This bucket bag crochet pattern includes instructions for an owl bag, where the head of the owl is a cap that covers the top of the drawstring bag. Using the pattern, your choice of colors can create a cottagecore woodland snowy owl or a neon owl straight out of Lisa Frank’s notebook. In terms of personalization, the sky is the limit!

Pattern user feedback includes:

• “The pattern was great and even being outside my norm, it was very easy to following along!”
• “I had so much fun creating my first crocheted bag!”
• It looks a lot more complicated than it ended up being, which is nice from the maker’s viewpoint.“

Skill level: Best for advanced beginner to intermediate crocheters, who are familiar with the following stitches

Stitches used:
magic circle
treble crochet
double crochet
half double crochet
single crochet
crocheting in the back loops only (BLO) and front loops only (FLO)
increases
decreases
some basic sewing for decoration

Materials:
7mm crochet hook (could also use 6.5mm/size K or 8mm/size L)
4mm crochet hook (size G)
Worsted weight yarn (size 4), in colors for the owl body, feathers, beak, and eyes
Safety eyes (size 16mm-24mm) or felt or black yarn for pupils
Tapestry or yarn needle
Scissors

Language: Pattern is written in English, using USA crochet terms.

Bag mechanics and size: The cylinder bag cinches closed with a drawstring, and the top cap moves up and down on the bag straps. Once complete the bag is about 6 inches wide and 8 inches tall, depending on yarn type and crocheter tension.

Pattern itself: The pattern is 6 pages and includes photos and detailed instructions. Two files will be available to download; the filename ending in “Printer Friendly” will use less ink for your printing needs.

Yarn colors and length estimates: Pattern example uses CraftSmart Solid (rebranded as Soft Classic Solid Yarn by Loops & Threads), but any worsted weight yarn can be used.

Bucket base: 180 yards
Bag cap: 90 yards
Strap: 7-8 yards
Decorations (feathers, ears, eyes, wings): 8-10 yards
Credit: You are welcome to sell anything you make using my pattern, but may not sell or distribute the pattern itself or claim it as your own, whether in print or online. Please credit Bayou Self Creations as the designer in any social media posts or sale listings.

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