Project introduction
This is a pattern overview, not a full step by step tutorial. The Cute Animal Chest Bag is a crochet design by Susan’s family, listed in the Bag, Other category on Ravelry. It is a three dimensional project supported by charts and captioned videos, and this summary covers the design, the supplies and how to reach the original instructions.
Cute Animal Chest Bag
The Cute Animal Chest Bag includes three animal versions: a cat, a fox and a red panda. Each version is finished with its own decorations, such as dried fish, roses and apples, giving every bag a playful character. The adjustable strap lets the bag be worn on the chest or over the shoulder, and the design is described as suitable for both kids and adults.
The listing describes the project as three dimensional, and support is provided through a chart and captioned video tutorials. Separate video guidance exists for the fox, the red panda and the cat versions, so you can follow along with the animal you plan to make: fox video https://youtu.be/9Kv4ZYOVh38, red panda video https://youtu.be/tNzkXnFWl6c, cat video https://youtu.be/TR6mSgYNFtE.
Before you start, gather the full supply list. The designer’s material list names a zipper, needle, stuffing, glue, marking buckle and accessories for finishing and assembly, so check that you have each item before casting on. Having these ready keeps the finishing and assembly steps smooth from the start.
- Zipper
- Needle
- Stuffing
- Glue
- Marking buckle
- Accessories
Yarn is given per animal. The two yarns named in the listing are Susan’s Family Combed Cotton 4 ply, a fingering weight yarn of 60 percent cotton and 40 percent acrylic at 131 yards per 50 grams, and Susan’s Family Handcrafted No.2 Knit Thread, a bulky weight 100 percent acrylic yarn at 175 yards per 100 grams.
| Animal | No.2 Knit Thread | 4 ply Cotton |
|---|---|---|
| Fox | No.2 Thread 19# (2), No.2 Thread 01# (1) | 4 ply Cotton 61# (1) |
| Red Panda | No.2 Thread 09# (2), No.2 Thread 26# (1) | 4 ply Cotton 06# (1) |
| Cat | No.2 Thread 08# (2), No.2 Thread 01# (1) | - |
The design has attracted solid interest on Ravelry, with three shared projects and 44 makers queueing it, which suggests the animal bags appeal to crocheters of many skill levels. If the yarn kit link you are hoping for is not live yet, the listing notes it is coming soon, so check back later.
The pattern is offered for free on the designer’s listing. For the complete instructions, use the designer’s original page rather than this summary: Original designer’s pattern and instructions. The free web version does not tell us whether any printable or PDF format is free, so check the source page for format details. More designs by the same creator are covered in these overviews: Plaid Bear Cardigan Crochet Tutorial | Susan’s Family: Pattern Overview and Feather Butterfly Dreamcatcher pattern by Susan’s family: Pattern Overview.
