

→ Row 12 [WS]: (black) x 80

Round Row 13 :

← Row 13 [RS]: (black) x 80

Round Row 14 :

→ Row 14 [WS]: (black) x 80

Round Row 15 :

← Row 15 [RS]: (black) x 80

Round Row 16 :

→ Row 16 [WS]: (black) x 80

Round Row 17 :

← Row 17 [RS]: (black) x 80

Round Row 18 :

→ Row 18 [WS]: (black) x 80

Round Row 19 :

← Row 19 [RS]: (black) x 80

Round Row 20 :

→ Row 20 [WS]: (black) x 80

Round Row 21 :

← Row 21 [RS]: (black) x 80

Round Row 22 :

→ Row 22 [WS]: (black) x 80

Round Row 23 :

← Row 23 [RS]: (black) x 80

Round Row 24 :

→ Row 24 [WS]: (black) x 38, (light cream) x 4, (black) x 38

Round Row 25 :

← Row 25 [RS]: (black) x 37, (light cream) x 6, (black) x 37

Round Row 26 :

→ Row 26 [WS]: (black) x 19, (light cream) x 11, (black) x 7, (light cream) x 6, (black) x 7, (light cream) x 11, (black) x 19

Round Row 27 :

← Row 27 [RS]: (black) x 18, (light cream) x 14, (black) x 16, (light cream) x 14, (black) x 18

Round Row 28 :

→ Row 28 [WS]: (black) x 17, (light cream) x 16, (black) x 14, (light cream) x 16, (black) x 17

Round Row 29 :

← Row 29 [RS]: (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

Round Row 30 :

→ Row 30 [WS]: (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

Round Row 31 :

← Row 31 [RS]: (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

Round Row 32 :

→ Row 32 [WS]: (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

Round Row 33 :

← Row 33 [RS]: (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

Round Row 34 :

→ Row 34 [WS]: (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

Round Row 35 :

← Row 35 [RS]: (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

Round Row 36 :

→ Row 36 [WS]: (black) x 17, (light cream) x 16, (black) x 14, (light cream) x 16, (black) x 17

Round Row 37 :

← Row 37 [RS]: (black) x 17, (light cream) x 15, (black) x 16, (light cream) x 15, (black) x 17

Round Row 38 :

→ Row 38 [WS]: (black) x 18, (light cream) x 14, (black) x 16, (light cream) x 14, (black) x 18

Round Row 39 :

← Row 39 [RS]: (black) x 19, (light cream) x 12, (black) x 18, (light cream) x 12, (black) x 19

Round Row 40 :

→ Row 40 [WS]: (black) x 20, (light cream) x 10, (black) x 20, (light cream) x 10, (black) x 20

Round Row 41 :

← Row 41 [RS]: (black) x22, (light cream) x7, (black) x22, (light cream) x7, (black) x22

Round Row 42 :

→ Row 42 [WS]: (black) x13, (light cream) x2, (black) x50, (light cream) x2, (black)x 13

Round Row 43 :

← Row 43 [RS]: (black) x12, (light cream) x4, (black) x48, (light cream) x4, (black) x12

Round Row 44 :

→ Row 44 [WS]: (black) x12, (light cream) x5, (black) x46, (light cream) x5, (black) x12

Round Row 45 :

← Row 45 [RS]: (black) x11, (light cream) x7, (black) x44, (light cream) x7, (black) x11

Round Row 46 :

→ Row 46 [WS]: (black) x11, (light cream) x8, (black) x42, (light cream) x8, (black) x11

Round Row 47 :

← Row 47 [RS]: (black) x10, (light cream) x10, (black) x40, (light cream) x10, (black) x10

Round Row 48 :

→ Row 48 [WS]: (black) x10, (light cream) x11, (black) x38, (light cream) x11, (black) x10

Round Row 49 :

← Row 49 [RS]: (black) x10, (light cream) x12, (black) x36, (light cream) x12, (black) x10

Round Row 50 :

→ Row 50 [WS]: (black) x10, (light cream) x14, (black) x32, (light cream) x14, (black) x10

Round Row 51 :

← Row 51 [RS]: (black) x10, (light cream) x16, (black) x28, (light cream) x16, (black) x10

Round Row 52 :

→ Row 52 [WS]: (black) x10, (light cream) x17, (black) x26, (light cream) x17, (black) x10

Round Row 53 :

← Row 53 [RS]: (black) x10, (light cream) x17, (black) x26, (light cream) x17, (black) x10

Round Row 54 :

→ Row 54 [WS]: (black) x10, (light cream) x16, (black) x5, (light cream) x18, (black) x5, (light cream) x16, (black) x10

Round Row 55 :

← Row 55 [RS]: (black) x10, (light cream) x16, (black) x4, (light cream) x20, (black) x4, (light cream) x16, (black) x10

Round Row 56 :

→ Row 56 [WS]: (black) x10, (light cream) x15, (black) x4, (light cream) x22, (black) x4, (light cream) x15, (black) x10

Round Row 57 :

← Row 57 [RS]: (black) x10, (light cream) x15, (black) x3, (light cream) x24, (black) x3, (light cream) x15, (black) x10

Round Row 58 :

