Funny Crochet Hanging Bag Monster Pattern

Crochet is not only about creating beautiful blankets and cozy garments—it can also be fun, quirky, and practical! This Crochet Hanging Bag Monster combines storage with humor, making it a perfect addition to your kitchen, craft room, or even a kid’s bedroom. With its goofy eyes, silly horns, and wide-open mouth, this monster will happily hold your plastic bags, yarn scraps, or other small items.

This project is a great way to practice working in rounds, shaping with increases and decreases, and adding playful details. Beginners who are familiar with basic stitches can take on this pattern, and more experienced crocheters will enjoy how quickly it comes together. Let’s dive into the instructions and bring this monster to life!

Materials

Worsted weight yarn (blue for the body, small amounts of red for the horns, white and black for the eyes, or use craft eyes)
Crochet hook suitable for your yarn (usually 4 mm / G or 5 mm / H)
Stitch markers
Fiberfill (if you want stuffed eyes)

Pipe cleaners for horns

Scissors and tapestry needle

Funny Crochet Hanging Bag Monster Pattern

Abbreviations (US Terms)

ch – Chain
st(s) – Stitch(es)
sl st – Slip Stitch
sc – Single Crochet
sc dec – Single Crochet Decrease

Crochet Body

Make a slip knot.

Round 1: 6 sc into slip knot. Place stitch marker on first st. Move marker up to first st of each new round as you work.

Round 2: 2 sc into each st – 12 sts

Round 3: [Sc in next st, 2 sc in following st] to end – 18 sts

Round 4: [Sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in following st] to end – 24 sts

Round 5: [Sc in each of next 3 sts, 2 sc in following st] to end – 30 sts

Round 6: [Sc in each of next 4 sts, 2 sc in following st] to end – 36 sts

Round 7: [Sc in each of next 5 sts, 2 sc in following st] to end – 42 sts

Round 8: [Sc in each of next 6 sts, 2 sc in following st] to end – 48 sts

Round 9: Sc into back loop of each st. (The tentacles will be attached to the front loops of this round.)

Round 10: Sc in each st.

Repeat Round 10 an additional 11 times, or until body measures 8 inches from front loops of Round 9.

Shaping the Body

Row 22 (RS): Sc in each of next 16 sts, turn.
Row 23 (WS): Ch1, sc dec in next 2 sts, sc in each of next 27 sts, sc dec in next 2 sts, turn – 29 sts
Row 24: Ch1, sc dec in next 2 sts, sc in each of next 25 sts, sc dec in next 2 sts, turn – 27 sts
Row 25: Ch1, sc dec in next 2 sts, sc in each of next 23 sts, sc dec in next 2 sts, turn – 25 sts
Row 26: Ch1, sc dec in next 2 sts, sc in each of next 21 sts, sc dec in next 2 sts, turn – 23 sts
Row 27: Ch1, sc dec in next 2 sts, sc in each of next 19 sts, sc dec in next 2 sts, turn – 21 sts
Row 28: Ch1, sc dec in next 2 sts, sc in each of next 17 sts, sc dec in next 2 sts, turn – 19 sts
Row 29: Ch1, sc dec in next 2 sts, sc in each of next 15 sts, sc dec in next 2 sts, turn – 17 sts
Row 30: Ch1, sc dec in next 2 sts (move marker to this st), sc in each of next 7 sts, ch12 (for hanging loop, adjust length if needed), sc in each of next 6 sts, sc dec in next 2 sts, do not turn – 15 sts (not counting loop)
Row 31: Sc in first st of previous round (with the marker), [sc dec in next 2 sts, sc in following st] twice, sc dec in next st and first st after loop chain, [sc in next st, sc dec in following 2 sts] twice – 10 sts
Row 32: [Sc dec in next 2 sts] 5 times – 5 sts

Cut yarn and tie off. Using tapestry needle, weave tail in and cinch closed.

Mouth Opening

Join yarn at top point of mouth opening.

Work 13 sc down first side of mouth
17 sc along bottom edge
12 sc up second side
Sl st in first st of round

Cut yarn and tie off. Weave in ends.

Finishing Touches

Add fringe/tentacles into the front loops from Round 9.
Create eyes with white and black felt, buttons, or crocheted circles.
Attach pipe cleaners or crocheted horns to the top.
Hang your monster by the loop and let it gobble up your plastic bags!

This funny Crochet Hanging Bag Monster is the perfect mix of functional and playful crochet. It keeps things organized while putting a smile on your face. Great for gifts or to brighten up your own space, this project is a reminder that crochet doesn’t always have to be serious—it can be whimsical, silly, and full of character.