Halloween Crochet Bag: Spooky Jack-o’-Lantern Design

Materials Needed:

• Yarn in orange, black, grey, and green
• Crochet hook size G (4.0 mm)
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Stitch markers

Bag Body:

1. Base:
   • With orange 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 orange 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:

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. Attachment:
   • Sew the facial features onto the front of the bag using a tapestry needle and black yarn.

Decorative Top Edge:

1. Base:
   • With grey yarn, attach to the top edge of the bag.
   • Round 1: Sc in each st around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. Ch 1.
   • Round 2: Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st around.
   • Round 3: Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st around. Fasten off.
2. Black Trim:
   • With black yarn, attach to the edge of the grey trim.
   • Round 1: Sc in each st around. Fasten off.

Pumpkin Button:

1. Base:
   • 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.
2. Details:
   • With black yarn, embroider a tiny face onto the pumpkin.
   • Sew onto the front top edge of the bag.

Finishing Touches:

• Ensure all ends are woven in and trim any excess yarn.

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