Trick or Treat Pumpkin Bag

Hello everyone, and Happy Halloween! This little cute trick-or-treating bag is my contribution to this year's Halloween season, albeit I was a little late posting it. I hope everyone enjoys this time of the year in a safe and responsible way. Happy crocheting!

See last year's projects for Halloween (click on the images):

Candy Corn Drawstring Backpack

Candy Corn Sweater

Skill level: Intermediate

Materials: 

• Suggested yarn: Nako, Elit Baby in colors green and orange, one skein of each. 
• Crochet hook, size US F (4.0 mm).
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements:

• Base diameter: 5.5" (14 cm).
• Height: 6.3" (16 cm).

Gauge: 20 sts and 22 rounds = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in single crochet stitch.

Yardage: 195- 200 yards (180 - 183 m).

Crochet terms (US):

• ch= chain
• st= stitch
• sl st= slip stitch
• sc= single crochet
• sc2tog= single crochet 2 together.
• dc= double crochet
• fpdc= front post double crochet.
  

Instructions:

Making the base of bag:

 With the green yarn, make a magic ring, work as follows:

Round 1: ch 1 into the magic ring, sc 6, sl st into the first ch. (6 sts).

Round 2: ch 1, sc 2 in first st and every st to end, sl st into the first ch. (12 sts).

Round 3: ch 1 and sc in first st, sc 2 in st, * sc in st, sc 2 in st, repeat from * to end, sl st into the first ch 1. (18 sts).

Round 4: ch 1 and sc in the first st, sc in st 1, sc 2 in st, * sc in sc 2, sc 2 in sc, repeat from * to end, sl st into the first ch 1. (24 dcs).

Round 5: ch 1 and sc in the first st, sc in sc 2, sc 2 in sc, *sc in st 3, sc 2 in st, repeat from * to to end, sl st into the first ch 1. (30 sts).

Round 6: ch 1 and sc in the first st, sc in sc 3, sc 2 in sc, *sc in st 4, sc 2 in st, repeat from * to to end, sl st into the first ch 1. (36 sts). 

Round 7: ch 1 and sc in the first st, sc in sc 4, sc 2 in sc, *sc in st 5, sc 2 in st, repeat from * to to end, sl st into the first ch 1. (42 sts). 

Round 8: ch 1 and sc in the first st, sc in sc 5, sc 2 in sc, *sc in st 6, sc 2 in st, repeat from * to to end, sl st into the first ch 1. (48 sts). 

Round 9: ch 1 and sc in the first st, sc in sc 6, sc 2 in sc, *sc in st 7, sc 2 in st, repeat from * to to end, sl st into the first ch 1. (54 sts). 

Round 10: ch 1 and sc in the first st, sc in sc 7, sc 2 in sc, *sc in st 8, sc 2 in st, repeat from * to to end, sl st into the first ch 1. (60 sts). 

Round 11: ch 1 and sc in the first st, sc in sc 8, sc 2 in sc, *sc in st 9, sc 2 in st, repeat from * to to end, sl st into the first ch 1. (66 sts). 

Round 12: ch 1 and sc in the first st, sc in sc 9, sc 2 in sc, *sc in st 10, sc 2 in st, repeat from * to to end, sl st into the first ch 1. (72 sts). 

Round 13: ch 1 and sc in the first st, sc in sc 10, sc 2 in sc, *sc in st 11, sc 2 in st, repeat from * to to end, sl st into the first ch 1. (78 sts). 

Making the two-colored edge:

Edge Round: ch 1 and sc in first st, ch 3, skip st and bind on orange yarn in next st, ch 1 and ch 3, skip st, *put hook back into the green st and bring it in front of the orange ch 3, sc in next st, ch 3, skip st, put hook back into the orange st and bring it in front of the green ch 3, sc in next st, ch 3, skip st, repeat from * to end of round. slip the last green st to first green ch 1, cut yarn, repeat the same with last orange st, cut yarn.

Making the body:

Bind on orange yarn to the first st of the last round of the base facing back side. crochet vertically (as seen in the images below).

Round 1: ch 3 in first st (you can make a standing dc instead), dc in each st around to end, sl st to third ch of first ch 3 (or first dc). (78 dc)

Round 2: ch 1 and sc in first st, ch 2, fpdc in dc 12 times, ch 2, sc in dc, ch 2, fpdc in dc 12 times repeat from * to end, ch 2, sl st to first ch1.

Repeat round 2 twenty two times, or more, if you like to increase the height of the bag. Cut yarn and weave in loose ends.

Making the handle:

At the top rim of the bag, start the handle in the middle four sts of any of the 12 fpdc, work as follows:

Row 1: bind on green yarn and ch 3 (or make a standing dc), dc in dc three times, turn.

