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Cat with a Cup Crochet Pattern

Cat with a Cup Crochet Pattern
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8-10 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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All-Day Adventure

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

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Stylish Touch

An elegant detail to elevate any look, combining traditional techniques with contemporary design sensibilities.

About This Cat with a Cup Crochet Pattern

This pattern creates a flat crochet tote bag with a charted intarsia front panel showing a cat holding a cup. The bag is worked in single crochet back-and-forth rows and assembled with a crocheted bottom and sewn-on handles. It includes a full color chart, step-by-step photo guidance for changing colors, and finishing instructions to hide tails. The result is a durable, stylish bag perfect for everyday use or gifting.

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

You will use small-weight yarns and a 2.5 mm hook for a neat, dense fabric. The pattern includes all row-by-row counts and clear assembly steps so you can recreate the exact design.

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

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines a bold graphic motif with practical construction, making a piece that's both beautiful and useful. I enjoy the challenge of intarsia colorwork—it keeps each row interesting and the photo tutorials make the technique approachable. The finished bag has a clean, modern look that works for many occasions. Sewing the pieces together and seeing the cat motif line up perfectly is extremely satisfying and always worth the effort.

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

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize the color palette of this bag to match your wardrobe or gift recipient—swap the white background for a soft gray or pastel for a different mood.

If you want a chunkier, faster version, try using a bulkier yarn and a larger hook; this will increase the finished size and create a more slouchy tote.

To make a mini version for a child or as a pouch, use a finer yarn and a smaller hook and reduce the number of chains at the start proportionally.

Replace the long handles with a shorter strap or an adjustable crossbody strap by altering the chain length and number of rows for the handles.

I sometimes add a small internal pocket sewn to the back panel for keys or a phone—just crochet a small rectangle and stitch it inside before assembling the sides.

For a polished finish, embroider small details onto the cat or cup after completing the intarsia; a few satin stitches can add expression or highlights.

You can also line the bag with fabric for extra stability and a professional interior finish; sew a lining to fit the finished dimensions and stitch it in before attaching handles.

Try substituting the cup color with metallic or variegated yarn for a playful accent—just allow the yarn to contrast enough to read the motif clearly.

For durability, reinforce the handle attachment by sewing through several rows of the bag edge and knotting securely on the wrong side.

If you want a reversible look, crochet two identical front panels and sandwich a soft interfacing between them, then assemble as usual for a thicker, reversible tote.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the instruction to keep ALL yarn tails on the wrong side during intarsia; keep and manage all tails on the wrong side as you work so the front stays neat and tidy. ✗ Not beginning each new row with the turning chain which can change your stitch count; always ch 1 at the end of each row and remember that ch 1 does not count as a stitch. ✗ Pulling color-change floats too tight which creates puckering in the fabric; maintain relaxed tension on carried yarns and use bobbins or cardboard to keep floats even and gap-free. ✗ Failing to hide yarn tails on the wrong side after completing the chart which leaves a messy interior; use a tapestry needle to weave and secure tails neatly on the wrong side. ✗ Attaching handles without measuring placement can make the bag unbalanced; pin and measure handle positions before sewing and check symmetry on both sides.

Cat with a Cup Crochet Pattern

Make a charming tote bag featuring a bold cat holding a steaming cup using intarsia single crochet. This pattern walks you through the charted front panel, solid back, sturdy bottom and handles so you can create a durable, stylish bag. You will learn color-changing techniques and how to hide tails for a clean finish. Perfect as a handmade gift or everyday carryall.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Cat with a Cup Crochet Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Gazzal Baby Bamboo (50% acrylic/50% bamboo), 50g (1.76oz)/115m (125yd) - Light terracotta (95242) - quantity: approx 200-250g for bag body, handles and bottom
  • 02
    Gazzal Baby Bamboo (50% acrylic/50% bamboo), 50g (1.76oz)/115m (125yd) - Yellow (95205) - quantity: small amount (10-20g) for steam detail
  • 03
    Gazzal Baby Bamboo (50% acrylic/50% bamboo), 50g (1.76oz)/115m (125yd) - White (95227) - quantity: approx 200-250g for main panels
  • 04
    Gazzal Baby Love (45% acrylic/55% modal), 50g (1.76oz)/115m (125yd) - Black (1629) - quantity: approx 150-200g for cat motif