→ Row 58 [WS]: (black) x10, (light cream) x14, (black) x4, (light cream) x24, (black) x4, (light cream) x14, (black) x10

Round Row 59 :

← Row 59 [RS]: (black) x10, (light cream) x14, (black) x3, (light cream) x26, (black) x3, (light cream) x14, (black) x10

Round Row 60 :

→ Row 60 [WS]: (black) x10, (light cream) x13, (black) x4, (light cream) x26, (black) x4, (light cream) x13, (black) x10

Round Row 61 :

← Row 61 [RS]: (black) x10, (light cream) x13, (black) x3, (light cream) x28, (black) x3, (light cream) x13, (black) x10

Round Row 62 :

→ Row 62 [WS]: (black) x10, (light cream) x12, (black) x4, (light cream) x28, (black) x4, (light cream) x12, (black) x10

Round Row 63 :

← Row 63 [RS]: (black) x10, (light cream) x12, (black) x3, (light cream) x30, (black) x3, (light cream) x12, (black) x10

Round Row 64 :

→ Row 64 [WS]: (black) x8, (light cream) x3, (black) x10, (light cream) x4, (black) x30, (light cream) x4, (black) x10, (light cream) x3, (black) x8

Round Row 65 :

← Row 65 [RS]: (black) x8, (light cream) x3, (black) x9, (light cream) x4, (black) x32, (light cream) x4, (black) x9, (light cream) x3, (black) x8

Round Row 66 :

→ Row 66 [WS]: (black) x8, (light cream) x3, (black) x8, (light cream) x4, (black) x34, (light cream) x4, (black) x8, (light cream) x3, (black) x8

Round Row 67 :

← Row 67 [RS]: (black) x8, (light cream) x3, (black) x7, (light cream) x4, (black) x36, (light cream) x4, (black) x7, (light cream) x3, (black) x8

Round Row 68 :

→ Row 68 [WS]: (black) x8, (light cream) x3, (black) x6, (light cream) x4, (black) x38, (light cream) x4, (black) x6, (light cream) x3, (black) x8

Round Row 69 :

← Row 69 [RS]: (black) x9, (light cream) x3, (black) x4, (light cream) x4, (black) x40, (light cream) x4, (black) x4, (light cream) x3, (black) x9

Round Row 70 :

→ Row 70 [WS]: (black) x9, (light cream) x3, (black) x3, (light cream) x4, (black) x42, (light cream) x4, (black) x3, (light cream) x3, (black) x9

Round Row 71 :

← Row 71 [RS]: (black) x9, (light cream) x3, (black) x2, (light cream) x4, (black) x44, (light cream) x4, (black) x2, (light cream) x3, (black) x9

Round Row 72 :

→ Row 72 [WS]: (black) x9, (light cream) x8, (black) x46, (light cream) x8, (black) x9

Round Row 73 :

← Row 73 [RS]: (black) x9, (light cream) x7, (black) x48, (light cream) x7, (black) x9

Round Row 74 :

→ Row 74 [WS]: (black) x10, (light cream) x4, (black) x52, (light cream) x4, (black) x10

Round Row 75 :

← Row 75 [RS]: (black) x80

Round Row 76 :

→ Row 76 [WS]: (black) x80

Round Row 77 :

← Row 77 [RS]: (black) x80

Round Row 78 :

→ Row 78 [WS]: (black) x80

Round Row 79 :

← Row 79 [RS]: (black) x80

Round Row 80 :

→ Row 80 [WS]: (black) x80

Info :

Hide all yarn tails on the wrong side with the help of the needle. See how the ready part looks on the front and wrong sides. Fasten off and weave in any remaining ends.

Assembly Instructions

  • Hide all yarn tails on the wrong side with the help of the needle as shown in the photos.
  • Once the last row is finished on each panel, fasten off and hide the yarn tail inside the fabric.
  • Use bobbins (or a piece of cardboard to wrap the yarn around) for crocheting the colored blocks to keep the yarn organized and tidy.
  • Begin each new row with a turning chain. The ch 1 does not count as a stitch.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use the intarsia technique and keep all tails on the wrong side while crocheting rows marked 'W' to maintain a clean right side.
  • 💡Begin each row with a turning chain (ch 1) — the ch 1 does not count as a stitch.
  • 💡Work the front and back panels in single crochet, following the chart from bottom to top for correct motif placement.
  • 💡Use bobbins to manage multiple color changes and add more yarn to the bobbin when needed to avoid long floats.
  • 💡Count stitches frequently to ensure the correct number of (light cream) and (black) repeats per row.

This Black Cat bag pattern blends playful charm with everyday practicality, perfect for cat lovers and makers alike. The intarsia cat motif adds a bold, graphic look while remaining simple to follow with the included row-by-row counts and full chart. Make one for yourself or gift it to a friend — each finished tote is sure to bring smiles and style. 🐱🧶✨

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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 ~13 inches / 33 cm in width.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will affect the final size and gauge. If you change yarn weight, adjust the hook size accordingly and be prepared for size differences.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated Intermediate due to intarsia colorwork and managing multiple yarns, so basic knowledge of single crochet, turning chains, and color changes is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary depending on your experience with intarsia and the number of color changes.