Row 2: ch 3 and dc in first dc, dc in dc 3 times, skip ch of previous row, turn.

Repeat row 2 seventeen times, or more, if you want a longer handle.

 

Last row: ch 3, skip first st, dc in dc three times, turn.

work next row with the four sts in the middle of the 12 fpdc across, sc2tog of the band with dc of the bag four times (or attach this end by sewing, if it's easier for you). Cut yarn, then weave in loose ends.

Making the cord:

With green yarn, make any kind of cord (chain only, or I cord one) 22" (57 cm) long. Pass it through the ch 2 spaces of the second round of the bag from the top.

Lastly, feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or find something confusing in the pattern.

Happy crocheting/knitting! follow me on Instagram @wiams_crafts and Twitter @wiamscrafts to see my upcoming projects.

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Candy Corn Drawstring Backpack

Hello everyone! So today, I bring a Halloween-inspired drawstring backpack that the kids can take trick-or-treating. It's fun, simple to make, and it's big enough to collect candy to feed a small army of kids (just kidding). On the other hand, if you are not into that, it can be used as a cute accessory during Halloween season. I hope you have fun making and using it!

Level: Easy

Materials:

• Yarn: Nako Vizon: (100% premium acrylic, 100 g/ 3.53 Oz, 195 m/ 213 yds): Light yellow, color no. 215: 1 skein. Yellow, Color no. 184: 1 skein. White, color no. 208: 1 skein.
• Hook US J-10 / 6 mm
• Tapestry needle.
• The Cord: You can either buy a 4.5 feet long suitable cord, or make one using a simple way you find it here.

Measurements:

• Base: 7" / 18 cm long, 2.5" / 7 cm wide.
• Body: 11" / 28 cm wide, 11" / 28 cm height.
• Cord: 54" / 138 cm approx.

Gauge: 18 sts x 20 rows in sc pattern.

Yardage: 220 - 230 m/ 240- 250 yds


Instructions:

With light yellow yarn, make 19 ch.

The Base:

Round 1: sc 4 in the second ch from hook, sc in ch 16 times, sc 4 in last ch, turn to other side of chains, sc in ch 16 times, sl st into first sc, ch 1.

Round 2: *sc 2 in st 4 times, sc in st 16 times, repeat from * one more time, sl st into first sc, ch 1.

Round 3: *sc 2 in st twice, sc in st 4 times, sc 2 in st twice, sc in st 16 times, repeat from * one more time, sl st into first sc, ch 1.

Round 4: sc in st twice, sc 2 in st twice, sc in st 4 times, sc 2 in st twice, sc in st 20 times, sc 2 in st twice, sc in st 4 times, sc 2 in st twice, sc in st 18 times, sl st into first sc, ch 1.

Round 5: sc in sc three times, sc 2 in st twice, sc in st 6 times, sc 2 in sc twice, sc in sc 22 times, sc 2 in st twice, sc in st 6 times, sc 2 in sc twice, sc in st 19 times, sl st into first sc, ch 1.

Round 6: sc in sc 4 times, sc 2 in st , sc in st 10 times, sc 2 in st, sc in st 24 times, sc 2 in sc, sc in st 10 times, sc 2 in sc, sc in st 20 times, sl st into first sc, ch 1.

Round 7: sc in st 5 times, sc 2 in st, sc in st 10 times, sc 2 in st, sc in st 26 times, sc 2 in st, sc in st 10 times, sc 2 in st, sc in st 21 times, sl st into first sc, ch 1. (80 sts)

The Body:
Note: sc next round through back loops only.

Round 8: *sc in st 3 times, sc 2 in st, repeat from * 16 times, sc in st to end, sl st into first sc, ch 1. (96 sts)

Repetitive Round: sc in st to end, sl st into first sc, ch 1.

With light yellow yarn, work 17 rounds.

With yellow yarn, work 18 rounds.

With white yarn, work 16 rounds.

Make the cord holes round: *sc in st 4 times, skip 2 sts, ch 2, repeat from * to end, sl st into first sc, ch 1.

Next round: *sc in st 4 times, sc 2 in ch 2 space, repeat from * to end, sl st into first sc, ch 1.

Work the repetitive round one more time. then work the inverse sc pattern: *inverse sc, skip st, ch 1, repeat from * to end, cut yarn.

The Straps (make 2):
With white yarn ch 8, leaving 8" / 20 cm yarn for sewing, sc into the second ch from hook and the rest of chains (7 sts), ch 1, turn.

Repetitive Row: sc in st 7 times, ch 1, turn.

