Halloween Crochet Bag: Craft Your Own Spooky Tote

Materials Needed:

• Yarn in grey, black, orange, and yellow
• Crochet hook size G (4.0 mm)
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Stitch markers
• Bag handles or straps (optional)

Bag Body:

1. Base:
   • With grey yarn, ch 31.
   • Row 1: Sc in the second ch from hook and across (30 sc). Ch 1, turn.
   • Rows 2-50: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn.
   • Fold in half and sc around the edges to form a rectangular base. Fasten off.
2. Sides:
   • Attach grey yarn to any corner of the base.
   • Round 1: Sc around the perimeter of the base, placing 2 sc in each corner st to round the corners. Join with a sl st to the first sc. Ch 1.
   • Rounds 2-25: Sc in each st around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. Ch 1.
   • Fasten off.

Handles:

1. First Handle:
   • With grey yarn, ch 61.
   • Row 1: Sc in the second ch from hook and across (60 sc). Ch 1, turn.
   • Rows 2-6: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn.
   • Fasten off and sew each end of the handle to the top inside edge of the bag.
2. Second Handle:
   • Repeat the steps for the first handle and attach to the opposite side of the bag.

Jack-o’-Lantern Face and Motifs:

1. Eyes, Nose, and Mouth:
   • With black yarn, make simple triangles for the eyes and nose:
     • Eyes: Ch 7, sc in second ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next 3 ch, tr in last ch. Fasten off.
     • Nose: Ch 5, sc in second ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next 2 ch. Fasten off.
   • For the mouth, with black yarn, ch 20.
     • Sc in second ch from hook and across. Fasten off.
     • Create jagged teeth by attaching yarn and chaining small lengths along the mouth.
2. Haunted House:
   • With black yarn, ch 10.
   • Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and across (9 sc). Ch 1, turn.
   • Rows 2-10: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn.
   • Create windows with orange yarn by making small squares.
   • For the roof, decrease at each end of the row until one stitch remains.
3. Bats:
   • With black yarn, ch 4.
   • Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in last ch.
   • Row 2: Ch 3, sl st in the top of the dc from Row 1, sc in same st, sl st in same st, sc in next st, sl st in same st.
   • Fasten off and weave in ends.
   • Make several bats and sew them onto the bag.
4. Small Pumpkins:
   • With orange yarn, make a magic ring.
   • Round 1: 6 sc in ring. Pull tight to close.
   • Round 2: 2 sc in each st around (12 sc). Fasten off.
   • Create a small stem with green yarn and sew onto the pumpkin.
   • Sew the pumpkins onto the bag.

Finishing Touches:

• Ensure all ends are woven in and trim any excess yarn.
• Attach handles or straps if desired.
• Add any additional embellishments as desired.

Your Halloween crochet bag is now ready to add a spooky touch to your Halloween festivities! Enjoy your unique handmade accessory.