Carry your love for cats wherever you go with this Amigurumi Cat Face Shoulder Bag crochet pattern! Featuring a sweet feline face complete with whiskers, perky ears, and a playful expression, this charming bag is both functional and full of personality. Whether you’re heading to the market, strolling through town, or just want a cozy companion slung over your shoulder, this pattern lets you stitch up a stylish accessory that’s sure to turn heads and spark smiles. 🐱👜🧶
Designed for cuteness and creativity, this pattern invites you to play with soft yarns, bold contrasts, and expressive details like embroidered eyes or a blushing nose. Add a sturdy strap, a button closure, or even a tiny bow for extra flair. Whether it’s a gift for a fellow cat lover or a treat for yourself, this Cat Face Shoulder Bag is a delightful and satisfying project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade charm to every outing! 💖✨🐾
🐱 Crochet Cat Face Shoulder Bag Pattern
A charming and functional crochet accessory shaped like a cat’s face with a soft, pastel look — ideal for teens, kids, or anyone who adores cats!
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – Requires shaping, sewing parts, and simple color changes
📏 Finished Size
- Bag Diameter: ~25–30 cm
- Strap Length: ~90–100 cm (adjustable)
🧶 Materials
- Chunky/bulky velvet yarn or worsted cotton yarn in:
- Light pink (main color)
- Cream/white (face center, inner ear)
- Brown (whiskers & nose embroidery)
- Black (safety eyes or crochet)
- Hook: 4.5–5 mm (or appropriate for yarn weight)
- Yarn needle
- Optional: Zipper or magnetic snap
- Fabric for lining (optional)
🧵 Pattern Instructions
🐾 Bag Body (Make 2 Panels)
With pink yarn:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc around (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- …Continue increasing in this pattern until you reach ~90 sts (depending on size)
Switch to cream yarn for center face (optional):
- When ~4 rounds remain, change color to cream to create a subtle center
- Continue 2–3 rounds in cream
Finish: FO and weave in ends
🐱 Ears (Make 2 Outer Pink, 2 Inner Cream)
Outer Ear – Pink:
- Ch 2, work 3 sc in 2nd ch (3)
- Ch 1, turn. inc x3 (6)
- Ch 1, (sc, inc) x3 (9)
- Ch 1, (2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
FO with long tail
Inner Ear – Cream (Make 2, smaller):
Same as above but stop at row 3 or 4
Assembly:
Sew cream inner onto pink outer. Attach ears symmetrically to top of front panel.
👁 Eyes (Make 2 or use safety eyes)
With black yarn:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- sl st, FO
Stitch onto cream area of front panel.
🐽 Nose & Whiskers
Nose: Embroider a small triangle or oval in brown yarn just below eye line.
Mouth: Add two downward stitches to form a small mouth.
Whiskers: Use brown yarn to embroider 3 short whiskers on each cheek.
🪡 Strap
Flat Strap (adjustable length):
- Ch 7
- sc in 2nd ch and across (6 sts)
- Continue in rows of 6 sc until strap is desired length (~90–100 cm)
- FO, leave long tail
Sew each end securely to sides of bag panels.
👜 Assembly
- Optional: Sew or glue fabric lining to each panel before joining
- Place front and back panels together, right sides out
- sc around both panels to join, leaving ~20 cm open at top
- Optionally insert a zipper or sew a magnetic clasp at the top
- Attach strap and reinforce with extra stitches if needed
- Optional: Add a small lining pocket inside or attach a keyring
🧺 Care Tips
- Handwash recommended due to shape
- Air dry flat
- Avoid wringing or hot drying to preserve structure
💕 Final Thoughts
Your adorable cat face crochet bag is now complete! Whether you use it as a playful everyday purse, a cute gift, or a whimsical accessory for outings, it’s sure to turn heads and spark smiles. Don’t be afraid to experiment with colors and personalize your feline friend with bows, patches, or even a tiny bell on the ear. Happy crocheting, and may your yarn always stay untangled! 🧶🐾💖