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.5 mm
  • 02
    Scissors
  • 03
    Tapestry needle
  • 04
    Bobbins or small pieces of cardboard for wrapping color yarns when doing intarsia
  • 05
    Pins for assembly (optional)

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— Front of the bag :

Round 1 :

Start crocheting the front side of the bag. Chain 85 with white 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 2 :

← Row 1 [RS]: (white) x 84

Round 3 :

→ Row 2 [WS]: (white) x 84

Round 4 :

← Row 3 [RS]: (white) x 84

Round 5 :

→ Row 4 [WS]: (white) x 84

Round 6 :

← Row 5 [RS]: (white) x 84

Round 7 :

→ Row 6 [WS]: (white) x 84

Round 8 :

← Row 7 [RS]: (white) x 84

Round 9 :

→ Row 8 [WS]: (white) x 84

Round 10 :

← Row 9 [RS]: (white) x 84

Round 11 :

→ Row 10 [WS]: (white) x 24, (black) x 30, (white) x 30

Round 12 :

← Row 11 [RS]: (white) x 29, (black) x 34, (white) x 21

Round 13 :

→ Row 12 [WS]: (white) x 19, (black) x 36, (white) x 29

Round 14 :

← Row 13 [RS]: (white) x 30, (black) x 36, (white) x 18

Round 15 :

→ Row 14 [WS]: (white) x 17, (black) x 30, (white) x 8, (black) x 2, (white) x 27

Round 16 :

← Row 15 [RS]: (white) x 27, (black) x 9, (white) x 1, (black) x 31, (white) x 16

Round 17 :

→ Row 16 [WS]: (white) x 15, (black) x 32, (white) x 1, (black) x 8, (white) x 28

Round 18 :

← Row 17 [RS]: (white) x 33, (black) x 3, (white) x 1, (black) x 33, (white) x 14

Round 19 :

→ Row 18 [WS]: (white) x 14, (black) x 33, (white) x 1, (black) x 3, (white) x 33

Round 20 :

← Row 19 [RS]: (white) x 33, (black) x 3, (white) x 2, (black) x 33, (white) x 13

Round 21 :

→ Row 20 [WS]: (white) x 13, (black) x 33, (white) x 1, (black) x 4, (white) x 33

Round 22 :

← Row 21 [RS]: (white) x 34, (black) x 3, (white) x 1, (black) x 34, (white) x 12

Round 23 :

→ Row 22 [WS]: (white) x 12, (black) x 33, (white) x 2, (black) x 3, (white) x 34

Round 24 :

← Row 23 [RS]: (white) x 35, (black) x 3, (white) x 1, (black) x 34, (white) x 11

Round 25 :

→ Row 24 [WS]: (white) x 11, (black) x 5, (white) x 1, (black) x 27, (white) x 2, (black) x 3, (white) x 35

Round 26 :

← Row 25 [RS]: (white) x 36, (black) x 3, (white) x 2, (black) x 26, (white) x 1, (black) x 5, (white) x 11

Round 27 :

→ 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

Round 28 :

← 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

Round 29 :

→ Row 28 [WS]: (white) x 11, (black) x 5, (white) x 2, (black) x 13, (white) x 10, (black) x 7, (white) x 36

Round 30 :

← Row 29 [RS]: (white) x 36, (black) x 29, (white) x 3, (black) x 5, (white) x 11

Round 31 :

→ Row 30 [WS]: (white) x 11, (black) x 6, (white) x 2, (black) x 29, (white) x 36

Round 32 :

← Row 31 [RS]: (white) x 36, (black) x 29, (white) x 2, (black) x 6, (white) x 11

Round 33 :

→ Row 32 [WS]: (white) x 11, (black) x 6, (white) x 3, (black) x 28, (white) x 36

Round 34 :

