How To Crochet Easy & Adorable Cat Paw Pouch

Whip up the cutest kitty companion with your crochet skills! We're making a cuddly Crochet Cat Paw Pouch that's absolutely meow-velous. Make a super soft, paw-shaped purse that's not just a nod to your favorite feline friends but also the purr-fect spot to stash your goodies.

Crochet Cat Paw Pouch

Materials:

Yarn (color of your choice for the paw and a different, contrasting color for the pads)
Crochet hook (size according to the yarn weight)
A yarn needle
Scissors
Stitch markers (optional for marking the beginning of rounds)

Instructions:

Base of the Pouch (Make 1 with each stitch type if desired):

Magic Ring:

Start with a magic ring.

Round 1:

Chain 1 to close the magic ring.
Crochet 11 stitches into the ring (use HDC or DC based on your choice).
Pull the yarn to tighten the ring and close the hole.
Slip stitch to the first stitch to join.

Round 2:

Chain 1.
Make 2 HDC or DC in each stitch around (total 22 stitches).
Slip stitch to the first stitch to join.

For Round 3:

Chain 1.
(1 HDC or DC in next stitch, 2 HDC or DC in following stitch) repeat around (total 33 stitches).
Slip stitch to the first stitch to join.

Round 4:

Chain 1.
(1 HDC or DC in each of the next 2 stitches, 2 HDC or DC in the next stitch) repeat around.
Slip stitch to the first stitch to join.

Paws (Make 2):

Forming a Paw:

Skip 1 stitch, then crochet 7 HDC or DC into the next stitch.
Skip 1 stitch, slip stitch into the next stitch.
Repeat this pattern to form 5 or 6 "paw" bumps, depending on your preference.

Finish:

Cut the yarn, leaving a tail. Pull through the loop to secure.
One paw should have a longer tail for sewing it onto the main pouch.

Paw Pads (Make as many as liked for decoration):

Magic Ring:

Use contrasting color yarn.
Crochet 6 single crochets (SC) into a magic ring.
Slip stitch to the first SC to close.
Cut yarn, secure and hide ends.

Assembly:

Attach Paw Pads:

Position and sew the paw pads onto the paw bumps or attach using a hot glue gun.

Attach Paws to Main Pouch:

Use the longer yarn tail to sew each paw onto the pouch.

Create a Strap (optional):

Attach yarn to one side of the pouch.
Chain a length sufficient to create a loop or strap.
Attach the end of the chain back to the pouch with a slip stitch or sew in place.