Thursday, January 24, 2013

Crocheted Toy Cocoon Bag Pattern



As promised, I put together the pattern for the crocheted toy bags that I've been making lately. This is the first pattern I've written, so bear with me and please let me know if you find any errors or if any of the directions are confusing.

Crocheted Toy Cocoon Bags


Materials: Any bulky weight yarn. Or you can crochet multiple strands of a smaller weight yarn. For mine I used Lily Sugar 'n Cream Worsted/Medium Weight Cotton (in Soft Ecru) but crochet three strands at once to get the bulk I wanted. 

Hook: For a larger bag with a stretchier and looser stitch, I used a P hook. These bags hold a surprising amount of toys. If you want a smaller, stiffer, more structured bag, I suggest using a smaller hook. I used an N hook for a smaller bag and found it good for really small toys.

Stitch marker: I used ones like these. But you could also just use a safety pin (I've even been known to use a bobby pin, in a pinch!)

Pattern:
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
st/s = stitch/es
sc2to = single crochet decrease (single crochet two together)

This pattern is crocheted in the round - the SPIRAL way. If you're unfamiliar with this method, you can see explanations here and here. I prefer the spiral method because it looks cleaner to me and is less confusing than traditional crochet-in-the-round. Just be sure to always use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch in each round.

Round 1: Ch 2, work 6 sc into 2nd ch from hook - 6 sts
Round 2: 2 sc in each st around - 12 sts
Round 3: (sc in next 1 st, 2 sc in next st) 6X - Total 18 sts
Round 4: (sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st) 6X - Total 24 sts
Round 5: (sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st) 6X - Total 30 sts
Round 6: (sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st) 6X - Total 36 sts
Round 7: (sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st) 6X - Total 42 sts
Round 8: (sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st) 6X - Total 48 sts
Round 9-19: sc in every st around - Total 48 sts
Round 20: (sc in next 6 sts, sc2tog) 6X - Total 42 sts
Round 21-22: sc in every st around - Total 42 sts
Round 23: (sc in next 5 sts, sc2tog) 6X - Total 36 sts
Round 24-25: sc in every st around - Total 36 sts
Round 26: (sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog) 6X - Total 30 sts
Round 27-28: sc in every st around - Total 30 sts
Ch 6 sts for the handle loop
Round 29: sc in every stitch around - Total 30 sts
Fasten off and weave in ends

Have fun and let me know if you have any questions!
c.

Note: This pattern is for personal use only. Please don't sell this pattern or any project made from this pattern. Feel free to share this and make as many as you please for everyone you know, BUT please please don't sell them. Thank you!
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31 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 19, 2013 at 8:23 PM

    Thanks! I wound up making one so far with a P hook, and it took me two skeins of LB's homespun to get to row 24, then I changed to a different color and used maybe 1/4 of it to finish it up. It holds a bunch of Lego Duplex pieces, and I am going to be making many, many more!

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  2. Andrew and CrystalApril 24, 2013 at 12:42 PM

    That sounds awesome! I may have to try a multicolored one as well. I would love to see a photo if you have one :) If you want, you can email a photo to yeshavesome@yahoo.com.

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  3. AnonymousJune 21, 2013 at 10:33 PM

    Can't wait to try this... they look marvelous! Thank you for the pattern. It seems very well put together..
    TEMA

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  4. Andrew and CrystalJune 21, 2013 at 10:53 PM

    Thanks TEMA! You're very welcome :)
    -crystal

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  5. UnknownJune 25, 2013 at 3:07 PM

    Thank you for the pattern. I plan on starting my first one tonight. If they go quickly, I'd like to make at least two for a baby shower I'm attending next week. Be fun to place a couple toys inside. : )
    Thanks again!!

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  6. Andrew and CrystalJune 26, 2013 at 4:36 PM

    Thanks @sue hepburn :)
    And you're very welcome! Would love to see the finished products when you're done.
    -crystal

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  7. SakeenahNovember 23, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    Thank you for this pattern. I have made three of these bags to help organize my mudroom. You can see it here if you like. http://crochetforums.com/fo-and-wip-show-off/mudroom-storage-hanging-baskets/

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    1. Andrew and CrystalNovember 23, 2013 at 11:11 PM

      Love this! I was just thinking today how I needed to make some for all the stray winter hats and wayward mittens. Thanks for sharing.
      - crystal

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    2. SakeenahDecember 29, 2013 at 12:31 PM

      Thanks! They have really come in handy and cleared up some clutter. It's a great pattern. Sorry I didn't see your reply until now.

