Meet the Pickle Kick Sack: A Retro-Inspired Crochet Project That’s Kind of a Big Dill! 🥒
Sometimes the best crochet ideas come from combining two completely different things.
That’s exactly how the Pickle Kick Sack Crochet Pattern was born!
By combining the modern popularity of pickleball with the nostalgic fun of the classic 1980s hacky sack, I created a crochet project that’s quirky, playful, and guaranteed to get a few laughs.
A Blast from the Past
If you grew up in the 80s or 90s, chances are you’ve kicked a hacky sack around with friends. These small footbags were everywhere—at parks, schools, and neighborhood hangouts.
While trends have come and gone, hacky sacks never completely disappeared. In recent years, they’ve made a comeback as people rediscover simple, screen-free ways to have fun.
Enter the Pickle
At the same time, pickleball has exploded in popularity. It seems like everyone is talking about pickleball these days!
So naturally, I started wondering:
What would happen if a pickle met a hacky sack?
The answer is the Pickle Kick Sack—a silly little pickle that’s fun to crochet and even more fun to play with.
Why You’ll Love This Pattern
The Pickle Kick Sack is:
🥒 Quick to make (less than an hour to crochet one)
🥒 Great for using up yarn scraps
🥒 Fun for all ages
🥒 Perfect for gifts and stocking stuffers
🥒 A unique craft fair item
🥒 Guaranteed conversation starter
Whether you actually kick it around or simply display it as a goofy desk companion, this little pickle is full of personality.
A Great Stash-Buster Project
Most crocheters have a collection of leftover green yarn hiding somewhere in their stash.
This pattern is the perfect opportunity to put those odds and ends to good use. Try different shades of green for unique pickle personalities or get creative with bright and unexpected colors.
After all, crochet rules are meant to be broken sometimes.
Handmade Fun Never Goes Out of Style
One of the things I love most about crochet is its ability to bring smiles.
Not every project has to be serious. Sometimes it’s fun to make something simply because it makes people laugh.
The Pickle Kick Sack celebrates creativity, nostalgia, and the joy of making something unexpected.
And let’s be honest…
It’s kind of a big dill. 😄🥒
Happy crocheting!
Materials:
Approximately 25 yards cotton worsted yarn
Size G (4.0-mm) crochet hook
Poly-Pellets
Gauge: 9 sc = 2”
Finished ball measures approximately 2.5” diameter.
Stitches:
Small popcorn (spc): 3 hdc in same st, pull up lp in 3rd hdc, insert hook in first hdc and pull lp through.
Invisible decrease: https://youtube.com/shorts/0NC5nXyDvwI?feature=share
Ultimate finish: https://youtu.be/jVpTr8mId3I
NOTE: Placement of small popcorns in directions is only a suggestion. You can add as many or as few as you like and place them wherever you think best.
Directions:
Rnd 1: Ch 2 (or magic ring), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (6 sts). Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sts)
Rnd 3: *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* 2 times, spc in next st, 2 sc in next st, * to * 2 times, spc in next st, 2 sc in next st (18 sts).
Rnd 4: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st* 6 times (24 sts).
Rnd 5: *Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next st, spc in next st, sc in next st, inc in next st,* 3 times (30 sts).
Rnd 6: Sc in each st.
Rnd 7: *Spc in next st, sc in next 9 sts,* 3 times (30 sts).
Rnd 8: Sc in each st.
Rnd 9: Sc in next 3 sts, *spc in next st, sc in next 8 sts* 3 times (30 sts).
Rnd 10: Sc in each st.
Rnd 11: *Sc in next 9 sts, spc in next st,* 3 times (30 sts).
Rnd 12: *Inv dec over next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sts* 4 times (24 sc).
Rnd 13: *Inv dec over next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts, inv dec, spc in next st, sc in next st* 3 times (18 sts). Stuff with Poly-Pellets.
Rnd 14: *Inv dec over next 2 sts, sc in next st* 6 times (12 sc).
Rnd 15: Inv dec 6 times (6 sc). Join with sl st. Add more pellets if needed. Close with ultimate finish.
PDF download available at Pickle Kick Sack Crochet Pattern PDF
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