Jack-o’-Lantern Crochet Bag Perfect Halloween
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Jack-o’-Lantern Crochet Bag Perfect Halloween
Materials Needed:
- Yarn in black, orange, green, and brown
- Crochet hook size G (4.0 mm)
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Stitch markers
- Bag handles or straps (optional)
Bag Body:
- Base:
- With black 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 black 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 black 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:
- Face Details:
- With orange yarn, ch 16.
- Row 1: Sc in the second ch from hook and across (15 sc). Ch 1, turn.
- Rows 2-10: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn.
- For the eyes and nose, create triangles with orange yarn:
- Ch 8, sc in the second ch from hook and across (7 sc). Ch 1, turn.
- Dec 1 sc at each end of the row until 1 sc remains. Fasten off.
- For the mouth, with orange yarn, create a curved shape:
- Ch 24, sc in the second ch from hook and across (23 sc). Ch 1, turn.
- Dec 1 sc at each end of the row, and add small vertical lines for teeth.
- Assembly:
- Sew the face details onto the front of the bag using a tapestry needle and orange yarn.
- Pumpkin and Leaf Decorations:
- For small pumpkins, follow the face details pattern but make smaller shapes.
- For leaves, with green yarn, ch 7.
- Row 1: Sc in the second ch from hook and across (6 sc). Ch 1, turn.
- Rows 2-5: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn.
- Fasten off and shape it into a leaf form.
Finishing:
- Attach handles or straps if desired.
- Add a zipper or button closure to secure the bag.
Enjoy your handmade Halloween crochet bag, perfect for adding a spooky touch to your festive wardrobe!
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