This cute crochet bat bag pattern is perfect for trick-or-treating on Halloween! Plus, you can use this crochet Halloween tote bag all October long.
I love Halloween, and now that I have a child, I get to go trick-or-treating again! I enjoy dressing up and going door-to-door for candy, but I often forget to bring a bag for myself, leading me to encroach on my son's trick-or-treat bag. Not this year! I decided to make my own Crochet Bat Bag Pattern for my candy stash.
The crochet Halloween treat bag pattern is quite simple to make. You start with a chain and work in continuous rounds, so there’s minimal sewing required. The only sewing outside of sewing the appliques onis for attaching the handle and appliques to the bag, similar to my Japanese knot bag crochet pattern!
If you want a versatile fall crochet bag to use throughout the season, check out my sunflower crochet bag pattern after making this crochet bat bag pattern. It’s another low-sew project with great texture and autumn appeal.
So, let's get started making the crochet bat bag!
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✏️ Things To Note:
- Yarn Choice. I used acrylic worsted weight yarn for the crochet bat bag pattern, but any yarn type can work.
- Adjusting Size. To make the crochet bat bag bigger, start with more beginning chains.
- Bag and Handle Dimensions. The finished croceht bat bag measures roughly 12 inches (excluding handles). You can extend the handles for a shoulder strap by adding more rows, similar to my crochet orange bag pattern.
💭Abbreviations to Remember (US terms)
- Chain - ch
- Single crochet - sc
- Increase - inc
- Magic ring - mr
- Double crochet - dc
- Triple crochet - tr
- Slip stitch - sl st
* The ch x1 at the end of each row does not count as a stitch in the row, it is a turning chain.
* If you see a stitch abbreviation with "x" after it, it means how many times you do that stitch in the following amount of stitches. For example: sc x6 would mean you make a single crochet in the next 6 stitches. Inc x2 means you make an inc in the next 2 stitches.
🍵Instructions for Crochet Bat Bag Pattern
The crochet bat bag pattern will be made in the round but started with a chain.
Tote Bag Pattern:
Using the medium purple yarn, ch x33.
Round 1: In the second ch from the hook, make a inc. Then sc x30. In the last chain, sc 3 times to turn the corner. Now working on the other side of the chain, sc in the next 30 stitches, and in the final stitch, make a sc (36).
Round 2 - 38: Sc in every stitch. At the end of round 38, fasten off the medium purple yarn and join the black yarn (36).
Round 39 - 41: With the black yarn, sc in every stitch (36). After Round 41, fasten off and weave in any yarn ends.
Crochet Bag Handles: make x2
With the black yarn ch x50.
Row 1: In the second ch from the hook make a sc. Then sc the rest of the chain (49).
Row 2 - 5: Sc in every stitch (49). At the end of Row 5, fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Crochet Bat Applique: Make x2
Crochet Bat Applique:
Ch x15.
Round 1: THIS NEXT PART WILL BE LAID OUT IN STEPS BECAUSE IT IS A BIT COMPLEX.
- Dc inc in the 3rd chain from the hook.
- Dc in the next chain.
- In the following chain, work (tr, ch 1, tr).
- Dc in each of the next 2 chains.
- In the next chain, work (dc, tr).
- In the following chain, work tr inc.
- In the next chain, work (tr, dc).
- Dc in the next 2 chains.
- In the next chain, work (tr, ch 1, tr).
- Dc in the next chain.
- Finish with a dc inc in the last chain.
*moving towards the unworked side of the chain: - Sl st into the side of the last dc you made.
- Then, sl st into the unworked side of the starting chain.
- Sl st x4 along the side.
- Work 1 dc, then sl st into the same stitch as the dc.
- Sl st into the next 2 stitches.
- Make 1 dc, then sl st back into the same stitch.
- Sl st x5.
- Ch x2, then sl st into the same stitch.
- *We will now go around the bottom edge of the bat to make the wings more pointy.
- Sl st x2.
- Ch x2, then sl st into the same stitch where you made the chains.
- Sl st x4 — you should now be at the chain space from the previous round.
- Ch x2, then sl st into the same stitch.
- Sl st x4.
- Sc x4.
- Sl st x5 — you should end in the next chain space.
