# Cozy Tan Kitty Face Tote Bag Free Crochet Pattern
The cutest tote in the history of totes. Cozy tan with an adorable crocheted kitty face on the front — ears, eyes, whiskers, the whole charming package. I made it for my cat-obsessed niece and she carries it everywhere, including to places that definitely don’t require a tote bag. The kitty face is all appliqué, so the bag itself is a simple sturdy tote.
If you love cats (and who doesn’t?), this is your bag. Meow!
Warm tan with a cream muzzle, pink nose, and embroidered whiskers — the kitty face is irresistible. Sturdy cotton for a bag that gets carried daily.
What You’ll Need
- Worsted-weight cotton yarn in tan (approx. 500 yards), cream (approx. 60 yards), dark brown (approx. 40 yards), and pink (approx. 20 yards)
- Size H-8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- Embroidery needle
Finished size:
- Approximately 14 inches wide and 13 inches tall, not including handles
The Pattern
Tote Body
With tan, Ch 46.
Row 1: SC in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each chain across, Ch 1, turn. (45 SC)
Rows 2–40: SC in each stitch across, Ch 1, turn. (45 SC)
Fold in half and slip stitch the side seams. Turn right-side out.
Top edging: Join tan at any top edge. Work 3 rounds of SC evenly around the top opening (about 84 SC per round). Fasten off.
Handles (make 2)
With tan, Ch 8. Work 65 rows of SC across 7 stitches. Fasten off with long tails. Sew each handle to the top edge, 3.5 inches from each side, with reinforced square-and-X stitching.
Kitty Face
Face base: With tan, make a magic ring.
Round 1: 6 SC into the ring. (6 SC)
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around. (12 SC)
Round 3: *SC in the next stitch, 2 SC in the next stitch,* repeat around. (18 SC)
Round 4: *SC in the next 2 stitches, 2 SC in the next stitch,* repeat around. (24 SC) Fasten off.
Ears (make 2): With tan, Ch 8.
Row 1: SC in the 2nd chain from the hook and in each chain across, Ch 1, turn. (7 SC)
Row 2: SC2tog, SC in the next 3, SC2tog, Ch 1, turn. (5 SC)
Row 3: SC2tog, SC in the next 1, SC2tog. (3 SC) Fasten off. With pink, work 3 SC in the center for the inner ear.
Muzzle: With cream, work Rounds 1–2 of the face base (12 SC). Fasten off.
Nose: With pink, embroider a small triangle on the muzzle.
Eyes: With dark brown, embroider two large oval eyes (satin stitch), with a tiny white highlight dot each.
Whiskers: With dark brown, embroider 3 whiskers on each side.
Sew the face base to the front of the tote, then the ears at the top, the muzzle in the lower center, and embroider the features. Weave in all ends.
Sophie’s Tips
- Embroider the face BEFORE sewing it to the tote — much easier to handle.
- The white highlight dots in the eyes are what make it cute instead of creepy. Don’t skip them!
- Ears slightly tilted outward look playful; straight up looks alert. Choose your kitty’s mood.
Meow and carry on — the cutest tote ever!
