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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 large intarsia cat holding a cup on the front panel. The design uses single crochet rows worked back and forth and a full color chart to guide your color changes. You will make the front (chart), a solid back, two handles, and a bottom piece, then join and finish for a neat result.

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

Includes a full row-by-row colour breakdown, photos showing color changes, and assembly instructions. Suitable for crocheters who want to practice intarsia and color management techniques.

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

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns a simple bag into a playful statement piece with minimal fuss. I enjoy the clear charted front panel — it makes working intarsia approachable and fun. The combination of contrasting colors and clean single crochet rows gives a modern, polished look. I also love that the pattern creates a useful, everyday accessory you can carry and enjoy every day.

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 customizing this pattern by changing the colors to match my wardrobe; try soft pastels for a subtle look or deep jewel tones for drama.

I sometimes make a mini version by using thinner yarn and a smaller hook to create a keychain-sized pouch.

I often add a zipper or inner pocket for extra functionality if I plan to use the bag as a work bag.

I like to experiment with different handle lengths—short straps for a shoulder bag or long straps for a crossbody option.

I recommend swapping the terracotta cup color for a bright pop color to create contrast against the cat silhouette.

I sometimes outline parts of the chart with surface slip stitch to make the cat silhouette pop even more.

I also try different border finishes: a single crochet round for a clean edge, or a picot scallop for a decorative finish.

I find adding interfacing or light fabric lining helps the bag keep its shape and gives it a more professional feel.

I occasionally convert the chart to tapestry crochet if I prefer carrying floats across the row instead of using bobbins.

I encourage you to mix materials: try a cotton blend for a sturdier market bag or a bamboo blend for a softer drape and eco-friendly option.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the turning chain at the start of each row can make your edges uneven; always begin each row with a turning chain to maintain row height and straight edges. ✗ Pulling color-change tails too tight will pucker the fabric and distort the chart; keep the floats loose and use bobbins or short lengths to manage tension. ✗ Not keeping all yarn tails on the wrong side as instructed will leave visible tails on the right side; follow the R/W chart instructions and keep tails to the wrong side while crocheting. ✗ Forgetting to count your stitches after a multi-color row causes mismatched stitch counts in the next row; count after complex color sections to confirm totals and correct errors immediately. ✗ Not preparing enough bobbins or yarn ends can slow your work and create tangles; prepare bobbins (or small cardboard pieces) for each color block before starting the chart. ✗ Cutting the handle tails too short makes sewing difficult; leave long tails for sewing at the beginning and end of the handle rows to secure them neatly.

Cat with a Cup Crochet Pattern

Make a stylish crochet tote bag featuring a bold cat holding a steaming cup — a charming intarsia design perfect for gifting or everyday use. This pattern walks you through the color-charted front panel, a solid back panel, handles and neat assembly. With clear row-by-row instructions and photo guidance, you will create a professional-looking bag you can be proud of.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Cat with a Cup Crochet Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Gazzal Baby Bamboo (50% acrylic/50% bamboo), 50g (1.76 oz)/115m (125 yd) - colors used: light terracotta (95242), yellow (95205), white (95227)
  • 02
    Gazzal Baby Love (45% acrylic/55% modal), 50g (1.76 oz)/115m (125 yd) - black (1629)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.5 mm
  • 02
    Scissors
  • 03
    Tapestry needle
  • 04
    Bobbins or small pieces of cardboard for color management

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— Required materials and tools :

Info :

Yarn: Gazzal Baby Bamboo (50% acrylic/50% bamboo) 50g/115m - light terracotta (95242), yellow (95205), white (95227). Yarn: Gazzal Baby Love (45% acrylic/55% modal) 50g/115m - black (1629). Crochet hook: 2.5 mm. Scissors. Tapestry needle.

— Abbreviations :

Infos :

Ch - chain. Sc - single crochet. R - Right Side. W - Wrong Side. RS - right side. WS - wrong side.

— Tips before starting :

Infos :

The front part of 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. The front and back parts of the bag are crocheted in single crochet. Each square in the pattern indicates one single crochet. The front part of the bag is crocheted according to the pattern from bottom to top (see the chart). 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. 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.

