Why Make Crochet Party Favors?
Handmade crochet party favors are gifts that people truly treasure. Unlike store-bought treats, a crocheted pumpkin bag shows thoughtfulness and care. It's a keepsake your guests will remember long after the party ends. Whether you're hosting a Halloween celebration, a fall festival, or simply want to give a special gift, this adorable pumpkin party favor bag is the perfect choice.
What to Fill Your Pumpkin Bag
The best part? You get to decide what goes inside. Stuff your finished pumpkin with seasonal treats like candy corn, chocolate pumpkins, or caramel candies. Add fun stickers, temporary tattoos, or small toys. You could even include a handwritten note or a small crochet pattern. The possibilities are endless, and your guests will love discovering what's tucked inside.
Materials You'll Need
Yarn: Medium worsted weight size 4 acrylic yarn (Red Heart Super Saver Solids works great)
- Color A: Orange
- Color B: Green
Hook: Size G / 4.25mm
Finished Size: Approximately 5 inches tall and 5 inches wide—perfect for holding small treats and trinkets.
Crochet Abbreviations
- Slst = slip stitch
- Ch = chain
- Sc = single crochet
- Dc = double crochet
- Fpdc = front post double crochet
Step-by-Step Instructions
Round 1 (Start Your Pumpkin Base): Using orange yarn, create a magic circle or slip knot circle. Chain 3 (this counts as your first double crochet), then work 9 double crochets into the circle. Slip stitch to the top of your chain 3 to join. You now have 10 double crochets total.
Round 2 (Make It Bigger): Chain 3, then work 2 double crochets in the same stitch. Continue working 2 double crochets in each stitch all the way around. Slip stitch to join. You now have 20 double crochets total.
Round 3 (Continue Growing): Chain 3, work 2 double crochets in the next stitch, then work 1 double crochet in the next stitch. Repeat this pattern (1 dc, then 2 dc) all the way around. Slip stitch to join. You now have 30 double crochets total.
Round 4 (Create the Bag Opening): Chain 3, then work 1 double crochet in each stitch around, but only work in the back loops of each stitch. This creates a ridge that will help shape your pumpkin. Slip stitch to join. You still have 30 double crochets.
Rounds 5–10 (Add Pumpkin Details): Chain 3, work 1 double crochet in each of the next 3 stitches, then work 1 front post double crochet in the next stitch. Repeat this pattern (3 regular dc, then 1 fpdc) all the way around. Slip stitch to join. Repeat this exact round 6 more times (rounds 6 through 10). These ridges give your pumpkin that classic ribbed look.
Round 11 (Add the Green Stem Top): Switch to green yarn. Chain 3 (this counts as a single crochet and chain 1), skip the next stitch, then work 1 single crochet in the next stitch and chain 1. Keep repeating this pattern all the way around. Slip stitch to the second chain of your starting chain 3 to join. This creates little spaces for your drawstring.
Round 12 (Finish the Top): Chain 3, then work 1 double crochet in each chain-1 space, in every single crochet, and in every chain-1 space around. Slip stitch to join. Fasten off and make sure your center slip knot is tied securely.
Make Your Drawstring
Using green yarn, chain 55 stitches and tie off the ends. This will be your drawstring. Weave it in and out of the chain-1 spaces you created in round 11. Pull it tight to close your pumpkin bag. For extra flair, add pom poms or beads to the ends of your drawstring.
Fill and Gift
Your pumpkin party favor bag is now ready to fill with treats, toys, and surprises. Hand them out at Halloween parties, fall festivals, or give them as special gifts to friends and family. Each one is a handmade treasure that shows how much you care.
Explore More Seasonal Crochet Patterns
Love this pumpkin party favor bag? We have plenty more seasonal crochet patterns waiting for you. From cozy fall decorations to festive holiday projects, browse our full collection of beginner-friendly and advanced patterns designed to inspire your next creation. Explore our seasonal crochet patterns and find your next favorite project.
Share Your Creation
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