Repeat the row 60 times (15" / 38 cm), cut yarn leaving 8" / 20 cm for sewing.

Sewing the straps on the back:

Sew the straps in the first round of the body, leave 6 sts between them. 
Sew the other ends of the straps under hole making round, on both sides of back center. 

Weave in loose ends, weave the cord in and out the ch 2 spaces, make sure that the ends of cord come out through the front two center openings.

Lastly, feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or find something confusing in the pattern.

Happy crocheting/knitting! follow me on Instagram @wiams_crafts and Twitter @wiamscrafts to see my upcoming projects.

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Stripe Block Tote Bag

The second tote bag that I've made was actually a baby blanket I saw in Pinterest, but somewhere in between the start and finish, I just quit, and let the project away for about two years, then came across my eyes when going ahead in my "finish all left projects" resolution.

When I looked at the rectangle block, I saw the bag that could come out of it, and here you are, see the final product; it's easy to make, beautiful to look at, and practical to use. have fun making it.

Dimensions: 15 inch x 16.5 inch (38 cm x 42 cm) (height x width).

Gauge: 20 sc x 21 rows (4 x 4 inch/ 10 x 10 cm)

Materials:
Yarn: about 500 yard/450 meter of each ;white and pink yarn, worsted/aran.
Hook: size H /5 mm.
Rope: 1.5 m
Yarn needle

Terms (US)

ch: chain

ss: slip stitch

sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet

dc: double crochet

fpdc: front post double crochet

Level: intermediate

Instructions:

Note: to make fpdc in row 3, insert hook in front of the single crochet stitch of row 1. To work fpdc in the rest of  rows, insert hook in previous fpdc.

First Pink Stripe

with pink yarn, chain 153 st.

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and every ch to end.(152 sts)

Row 2: ch 1, sc in first st and every st to end of row.(152 sts)

Row 3: ch 1, sc in first st, {*fpdc in the next, sc, repeat from * 7 times, fpdc, sc 15}, repeat between brackets 5 times, sc. 

Repeat rows 2 and 3 ten times, cut pink yarn.

White Stripe

Bind on white yarn, repeat row 2 once:

Row 4: ch 1, sc 16, {*fpdc in the next, sc, repeat from * 7 times, fpdc, sc 15}, repeat between brackets 4 times, *fpdc in the next, sc, repeat from * 7 times, fpdc, sc.

Repeat rows 2 and 4 ten times, cut white yarn, bind on pink yarn.

Repeat  pink stripe and  white stripe one more time, then repeat pink stripe one last time.

Fold the rectangle along center line, with pink yarn, on each side join both edges by working reverse single crochet pattern in each stitch. Or you can sew the two edges together first to make it easier.

Upper edging:

With pink yarn, work reverse single crochet row, making a reverse stitch in the border of one row and skipping next row, repeat along the upper opening, cut yarn.

 Handles (make two)

With white yarn (made with pink yarn in contemplate photos), make 100 ch:

Row 1: hdc in the second ch from hook, sc in each ch to last 2 chains, hdc, dc 6 in last ch, turn work to other side; hdc, sc in each ch to first  2 ch, hdc, then dc 6 in the first ch.

Row 2: hdc in first st, sc in each sc of first row, hdc in hdc, dc 2 in each of 6 dc, hdc in hdc, sc in each sc, hdc in hdc, dc 2 in each of 6 dc, hdc in hdc, ss.

Cut the rope in half, put one half on wrong side of the handle.

Fold both long sides together, holding the rope inside, ss each sts together to end of single stitches, cut yarn. 

Trim the rope ends to suit the handle and sew the round edges in place on sides of the bag.

Weave in loose ends, grab the bag, put your necessary things, and off you go to enjoy your summer days.

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Easy Pinky Tote Bag

Hello friends, I am still on track in my project to work all my yarn stash before the next autumn/winter season. I had four skeins, white and pink that I've bought in a very small shop in downtown Amman. two pink and two white, and since I've been thinking of making tote bags because they are a summer must have, I've made not one but two, this is the first, hope you like it.

Dimensions: 12.5 inch x 16.5 inch (32 cm x 42 cm) (height x width).

Gauge: 20 sc x 21 rows (4 x 4 inch/ 10 x 10 cm)

Materials:
Yarn: about 500 yard/450 meter of each ;white and pink yarn, worsted/aran.
Hook: size H /5 mm.
Buttons: 1 big button 1 3/4 inch (4.5 cm) diameter, 2 small 1 inch (2.5 cm) diameter each.
Ring: metal or wood, 2 inch (5 cm) diameter
Stitch markers
Yarn needle

Terms (US)
ch: chain
ss: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
dc: double crochet
tc: treble crochet
2sctog: 2 single crochet together
tripicot : ch 3, ss to sc before.