← Row 33 [RS]: (white) x 36, (black) x 28, (white) x 3, (black) x 6, (white) x 11

Round 35 :

→ Row 34 [WS]: (white) x 11, (black) x 6, (white) x 4, (black) x 27, (white) x 36

Round 36 :

← Row 35 [RS]: (white) x 36, (black) x 27, (white) x 4, (black) x 6, (white) x 11

Round 37 :

→ 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

Round 38 :

← 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

Round 39 :

→ 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

Round 40 :

← 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

Round 41 :

→ Row 40 [WS]: (white) x 12, (black) x 6, (white) x 6, (black) x 36, (light terracotta) x 10, (white) x 14

Round 42 :

← Row 41 [RS]: (white) x 11, (light terracotta) x 13, (black) x 35, (white) x 6, (black) x 6, (white) x 13

Round 43 :

→ Row 42 [WS]: (white) x 13, (black) x 6, (white) x 6, (black) x 35, (light terracotta) x 14, (white) x 10

Round 44 :

← 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

Round 45 :

→ 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

Round 46 :

← 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

Round 47 :

→ Row 46 [WS]: (white) x 14, (black) x 6, (white) x 8, (black) x 25, (light terracotta) x 21, (white) x 10

Round 48 :

← Row 47 [RS]: (white) x 11, (light terracotta) x 20, (black) x 25, (white) x 8, (black) x 6, (white) x 14

Round 49 :

→ 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

Round 50 :

← 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

Round 51 :

→ Row 50 [WS]: (white) x 14, (black) x 6, (white) x 9, (black) x 20, (white) x 35

Round 52 :

← Row 51 [RS]: (white) x 19, (yellow) x 2, (white) x 14, (black) x 19, (white) x 10, (black) x 6, (white) x 14

Round 53 :

→ Row 52 [WS]: (white) x 14, (black) x 6, (white) x 10, (black) x 19, (white) x 15, (yellow) x 2, (white) x 18

Round 54 :

← Row 53 [RS]: (white) x 17, (yellow) x 2, (white) x 16, (black) x 19, (white) x 10, (black) x 6, (white) x 14

Round 55 :

→ 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

Round 56 :

← 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

Round 57 :

→ 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

Round 58 :

← 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

Round 59 :

→ 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

Round 60 :

← 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

Round 61 :

→ 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

Round 62 :

← 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

Round 63 :

→ 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

Round 64 :

← 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

Round 65 :

→ 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

Round 66 :

← 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

Round 67 :

→ Row 66 [WS]: (white) x 31, (black) x 19, (white) x 11, (yellow) x 3, (white) x 20

Round 68 :

← Row 67 [RS]: (white) x 21, (yellow) x 3, (white) x 10, (black) x 19, (white) x 31

Round 69 :

→ Row 68 [WS]: (white) x 31, (black) x 19, (white) x 9, (yellow) x 3, (white) x 22

Round 70 :

← Row 69 [RS]: (white) x 34, (black) x 19, (white) x 31

Round 71 :

→ Row 70 [WS]: (white) x 31, (black) x 5, (white) x 9, (black) x 5, (white) x 34

Round 72 :

← Row 71 [RS]: (white) x 34, (black) x 4, (white) x 11, (black) x 4, (white) x 31

Round 73 :

→ Row 72 [WS]: (white) x 31, (black) x 3, (white) x 13, (black) x 3, (white) x 34

Round 74 :

← Row 73 [RS]: (white) x 34, (black) x 3, (white) x 13, (black) x 3, (white) x 31

Round 75 :

→ Row 74 [WS]: (white) x 31, (black) x 2, (white) x 15, (black) x 2, (white) x 34

Round 76 :

← Row 75 [RS]: (white) x 84

Round 77 :

→ Row 76 [WS]: (white) x 84

Round 78 :

← Row 77 [RS]: (white) x 84

Round 79 :

→ Row 78 [WS]: (white) x 84

Round 80 :

← Row 79 [RS]: (white) x 84

Round 81 :

→ Row 80 [WS]: (white) x 84

Round 82 :

← Row 81 [RS]: (white) x 84

Round 83 :

→ Row 82 [WS]: (white) x 84

Round 84 :

← Row 83 [RS]: (white) x 84

Round 85 :

→ Row 84 [WS]: (white) x 84

Info :

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

— Back part of the bag :

Round 86 :

Light terracotta color yarn. Chain 85, and start working in the second chain from the hook.

