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No-Sew Black Cat Bag Charm
Toys & gifts · Easy · ~45–60 minutes
♥Tiny cat, spooky-season charm.♥

No-Sew Black Cat Bag Charm Free Pattern

A tiny black cat charm with pointy ears, a compact rounded body, and a clip loop for Halloween bags, keys, or backpacks.

Pattern and instructions by CrochetIndex Editorial
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Before you start

Skills used in this project

Review any stitch you do not know yet, then come back here and follow the project in order.

Magic ringSingle crochetIncrease & decreaseWeave in ends
Difficulty
Easy
Time
~45–60 minutes
Format
Written + visual
Written pattern ↓Photo steps ↓Tips ↓
Written pattern

Follow the rounds exactly.

This compact written pattern works alongside the close-up photo steps so readers can reproduce the project more confidently.

R1: 6 sc into a magic ring. (6)
R2: inc around. (12)
R3: [sc, inc] × 6. (18)
R4–7: sc around. (18)
R8: Shape two small ears across the top edge with short sc/hdc/sc peaks, keeping the center flat.
Add the face and stuff lightly.
R9: [sc, dec] × 6. (12)
R10: dec around. (6) Fasten off and close.
Tail: ch 8, sl st back along chain. Secure at the lower side. Add hanging loop and clasp.
Step by step

Make the shape first, then add the small finishing details.

Follow the written pattern together with the close-up step images, then finish the loop or ornament hanger at the end.

Start the head — Make a magic ring and begin the compact black cat head.1

Start the head

Make a magic ring and begin the compact black cat head.

Build the rounded shape — Work the increase rounds, then crochet even rounds for the head/body.2

Build the rounded shape

Work the increase rounds, then crochet even rounds for the head/body.

Form the ears — Shape the two small pointed ears directly from the top edge without sewing separate pieces.3

Form the ears

Shape the two small pointed ears directly from the top edge without sewing separate pieces.

Add the face — Embroider the eyes, nose, and tiny whisker details while the opening is still accessible.4

Add the face

Embroider the eyes, nose, and tiny whisker details while the opening is still accessible.

Stuff the cat — Add a small amount of stuffing so the charm stays soft but keeps its shape.5

Stuff the cat

Add a small amount of stuffing so the charm stays soft but keeps its shape.

Close the base — Decrease and close the body neatly.6

Close the base

Decrease and close the body neatly.

Add tail and loop — Crochet a tiny tail and secure the keyring or lobster clasp.7

Add tail and loop

Crochet a tiny tail and secure the keyring or lobster clasp.

Tips

Small details make the finish better.

  • A tiny dusty-rose bow gives you a second Pinterest variation.
  • Do not overstuff; the ears look cleaner when the body stays slightly soft.
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Quick answers

Common questions before you start

Is the No-Sew Black Cat Bag Charm beginner friendly?

This project is labeled Easy. The page links the crochet skills to review before you start and breaks the make into 7 steps.

How long does the No-Sew Black Cat Bag Charm take?

The estimated making time is ~45–60 minutes. Your first version may take longer if you pause to practice the listed stitches.

What do I need for this crochet project?

The materials section lists DK black yarn, Small amount of pink or dusty-rose yarn for ears/nose, Small amount of cream or green yarn for eye details, 3.5 mm crochet hook, plus the finishing supplies shown on the page.

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