Finished Starfish measures approximately 6.5” wide at widest point
ARMS: (Make 5)
Rnd 1: Ch 2 (or magic circle), 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds until Rnd 10.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in first st, sc in next 2 sts (4 sc).
Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat once (6 sc).
Rnd 4: Sc in each st.
Rnd 5: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat twice (9 sc).
Rnd 6: Sc in each st.
Rnd 7: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat twice (12 sc).
Rnd 8: Sc in each st.
Rnd 9: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat 3 times (16 sc).
Rnd 10: Sc in each st. Join with sl st.
Row 11: Ch 1, turn, sk sl st, sc in next 6 sts (6 sc).
Row 12: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.
Row 13: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in next 2 sts, dec (4 sc).
Rows 14-16: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st.
Row 17: Ch 1, turn, inc in first st, sc in next 2 sts, inc in last st (6 sc).
Row 18: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st. Fasten off leaving 9” length for sewing.
ASSEMBLY:
Stuff arms lightly with cotton stuffing. Wrap Rows 11-18 of arm around plastic rattle and sew Row 18 to Row 11. Sew ends of Rnd 10 tog to avoid holes in the rattle.
Halloween is such a fun time to crochet! Last year I designed treat bags in the shape of Witch’s Hats and Eyeballs. This year bats seem to be popular, so I made a cute little Bat Treat Bag.
Finished Bat Treat Bag measures approximately 3.5” tall by 8” wide (including wings)
Materials:
50 yards worsted weight yarn
Crochet hook size H (5.0 mm)
Google eyes
Pipe cleaner
Directions:
Rnd 1: Ch 2 (or magic circle), sc 6 in second ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (12 sc).
Rnd 3: *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (18 sc).
Rnd 4: *1 sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (24 sc).
Rnd 5: *1 sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (30 sc).
Rnd 6: *1 sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (36 sc).
Rnd 7-15: Sc in each st.
Rnd 16: *Dec, sc in next 4 sc,* repeat around (30 sc).
Rnd 17:*Dec, sc in next 3 sc,* repeat around
(24 sc). Join with sl st.
Rnd 18: *Sc, ch 1, skip 1 sc,* repeat around. Join with sl st. Fasten off.
Drawstring: Make a chain 12″ long and knot both ends. Pull through loops made in Rnd 18.
WINGS: (Make 2)
Row 1: Ch 14, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 5 ch, 3 sc in next ch, sc in next 6 ch (15 sc).
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in next 5 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts, dec (15 sc).
Rows 3-4: Repeat Row 2.
Row 5: Repeat Row 2, working sts over a pipe cleaner (held in back of the sts on one wing and in front of the sts on the other wing). Fasten off leaving 12” length. Sew wings to sides of bat at Rnds 7-14.
Weave in all ends.
Sew or glue on google eyes. Fill your bat with candy!
Eyeball Bag: Spooky eyeball bag with 3 different variations.
Bat Bag: Boo-tifully designed to resemble a flying bat.
Witch Hat Bag: A fun, pointy witch hat bag that adds a magical touch to your Halloween festivities.
Witch Cauldron Bag: This cute cauldron-inspired bag holds candy for the witch’s brew.
Sugar Skull Bag: This pattern includes instructions for several variations of the traditional sugar skull along with 2 Catrin styles and 2 Catrina styles.
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