- Ch x2, then sl st into the same stitch.
- Sl st x3.
- Ch x2, then sl st into the same stitch.
- Finally, sl st x2,
- Ch x2, then sl st into the same stitch, and fasten off — leaving a tail for sewing.
Crochet Moon Applique:
Round 1: Using the yellow yarn, make a mr and sc x6 in the circle. Alternative: Ch x2 and sc x6 into the second chain from the hook (6).
Round 2: Inc in every sc (12).
Round 3: Inc, sc, and then repeat until end of round (18). Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Crochet Half Cloud Appliques:
Large:
In light purple, ch x15. Begin in the second ch from the hook; work dc x5 in the same st (shell). Skip 1 ch, then sc in the next ch. After skipping the following ch, tr x7 into the next ch (modified shell). Skip 1 ch and sc x1 in the next. Continue by skipping 1 ch and working dc x6 in the following ch (shell). Next, skip 1 ch and sc in the next. Skip 1 more ch, then dc x3 into the next ch. Finish with a sc and a sl st in the final ch. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Small:
In light purple, ch x9. Then in the 2nd ch from the hook make a sc. In the next stitch dc x3, skip a chain, then sl st in the next chain. Next skip the next ch, dc x6 in the next ch. Finish the row with 1 single crochet in the final chain. Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Assembly:
Lay out your appliqués as shown in the reference photo. Sew them onto the front of the tote bag.
Once the appliqués are in place, attach the handles to the top of the bag. Make sure they’re evenly spaced and securely sewn.
Weave in any remaining ends.
Optional: Add a Fabric Liner
If you'd like to line your tote:
- Lay the bag over two layers of fabric.
- Cut out a rectangle slightly larger than the bag (to allow for seam allowance).
- Sew the two fabric pieces together, either by hand or with a sewing machine.
- Sew the liner to the inside top edge of the crochet bag.
If you want, you can also add extra appliques like pumpkins by using my crochet pumpkin coaster pattern as an applique.
With any leftover purple yarn, try my crochet spider pattern for more Halloween decor or to use as part of your costume like with my crochet witch hat pattern. Alternatively, you can make a tiny crochet crow with leftover black yarn.
I hope you enjoyed making my crochet bat bag!
🐌Expert Tips
- Secure Appliques Properly: When attaching appliques, ensure you only stitch through the front panel of the bag to avoid sewing it shut.
- Add Reinforcement: If you plan to carry heavier items, line the bag with fabric for added strength and durability.
- Adjust for Different Sizes: Increase the number of starting chains for a larger bag or reduce them for a smaller version. Adjust the length of the handles accordingly.
- Creative Applique Use: You can sew the bat and moon appliques onto other projects, like pillow covers, sweaters, or Halloween garlands.
- Use Multiple Yarn Types: Experiment with different textures by using cotton or wool yarn, which can give a sturdier or softer feel to the bag.
🧵Pattern FAQs
As long as you know how to crochet chains and single crochets, you can make the base of this crochet tote bag.
The answer is yes, the yarn will stretch if you put heavy things in it. If you want the bag to have little to no stretch, you want to create a fabric liner for it.
These crochet appliques are too small to use as coasters, but you can add them as appliques to other things like cup cozies, Halloween garlands, sweaters, and pillows!
🧶More Crochet Halloween Patterns
If you tried this Crochet Bat Bag Pattern (or any other pattern on my website), please let me know how it went in the 📝 comments below. I'd love to hear from you!
Crochet Bat Bag Pattern
Materials
Abbreviations (US terms)
- Chain - ch
- Single crochet - sc
- Increase - inc
- Magic ring - mr
- Double crochet - dc
- Triple crochet - tr
- Slip stitch - sl st
Notes
- Yarn Choice. I used acrylic worsted weight yarn for the crochet bat bag pattern, but any yarn type can work.
- Adjusting Size. To make the crochet bat bag pattern bigger, start with more beginning chains.
- Bag and Handle Dimensions. The finished bag measures roughly 12 inches (excluding handles). You can extend the handles for a shoulder strap by adding more rows, similar to my crochet orange bag pattern.
Instructions
Crochet Bat Bag Pattern:
- Using the medium purple yarn, ch x33.
