Halloween crafting just got even more fun with this Jack and Hooty Treat Bag! Designed by Premier Yarns, this cheerful bag combines two classic Halloween favorites—a grinning Jack-o’-Lantern and a wise little Owl—into one playful trick-or-treat tote.

Why You’ll Love This Pattern:
✔ Great for beginners—uses simple stitches like half-double crochet (hdc) and single crochet (sc)
✔ Customizable colors—make your pumpkin orange, purple, or even white for a ghostly twist!
✔ Perfect for gifting—fill it with candy or small toys for a handmade Halloween surprise

Measuring 10″ wide x 12″ tall, this bag is just the right size for collecting treats at the neighborhood Halloween party or storing your favorite fall goodies. The sturdy cotton yarn means it will last through many spooky seasons to come!

Ready to create your own Halloween masterpiece? Let’s grab our hooks and get started

Materials You’ll Need

Yarn (Premier Home® Cotton):

• Passion Fruit (A): 2 balls (main bag color)
• Black (B): 1 ball (handles, face details)
• Sage (C): 1 ball (tree, stem)
• Orange (D): 1 ball (pumpkin, owl body)
• White (E): 1 ball (owl eyes)
• Yellow (F): 1 ball (beak, feet)

Other Supplies:

• Hooks: Size G-6 (4 mm) and I-9 (5.5 mm)
• Tapestry needle for sewing
• Scissors

Tip: The larger hook makes quick work of the bag body, while the smaller one is perfect for details

Crochet Abbreviations

Don’t worry—we’ll walk through each step together

Gauge & Finished Size

• Gauge: 12 hdc x 8 rows = 4″ (with larger 5.5 mm hook)
• Bag Size: 10″ wide x 12″ tall

Why gauge matters: If your stitches are too tight, switch to a larger hook. Too loose? Try a smaller one.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Part 1: The Bag Base & Body

Base (with Sage yarn – C):

1. Chain 28 with the larger hook.
2. Round 1:
   • Hdc in the 2nd chain from hook and next 25 chains.
   • 3 hdc in the next chain (this rounds the corner!).
   • Flip your work: Hdc in the next 25 chains, then 2 hdc in the last chain.
   • Join with a slip stitch. (56 hdc total)
3. Shape the Corners (Rounds 2–3):
   • Work increases in each corner (see pattern PDF for exact counts).
   • By Round 3, you’ll have 72 stitches.
4. Finish the Base:
   • Round 5: Crochet in the back loops only to create a neat ridge.

Body:

• Switch to Passion Fruit (A) after 2″, then to Black (B) for the top 1″.
• Keep it simple: Just hdc in every stitch until the bag reaches 12″ tall

Part 2: The Handles (Black yarn – B)

1. Chain 8, then hdc in the 2nd chain from hook and across (7 hdc).
2. Row 2: Chain 1, hdc in each stitch. Turn.
3. Repeat until handles are 16″ long. Make two

Part 3: The Fun Embellishments

Jack-o’-Lantern (Orange yarn – D):

1. Chain 9, then sc across to form a flat pumpkin shape.
2. Shape the pumpkin: Increase first, then decrease to create curves.

Owl (Orange yarn – D + White yarn – E):

1. Start with a magic ring of 8 hdc.
2. Add black yarn (B) for feathery wings and French-knot eyes!

Tree (Sage yarn – C):

• Crochet a triangle shape, then add a 12-chain branch for the owl to perch on

Assembly & Finishing

1. Attach the Handles:
   • Pin them to the top inside of the bag.
   • Slip stitch in place with the smaller hook.
2. Sew on the Decorations:
   • Use the pattern photo as a guide for placement.
   • Stitch the pumpkin’s face with black yarn.
   • Add the owl’s beak and feet with yellow yarn.
3. Weave in all ends for a polished look

Tips for Beginners

✔ Stuff as you go! Lightly stuff the owl and pumpkin before sewing them on.
✔ Keep count: Use stitch markers to track the beginning of rounds.
✔ Short on time? Make just the pumpkin or owl for a simpler project.

Final Thoughts

This Jack and Hooty Treat Bag is sure to be a Halloween hit! Whether you’re making it for your little ghost or goblin or as festive decor, its whimsical design and durable cotton yarn make it a keeper