Round 87 :

Row 1: 84 sc, turn

Round 88 :

Rows 2-83: ch, 84 sc, turn

Round 89 :

Row 84: ch, 84 sc

Info :

Cut yarn, and hide the tail.

— Handle of the bag (make 2) :

Round 90 :

Leave a long tail for sewing at the beginning and end of the row. Chain 6 with light terracotta (white) yarn. Start working in the second chain from the hook.

Round 91 :

1 row: 5 sc, turn

Round 92 :

2-159 rows: ch, 5 sc, turn

Round 93 :

160 row: ch, 5 sc

Info :

Do not cut yarn and crochet one circle round of sc around all handle. The handle using the materials stated in this pattern is ~24 inches / 61 cm in length. Make the length of the handle as desired.

— Bottom of the bag :

Round 94 :

Light terracotta color yarn. Chain 10, and start working in the second chain from the hook.

Round 95 :

Row 1: 9 sc, turn

Round 96 :

Rows 2-251: ch, 9 sc, turn

Round 97 :

Row 252: ch, 9 sc

Info :

Do not cut yarn.

— Assembly :

Round 98 :

Place the bottom and the back site part of the bag with wrong sides to each other and crochet them together using sc. Use light terracotta yarn. You will crochet on the right side, you will make 252 sc, then end the work. Hide the yarn tail.

Round 99 :

Then crochet together bottom of the bag and front side. Use white yarn. Crochet on right side and make 252 sc, end the work. Hide the yarn tail.

Round 100 :

Sew the handles.

Info :

Hide all yarn tails on the wrong side with the help of the needle. See photos for front and wrong side examples. Pin parts before sewing to ensure correct alignment.

Assembly Instructions

  • Place the bottom and the back part of the bag with wrong sides together and crochet them together using single crochet in light terracotta; crochet on the right side making 252 sc and fasten off, then hide the yarn tail.
  • Crochet together the bottom of the bag and the front side using white yarn; work on the right side and make 252 sc, fasten off and hide the yarn tail.
  • Sew the handles to the top edges of the bag in the positions shown in photos, using the long tails left for sewing to securely anchor each handle.
  • Hide all yarn tails on the wrong side with a tapestry needle after finishing the intarsia chart and the assembly joins to keep the interior neat.
  • Before final sewing, pin the front, back and bottom pieces together to check alignment of the cat motif and ensure seams are even.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work the front panel using the intarsia technique and keep ALL tails on the wrong side while crocheting as directed in the chart.
  • 💡Begin each new row with a turning chain (ch 1); the chain does not count as a stitch.
  • 💡Use bobbins or pieces of cardboard to manage multiple color bobbins and add more yarn to a bobbin when it is finished.
  • 💡Do not pull floats too tight when changing colors to avoid puckering; keep moderate tension so there are no gaps.
  • 💡Pin panels before joining to ensure correct alignment of the motif and symmetrical assembly.

This cat-and-cup tote is a delightful mix of playful art and everyday utility. It’s perfect for carrying books, groceries or knitting projects while showing off a handmade touch. Make one in your favorite color combo and enjoy the compliments it brings. 🧶👜

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished bag using the materials stated in this pattern is approximately 11.8 inches / 30 cm in height and ~13.4 inches / 34 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 drape; choose an appropriate hook to maintain a dense fabric for the bag.

Do I need prior experience with intarsia or colorwork?

This pattern uses intarsia crochet for the front panel; some experience with color changes is helpful, but the included photos and chart make the technique approachable.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 8-10 hours, though time varies depending on experience, speed, and how much time you spend on color changes.

How long should I make the handles?

The handles in the sample measure about 24 inches / 61 cm long; you may adjust the number of rows to make the handles shorter or longer to suit your preference.