Hexagon Free Crochet Cat Bag Tutorial
If you love crochet projects that mix texture, color, and a touch of whimsy, this Hexagon Crochet Cat Bag is going to steal your heart. Built from a sturdy circular base and transformed with shell stitches, puff stitches, and adorable cat motifs, this bag is both functional and irresistibly playful. It’s the kind of project that sparks conversations wherever you take it—and it’s perfect for using up your favorite worsted-weight yarns in bold or coordinated color palettes.
This tutorial walks you step by step through the construction of the bag, starting with a solid base and gradually building the sides with repeating shell and puff stitch sections that form the graphic “cats.”
The final rounds even shape tiny ears right into the design, making this bag a standout piece for cat lovers and crochet enthusiasts alike. While the directions have not been formally tested, they are shared in full detail so adventurous crocheters can enjoy the process and customize as needed.
Important Note
These directions have NOT been tested.
If you encounter any difficulties or notice any errors, please email Leslie at crochetbug dot com so corrections can be shared.
Tools
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5.5 mm crochet hook
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5.0 mm crochet hook
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Yarn needle (for weaving in ends)
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Scissors
Materials
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Worsted weight yarns in colors of your choice
Gauge
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Base should measure approximately 11 inches after 20 rounds
Special Stitches
Shell:
2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc
Puff Stitch:
Working around the stitches indicated:
(YO, insert hook into the space between shells two rows below, YO and draw yarn up to the working row) repeat twice more.
You will have 7 loops on your hook.
YO and draw through the first 6 loops, YO and draw through the remaining 2 loops to complete the stitch.
Pattern Notes
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Rounds 1–21 are worked in continuous rounds. Do not join; mark the beginning of each round.
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No chain-1 is made before the first single crochet of the bag. Pull up a loop from the slip stitch join of the ch-4 ring and work the first sc from there.
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After Round 21, you will join and turn at the end of each round.
Base of the Bag
Using the 5.5 mm hook and your chosen yarn:
Ch 4; join with sl st in first ch to form a ring.
Round 1: 6 sc in ring (6 sc)
Round 2: 2 sc in each st around (12 sc)
Round 3: (2 sc in next st, sc in next st) × 6 (18 sc)
Round 4: (sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st) × 6 (24 sc)
Round 5: (sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts) × 6 (30 sc)
Round 6: (sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st) × 6 (36 sc)
Round 7: (sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts) × 6 (42 sc)
Round 8: (sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st) × 6 (48 sc)
Round 9: (sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts) × 6 (54 sc)
Round 10: (sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st) × 6 (60 sc)
Round 11: (sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts) × 6 (66 sc)
Round 12: (sc in next 10 sts, 2 sc in next st) × 6 (72 sc)
Round 13: (sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 6 sts) × 6 (78 sc)
Round 14: (sc in next 12 sts, 2 sc in next st) × 6 (84 sc)
Round 15: (sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 7 sts) × 6 (90 sc)
Round 16: (sc in next 14 sts, 2 sc in next st) × 6 (96 sc)
Round 17: (sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 8 sts) × 6 (102 sc)
Round 18: (sc in next 16 sts, 2 sc in next st) × 6 (108 sc)
Round 19: (sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 9 sts) × 6 (114 sc)
Round 20: (sc in next 18 sts, 2 sc in next st) × 6 (120 sc)
Shell Transition Round
Switch to the 5.0 mm hook. Continue working in the same color.
Round 21:
(skip first 3 sts, 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc in next st) × 24.
Join with sl st to the first dc.
(24 shells)
Side Pattern & Cat Motifs
From this point on, join and turn at the end of each round.
Round 22:
Turn. Sl st to ch-1 space.
Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc, ch 1, 2 dc in same space.
(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-1 space) × 23.
Join and fasten off. (24 shells)
First Cat Section (New Color)
Round 23:
Turn. Join new color in any ch-1 space.
Ch 3, dc, ch 1, 2 dc in same space.
Puff stitch, then (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-1 space) × 23.
Join. (24 shells, 24 puff stitches)
Round 24:
Turn. Shells in each ch-1 space around. Join. (24 shells)
Round 25:
Repeat Round 24. Fasten off.
Repeats
Rounds 26–37:
Repeat Rounds 23–25 four more times, changing colors every three rounds.
Final Cat & Ear Round
Round 38:
New color. Repeat Round 23. (Shells + puff stitches)
Round 39:
Repeat shell round. (24 shells)
Round 40 (Ears):
(sc decrease over next 2 sts, ch 3, sl st into 3rd ch from hook – first ear, sc in next st, sc in ch-1 space, ch 3, sl st into 3rd ch from hook, sc in next st) × 24.
Join and fasten off.
Handles
Handles are customizable. One option:
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Use one strand of each cat color
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Twist strands together (a hand-held mixer works great!)
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Insert ends through ch-1 spaces of the first round of the last cat color
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Secure with knots and weave in ends
This Hexagon Free Crochet Cat Bag is a joyful mix of texture, colorwork, and personality. While it may require patience and attention due to its untested nature, the end result is a truly unique handmade accessory that celebrates creativity and a love for crochet—and cats. Don’t be afraid to experiment with color combinations and handle styles to make this bag completely your own. Happy crocheting! 🐾✨