diff --git a/doc/api/index.rst b/doc/api/index.rst
index ccb049f996a..a8cad413095 100644
--- a/doc/api/index.rst
+++ b/doc/api/index.rst
@@ -212,6 +212,7 @@ Class-style Parameters
     :toctree: generated
 
     Box
+    Pattern
 
 Enums
 -----
diff --git a/doc/techref/index.md b/doc/techref/index.md
index 0380c229290..a17c19f868e 100644
--- a/doc/techref/index.md
+++ b/doc/techref/index.md
@@ -12,7 +12,6 @@ common_parameters.md
 projections.md
 fonts.md
 text_formatting.md
-patterns.md
 encodings.md
 justification_codes.md
 environment_variables.md
diff --git a/doc/techref/patterns.md b/doc/techref/patterns.md
deleted file mode 100644
index ee53a5c87ee..00000000000
--- a/doc/techref/patterns.md
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,25 +0,0 @@
-# Bit and Hachure Patterns
-
-PyGMT supports a variety of bit and hachure patterns that can be used to fill polygons.
-
-These patterns can be defined using the following syntax:
-
-**P**|**p**_pattern_[**+b**_color_][**+f**_color_][**+r**_dpi_]
-
-*pattern* can either be a number in the range 1-90 or the name of a 1-, 8-, or 24-bit
-image raster file. The former will result in one of the 90 predefined 64x64 bit-patterns
-provided by GMT (see the figure below). The latter allows the user to create customized,
-repeating images using image raster files.
-
-By specifying uppercase **P** instead of **p** the image will be bit-reversed, i.e.,
-white and black areas will be interchanged (only applies to 1-bit images or predefined
-bit-image patterns). For these patterns and other 1-bit images one may specify
-alternative **b**ackground and **f**oreground colors (by appending **+b**_color_ and/or
-**+f**_color_) that will replace the default white and black pixels, respectively.
-Excluding *color* from a fore- or background specification yields a transparent image
-where only the back- or foreground pixels will be painted. The **+r**_dpi_ modifier sets
-the resolution in dpi.
-
-The image below shows the 90 predefined bit patterns that can be used in PyGMT.
-
-![](https://docs.generic-mapping-tools.org/6.5/_images/GMT_App_E.png)
diff --git a/examples/gallery/symbols/patterns.py b/examples/gallery/symbols/patterns.py
index a518ac7f034..f9896a9ee47 100644
--- a/examples/gallery/symbols/patterns.py
+++ b/examples/gallery/symbols/patterns.py
@@ -2,8 +2,8 @@
 Bit and hachure patterns
 ========================
 
-In addition to colors, PyGMT also allows using bit and hachure patterns to fill
-symbols, polygons, and other areas, via the ``fill`` parameter or similar parameters.
+In addition to colors, PyGMT also allows using bit and hachure patterns to fill symbols,
+polygons, and other areas, via the ``fill`` parameter or similar parameters.
 
 Example method parameters that support bit and hachure patterns include:
 
@@ -19,49 +19,47 @@
   ``uncertaintyfill``
 - :meth:`pygmt.Figure.wiggle`: Anomalies via ``fillpositive`` and ``fillnegative``
 
-GMT provides 90 predefined patterns that can be used in PyGMT. The patterns are numbered
-from 1 to 90, and can be colored and inverted. The resolution of the pattern
-can be changed, and the background and foreground colors can be set. For a complete list
-of available patterns and the full syntax to specify a pattern, refer to the
-:doc:`/techref/patterns`.
+GMT provides 90 predefined 1-bit patterns, which are numbered from 1 to 90. In addition,
+custom 1-, 8-, or 24-bit image raster files can also be used as patterns.
+
+These patterns can be specified via the :class:`pygmt.params.Pattern` class. The
+patterns can be customized with different resolution and different foreground and
+background colors. The foreground and background colors can also be inverted.
 """
 