Level: easy

Instructions:

with pink yarn, chain 67 st.

Round 1: dc 2 in the 3rd ch from hook, dc in each ch to last ch, dc 5 in ch (mark the middle dc), dc into other side of each ch, dc 2 in the first ch, ss to second ch of first ch 2.

Round 2: ch 2, dc in same st, dc 2 in 3 next dc, dc in each st till 3 sts before the marked st, dc 2 in each 3 sts, dc 3 in marked st (mark the middle st), dc 2 in next 3 sts, dc in each dc to last 3 sts, dc 2 in each st, dc in the first st, ss to the second ch of first ch 2.

Round 3: ch 2, dc in same st, *dc, dc 2, repeat from * 3 times, dc in each st till 6 sts before marked st, * dc 2, dc, repeat from * 3 times, dc 3 in marked st, *dc, dc 2, repeat from * 3 times, dc in each st till last 6 sts, * dc 2, dc, repeat from * 3 times, dc in first st, ss to the second ch of first ch 2.

Round 4: ch 1, sc through back post in the same st and every st to end of round, ss to the first sc.

Bind on white yarn, from the next round you will be working alternate color rounds.

Round 5: (with white yarn) ch 1, sc in the same st, dc, trc, dc, *sc, dc, trc, dc, repeat from * to end of round, ss to first sc.

Round 6: (with pink yarn) ch 3, dc, *sc, dc, trc, dc, repeat from * to end of round, ss to 3rd ch of first ch 3.

Repeat rounds 5 and 6 fifteen times, then repeat round 5 one more time.




Cut white yarn, next Round: ch 1, sc in each st to end, ss to first ch. 
Repeat 7 times, cut yarn.


Bag straps

put the tote bag flat and mark each side st. then mark the 13th st on both sides of each marked st (27 sts on each side).

Long strap:

Row 1: facing  outside, bind on white yarn to first st of the right side of marked sts, ch 1, sc through back post in the same st, and every st, turn. (27 sts of the strap)

Decreasing rows

Row 2: ch 1, skip first st, sc in next st and every st to end of row, turn. (26 sts)

repeat this row till you reach an 11 st row.



Next row: ch 1, sc in the same st and each to end of row, turn (11 sts)
 Repeat this row till the strap's length equals 19 3/4 inch (50 cm).




Button hole rows:

Row 1: ch 1, sc in the same st, sc in next 3 sts, skip 3 sts, ch 3, sc to end of row, turn.

Row 2: ch 1, sc in the same st, sc in next 3 sts, sc 3 in ch 3 space, sc to end of row, turn.

Work 2 more sc rows, cut yarn.

Short strap (left one)

Work the same as the long strap till the strap's length equals  9 inch (23 cm), cut yarn.



Making button hole closure patch:

Mark the center st of the back of bag with a stitch marker, then count 8 sts on each side and put a st marker. (17 sts)

With pink yarn and facing outside, ch 1, sc in the same st and in every st to end of the 17 sts, turn.

Repeat this row 7 times. make the button hole rows:

Row 1: ch 1, sc in the same st and next 4 sts, skip 7 sts, ch 6, sc to end of row, turn.

Row 2: ch 1, sc in the same st and next 4 sts, sc 7 in ch 6 space, sc to end of row, turn.

Row 3 and 4: ch 1, sc in the next st and every st to end of row, turn. (15 sts)

Row 5 and 6: ch 1, skip st, 2sctog, sc to end of row, turn, (11 sts) cut yarn, weave in all loose ends of the bag.

Straps edging row:

with white yarn and facing outside, bind on yarn to the st on bag next to any strap first row, ch 1, sc through back post, then work next into side of the strap, *3chpicot, skip st, sc, repeat from * through long side, end row, and other long side of the strap, ss through back post of the first st of bag beside the strap first row, cut yarn, work the same for second strap, weave in loose ends. 

  

Closure patch edging row: 

with pink yarn and facing outside, bind on yarn to the st on bag next to the patch first row, ch 1, sc through back post, then work next into side of the patch, *3chpicot, skip st, sc, repeat from * through short side, end row, other short side of the patch, ss through back post of the first st of bag beside the patch first row, cut yarn, weave in loose end.

Sew small buttons on outside of the center long strap, 4 inch (10 cm), and 7 inch (18 cm) from  last row. On the short strap, sew the ring in place 1.5 inch (4 cm) from last row. 



Sew large button on center of the front of bag, in the first pink sc row. 

Block and enjoy your new tote bag.

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