This spooky crochet Jack Skellington backpack is a delightful creation perfect for the Halloween season. Featuring a grey body with black details, this backpack captures the essence of the iconic Jack Skellington character. The backpack is adorned with a mischievous Jack-o’-lantern face and topped with a black witch hat decorated with tiny pumpkins, adding an extra touch of Halloween charm. Skillfully crocheted with worsted weight yarn, this backpack combines both functionality and festive style.
This crochet Jack Skellington backpack is not only visually appealing but also practical. The addition of a zipper ensures secure storage, making it ideal for carrying small items during Halloween events or any spooky occasion. The intricate details, from the carefully stitched facial features to the charming hat, showcase the craftsmanship involved in creating this piece. Whether used as a playful accessory or a unique handmade gift, the crochet Jack Skellington backpack is sure to bring joy and festive cheer to anyone who wears it.
Materials Needed
- Yarn (worsted weight) in the following colors:
- Grey (main body)
- Black (details)
- Orange (pumpkins on hat)
- Crochet hook size G (4.0 mm)
- Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Stitch markers
- Safety eyes (optional, for extra detail)
- Zipper for the backpack opening
Abbreviations
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- inc: increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec: decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
- sl st: slip stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
- rnd: round
Pattern
Body
- Rnd 1: With grey yarn, make a magic ring and work 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
- Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
- Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc around. (18 sts)
- Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc around. (24 sts)
- Rnd 5: 3 sc, inc around. (30 sts)
- Rnd 6: 4 sc, inc around. (36 sts)
- Rnd 7-25: Sc in each st around. (36 sts)
- Rnd 26: 4 sc, dec around. (30 sts)
- Rnd 27: 3 sc, dec around. (24 sts)
- Rnd 28: 2 sc, dec around. (18 sts)
- Rnd 29: 1 sc, dec around. (12 sts)
- Rnd 30: Dec around. (6 sts)
- Finish off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Hat
- Rnd 1: With black yarn, make a magic ring and work 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
- Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
- Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc around. (18 sts)
- Rnd 4-10: Sc in each st around. (18 sts)
- Rnd 11: 3 sc, inc around. (24 sts)
- Rnd 12: 4 sc, inc around. (30 sts)
- Rnd 13: 5 sc, inc around. (36 sts)
- Rnd 14: 6 sc, inc around. (42 sts)
- Rnd 15: 7 sc, inc around. (48 sts)
- Finish off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Pumpkins on Hat (make 3)
- Rnd 1: With orange yarn, make a magic ring and work 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
- Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
- Rnd 3-4: Sc in each st around. (12 sts)
- Rnd 5: 1 sc, dec around. (8 sts)
- Finish off and leave a long tail for sewing. Add black details for the pumpkin faces.
Facial Features (Eyes, Nose, and Mouth)
- Eyes:
- Rnd 1: With black yarn, make a magic ring and work 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
- Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
- Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc around. (18 sts)
- Finish off and leave a long tail for sewing.
- Nose:
- Rnd 1: With black yarn, make a magic ring and work 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
- Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
- Rnd 3: Sc in each st around. (12 sts)
- Finish off and leave a long tail for sewing.
- Mouth:
- Row 1: With black yarn, ch 21.
- Row 2: Starting in the second ch from the hook, sc in each ch across. (20 sts)
- Finish off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Assembly
- Sew the facial features (eyes, nose, and mouth) onto the front of the body.
- Sew the hat onto the top of the pumpkin head.
- Sew the pumpkins onto the hat.
- Stuff the body firmly and sew closed.
- Sew the zipper to the top opening of the backpack.
- Attach the straps to the back of the backpack using the main color yarn.
Your spooky Jack Skellington backpack is now complete! Enjoy your handmade creation!