 # %%
 import pygmt
+from pygmt.params import Pattern
 
 # A list of patterns that will be demonstrated.
-# To use a pattern as fill append "p" and the number of the desired pattern.
-# By default, the pattern is plotted in black and white with a resolution of 300 dpi.
+# By default, a pattern is plotted in black and white with a resolution of 300 dpi.
 patterns = [
-    # Plot a hachted pattern via pattern number 8
-    "p8",
-    # Plot a dotted pattern via pattern number 19
-    "p19",
-    # Set the background color ("+b") to "red3" and the foreground color ("+f") to
-    # "lightgray"
-    "p19+bred3+flightbrown",
-    # Invert the pattern by using a capitalized "P"
-    "P19+bred3+flightbrown",
-    # Change the resolution ("+r") to 100 dpi
-    "p19+bred3+flightbrown+r100",
-    # Make the background transparent by not giving a color after "+b";
-    # works analogous for the foreground
-    "p19+b+flightbrown+r100",
+    # Predefined 1-bit pattern 8.
+    Pattern(8),
+    # Predefined 1-bit pattern 19.
+    Pattern(19),
+    # Pattern 19 with custom background ("red3") and foreground ("lightbrown").
+    Pattern(19, bgcolor="red3", fgcolor="lightbrown"),
+    # Invert the background and foreground.
+    Pattern(19, invert=True, bgcolor="red3", fgcolor="lightbrown"),
+    # Same as above, but with a 100 dpi resolution.
+    Pattern(19, bgcolor="red3", fgcolor="lightbrown", dpi=100),
+    # Same as above, but with a transparent background by setting bgcolor to "".
+    Pattern(19, bgcolor="", fgcolor="lightbrown", dpi=100),
 ]
 
 fig = pygmt.Figure()
 fig.basemap(
     region=[0, 10, 0, 12],
-    projection="X10c",
+    projection="X18c/10c",
     frame="rlbt+glightgray+tBit and Hachure Patterns",
 )
-
 y = 11
 for pattern in patterns:
     # Plot a square with the pattern as fill.
     # The square has a size of 2 centimeters with a 1 point thick, black outline.
-    fig.plot(x=2, y=y, style="s2c", pen="1p,black", fill=pattern)
+    fig.plot(x=1, y=y, style="s2c", pen="1p,black", fill=pattern)
     # Add a description of the pattern.
-    fig.text(x=4, y=y, text=pattern, font="Courier-Bold", justify="ML")
+    fig.text(x=2, y=y, text=str(repr(pattern)), font="Courier-Bold", justify="ML")
     y -= 2
 fig.show()
diff --git a/examples/tutorials/advanced/cartesian_histograms.py b/examples/tutorials/advanced/cartesian_histograms.py
index ad32abfc6e2..5f089227bc5 100644
--- a/examples/tutorials/advanced/cartesian_histograms.py
+++ b/examples/tutorials/advanced/cartesian_histograms.py
@@ -18,6 +18,7 @@
 # Import the required packages
 import numpy as np
 import pygmt
+from pygmt.params import Pattern
 
 # %%
 # Generate random data from a normal distribution:
@@ -204,10 +205,8 @@
     frame=["wSnE", "xaf10", "ya5f1+lCumulative counts"],
     data=data01,
     series=10,
-    # Use pattern ("p") number 8 as fill for the bars
-    # Set the background ("+b") to white [Default]
-    # Set the foreground ("+f") to black [Default]
-    fill="p8+bwhite+fblack",
+    # Fill bars with GMT pattern 8, with white background and black foreground.
+    fill=Pattern(8, bgcolor="white", fgcolor="black"),
     pen="1p,darkgray,solid",
     histtype=0,
     # Show cumulative counts
diff --git a/examples/tutorials/advanced/focal_mechanisms.py b/examples/tutorials/advanced/focal_mechanisms.py
index b44286b6397..c9ba743e904 100644
--- a/examples/tutorials/advanced/focal_mechanisms.py
+++ b/examples/tutorials/advanced/focal_mechanisms.py
@@ -18,6 +18,7 @@
 # %%
 import pandas as pd
 import pygmt
+from pygmt.params import Pattern
 
