Carry sweet surprises in a festive crochet pumpkin treat bag that’s playful, and full of handmade charm for every Halloween celebration.
A cozy, handmade bag shaped like a small round gourd brings a cheerful and creative touch to seasons like fall or Halloween. This pumpkin‑style bag often has a bright and bold color that stands out, making it look playful and fun when you carry it around or hang it up as a decoration.
Fun-to-Make Crochet Pumpkin Treat Bag Pattern for Halloween Joy
The texture of the stitching gives the bag a soft but sturdy feel, so it holds small treats, candies, toys, or tiny treasures without losing its shape. A short strap on top makes it easy to hold or wear around your wrist, helping you collect goodies or carry favorite little items wherever you go.
Because it looks like a miniature pumpkin, it can also become part of holiday décor, sitting on a table or shelf to add a festive vibe.
Decorations like green “vine” loops or curly ends make it feel even more like the real vegetable, and you can mix and match yarn colors to make each bag unique.
Kids and adults both enjoy making and using this kind of project because it is useful, pretty, and brings a handmade charm to everyday moments and celebrations.
Materials
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Yarn: Acrylic yarn in orange, black, and lime green.
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Hook: A metal crochet hook, size 3.0 mm.
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Tools: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends, scissors, and a safety pin (to help thread the drawstring).
Special Features
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Tapestry Technique: The pumpkin face is worked into the fabric by carrying the non-working color behind the stitches, ensuring the bag is sturdy and the design is visible on both sides.
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Drawstring Closure: A reinforced lime green cord acts as a "stem" and provides a secure way to close the bag.
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Clean Finish: The tutor emphasizes "cleaning" the back of the work by tying and weaving in the black yarn strands individually to avoid a messy interior.
Level of Difficulty
Intermediate. While the primary stitch used is the Double Crochet (DC), the project requires careful counting and the ability to manage two colors of yarn simultaneously. Successful color changes are key to the design's clarity.
Tutor’s Suggestions
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Managing Tension: Always pull slightly on the carried yarn (the color not being used) before finishing a color change. This prevents the stitches from looking "puffy" or loose on the back.
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Hiding Threads: If the black stitches appear too open, gently tug on the long tail of the black yarn to tighten the stitch and sharpen the design.
Uses
This bag is primarily intended as a trick-or-treat bag for children. However, its festive design also makes it a great Halloween gift bag for neighbors or a whimsical seasonal storage pouch.
Conclusion
The Halloween Tapestry Bag is a fantastic way to practice color-work while creating something practical for the holiday. By carefully managing your yarn and finishing your ends neatly, you’ll have a professional-quality accessory that stands out. The combination of the bright orange pumpkin and the lime green stem provides a classic Halloween look that children will love.
Tip: Before sewing the bag together, use your tapestry needle to tie a small knot with each black yarn tail on the interior. This "seals" the design and ensures that no matter how much candy is stuffed inside, the face will never unravel or lose its shape.