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Want to crochet something that's both useful and cute? I'm excited to share with you my newest design...the Kiki Kitty Pouch! It's beginner-friendly and completely no-sew!
The Kiki Kitty Pouch is a quick and easy no-sew crochet bag. It can be worn as a necklace or a crossbody purse. This crochet pattern features big round paws, dangly arms and legs, and a set of cute cat ears. This animal bag is the perfect birthday gift or Christmas holiday gift for cat lovers who have a penchant for kawaii or whimsical styles.
About the Pattern
- Fast to work up
- Easy / Beginner-friendly
- Bag size: 3.5” (W), 6.5” (H)
- Versatile and easily customized with different yarn colors, as well as with add-ons like accessories, appliques, buttons, and other embellishments!
Pattern Extras
If you'd like to "dress up" your kitty, you might like these cute add-ons:
- Mini bow (free crochet pattern)
- Mini flower (free crochet pattern)
If you have a penchant for floral things, you can even crochet 5 or 6 mini flowers to create a "flower crown" accessory for your pouch! I think it'd look beautiful in all the same color, or as different colors. Simply embroider the flowers to the head, just below the ears.
Recommended Yarn
This pattern is designed using super bulky weight 6 chenille velvet yarn, which results in a very soft and plush texture. My recommended yarn for this project is Toucan, Honey Bunny, or Baby Snuggle from Hobbii. Blanket yarn can also be used for this pattern.
PDF Pattern
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KIKI KITTY POUCH
Free Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
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Pattern Info
Size:
Bag only: 3.5” (W), 6.5” (H)
Level of Difficulty:
★★★☆☆ Familiar Beginner. Requires familiarity with stitches used (below).Stitches/Terms Used:
- FO = fasten off
- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase (insert 2 sc in same st)
- dec = decrease (sc 2 sts together)
- hdc = half double crochet
- dc = double crochet
Materials:
- Super bulky weight 6 chenille velvet yarn in desired colors (I used Hobbii Honey Bunny yarn in grey and white)
- 5mm crochet hook (I use these)
- 12mm plastic safety eyes (I use these) - Or, you can use black buttons for eyes instead!
- Thin black yarn for embroidering a mouth
- Stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Optional: cloth for lining the interior
Crochet Instructions
Notes:
- The free version of the pattern comes in written instructions (below) as well as a step-by-step video tutorial. If you want an ad-free printable version of the written instructions, please download the low-cost PDF pattern.
POUCH & EARS
Use grey yarn.Ch 12.
R1: Insert 2 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook. Sc 9. Insert 3 sc in next st, bringing you to the other side of the ch. Sc 10. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (24)
R2-R13: Ch 1 (does not count as a st). Hdc around. Join with a sl st to the first hdc. (24)
R14 [ears]: The ears will go on one side of the pouch. Each ear will take up 3 sts of space. Mark the 3 sts with scrap yarn.
Sl st in each st around, but do the following for the 3 sts of each ear:
Sc in the first st. Ch. Dc+ch+dc in the second st. Ch. Sc in the third st.
FO and weave in the ends.
PAWS (x4)
Use white yarn.R1: Ch 2. Insert 8 sc in the 2nd ch from hook. (8)
R2: (Sc, inc) x 4. (12)
R3: Sc around. (12)
R4: (Sc, dec) x 4. (8)
Lightly stuff, then FO with a tail to sew the opening closed.
LIMBS (x4)
Use grey yarn.Insert hook under a st in the middle of the paw.
Ch 6.
Sl st to join to a st in the pouch. (Between R1-R2 for the legs, and between R9-R10 for the arms.)
Sl st in each of the ch back towards the paw.
FO with a tail and weave in the ends.
TAIL
Use grey yarn.Insert hook under a st between R1-R2, on the center backside of the pouch.
Ch 12.
Sl st in the 2nd ch from hook. Sl st in each ch back towards the pouch.
FO with a tail and weave in the ends.
STRAPS
Attach white yarn on one side of the pouch (R14). Ch 100, or however long you’d like the strap to be. Sl st to the other side of the pouch (R14). FO and weave in the tails.FINISHING
Attach 12mm plastic safety eyes between R11-R12, 6 sts apart.Using thin black yarn and a yarn needle, embroider an “X” for the nose and mouth to the pouch.
If desired, make a bag lining out of cloth to sew inside of the pouch and keep it from stretching out. Instructions:
Cut out two rectangles of fabric the same size as the pouch. Place the right sides together and stitch up the bottom and two sides. Insert the fabric pouch inside of the crochet pouch, and sew the top edge securely.
Video Tutorial
Want to crochet along with me? A video tutorial is in the works!
Want to share your finished Kiki Kitty Pouch?
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