 # Set up arguments for basemap
 region = [-5, 5, -5, 5]
@@ -99,10 +100,7 @@
 # ---------------------
 #
 # Use the parameters ``compressionfill`` and ``extensionfill`` to fill the quadrants
-# with different colors or patterns. Regarding patterns see the gallery example
-# :doc:`Bit and hachure patterns </gallery/symbols/patterns>` and the Technical
-# Reference :doc:`Bit and hachure patterns </techref/patterns>`.
-
+# with different colors or :class:`patterns <pygmt.params.Pattern>`.
 fig = pygmt.Figure()
 fig.basemap(region=region, projection=projection, frame=frame)
 
@@ -122,8 +120,8 @@
     longitude=2,
     latitude=0,
     depth=0,
-    compressionfill="p8",
-    extensionfill="p31",
+    compressionfill=Pattern(8),
+    extensionfill=Pattern(31),
     outline=True,
 )
 
diff --git a/examples/tutorials/basics/polygons.py b/examples/tutorials/basics/polygons.py
index 67144fdc680..dbd13775bdb 100644
--- a/examples/tutorials/basics/polygons.py
+++ b/examples/tutorials/basics/polygons.py
@@ -50,8 +50,8 @@
 
 # %%
 # Use the ``fill`` parameter to fill the polygon with a color or
-# :doc:`pattern </techref/patterns>`. Note, that there are no lines drawn between the
-# data points by default if ``fill`` is used. Use the ``pen`` parameter to add an
+# :class:`pattern <pygmt.params.Pattern>`. Note, that there are no lines drawn between
+# the data points by default if ``fill`` is used. Use the ``pen`` parameter to add an
 # outline around the polygon.
 
 fig = pygmt.Figure()
diff --git a/pygmt/params/__init__.py b/pygmt/params/__init__.py
index f2904afba94..b80b921407a 100644
--- a/pygmt/params/__init__.py
+++ b/pygmt/params/__init__.py
@@ -3,3 +3,4 @@
 """
 
