If you want something fun and spooky to carry your essentials this Halloween, check out this crochet eyeball spider bag! This almost no-sew project is perfect for making a adorable pouch. Its design features a charming eyeball front with detailed stitching using colorful yarn. The pouch is perfect for keeping small items like AirPods, coins, or even treats for Halloween night. So, why not crochet this festive and stylish storage solution today?
Crochet Eyeball Spider Bag Charm & Pouch For Halloween
Crochet Your Eyeball Spider Bag Charm & Pouch
Materials Needed:
- 5 ply cotton yarn (colors: black, light gray, white, red, and any other colors you prefer)
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Pair of safety eyes
Pattern: Eyeball Spider Bag Charm
Eyeball (Front Side)
- Center (Black Yarn)
- Make a slip knot or use a magic ring.
- Chain 2.
- Do 8 half double crochet (hdc) in the first chain.
- Slip stitch to the first stitch, Chain 1.
- Second Round (Black Yarn)
- Half double crochet increase (2 hdc in each stitch) in each of the 8 stitches (16 hdc total).
- Slip stitch to the first stitch, Chain 1.
- Third Round (Switch to Light Gray Yarn)
- 1 hdc in the first stitch, then 1 hdc increase in the next stitch. Repeat for 8 times (24 hdc total).
- Slip stitch to the first stitch, Chain 1.
- Fourth Round (White Yarn)
- 1 hdc in each of the first 2 stitches, 1 hdc increase in the next stitch. Repeat for 8 times (32 hdc total).
- Slip stitch to the first stitch, Chain 1.
- Fifth Round
- 3 hdc in each of the first 3 stitches, 1 hdc increase in the next stitch. Repeat for 8 times (40 hdc total).
- Slip stitch to the first stitch, Chain 1.
- Sixth Round
- 1 hdc in each stitch around (40 hdc total).
- Slip stitch to the first stitch, Chain 6 (creates small loop).
- Finishing the Front
- Slip stitch to the first stitch, fasten off, and cut the yarn.
Eyeball (Back Side)
- Repeat Steps 1-5 from the Eyeball (Front Side) except stop at the end of Round 5.
Long Strap
- Back Side
- Chain 50.
- Slip stitch to the first stitch, fasten off, and cut the yarn.
Eyeball Details (Red Yarn)
- Preparing Details
- Split the red yarn into 3-ply and 2-ply.
- Using the 3-ply first, start sewing the details randomly on the eyeball with the tapestry needle.
- Use glue to secure the yarn.
- Additional Details
- Use white yarn to add finer details to the center of the eyeball for more realistic effects.
Head
- Round 1
- Make a slip knot or use a magic ring.
- Chain 2.
- Do 6 single crochet (sc) in the first chain, slip stitch to the first stitch, Chain 1.
- Round 2
- 1 sc in the first stitch, 1 increase in the next stitch. Repeat for 3 times (9 sc total).
- Slip stitch to the first stitch, Chain 1.
- Round 3
- 2 sc in each of the first 2 stitches, 1 increase in the next stitch. Repeat for 3 times (12 sc total).
- Slip stitch to the first stitch, Chain 1.
- Round 4
- 3 sc in each of the first 3 stitches, 1 increase in the next stitch. Repeat for 3 times (15 sc total).
- Slip stitch to the first stitch, Chain 1.
- Round 5 to Round 6
- 1 sc in each stitch around (15 sc total).
- Continue to the end.
- Creating Jaws
- Fold the head in half, insert hook, attach yarn, and chain 3.
- Skip 1 chain, do 2 slip stitches.
- Insert into the same stitch where yarn was attached.
- Finish off, chain 1, cut yarn, and fasten off.
- Eyes
- Attach safety eyes between Round 3 and 4.
Legs (Make 8)
- Creating Legs
- Make a slip knot, chain 11.
- From the second chain of the hook, do 5 sc, skip 2 chains.
- Do 3 sc, fasten off, and cut yarn.
Assembly
- Attach Head to Body
- Fold the head in half.
- Attach the head to the body with 7 slip stitches ensuring both sides are picked up.
- Attach Legs to Body
- Attach legs using slip stitches, first in the wrong side, then in the right side.
- Final Touch
- Use a stitch marker to help maintain alignment.
- Ensure details are attached symmetrically.
And that completes your spider charm. You can now stuff it with yarn scraps and enjoy your spooky season creation!
Hope this helps! If you need more detailed visual guidance, referring to the video might clarify any uncertainties.