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  8. AnonymousNovember 23, 2013 at 11:45 AM

    I'm just starting with crocheting and loved using this pattern as a base. Thanks so much for sharing. I ended up making my bag a bit bigger to hold all my crocheting supplies and added two handle. :-) http://instagram.com/p/hBIofjs6AP/

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    1. Andrew and CrystalNovember 23, 2013 at 11:12 PM

      The double handles! So great. I may have to try that out too. Thanks for sharing!
      - crystal

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    2. SakeenahDecember 29, 2013 at 12:32 PM

      I like the double handles! Will have to try that.

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  9. UnknownDecember 16, 2013 at 8:06 PM

    ok pls tell me that, yes-have-some is from Ghostbusters...

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2014 at 3:46 PM

    I was thinking abut making this and maybe putting a grocery bag inside and put potatoes and maybe onions in it?

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    1. Andrew and CrystalJanuary 10, 2014 at 4:36 PM

      Have you ever crocheted with plastic bags as your yarn? Personally, I've never done it, but I've seen it done. Might make for an interesting experiment to try! That way, you wouldn't have to line it and you could get the air circulating in there still. If you try it out, I'd love to hear how it goes!
      -crystal

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  11. Katie SorensenNovember 2, 2014 at 1:51 PM

    I just finished my first bag and I love it! Thanks for the awesome pattern :) I am going to make a few more, but I want to go a bit larger, how would I go about that? I'm new to crocheting and have never deviated from a pattern before

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    1. UnknownJuly 21, 2016 at 9:08 AM

      To go larger you need to increase the number of increase rounds. I wanted mine larger as well, so I just doubled each round. It has worked out nicely.

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  12. Granny SueJanuary 17, 2015 at 4:07 AM

    Hello, could you tell me how much yarn this uses? In the UK we work in grams and the Lily Sugar n Cream comes in 70g balls. Thanks

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  13. UnknownMarch 4, 2015 at 5:45 AM

    Great pattern. Used Aran100% cotton wool (worsted weight). Two strands in blue and green for my son. I extended the rounds 9 to 19 by 11 rounds to make it longer. Will make more for my daughter's room.

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  14. TaraMay 27, 2015 at 12:32 PM

    I use a 5mm hook, size H. It used less than 1 ball of Lily Sugar N Cream (56.7g or 2oz). I did a pretty loose stitch. Love it! Thanks for the awesome pattern!

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  15. AnonymousJune 17, 2015 at 1:02 PM

    Hi there,
    I really like this bag and would like to use it in a 1/2 bath to hide sunscreen, first aid stuff, etc.
    How big are they in height and diameter?
    Thanks so much.

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  16. Pooh BearSeptember 22, 2015 at 1:46 PM

    Love this pattern. I too have been using different hooks and crazy colors. I'm making a bunch more to have on hand for special happening s

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  17. Pooh BearSeptember 22, 2015 at 1:47 PM

    Love this pattern. I too have been using different hooks and crazy colors. I'm making a bunch more to have on hand for special happening s

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  18. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2016 at 12:54 PM

    Merci beaucoup

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  19. AnonymousOctober 20, 2016 at 3:02 AM

    I love this basket! I used Lion's Brand Hometown yarn and P hook. It turned out perfrvt. Thank you for sharing!

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  20. JaimeNovember 28, 2016 at 4:22 AM

    I just moved into a newly renovated wheelchair accessible apartment and there is no shelf for my shampoo, conditioner and shower gel in the shower area. This will be perfect for those and I can put it on a hook.

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  21. KattAugust 8, 2017 at 1:23 PM

    Thanks for the fun pattern. I made this with Serenity Chunky. I don't crochet often, and seem to stray from instructions, so mine was some variation on a single crochet, although I don't know what it was. I had an extra loop in there (taller stitch). Anyway, one skein of the Serenity Chunky with a 4 mm hook and I ran out with a mere two rows to go. It would have made it to the end had I done the single crochet properly. But anyway, I tied it off early, and the basket is super cute. I wish I could post a photo of it. Thanks again.

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  22. AnonymousDecember 14, 2017 at 9:33 AM

    Thank you for sharing the pattern...I'm going to try doing one of these today.I live to crochet n learn new patterns. But I have one questions would you be able to put baby bath toys in it after there bath or should I use a cotton yarn? My first thought was to put a plastic bag inside thanks again

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  23. AnonymousDecember 31, 2017 at 5:57 PM

    I am a beginner but think I can do this. I'm sure going to try. I want to make Santa type bags for the kids instead of stockings...

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  24. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2018 at 2:10 AM

    Im new to crocheting and am in dire need to declutter my house. I plan to make probably several of these to hang around the house for all those annoying things that are left out, keys, gloves - whatever doesnt have a proper home! Thanks for the pattern!! ��

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