Stylish Crochet Pumpkin Shoulder Bag For Halloween

A crochet pumpkin shoulder bag is the kind of accessory that instantly catches attention without trying too hard. Its rounded shape, textured details, and handmade look give it a fun seasonal charm while still being practical for everyday use.

If you’d love to make one yourself, this pattern walks you through the crochet process in a clear and beginner-friendly way.

Crochet Pumpkin Shoulder Bag Pattern

Every stitch gradually transforms simple yarn into a bag that’s both eye-catching and useful. From shaping the crochet pumpkin to adding the strap and finishing details, each step builds toward a polished result. Keep reading to see how this unique design comes together and create a handmade crochet bag you’ll enjoy carrying long after it’s finished.

Credit Amigurumi fairyland

Finished Dimensions

• Bag Size: 20 cm (7.87″) wide × 17 cm (6.69″) tall
• Bottom Diameter: 6 cm (2.36″) × 6 cm (2.36″)

Materials & Tools Needed

• Yarn:
  • Plush Yarn (Thick/Super Bulky, 100g/120m):
    • Orange (~0.8 skeins)
    • Green (~0.5 skeins)
    • Brown (small amount for the stem/tail)
  • Semi-Cotton Yarn (e.g., YarnArt Jeans):
    • Brown (for drawstring lace)
    • Black (for eyes and mouth)
    • Pink (for cheek hearts)
• Crochet Hooks:
  • 4.0 mm (for plush components)
  • 2.5 mm (for accents)
• Accessories:
  • 2 wooden beads (optional)
• Tools: Sewing needle, sewing thread, scissors, lighter

Abbreviations

• MR: Magic Ring
• ch: Chain stitch
• sl st: Slip stitch
• sc: Single crochet
• hdc: Half double crochet
• dc: Double crochet
• inc: Increase (2 stitches into the same loop)
• dec: Decrease (sc2tog)
• BLO: Back loops only
• FLO: Front loops only

Component-by-Component Breakdown

1. Bag Walls (Orange Plush Yarn, 4.0 mm Hook)

The main body is worked flat to create a ribbed texture.

1. Rows 1–4:
   • Row 1: Chain 30. Work 18 dc, 3 hdc, 3 sc, 4 sl st.
   • Row 2: Work 28 sl st back across.
   • Row 3–4: Alternate rows as described (dc rows and sl st rows).
2. Repetition:
   • Repeat Rows 3 and 4 sequentially until 50 rows total are completed.
   • Fold inside out and sew the side edges together to form a cylinder.

2. Bottom of Bag (Orange Plush Yarn, 4.0 mm Hook)

• Rounds 1–5: Gradually increase in rounds:
  • Round 1: 8 sc.
  • Round 2: 8 inc (16).
  • Round 5: (3 sc, 1 inc) × 8 (40).

Sew cylinder walls to the bottom on the wrong side.

3. Top Rim Trim

Work 5 rounds of evenly spaced single crochets around the bag’s open edge.

4. Bag Lid (Brown & Green Yarn)

Start with brown yarn for the stem, move to green for the pumpkin topper.

Key Steps:

• Round 1–8: Shape the stem with sc and dec.
• Round 9–16: Expand topper with dc and add strap holes in Round 13.

Finish with reverse single crochets for structure.

5. Lid Decorations (Green Plush Yarn, 4.0 mm Hook)

1. Leaf: Worked in BLO rows to create texture, ending with a symmetrical leaf.
2. Curl: Chain 30 and work 2 dc into every chain to make a spiraled vine.

Secure both to the stem.

6. Facial Features (Semi-Cotton Yarn, 2.5 mm Hook)

1. Eyes: Create with black yarn (12 dc into Magic Ring). Sew symmetrically onto the bag.
2. Cheeks: Make cheeks with pink yarn:
   • Ch 2, 2 dc, 2 sc, 1 dc, 2 sc, 2 dc. Pull tight to form a heart.
3. Mouth: Embroider a “V” or smile between cheeks using black yarn.

7. Drawstring Lace

Crochet a 70 cm chain with brown yarn. Thread through the bag’s top edge, adding beads if desired.

8. Shoulder Strap (Green Plush Yarn, 4.0 mm Hook)

• Chain 200. Hdc across each side of the chain foundation to form a sturdy strap.
• Secure to sides of the bag and thread through lid strap holes.

Final Assembly

• Attach lid, straps, and decorations as described.
• Your pumpkin bag is now complete!

Video Tutorial