The crochet sugar skull backpack is a vibrant and eye-catching accessory, perfect for adding a touch of festive flair to any outfit. This intricate design features bold colors and detailed patterns, making it both a functional item and a piece of art. The use of purple, green, black, and white yarn creates a striking contrast that highlights the skull motif, embodying the spirit of Día de los Muertos.
Creating a crochet sugar skull backpack is a fun and rewarding project for crochet enthusiasts. This backpack not only serves as a practical item for carrying essentials but also showcases your crochet skills and creativity. The detailed sugar skull design, combined with the backpack’s functionality, makes it a standout piece that can be used year-round.
Materials:
- Purple yarn (medium weight)
- Green yarn (medium weight)
- Black yarn (medium weight)
- White yarn (medium weight)
- Crochet hook (size appropriate for yarn, usually 5mm/H-8)
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Zipper (length appropriate for backpack size)
- Lining fabric (optional)
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
- sp: space
Instructions:
Backpack Base:
- Front and Back Panels:
- Using green yarn, ch 40 (or desired width of the backpack).
- Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn.
- Rows 2-50: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
- Side Panels:
- Using green yarn, ch 12 (or desired depth of the backpack).
- Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn.
- Rows 2-50: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
- Bottom Panel:
- Using green yarn, ch 40.
- Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn.
- Rows 2-12: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
Sugar Skull Motif:
- Skull Base:
- Using white yarn, ch 4, join with sl st to form a ring.
- Round 1: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), 11 hdc in ring. Join with sl st.
- Round 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each hdc around. Join with sl st.
- Round 3: Ch 2, (2 hdc in next hdc, 1 hdc in next hdc) repeat around. Join with sl st.
- Continue increasing in this pattern until you reach desired skull size. Fasten off.
- Eyes (Make 2):
- Using black yarn, ch 4, join with sl st to form a ring.
- Round 1: Ch 2, 11 hdc in ring. Join with sl st.
- Round 2: Switch to purple yarn, ch 2, 2 hdc in each hdc around. Join with sl st.
- Round 3: Switch to green yarn, ch 2, (2 hdc in next hdc, 1 hdc in next hdc) repeat around. Join with sl st.
- Fasten off.
- Nose:
- Using black yarn, ch 4, join with sl st to form a ring.
- Round 1: Ch 1, 8 sc in ring. Join with sl st.
- Fasten off.
- Mouth:
- Using black yarn, ch 20 (or desired length for mouth).
- Sc in each ch across. Fasten off.
Assembly:
- Attach the eyes, nose, and mouth to the skull base using the yarn needle and black yarn.
- Sew the skull motif onto the front panel of the backpack.
- Attach the side panels to the front and back panels using sc stitches, forming the body of the backpack.
- Attach the bottom panel to the backpack body using sc stitches.
- Attach the zipper to the top opening of the backpack.
- (Optional) Line the inside of the backpack with fabric for added durability.
Enjoy your unique crochet sugar skull backpack!
