Black Cat Crochet Bag Pattern (Intarsia Tote PDF)

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If you love bold statement accessories and adorable cat designs, this Black Cat Crochet Bag pattern is a must-make. Designed using the intarsia crochet technique, this tote features a large, expressive cat face worked in single crochet.

The finished bag measures approximately 12.2 inches (31 cm) high and 13 inches (33 cm) wide, making it the perfect everyday crochet tote for fall, Halloween, or cat lovers year-round.

Materials & Tools for the Black Cat Bag

This crochet bag pattern uses DK weight (#3) yarn for a clean, defined fabric. The original design uses light cream and black cotton-acrylic blend yarn for structure and durability.

You’ll need:

  • DK weight yarn in light cream and black
  • 2.75 mm crochet hook
  • Scissors
  • Tapestry needle
  • Stitches used (US terms):
  • Ch (chain)
  • Sc (single crochet)

What is Intarsia Crochet?

This black cat tote is worked using the intarsia crochet technique, which creates clean color blocks without carrying yarn across the entire row.

Each square on the graph equals one single crochet stitch, and the bag is worked flat in back-and-forth rows from bottom to top.

To keep your yarn organized, use small bobbins or yarn butterflies for each color section. This prevents tangling and keeps your wrong side neat.

How to Crochet the Front Panel (Cat Face Graph)

Start by chaining 81 stitches with light cream yarn. Work into the second chain from the hook to create 80 single crochet stitches per row.

The cat face gradually forms as you follow the row-by-row color chart, increasing the black stitch sections to shape the ears, head, and eyes.

The front panel is worked for 80 rows total, alternating right side (RS) and wrong side (WS) rows. After completing Row 80, fasten off and neatly weave in all yarn tails on the wrong side.

Crocheting the Back Panel

The back of the bag features a complementary inverted color design. It also worked over 80 stitches and 80 rows using black as the primary color.

Begin by chaining 81 with black yarn and follow the graph instructions for the back panel.

Once complete, fasten off and weave in all ends. You’ll now have two matching panels ready for assembly.

Making the Crochet Bag Handle

The handle is worked in rows for durability and structure.

  • Chain 6
  • Row 1: 5 sc
  • Rows 2–135: ch 1, 5 sc
  • Row 136: ch 1, 5 sc

Then crochet one round of single crochet evenly around the entire strap to strengthen it.

The finished strap measures approximately 23.6 inches (60 cm), but you can adjust the length to suit your preference.

Assembly Instructions

Place the front and back panels right sides together. Sew along the sides and bottom using a running stitch and your tapestry needle.

Turn the bag right side out and securely sew the strap to the top edge.

Once assembled, your black cat tote is ready to use — stylish, practical, and perfect for gifting.

Why You’ll Love This Crochet Cat Bag

  • Unique intarsia crochet bag pattern
  • Bold graphic cat face design
  • Beginner-friendly stitches (single crochet only)
  • Perfect Halloween crochet project
  • Customizable strap length
  • Great handmade gift idea

If you enjoy tapestry crochet, graph crochet patterns, and statement crochet bags, this pattern will quickly become a favorite.

Download the Printable Black Cat Crochet Pattern

For the complete row-by-row instructions and full-size graph charts, download the ad-free PDF version and crochet at your own pace.

Save this to your Crochet Bag Patterns or Halloween Crochet Ideas board on Pinterest so you can find it later!

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