How to Crochet Funny Monster Bag for Kids
Crocheted with colorful striped, googly crochet eyes, and pom poms, today’s crochet bag is a must-have for kids. So, learn how to crochet this funny monster crossbody bag with a stitch-by-stitch tutorial by Xiaoshimei that can be coupled with a matching witch hat.
I will definitely leave the tutorial for that hat, too. This crochet monster bag is worked in rounds, which makes it easy and quick.
The leggy pom poms give it a complete monster look, and you can also turn it into a monster amigurumi by filling a bit of stuffing. So, crochet one today!
Crochet Monster Bag Tutorial
While this monster crossbody bag seems to be using the self-striping yarn, it is not the case. The tutor has achieved this effect by changing the yarn colors randomly.
But you can also use the self-striping yarn if you are not quite good at seamless color changes and don’t want much effort.
The complete bag is crocheted using just basic double crochet stitches with some edging technique like reverse single crochet.
Now, continue reading this post till the end if you are ready to crochet this monster. I will explain a bit more!
Designer of Colorful Monster Bag:
The designer behind this lovely monster project is @xiaoshimei – she has proved her level of creativity through an extensive collection of tutorials focused on both crocheting and knitting.
She says, “I want to be a heroine, but I don’t have a sword, only a crochet hook,”. From bags to garments, her projects are worth crocheting.
Note: In respect of the creator’s pattern rights, there will be no provision of the written pattern. You can watch the tutorial at the end of this post.
Materials for Monster Crossbody Bag
The following materials and tools are needed for crocheting this cutest monster crochet bag:
8-ply hand-knitting yarn (approximately 1.5 balls)
4.0 mm crochet hook
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A small amount of contrasting yarn (for the eyes)
Four small pom-poms (for side decoration)
Abbreviations in Monster Bag Pattern
The following are the abbreviations used in the monster bag pattern:
- Double Crochet (長針): Yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through the last two loops.
- Single Crochet (短針): Insert hook, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops on the hook.
- Increase (加針): Work two stitches (DC or SC) into the same stitch.
- Slip Stitch (引拔針): Insert the hook, yarn over, and pull through the stitch and the loop.
Advanced techniques:
- Reverse Single Crochet (逆短針): Work a single crochet stitch in the reverse direction (to the right) by reattaching the crochet hook.
- Shrimp Stitch (蝦編): This is a technique used for a thick cord for the bag.
Crochet Cat Complete Tutorial
Quick Summary: The bag begins with the Magic Ring and a circular base formed by increasing Double Crochet stitches over five rounds.
How to watch in English?
Once the base reaches the desired diameter, the next twelve rounds (Rounds 6-17) are worked in continuous Double Crochet without increases to create the straight sides of the bag.