 from pygmt.params.box import Box
+from pygmt.params.pattern import Pattern
diff --git a/pygmt/params/pattern.py b/pygmt/params/pattern.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..33c83a569cd
--- /dev/null
+++ b/pygmt/params/pattern.py
@@ -0,0 +1,111 @@
+"""
+The Pattern class for specifying bit and hachure patterns.
+"""
+
+import dataclasses
+
+from pygmt._typing import PathLike
+from pygmt.alias import Alias
+from pygmt.exceptions import GMTValueError
+from pygmt.params.base import BaseParam
+
+__doctest_skip__ = ["Pattern"]
+
+
+@dataclasses.dataclass(repr=False)
+class Pattern(BaseParam):
+    """
+    Class for specifying bit and hachure patterns.
+
+    This class allows users to specify predefined bit-patterns or custom 1-, 8-, or
+    24-bit image raster files to fill symbols and polygons in various PyGMT plotting
+    methods. The patterns can be customized with different resolution and different
+    foreground and background colors. The foreground and background colors can also be
+    inverted.
+
+    GMT provides 90 predefined patterns that can be used in PyGMT. The patterns are
+    numbered from 1 to 90, and shown below:
+
+    .. figure:: https://docs.generic-mapping-tools.org/6.5/_images/GMT_App_E.png
+       :alt: The 90 predefined bit-patterns provided with GMT
+       :width: 75%
+       :align: center
+
+    Parameters
+    ----------
+    pattern
+        The pattern to use. It can be specified in two forms:
+
+        - An integer in the range of 1-90, corresponding to one of 90 predefined 64x64
+          bit-patterns
+        - Name of a 1-, 8-, or 24-bit image raster file, to create customized, repeating
+          images using image raster files.
+    dpi
+        Resolution of the pattern in dots per inch (DPI) [Default is 300].
+    bgcolor/fgcolor
+        The background/foreground color for predefined bit-patterns or 1-bit images.
+        Setting either to an empty string will yield a transparent background/foreground
+        where only the foreground/background pixels will be painted. [Default is white
+        for background and black for foreground].
+    invert
+        If ``True``, the pattern will be bit-inverted, i.e., white and black areas will
+        be interchanged (only applies to predefined bit-patterns or 1-bit images).
+
+    Examples
+    --------
+    Draw a global map with land areas filled with pattern 15 in a light red background
+    and 200 dpi resolution:
+
+    >>> import pygmt
+    >>> from pygmt.params import Pattern
+    >>> fig = pygmt.Figure()
+    >>> fig.coast(
+    ...     region="g",
+    ...     projection="H10c",
+    ...     frame=True,
+    ...     land=Pattern(15, bgcolor="lightred", dpi=200),
+    ...     shorelines=True,
+    ... )
+    >>> fig.show()
+    """
+
+    pattern: int | PathLike
+    dpi: int | None = None
+    bgcolor: str | None = None
+    fgcolor: str | None = None
+    invert: bool = False
+
+    def _validate(self):
+        """
+        Validate the parameters.
+        """
+        # Integer pattern number must be in the range 1-90.
+        if isinstance(self.pattern, int) and not (1 <= self.pattern <= 90):
+            raise GMTValueError(
+                self.pattern,
+                description="pattern number",
+                reason=(
+                    "Parameter 'pattern' must be an integer in the range 1-90 "
+                    "or the name of a 1-, 8-, or 24-bit image raster file."
+                ),
+            )
+        # fgcolor and bgcolor cannot both be empty.
+        if self.fgcolor == "" and self.bgcolor == "":
+            _value = f"{self.fgcolor=}, {self.bgcolor=}"
+            raise GMTValueError(
+                _value,
+                description="fgcolor and bgcolor",
+                reason="fgcolor and bgcolor cannot both be empty.",
+            )
+
+    @property
+    def _aliases(self):
+        """
+        Aliases for the Pattern class.
+        """
+        return [
+            Alias(self.pattern, name="pattern", prefix="P" if self.invert else "p"),
+            Alias(self.bgcolor, name="bgcolor", prefix="+b"),
+            Alias(self.fgcolor, name="fgcolor", prefix="+f"),
+            Alias(self.dpi, name="dpi", prefix="+r"),
+        ]
diff --git a/pygmt/tests/test_params_pattern.py b/pygmt/tests/test_params_pattern.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..713503bb008
--- /dev/null
+++ b/pygmt/tests/test_params_pattern.py
@@ -0,0 +1,51 @@
+"""
+Test the Pattern class.
+"""
+
+import pytest
+from pygmt.exceptions import GMTValueError
+from pygmt.params import Pattern
+
+
+def test_pattern():
+    """
+    Test the Pattern class.
+    """
+    assert str(Pattern(1)) == "p1"
+    assert str(Pattern(pattern=1)) == "p1"
+
+    assert str(Pattern("pattern.png")) == "ppattern.png"
+
+    assert str(Pattern(10, bgcolor="red")) == "p10+bred"
+    assert str(Pattern(20, fgcolor="blue")) == "p20+fblue"
+    assert str(Pattern(30, bgcolor="red", fgcolor="blue")) == "p30+bred+fblue"
+    assert str(Pattern(30, fgcolor="blue", bgcolor="")) == "p30+b+fblue"
+    assert str(Pattern(30, fgcolor="", bgcolor="red")) == "p30+bred+f"
+
+    assert str(Pattern(40, dpi=300)) == "p40+r300"
+
+    assert str(Pattern(50, invert=True)) == "P50"
+
+    pattern = Pattern(90, invert=True, bgcolor="red", fgcolor="blue", dpi=300)
+    assert str(pattern) == "P90+bred+fblue+r300"
+
+    pattern = Pattern("pattern.png", bgcolor="red", fgcolor="blue", dpi=300)
+    assert str(pattern) == "ppattern.png+bred+fblue+r300"
+
+
+def test_pattern_invalid_pattern():
+    """
+    Test that an invalid pattern number raises a GMTValueError.
+    """
+    with pytest.raises(GMTValueError):
+        _ = str(Pattern(0))
+    with pytest.raises(GMTValueError):
+        _ = str(Pattern(91))
+
+
+def test_pattern_invalid_colors():
+    """
+    Test that both fgcolor and bgcolor cannot be empty strings.
+    """
+    with pytest.raises(GMTValueError):
+        _ = str(Pattern(10, fgcolor="", bgcolor=""))