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

by Crafts Ideas 07/29/2024

The Halloween crochet bag is an enchanting accessory, perfect for adding a handmade touch to your spooky season ensemble. Featuring a vibrant orange Jack-o’-lantern face with a decorative top and handles, this bag is both festive and functional. Ideal for carrying treats or as a unique piece to complement your Halloween costume, this crochet bag will surely become a favorite.

How to Make a Halloween Crochet Bag

Creating a Halloween crochet bag involves basic crochet stitches and some color changes to bring the Jack-o’-lantern design to life. This project is suitable for intermediate crocheters who enjoy holiday-themed crafts and want to showcase their crochet skills.

Pattern Here

Materials Needed:

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

Bag Body:

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.
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:

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.
Second Handle:
- Repeat the steps for the first handle and attach to the opposite side of the bag.

Jack-o’-Lantern Face:

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

Decorative Top Edge:

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.
Black Trim:
- With black yarn, attach to the edge of the grey trim.
- Round 1: Sc in each st around. Fasten off.

Pumpkin Button:

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.
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.