— Chart and legend :

Info :

Chart excerpt shows Right Side (R) and Wrong Side (W) markers. R = Right Side - NO tails on this side. W = Wrong Side - Keep ALL tails on this side while crocheting. Read graph from right to left on RS rows and left to right on WS rows.

— Front Side :

Info :

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.

Row 1 [RS] :

(white) x 84

Row 2 [WS] :

(white) x 84

Row 3 [RS] :

(white) x 84

Row 4 [WS] :

(white) x 84

Row 5 [RS] :

(white) x 84

Row 6 [WS] :

(white) x 84

Row 7 [RS] :

(white) x 84

Row 8 [WS] :

(white) x 84

Row 9 [RS] :

(white) x 84

Row 10 [WS] :

(white) x 24, (black) x 30, (white) x 30

Row 11 [RS] :

(white) x 29, (black) x 34, (white) x 21

Row 12 [WS] :

(white) x 19, (black) x 36, (white) x 29

Row 13 [RS] :

(white) x 30, (black) x 36, (white) x 18

Row 14 [WS] :

(white) x 17, (black) x 30, (white) x 8, (black) x 2, (white) x 27

Row 15 [RS] :

(white) x 27, (black) x 9, (white) x 1, (black) x 31, (white) x 16

Row 16 [WS] :

(white) x 15, (black) x 32, (white) x 1, (black) x 8, (white) x 28

Row 17 [RS] :

(white) x 33, (black) x 3, (white) x 1, (black) x 33, (white) x 14

Row 18 [WS] :

(white) x 14, (black) x 33, (white) x 1, (black) x 3, (white) x 33

Row 19 [RS] :

(white) x 33, (black) x 3, (white) x 2, (black) x 33, (white) x 13

Row 20 [WS] :

(white) x 13, (black) x 33, (white) x 1, (black) x 4, (white) x 33

Row 21 [RS] :

(white) x 34, (black) x 3, (white) x 1, (black) x 34, (white) x 12

Row 22 [WS] :

(white) x 12, (black) x 33, (white) x 2, (black) x 3, (white) x 34

Row 23 [RS] :

(white) x 35, (black) x 3, (white) x 1, (black) x 34, (white) x 11

Row 24 [WS] :

(white) x 11, (black) x 5, (white) x 1, (black) x 27, (white) x 2, (black) x 3, (white) x 35

Row 25 [RS] :

(white) x 36, (black) x 3, (white) x 2, (black) x 26, (white) x 1, (black) x 5, (white) x 11

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

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

Row 28 [WS] :

(white) x 11, (black) x 5, (white) x 2, (black) x 13, (white) x 10, (black) x 7, (white) x 36

Row 29 [RS] :

(white) x 36, (black) x 29, (white) x 3, (black) x 5, (white) x 11

Row 30 [WS] :

(white) x 11, (black) x 6, (white) x 2, (black) x 29, (white) x 36

Row 31 [RS] :

(white) x 36, (black) x 29, (white) x 2, (black) x 6, (white) x 11

Row 32 [WS] :

(white) x 11, (black) x 6, (white) x 3, (black) x 28, (white) x 36

Row 33 [RS] :

(white) x 36, (black) x 28, (white) x 3, (black) x 6, (white) x 11

Row 34 [WS] :

(white) x 11, (black) x 6, (white) x 4, (black) x 27, (white) x 36

Row 35 [RS] :

(white) x 36, (black) x 27, (white) x 4, (black) x 6, (white) x 11

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

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

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

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

Row 40 [WS] :

(white) x 12, (black) x 6, (white) x 6, (black) x 36, (light terracotta) x 10, (white) x 14

Row 41 [RS] :

(white) x 11, (light terracotta) x 13, (black) x 35, (white) x 6, (black) x 6, (white) x 13

Row 42 [WS] :

(white) x 13, (black) x 6, (white) x 6, (black) x 35, (light terracotta) x 14, (white) x 10

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

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

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

Row 46 [WS] :

(white) x 14, (black) x 6, (white) x 8, (black) x 25, (light terracotta) x 21, (white) x 10

Row 47 [RS] :

(white) x 11, (light terracotta) x 20, (black) x 25, (white) x 8, (black) x 6, (white) x 14

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

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

Row 50 [WS] :

