Haunted House Crochet Backpack

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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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:

1. 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.
2. 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):

1. 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.
2. 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:

1. 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.
2. Decorative Elements:
   • Use black yarn to create small details like door handles and window shutters using simple embroidery stitches.

Bats (Make 4):

1. 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:

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

Enjoy your unique haunted house crochet backpack!