Cat Chalk Bag

I was getting bored of the mint green color of my climbing chalk bag, and also found that chalk was spilling out of the top... so I knew it was time for an upcycle! I found a cute crochet motif pattern of cats and decided to crochet around my bag in the design, using light blue (base) and black (cat) yarns. I also used some black fleece and velcro to add a top flap to my bag to prevent chalk spills. Versatile, unique, and cute!

beginning the crochet motif - both colors of yarn are used for the entirety of the project;
the top color is crocheted over both strings to cover the other color until colors are swapped

first row of crochet motif

completed loop of crochet motif

inside view

round bottom

attached bottom to bag

completed bag cover

completed cover, interior view

completed cover, side view

the old bag

top of bag with chalk spilling out

clean top, string pulled closed

added round felt flap

fleece flap sewed on one side, added velcro along rim of the other side

fleece flap fitted around belt

fleece flap open

fleece flap sealed closed

<3 Mandy