- Round 1: In the second ch from the hook, make a inc. Then sc x30. In the last chain, sc 3 times to turn the corner. Now working on the other side of the chain, sc in the next 30 stitches, and in the final stitch, make a sc (36).
- Round 2 - 38: Sc in every stitch. At the end of Round 38, fasten off the medium purple yarn and join the black yarn (36).
- Round 39 - 41: With the black yarn, sc in every stitch (36). After Round 41, fasten off and weave in any yarn ends.
Crochet Bag Handles: make x2
- With the black yarn ch x50.
- Row 1: In the second ch from the hook make a sc. Then sc the rest of the chain (49).
- Row 2 - 5: Sc in every stitch (49). At the end of Row 5, fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Crochet Bat Applique: Make x2
- Ch x15.
- Round 1: THIS NEXT PART WILL BE LAID OUT IN STEPS BECAUSE IT IS A BIT COMPLEX.
- - Dc inc in the 3rd chain from the hook.
- - Dc in the next chain.
- - In the following chain, work (tr, ch 1, tr).
- - Dc in each of the next 2 chains.
- - In the next chain, work (dc, tr).
- - In the following chain, work tr inc.
- - In the next chain, work (tr, dc).
- - Dc in the next 2 chains.
- - In the next chain, work (tr, ch 1, tr).
- - Dc in the next chain.
- - Finish with a dc inc in the last chain.
- *moving towards the unworked side of the chain:
- - Sl st into the side of the last dc you made.
- - Then, sl st into the unworked side of the starting chain.
- - Sl st x4 along the side.
- - Work 1 dc, then sl st into the same stitch as the dc.
- - Sl st into the next 2 stitches.
- - Make 1 dc, then sl st back into the same stitch.
- - Sl st x5.
- - Ch x2, then sl st into the same stitch.
- *We will now go around the bottom edge of the bat to make the wings more pointy.
- - Sl st x2.
- - Ch x2, then sl st into the same stitch where you made the chains.
- - Sl st x4 — you should now be at the chain space from the previous round.
- - Ch x2, then sl st into the same stitch.
- - Sl st x4.
- - Sc x4.
- - Sl st x5 — you should end in the next chain space.
- - Ch x2, then sl st into the same stitch.
- - Sl st x3.
- - Ch x2, then sl st into the same stitch.
- - Finally, sl st x2,
- - Ch x2, then sl st into the same stitch, and fasten off — leaving a tail for sewing.
Crochet Moon Applique:
- Round 1: Using the yellow yarn, make a mr and sc x6 in the circle. Alternative: Ch x2 and sc x6 into the second chain from the hook (6).
- Round 2: Inc in every sc (12).
- Round 3: Inc, sc, and then repeat until end of round (18). Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Crochet Half Cloud Appliques:
Large:
- In light purple, ch x15. Begin in the second ch from the hook; work dc x5 in the same st (shell). Skip 1 ch, then sc in the next ch. After skipping the following ch, tr x7 into the next ch (modified shell). Skip 1 ch and sc x1 in the next. Continue by skipping 1 ch and working dc x6 in the following ch (shell). Next, skip 1 ch and sc in the next. Skip 1 more ch, then dc x3 into the next ch. Finish with a sc and a sl st in the final ch. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Small:
- In light purple, ch x9. Then in the 2nd ch from the hook make a sc. In the next stitch dc x3, skip a chain, then sl st in the next chain. Next skip the next ch, dc x6 in the next ch. Finish the row with 1 single crochet in the final chain. Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Assembly:
- Lay out your appliqués as shown in the reference photo. Sew them onto the front of the tote bag.
- Once the appliqués are in place, attach the handles to the top of the bag. Make sure they’re evenly spaced and securely sewn.
- Weave in any remaining ends.
Optional: Add a Fabric Liner
- If you'd like to line your tote:
- 1) Lay the bag over two layers of fabric.
- 2) Cut out a rectangle slightly larger than the bag (to allow for seam allowance).
- 3) Sew the two fabric pieces together, either by hand or with a sewing machine.
- 4) Sew the liner to the inside top edge of the crochet bag.
- If you want, you can also add extra appliques like pumpkins by using my crochet pumpkin coaster pattern as an applique.
- I hope you enjoyed making my crochet bat bag!
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