Snack Monster Crochet Tote Pattern

The Snack Monster crochet tote is a playful 12-inch square bag with a functional red mouth pocket, crochet teeth, round eyes, and sturdy folded handles. The project combines simple rows with a few clever folding and assembly steps to create the monster face.

About This Pattern

The bag is made from two matching crochet panels. A separate red mouth pocket forms the monster's mouth and includes folded side pencil pockets. Two white tooth strips, two crochet eyes with black felt centers, and two folded handles complete the design.

Skill Level

Easy.

Finished Size

Approximately 12 in (30.5 cm) square, excluding handles.

Materials

  • Peaches & Crème medium-weight cotton yarn or equivalent
  • Contrast A Meadow: 1 ball or 105 m / 116 yds
  • Contrast B Soft Violet: 3 balls or 250 m / 276 yds
  • Contrast C Red: 1 ball or 52 m / 57 yds
  • Contrast D White: 1 ball or 38 m / 42 yds
  • Size US G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge
  • Yarn needle
  • Small piece of black felt for eyes
  • Craft glue

Green, purple, red and white yarn with crochet tools for the Snack Monster tote

Yarn Information

The source uses Peaches & Crème cotton yarn, 70.9 g / 2.5 oz and 109 m / 120 yds per ball. The project uses green for the upper and lower bag sections, violet for the main body and handles, red for the mouth pocket, and white for the teeth and eyes.

Hook Size

US G/6 (4 mm), or the size needed to obtain gauge.

Gauge

15 single crochet stitches and 16 rows = 4 in (10 cm).

Abbreviations

  • Approx = Approximately
  • Beg = Beginning
  • Ch(s) = Chain(s)
  • Hdc = Half double crochet
  • Rem = Remaining
  • Rep = Repeat
  • RS = Right side
  • Sc = Single crochet
  • Sc2tog = Draw up a loop in each of next 2 stitches, yarn over and draw through all loops on hook
  • Sl st = Slip stitch
  • St(s) = Stitch(es)
  • Tog = Together
  • WS = Wrong side
  • Yoh = Yarn over hook

Special Stitches

Sc2tog: Draw up a loop in each of the next 2 stitches. Yarn over hook and draw through all loops on the hook.

Pattern Notes

  • Make 2 bag pieces alike.
  • Chain 2 used for the turning chain does not count as a half double crochet.
  • Follow front-loop-only and back-loop-only directions carefully when shaping the mouth pocket.
  • Keep the side pencil pockets open when sewing the teeth and mouth pocket in place.

Pattern Instructions

Bag — Make 2 Pieces Alike

With A, ch 47.

Row 1: 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. 1 hdc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. 45 hdc.

Row 2: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.

Repeat Row 2 until work from beginning measures 2 in (5 cm). Join B.

With B, repeat Row 2 until work from beginning measures 10 in (25.5 cm). Join A.

With A, repeat Row 2 until work from beginning measures 12 in (30.5 cm). Fasten off.

Crocheted purple and green bag panel laid flat before assembly

Mouth Pocket

With C, ch 18.

Row 1 (RS): 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. 17 sc.

Rows 2–4: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.

Row 5 — Folding row: Ch 1. Working in back loops only, 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.

Rows 6–8: Ch 1. Working in both loops, 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn. Place marker at end of last row.

Row 9: Ch 1. Fold work along Row 5. Working through both thicknesses, 1 sc in each sc and remaining loop of foundation chain to end of row. Turn. First pencil pocket made.

Row 10: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.

Repeat Row 10 until work from marked row measures 5½ in (14 cm), ending on a WS row.

Next row (RS): Ch 1. Working in front loops only, 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn. Place marker at end of row.

Next 3 rows: Ch 1. Working through both loops, 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.

Next row (RS) — Folding row: Ch 1. Working in back loops only, 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.

Next 3 rows: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn. Fasten off at end of last row.

Fold work along the last folding row. Thread yarn through needle and sew edge to remaining loops of marked row. Second pencil pocket made.

Red crochet monster mouth pocket with white teeth attached

Teeth — Make 2

With D, ch 26.

Row 1: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. 25 sc.

First Tooth

Row 1: Ch 1. Sc2tog. 1 sc in next sc. Sc2tog. Turn. Leave remaining stitches unworked.

Row 2: Ch 1. 1 sc in first stitch. Sc2tog. Turn.

Row 3: Ch 1. Sc2tog. Fasten off.

Second Tooth: Join D with sl st to next unworked sc. Work Rows 1–3 as given for First Tooth.

Third to Fifth Teeth: Repeat the Second Tooth instructions 3 more times. 5 teeth made.

Sew Teeth to Mouth Pocket as shown in the source, taking care not to sew the side pencil pockets closed.

Monster mouth and eyes positioned on the front crochet bag panel

Eyes

With D, ch 2.

Round 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st to first sc.

Round 2: Ch 1. 2 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. 12 sc.

Fasten off.

Make the second eye the same way.

Two white crochet eyes with black felt centers before attachment

Handles — Make 2

With B, ch 69.

Row 1: 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. 1 hdc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. 67 hdc.

Row 2: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.

Repeat Row 2 4 times more.

Fold work in half lengthwise. Working through both thicknesses, 1 sc in each hdc and remaining loop of foundation chain to end of row. Fasten off.

Second purple and green crochet bag panel before joining

Purple crochet handles attached to the green and purple tote body

Assembly

  1. Place the two Bag pieces with wrong sides together.
  2. Join A with sl st to the top left corner.
  3. Ch 1. Working through both thicknesses, work 1 round of sc evenly around the side edges and bottom, working 3 sc in each bottom corner. Fasten off.
  4. Sew the Mouth Pocket onto the front of the Bag, leaving the top edge open.
  5. Cut black circles from felt for the Eyes, approximately ½ in (1.5 cm).
  6. Glue the black felt circles to the centers of the crochet Eyes and sew the Eyes to the front of the Bag.
  7. Attach the Handles as shown in the source.

Finished purple, green, red and white Snack Monster crochet tote

Helpful Tips

  • Check your gauge before beginning if you want the finished tote to match the stated size.
  • Mark the mouth-pocket folding rows so the two pencil-pocket sections are easier to identify.
  • Before sewing the mouth to the bag, check that both side pockets remain open.
  • Position both eyes before sewing either one permanently to help keep the monster face balanced.
  • Secure the handles carefully because they carry the weight of the finished tote.

Troubleshooting

My bag panel is not 12 inches square

Check the stated gauge of 15 sc and 16 rows over 4 inches. Adjust hook size if necessary.

The mouth side pockets are closed

Review the finishing placement. The teeth and mouth pocket should be sewn without closing the side pencil-pocket openings.

The handles twist after attachment

Before sewing, lay both handles flat and confirm that the folded seam follows the same orientation on each handle.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the finished size?

Approximately 12 in (30.5 cm) square, excluding the handles.

What hook size does the pattern use?

US G/6 (4 mm), or the size required to obtain gauge.

Is the Snack Monster crochet tote beginner friendly?

The source rates the pattern Easy. It uses chains, single crochet, half double crochet, decreases, loop-specific stitches, folding, and basic assembly.

Is the monster mouth functional?

Yes. The mouth section forms a front pocket and includes two folded pencil-pocket sections.

How many bag panels are required?

Two matching bag pieces are made before assembly.

Final Notes

The Snack Monster crochet tote combines a straightforward two-panel bag with a playful functional mouth pocket and monster-face details. Check the folding rows and pocket openings carefully during assembly, then secure the handles firmly before use.