Knitted Halloween Treat Bags

Knitted Halloween treat bags are a delightful way to add a touch of handmade charm to your spooky celebrations! These cozy creations not only showcase your creativity but also make trick-or-treating even more special. Imagine little ghosts, pumpkins, or even black cats knitted into these cute bags, making them a unique and fun accessory for collecting candy. Whether you're a knitting enthusiast or looking for a fun DIY project, these treat bags are sure to bring smiles to both the giver and the receiver. So grab your favorite yarn, needles, and get ready to create some spooktacular homemade treats that will be the talk of the neighborhood!

The Supplies You Need;

Yarn

• We Are Knitters / The Petite Wool in the following colors:
• Scraps of Ochre (around 10-15g)
• Scraps of Cinnamon (around 10-15g)
• Scraps of Natural (around 10-15g)
• The yarn weight is bulky/chunky/12 ply.
• Yarn Weight Guide (+ Conversion Chart)

Needles

• Pair of 6 mm (US 10) knitting needles.

Notions

• Tape measure
• Darning needle
• Scissors

Other Materials

String or ribbon to tie at the top of the bags (see photos for reference)

Abbreviations / Knitting Abbreviations And Terms (US And UK) List

• CO – Cast on
• K – Knit
• P – Purl
• Rep – Repeat
• RS – Right side
• St(s) – Stitch(es)
• St St – Stocking stitch (RS row – Knit, WS row Purl)
• WS – Wrong side

Pattern Instructions

Yarn A – Natural

Yarn B – Cinnamon

Yarn C – Ochre

Large Bag

In Yarn A cast on 20 sts.

Work in st st for 3 inches.

Change to Yarn B (RS row) cont to work in st st for 3 inches.

Change to Yarn C (RS row) cont to work in st st for 3 inches.

Change to Yarn B (RS row) cont to work in st st for 3 inches.

Change to Yarn A (RS row) cont to work in st st for 3 inches.

Cast off, leaving a long length for seaming (around 16 inches).

Small Bag

In Yarn A cast on 20 sts.

Work in st st for 1.5 inches.

Change to Yarn B (RS row) cont to work in st st for 1.5 inches.

Change to Yarn C (RS row) cont to work in st st for 3 inches.

Change to Yarn B (RS row) cont to work in st st for 1.5 inches.

Change to Yarn A (RS row) cont to work in st st for 1.5 inches.

Cast off, leaving a long length for seaming (around 14 inches).

Making Up

The making-up instructions apply to both bags.

Weave in any loose ends (weaving up the sides where possible).

Fold the bag in half with the right sides facing you and match up the color strips.

Seam one side first and then the other using the matres stitch.

Secure and weave in any loose ends.

Your bag is now ready to use!

Place treats inside (still in their wrappers) and tie the top of the bag with a piece of twine or ribbon.