Terracotta Diamond Trellis Candy Sack Free Crochet Pattern

Terracotta Diamond Trellis Candy Sack – Free Crochet Pattern

Introduction

This little candy sack is the perfect project for anyone who has just learned single crochet and wants to make something that looks far more intricate than it is. Worked in warm terracotta worsted weight yarn with a simple mustard diamond lattice, it has a sweet Victorian-inspired charm that makes it ideal for holding treats, small gifts, or little treasures. The straight tube shape keeps the construction easy, while the staggered chain spaces create a delicate trellis of tiny holes all around. Gathered with a mustard cord tied in a bow, the finished sack feels soft, sturdy, and wonderfully giftable.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight (4) yarn — approximately 100 yards terracotta and 20 yards mustard. A smooth acrylic or cotton blend shows the lattice best.
• Hook: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook
• Notions: Tapestry needle, scissors, stitch marker (optional)
• Finished size: 8 inches wide x 9 inches tall

Abbreviations

• ch — chain: make a loop of yarn and pull it through the loop on your hook.
• sc — single crochet: insert hook, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops.
• sl st — slip stitch: insert hook, yarn over, pull through both the stitch and the loop on your hook.
• sk — skip: leave the next stitch(es) unworked.
• sp — space: the opening made by a chain.
• st(s) — stitch(es)
• rnd(s) — round(s)
• rep — repeat

Gauge

16 sts and 16 rnds = 4 inches in single crochet. Work a small swatch in the round and measure a 4-inch section; adjust your hook size if needed to match.

Tips Before You Start

• When you join the starting chain into a ring, check carefully that it isn't twisted — a twist here can't be fixed later.
• Count your stitches at the end of every solid round; you should always have 32 sc.
• On lattice rounds, the ch-2 spaces replace 2 skipped stitches, so the stitch count stays consistent (24 sc plus 8 ch-2 sps).
• Keep your chain spaces loose enough to weave the cord through later without stretching the fabric.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Bag (terracotta)

Set-up: Ch 33, join with sl st to first ch to form a ring, being careful not to twist.

Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in each ch around, join with sl st to first sc (32 sc).

Rnds 2-4: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join with sl st (32 sc).

Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in first 3 sts, *ch 2, sk next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts; rep from * around, ending with ch 2, sk last 2 sts, sc in last st, join with sl st (24 sc, 8 ch-2 sps).

Rnds 6-8: Ch 1, sc in each st and in each ch-2 sp around, join with sl st (32 sc).

Rnd 9: Ch 1, sc in first st, *ch 2, sk next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts; rep from * around, ending with ch 2, sk last 2 sts, sc in last st, join with sl st (24 sc, 8 ch-2 sps).

Rnds 10-12: Ch 1, sc in each st and in each ch-2 sp around, join with sl st (32 sc).

Rnd 13: Ch 1, sc in first 3 sts, *ch 2, sk next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts; rep from * around, ending with ch 2, sk last 2 sts, sc in last st, join with sl st (24 sc, 8 ch-2 sps).

Rnds 14-16: Ch 1, sc in each st and in each ch-2 sp around, join with sl st (32 sc).

Rnd 17: Ch 1, sc in first st, *ch 2, sk next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts; rep from * around, ending with ch 2, sk last 2 sts, sc in last st, join with sl st (24 sc, 8 ch-2 sps).

Rnds 18-20: Ch 1, sc in each st and in each ch-2 sp around, join with sl st (32 sc).

Rnd 21: Ch 1, sc in first 3 sts, *ch 2, sk next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts; rep from * around, ending with ch 2, sk last 2 sts, sc in last st, join with sl st (24 sc, 8 ch-2 sps).

Rnds 22-24: Ch 1, sc in each st and in each ch-2 sp around, join with sl st (32 sc).

Rnd 25: Ch 1, sc in first st, *ch 2, sk next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts; rep from * around, ending with ch 2, sk last 2 sts, sc in last st, join with sl st (24 sc, 8 ch-2 sps).

Rnds 26-28: Ch 1, sc in each st and in each ch-2 sp around, join with sl st (32 sc).

Rnd 29: Ch 1, sc in first 3 sts, *ch 2, sk next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts; rep from * around, ending with ch 2, sk last 2 sts, sc in last st, join with sl st (24 sc, 8 ch-2 sps).

Rnds 30-32: Ch 1, sc in each st and in each ch-2 sp around, join with sl st (32 sc).

Rnd 33: Ch 1, sc in first st, *ch 2, sk next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts; rep from * around, ending with ch 2, sk last 2 sts, sc in last st, join with sl st (24 sc, 8 ch-2 sps).

Rnds 34-36: Ch 1, sc in each st and in each ch-2 sp around, join with sl st (32 sc). Fasten off.

Top Edging (mustard)

Join mustard to any st at the top edge.

Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join with sl st (32 sc).

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join with sl st (32 sc). Fasten off.

Cord (mustard)

Cord: Ch 80, sl st in each ch across. Fasten off.

Assembly and Finishing

Weave the mustard cord through the ch-2 spaces of Rnd 33, starting and ending at center front. Tie the ends in a bow. Weave in all ends neatly on the inside of the sack. Lightly steam or wet block the sack to even out the stitches and open up the lattice holes, then let it dry fully before filling.

Pro Tips and Variations

• Swap the mustard for cream or gold for a softer, vintage look, or use a contrasting jewel tone for a bolder lattice.
• Add a small fabric lining if you plan to use the sack for loose candies or small items that might slip through the holes.
• Make a mini version by starting with a shorter chain (for example, ch 21) and working fewer rounds — just keep the stitch count divisible by 4 for the lattice to line up.