Halloween Ripple Treat Pouch: Free Crochet Pattern
Introduction
This little Halloween Ripple Treat Pouch is the perfect quick project for anyone who wants a subtle, grungy nod to the season without going full pumpkin. It is a flat chevron panel in olive and ochre, folded and seamed into a simple pocket pouch, then topped with a tiny black crocheted bat. The linen blend yarn gives it a dry, textured, slightly rustic feel that looks great with candy corn, small treats, or a handful of trinkets. It works up fast, uses only about 100 yards of worsted weight yarn, and is friendly for confident beginners ready to try a chevron stitch.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Worsted weight (category 4) linen blend, approx 100 yds total: 50 yds olive (A), 30 yds ochre (B), 20 yds black (C). Sample: Knit Picks Lindy Chain (70% linen, 30% cotton) or similar.
- Hook: 4.0 mm (US G-6)
- Notions: Tapestry needle, scissors, stitch marker (optional)
- Finished size: Approx 6 inches wide x 4.5 inches tall (excluding bat)
Abbreviations
- ch — chain
- sc — single crochet
- sk — skip
- st(s) — stitch(es)
- rep — repeat
- sl st — slip stitch
Gauge
16 sts and 8 rows = 4 inches in chevron pattern. Work a small swatch in pattern and measure a 4-inch section; adjust your hook size if needed to match.
Tips Before You Start
- Keep your skipped stitches consistent — the valleys are what make the chevron read clearly, so don't accidentally work into them.
- Count your 48 stitches at the end of every row until the rhythm feels natural.
- Carry or change colors at the end of the row so the stripes stay crisp; the linen blend hides small tails well.
- Don't crochet too tightly — a slightly relaxed tension keeps the pouch soft enough to fold and seam neatly.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Pouch Body (worked flat in chevron)
With A, ch 50.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, *3 sc in next ch, sc in next 3 ch, sk 2 ch, sc in next 3 ch, 3 sc in next ch; rep from * to last 3 ch, sc in last 3 ch. (48 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in first 3 sts, *3 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts, sk 2 sts, sc in next 3 sts, 3 sc in next st; rep from * to last 3 sts, sc in last 3 sts. (48 sts)
Rows 3-4: Rep Row 2 with A. (48 sts)
Change to B.
Rows 5-6: Rep Row 2 with B. (48 sts)
Change to A.
Rows 7-8: Rep Row 2 with A. (48 sts)
Change to B.
Rows 9-10: Rep Row 2 with B. (48 sts)
Change to A.
Rows 11-12: Rep Row 2 with A. (48 sts)
Fasten off. (12 rows total, approx 4.5 inches tall)
Bat Appliqué (make 1 with C)
Ch 6.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 3 ch, 3 sc in last ch; working along opposite side of ch, sc in next 3 ch, 2 sc in last ch. (12 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in first 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in last 2 sts. (16 sts)
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in first 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in last 3 sts. (20 sts)
Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing.
Edging (optional)
With A, join yarn at top right corner, sc evenly around top opening, sl st to join. Fasten off.
Assembly and Finishing
Fold the pouch body in half with right sides together, matching the chevron points. Whipstitch both side seams using A. Turn right side out. Sew the bat appliqué to the front center of the pouch using C, positioning the wings upward. Weave in all ends. Block lightly by misting with water and shaping flat; let dry completely before filling.
Pro Tips and Variations
- Swap the ochre stripe for purple or deep orange for a bolder Halloween palette.
- Add a small button and loop at the top opening for a simple closure.
- Make a matching mini version by chaining 30 and working fewer rows for a candy-sized pouch.
