Trick Or Treat Bag (free crochet pattern)

I have been a bit unsure whether I would complete this trick or treat bag in time to post the project and pattern.  I finally made myself sit down and finish.  It’s not that it was difficult to make, I’m just not good with deadlines.  A true Procrastinator.This is the first bag that I have made in the pouch style.  All in all I am satisfied with the end result.  It is not perfectly round, but real pumpkins aren’t either.  So, here it is in all of it’s Pumpkin glory . . .Wonky and Wonderful Pumpkin Trick Or Treat Bag!

For the border and handles I used Bernat Satin Yarn in the color ‘Foliage’ (this was left over from my Watermelon Drink Carrier Pattern).I worked double crochet (dc) using a 5.5 (I) Hook.  I worked in spirals (no joining or chaining at the end of the rounds).This pattern also involves decreases.  If you are unfamiliar with an invisible decrease, I learned from the Planet June video Here.  Or for a double crochet invisible decrease photo tutorial: click here.

 

Round 1:  Chain 2, 6 dc in second chain from hook. (insert stitch marker)Round 2:  2 dc in each stitch around.Round 3:  1 dc in first stitch, 2 dc in next stitch.  Repeat around.Round 4:  1 dc in first 2 stitches, 2 dc in third stitch.  Repeat around.

Round 5:  1 dc in first 3 stitches, 2 dc in fourth stitch.  Repeat around.

Round 6:  1 dc in first 4 stitches, 2 dc in fifth stitch.  Repeat around.

Round 7:  1 dc in first 5 stitches, 2 dc in sixth stitch.  Repeat around.

Round 8:  1 dc in first 6 stitches, 2 dc in seventh stitch.  Repeat around.

Round 9:  1 dc in first 7 stitches, 2 dc in eighth stitch.  Repeat around.

Round 10:  1 dc in first 8 stitches, 2 dc in ninth stitch.  Repeat around.

Round 17:  1 dc in first 8 stitches, decrease in ninth stitch.  Repeat around.Round 18:  1 dc in first 7 stitches, decrease in eighth stitch.  Repeat around.Round 19:  1 dc in first 6 stitches, decrease in seventh stitch.  Repeat around.

Round 20:  1 dc in first 5 stitches, decrease in sixth stitch.  Repeat around.

Switch to green yarn and 1 dc in each stitch around.
Scalloped Border:Skip the first stitch.
7 dc in next stitch.
Skip next 2 stitches.
Slip stitch into the next stitch.Repeat this scallop cluster around.  Fasten off.

Handles:

Chain 40.
Turn and dc in each stitch.
Turn and dc in each stitch back.
Fasten off leaving a six inch tail.

Using a yarn needle and the tail, attach the handles to the bag.

Last Step:  Fill Bag With Candy!I hope you decide to make a Pumpkin Bag for your little Trick Or Treater.This is one Halloween project I can check off my list . . .
Now I had better start on the kiddos costume. 

 

Feel free to leave a question/comment or email me directly at wonkywonderful@gmail.com