Haunted House Crochet Backpack

by Crafts Ideas 06/23/2024

The haunted house crochet backpack is a whimsical and festive accessory perfect for the Halloween season. This unique backpack features intricate details, including a spooky house, bats, and glowing windows, all crafted in vibrant yarn colors. The combination of gray, black, orange, and yellow yarns creates a striking design that is both functional and decorative, making it a standout piece for any crochet enthusiast.

To crochet a haunted house backpack, gather your materials: gray, black, orange, yellow, green, and white yarn, a crochet hook, a zipper, and a yarn needle. The backpack is constructed using basic crochet stitches, with separate pieces for the house, bats, windows, and other decorative elements. Follow the detailed pattern below to create your own haunted house crochet backpack.

Pattern Here

Materials:

Gray yarn (medium weight)
Black yarn (medium weight)
Orange yarn (medium weight)
Yellow yarn (medium weight)
Green yarn (medium weight)
White yarn (medium weight)
Crochet hook (size appropriate for yarn, usually 5mm/H-8)
Scissors
Yarn needle
Zipper (length appropriate for backpack size)
Lining fabric (optional)

Abbreviations:

ch: chain
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
sl st: slip stitch
st(s): stitch(es)
sp: space

Instructions:

Backpack Base:

Front and Back Panels:
- Using gray yarn, ch 45 (or desired width of the backpack).
- Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn.
- Rows 2-70: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
Side Panels:
- Using gray yarn, ch 15 (or desired depth of the backpack).
- Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn.
- Rows 2-70: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
Bottom Panel:
- Using gray yarn, ch 45.
- Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn.
- Rows 2-15: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.

Roof:

Main Roof Piece:
- Using black yarn, ch 45.
- Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn.
- Rows 2-20: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
Roof Overhang:
- Using black yarn, ch 8.
- Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn.
- Rows 2-45: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.

Windows (Make 2 Large, 2 Small):

Large Windows:
- Using yellow yarn, ch 10.
- Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn.
- Rows 2-10: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
- Border: Attach black yarn, sc around the entire window piece.
Small Windows:
- Using yellow yarn, ch 6.
- Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn.
- Rows 2-6: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
- Border: Attach black yarn, sc around the entire window piece.

Door:

Main Door Piece:
- Using orange yarn, ch 15.
- Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn.
- Rows 2-20: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
- Border: Attach black yarn, sc around the entire door piece.
Decorative Elements:
- Use black yarn to create small details like door handles and window shutters using simple embroidery stitches.

Bats (Make 4):

With black yarn:
- Ch 6.
- Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn.
- Rows 2-5: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn.
- Fasten off and shape into bat wings.

Assembly:

Attach the windows and door to the front panel of the backpack using a yarn needle and black yarn.
Sew the bat motifs around the house for a spooky effect.
Attach the side panels to the front and back panels using sc stitches, forming the body of the backpack.
Attach the bottom panel to the backpack body using sc stitches.
Attach the roof piece to the top of the backpack front panel.
Attach the zipper to the top opening of the backpack.
(Optional) Line the inside of the backpack with fabric for added durability.

Enjoy your unique haunted house crochet backpack!