Skip to content This pattern is written using US terminology and is worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated. I recommend that you always mark the beginning of each round with a stitch marker.
Basic crochet skills are required.
Materials
Hook: size C / 2.50mm
Yarn: Cotton (3.5oz/100g, 273yd/250m),
Stitch Marker
Scissor
Sewing Needle
Stuffing
Glue
Small Crafts Pompoms
If made with the described materials, the bag will be about 20cm / 8 inches tall, 19cm / 7.5 inches width. However, it may vary depending on the type of yarn and hook size used. You can also use any color yarn you like. Feel free to add accessories to create your very own Christmas bag.
Abbreviations
MR = Magic Ring / Magic Circle
SC = Single Crochet
HDC = Half Double Crochet
DC = Double Crochet
ST = Stitch / Stitches
CH = Chain
SLST = Slip Stitch
SK = Skip Stitch
INC = Increase SC (2 Single Crochets in the same stitch)
DC INC = Increase DC (2 Double Crochets in the same stitch)
SC2tog = Decrease SC (Work 2 Single Crochets together)
DC2tog = Decrease DC (Work 2 Double Crochets together)
FLO = Front Loops Only
BLO = Back Loops Only
FO = Fasten Off
TRUNK
Use the dark brown yarn
Rnd 1: CH 13. Stitches are worked around both sides of the foundation chain.
Start in the second chain from the hook: 11 SC, 3 sc in last CH.
Continue on the other side of the foundation chain, 10 SC, INC in the last CH [26]
Rnd 2: 2 INC, 10 SC, 3 INC, 10 SC, INC [32]
Rnd 3: (SC, INC) x2, 10 SC, (SC, INC) x3, 11 SC, INC [38]
Rnd 4: (2 SC, INC) x2, 10 SC, (2 SC, INC) x3, 12 SC, INC [44]
Rnd 5: BLO: 44 SC [44]
Rnd 6: (2 DC, DC2tog) x11 [33]
Rnd 7: 33 DC [33]
Rnd 8: (2 DC, DC2tog) x8, DC [25]
Rnd 9-10: 25 DC [25], 2 rounds
Stuff the trunk slightly.
Cut the yarn, leave a long tail for sewing.
STAR (make 2)
Use the yellow yarn
Rnd 1: 5 SC in magic ring [5]
Rnd 2: (INC) x5 [10]
Rnd 3: (INC, SC) x5 [15]
Rnd 4: (2 SC, INC) x5 [20]
Rnd 5: ([SC, HDC, DC, HDC, SC], 3 SLST) x5 [40] Note: SC, HDC, DC, HDC, SC are worked in the same stitch.
Fasten off one Star, and the other Star, leaving a long tail for sewing.
DRAWSTRING (make 2)
Use the white yarn
CH 45, length of the drawstring is approx 7 inches / 18cm, If you crochet tightly you may need to add extra chains.
BODY
Use the green yarn
Rnd 1: CH 39. Stitches are worked around both sides of the foundation chain.
Start in the fourth chain from the hook [Note: The first three chains from the hook will be the first stitch of Rnd 1.] :
DC INC, 34 DC, 5 DC in last CH.
Continue on the other side of the foundation chain, 34 DC, DC INC in the last CH [78]
Rnd 2: (DC INC) x3, 34 DC, (DC INC) x5, 34 DC, (DC INC) x2 [88] [Note: Start from the third chain of Rnd 1.]
Rnd 3-4: 88 DC [88], 2 rounds
Rnd 5: BLO: (9 DC, DC2tog) x8 [80]
Rnd 6-7: BLO: 80 DC [80], 2 rounds
Rnd 8: BLO: (8 DC, DC2tog) x8 [72]
Rnd 9-10: BLO: 72 DC [72], 2 rounds
Rnd 11: BLO: (7 DC, DC2tog) x8 [64]
Rnd 12-13: BLO: 64 DC [64], 2 rounds
Rnd 14: BLO: (6 DC, DC2tog) x8 [56]
Rnd 15-16: BLO: 56 DC [56], 2 rounds
Change to the white yarn
Rnd 17: BLO: (5 SC, SC2tog) x8 [48]
Rnd 18: BLO: (3 CH, SK, SLST) x24
Fasten off
LEAVES
[Note: Pay attention to the direction of the crochet, the right side will face outwards when finished.]
Use the green yarn and the white yarn
First ring of leaves (Use the green yarn): work in front loops of Round 7 (80 loops).
Rnd 1: Attach the green yarn to the first front loop. Pick up the yarn and pull it through. Crochet 3ch in this loop, DC INC in the second loop. Then (DC, DC INC) x39 in next 78 loops. [120]
Rnd 2: (2 DC, DC INC) x40 [160]
Rnd 3: 160 DC [160]
Change to the white yarn
Rnd 4: 160 SC [160]
Fasten off
Second ring of leaves (Use the green yarn): work in front loops of Round 11 (64 loops).
Rnd 1: Attach the green yarn to the first front loop. Pick up the yarn and pull it through. Crochet 3ch in this loop, DC INC in the second loop. Then (DC, DC INC) x31 in next 62 loops. [96]
Rnd 2: (2 DC, DC INC) x32 [128]
Rnd 3: 128 DC [128]
Change to the white yarn
Rnd 4: 128 SC [128]
Fasten off
Third ring of leaves (Use the green yarn): work in front loops of Round 15 (56 loops).
Rnd 1: Attach the green yarn to the first front loop. Pick up the yarn and pull it through. Crochet 3ch in this loop, DC INC in the second loop. Then (DC, DC INC) x27 in next 54 loops. [84]
Rnd 2: (2 DC, DC INC) x28 [112]
Rnd 3: 112 DC [112]
Change to the white yarn
Rnd 4: 112 SC [112]
Fasten off
SHOULDER STRAP
Use the white yarn and the red yarn to make one strap of each color.
CH, make the chain 2 inches/5cm longer than required. Let’s say 100cm is needed, we make the chain 105cm
ASSEMBLY
- Sew the trunk to the centre of Round 1 of the body
- Sew the drawstrings to the body. With the body lying flat, sew a drawstring to each end of the opening, inside Round 17, taking care to sew securely. The other end of the drawstring goes through the small hole of Round 18, and when you get to the other end of the opening, knot the ends of the two drawstrings together.
- Sew the two stars , remember to wrap the drawstrings through the center of the stars.
- Sew the shoulder straps to the body. Sew the two straps on the side of Round 12 of the body, 3 stitches between the two straps, thread one end of each of the two straps and secure with a knot inside the bag. Once this end is secured, twist the two straps together and secure to the other side of the body.
- Decorate the body with the small crafts pompoms