(white) x 14, (black) x 6, (white) x 9, (black) x 20, (white) x 35

Row 51 [RS] :

(white) x 19, (yellow) x 2, (white) x 14, (black) x 19, (white) x 10, (black) x 6, (white) x 14

Row 52 [WS] :

(white) x 14, (black) x 6, (white) x 10, (black) x 19, (white) x 15, (yellow) x 2, (white) x 18

Row 53 [RS] :

(white) x 17, (yellow) x 2, (white) x 16, (black) x 19, (white) x 10, (black) x 6, (white) x 14

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Row 66 [WS] :

(white) x 31, (black) x 19, (white) x 11, (yellow) x 3, (white) x 20

Row 67 [RS] :

(white) x 21, (yellow) x 3, (white) x 10, (black) x 19, (white) x 31

Row 68 [WS] :

(white) x 31, (black) x 19, (white) x 9, (yellow) x 3, (white) x 22

Row 69 [RS] :

(white) x 34, (black) x 19, (white) x 31

Row 70 [WS] :

(white) x 31, (black) x 5, (white) x 9, (black) x 5, (white) x 34

Row 71 [RS] :

(white) x 34, (black) x 4, (white) x 11, (black) x 4, (white) x 31

Row 72 [WS] :

(white) x 31, (black) x 3, (white) x 13, (black) x 3, (white) x 34

Row 73 [RS] :

(white) x 34, (black) x 3, (white) x 13, (black) x 3, (white) x 31

Row 74 [WS] :

(white) x 31, (black) x 2, (white) x 15, (black) x 2, (white) x 34

Row 75 [RS] :

(white) x 84

Row 76 [WS] :

(white) x 84

Row 77 [RS] :

(white) x 84

Row 78 [WS] :

(white) x 84

Row 79 [RS] :

(white) x 84

Row 80 [WS] :

(white) x 84

Row 81 [RS] :

(white) x 84

Row 82 [WS] :

(white) x 84

Row 83 [RS] :

(white) x 84

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 :

Info :

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

Row 1 :

84 sc, turn

Rows 2-83 :

ch, 84 sc, turn

Row 84 :

ch, 84 sc

Info :

Cut yarn, and hide the tail.

— Handle of the bag (make 2) :

Info :

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.

1 row :

5 sc, turn

2-159 rows :

ch, 5 sc, turn

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 :

Info :

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

Row 1 :

9 sc, turn

Rows 2-251 :

ch, 9 sc, turn

Row 252 :

ch, 9 sc

Info :

Do not cut yarn.

— Assembly :

Info :

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.

Info :

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.

Info :

Sew the handles.

Assembly Instructions

  • Place the bottom and the back side part of the bag with wrong sides together and crochet them together using single crochet with light terracotta yarn, working 252 sc on the right side; fasten off and hide the tail.
  • Crochet together the bottom and the front side with white yarn, working 252 sc on the right side; fasten off and hide the yarn tail.
  • Sew the two handles to the top edge of the bag using the long tails left from the handle beginning and end, positioning them evenly on both sides.
  • Hide all yarn tails on the wrong side with a tapestry needle after completing the chart and assembly to secure color changes and tidy the inside.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use bobbins or short lengths of yarn for each color block to keep floats tidy and prevent large tangles.
  • 💡Keep all yarn tails on the wrong side while crocheting according to the chart (W rows) to make hiding ends easier after finishing.
  • 💡Begin each row with the turning chain and count stitches after color-heavy rows to ensure your stitch count remains correct.

This cat tote is a delightful mix of playful design and practical function 🎒. The intarsia chart creates a bold, graphic front panel that stands out in any crowd. Finished with contrasting handles and neat edges, this bag is perfect for gifts or everyday use 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished bag 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 change yarn or hook size to alter the bag size?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights or a different hook, but this will change the finished size. Use a hook appropriate to your yarn and make a gauge swatch to predict final dimensions.

Do I need to know intarsia for this pattern?

This pattern uses the intarsia crochet technique for the front panel. Basic single crochet skills plus familiarity with color changes are recommended. If you are new to intarsia, watch video tutorials to practice before starting.

How long does it typically take to complete this project?

Most crocheters complete this bag in 8-10 hours, though actual time may vary depending on experience with color changes and the intarsia technique.