Halloween is upon us and I can’t wait. I haven’t decided on a costume, but my crafting brain has been in overdrive. My first project… a Crochet Ghost Bag! This would be a perfect candy dish to have in the office or on the coffee table. If you desire add a handle and make it a children’s trick or treat bag.
BOO!
Crochet Ghost Bag
Level: Beginner
Pattern begins with constructing the bottom of the bag (rectangle) and then transitioning into creating the bag in the round.
Ch: chain
hdc: half double crochet
hdctfl: half double crochet through front loops
st(s): stitch(es)
* *= stitch pattern section that should be repeated
Materials: about 50 g Worsted weight yarn in white, small amount of black yarn, US size 10 or J crochet hook, yarn needle, stitch marker if desired.
With white yarn and size 10 hook:
Ch 20 sts.
Row 1-8: 1 hdc in each st (20 sts)
Beginning to shape the round bag section.Slight increases will be made in the corners of the bag.
Row 9: 2hdcfl in first st, 1 hdcfl in each of next 19 sts, 2 hdcfl in next st, 1 hdc in the next 8 sts, 2 hdcfl in next st, 1 hdcfl in each of the next 19 sts, 2 hdcfl in the next sts, 1 hdcfl in the next 8 sts (60 sts)
Row 10: 1 hdc in each st around (60 sts)
Row 11: *1 hdc in each of the next 18 sts, skip 1 hdc, 1 hdc in next st, skip 1 hdc, 1 hdc in next st, hdc 7 sts, skip 1 hdc, 1 hdc in next st*, skip 1 hdc, 1 hdc in next st, *repeat 1x from * ( 52 sts)
Row 12: 1 hdc in each st around ( 52 sts)
Row 13: Skip 1 ch, *1 hdc in each of the next 17 sts, skip 1 ch, 1 hdc in next st, skip 1 hdc, 1 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 5 sts, skip 1 ch, 1 hdc in next st*, skip 1 ch, 1 hdc in next st, *repeat from * (48 sts)
Row 14:1 hdc in each st around (48 sts)
Row 15: Skip 1 ch, *1 hdc in each of the next 15 sts, skip 1 ch, 1 hdc in next st, skip 1 hdc, 1 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 5 sts, skip 1 ch, 1 hdc in next st*, skip 1 ch, 1 hdc in next st, *repeat from * (40 sts)
Row 16: hdc in each st around (40 sts)
Row 17: Skip 1 ch, *1 hdc in each of the next 14 sts, skip 1 ch, 1 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 7 sts, skip 1 ch, 1 hdc in next st, *repeat from * to end
For the rest of the rows: 1 hdc in all sts until piece measured 5” in height or you until the piece has reached your desired height.
Using scrap yarn create two eyes and a mouth for the ghost.
Eyes (make 2)
Round 1: Ch 5 sts.
R2: sc 5 sts
R3: sc 2 in same st, ch 5 (6 sts)
R4: *sc 1, sc 2 sts in same st *repeat 2 times more. (9 sts)
Mouth (make one)
Follow pattern for eyes until R4.
R5: sc 9 sts
R6: *sc 1, sc 2 sts in same st *repeat 2 times more. (13 sts)
Sew on the eyes and mouth with your tapestry needle.
**Please note that this is my first time writing a crochet pattern. If you discover errors please leave a comment so that I may correct them. Thanks!**
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