I had so much fun last Halloween handing out crocheted bags filled with goodies. Several children came back and asked if I had any more "knitted bags." This year I've designed a new treat bag, and it has been so much fun coming up with the different variations.
Sugar Skull Treat Bags
Finished bag measures approximately 4” tall by 3” wide.
Approximate crochet time: 1.5 hours each bag
Materials:
Worsted weight yarn –
35 yards white (MC)
5 yards black (CC)
Several yards desired colors for decorations
Crochet hook size H (5.0 mm)
Desired decorations
Directions:
Skull:
Rnd 1: With MC yarn, ch 2 (or magic ring). Sc 6 in second ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout unless otherwise specified.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (12 sc).
Rnd 3: *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (18 sc).
Rnd 4: *1 sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, repeat around (24 sc).
Rnd 5: Working in BLO, sc in each st.
Rnds 6-8: Working in both lps, sc in each st.
Rnd 9: *1 sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, repeat around (30 sc).
Rnd 10: *1 sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (36 sc).
Rnds 11-14: Sc in each st.
Rnd 15: *Dec, sc in next 4 sc,* repeat around (30 sc).
Rnd 16: Sc in each st.
Rnd 17: *Dec, sc in next 3 sc,* repeat around (24 sc).
Rnd 18: Sc in each st.
Rnd 19: *Sc in next st, ch 1, skip 1 sc,* repeat around. Join with sl st. Fasten off yarn. Weave in all ends.
Eyes: (Make 2)
Rnd 1: With CC yarn, ch 2 (or magic ring), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc). Join with sl st. Fasten off yarn leaving 6” length for sewing. Sew eyes to skull at Rnds 11-15 approximately 2 sts apart.
Drawstring:
Ch 60, fasten off. Pull drawstring through skipped sts in last rnd of skull. Knot ends. Tie in a bow.
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https://ravel.me/sugar-skull-treat-bags
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