Crochet Owl House Backpack: A Whimsical DIY Guide
The Crochet Owl House Backpack is an adorable and practical accessory that will surely make heads turn wherever you go. With its whimsical design and unique craftsmanship, this backpack is perfect for anyone who loves nature and cute accessories. The intricate crochet work on the owl design gives it a charming and cozy feel, making it a standout piece in any outfit.
Not only does it look cute, but it is also spacious enough to carry all your daily essentials comfortably. Whether you're a student looking for a fun backpack or a nature enthusiast who appreciates the little details, the Crochet Owl House Backpack is a delightful choice that will make you smile every time you wear it.Materials
Worsted weight yarn: White, heather, curry, red, leaf green, and black.
I crochet hook
Tapestry needle
2 1” Belting/Strapping (each cut in half)
2 1” Strap Adjusters
2 white buttons
1 yellow button
Elastic cord
Sewing thread
Sewing needle
2 pieces of floral wire folded in half
Bottom
RND 1: With off white, ch 37, sc in second ch from hook and each ch across. (36)
RND 2-15: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (36)
Finish off. Weave in ends.
Sides (Make 2)
RND 1: With white, ch 16, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (15)
RND 2-31: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc around. (15)
Finish off. Weave in ends. Sew white button to each side.
Handle
RND 1: With white, ch 21, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (20)
RND 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (20)
Finish off. Weave in ends.
Back
RND 1: With white, ch 37, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (36)
RND 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 2 sc, ch 5, skip next 5 sc, sc in next 22 sc, ch 5, skip next 5 sc, sc in next 2 sc.
RND 3: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 5 ch, sc in next 22 sc, sc in next 5 ch, sc in next 2 sc. (36)
RND 4-21: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (36)
RND 22: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 34 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (38)
RND 23-26: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (38)
RND 27: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 36 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (40)
RND 28-31: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (40)
RND 32: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 36 sc, sc2tog. (38)
RND 33: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 34 sc, sc2tog. (36)
RND 34: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 32 sc, sc2tog. (34)
RND 35: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 30 sc, sc2tog. (32)
RND 36: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 28 sc, sc2tog. (30)
RND 37: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 26 sc, sc2tog. (28)
RND 38: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 24 sc, sc2tog. (26)
RND 39: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 22 sc, sc2tog. (24)
RND 40: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 20 sc, sc2tog. (22)
RND 41: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, ch 5, skip next 5 sc, holding next sc on BACK and side of RNDs of HANDLE together and working through both thicknesses, sc in next 3 sc, sc in next 2 sc on BACK, holding next sc on BACK and side of RNDs of HANDLE together and working through both thicknesses, sc in next 3 sc, ch 5, skip next 5 sc, sc2tog.
RND 42: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 4 ch, sc in next 8 sc, sc in next 4 ch, sc2tog. (18)
RND 43: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 14 sc, sc2tog. (16)
RND 44: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 12 sc, sc2tog. (14)
RND 45: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 10 sc, sc2tog. (12)
RND 46: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 8 sc, sc2tog. (10)
RND 47: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog. (8)
RND 48: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog. (6)
RND 49: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog. (4)
RND 50: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc2tog. (2)
Finish off. Weave in ends.
Back Strap Opening
Insert strapping through openings in BACK and sew closed.
Straps
Attach strap adjuster to each strap attached to BOTTOM. Feed straps attached to top of BACK through strap adjusters.
Front
RND 1: With white, ch 37, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (36)
RND 2: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (36)
Right Side
RND 3: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 8 sc, leaving remaining sc unworked. (8)
RND 4-9: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (8)
Finish off. Weave in ends.
Left Side and Top
RND 3: skip next 20 sc, attach white in next sc, ch 1, sc in same sc as attachment, sc in next 7 sc. (8)
RND 4-9: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (8)
RND 10: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 8 sc, ch 20, working in RIGHT SIDE, sc in next 8 sc.
RND 11: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 8 sc, sc in next 20 ch, sc in next 8 sc. (36)
RND 12: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 6 sc, change to leaf green, sc in next 3 sc, change to white, sc in next 2 sc, change to leaf green, sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next 12 sc, change to leaf green, sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next 2 sc, change to leaf green, sc in next 3 sc, change to white, sc in next 6 sc. (36)
RND 13: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 5 sc, change to leaf green, sc in next 3 sc, change to white, sc in next sc, change to leaf green, sc in next 2 sc, change to white, sc in next 14 sc, change to leaf green, sc in next 2 sc, change to white, sc in next sc, change to leaf green, sc in next 3 sc, change to white, sc in next 5 sc. (36)
RND 14: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 5 sc, change to leaf green, sc in next 2 sc, change to white, sc in next 22 sc, change to leaf green, sc in next 2 sc, change to white, sc in next 5 sc. (36)
RND 15: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (36)
RND 16: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 16 sc, change to heather, sc in next 4 sc, change to white, sc in next 16 sc. (36)
RND 17: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 14 sc, change to heather, sc in next 8 sc, change to white, sc in next 14 sc. (36)
RND 18: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 12 sc, change to heather, sc in next 12 sc, change to white, sc in next 12 sc. (36)
RND 19: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 11 sc, change to heather, sc in next 14 sc, change to white, sc in next 11 sc. (36)
RND 20: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 10 sc, change to heather, sc in next 16 sc, change to white, sc in next 10 sc. (36)
RND 21: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 9 sc, change to heather, sc in next 18 sc, change to white, sc in next 9 sc. (36)
RND 22: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 8 sc, change to heather, sc in next 18 sc, change to white, sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (38)
RND 23-24: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 9 sc, change to heather, sc in next 20 sc, change to white, sc in next 9 sc. (38)
RND 25: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 8 sc, change to heather, sc in next 10 sc, change to curry, sc in next 2 sc, change to heather, sc in next 10 sc, change to white, sc in next 8 sc. (38)
RND 26: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 8 sc, change to heather, sc in next 8 sc, change to curry, sc in next 5 sc, change to heather, sc in next 9 sc, change to white, sc in next 8 sc. (38)
RND 27: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc, change to heather, sc in next 9 sc, change to curry, sc in next 4 sc, change to heather, sc in next 9 sc, change to white, sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (40)
RND 28: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 9 sc, change to heather, sc in next 6 sc, change to black, sc in next 2 sc, change to heather, sc in next 2 sc, change to curry, sc in next 2 sc, change to heather, sc in next 2 sc, change to black, sc in next 2 sc, change to heather, sc in next 6 sc, change to white, sc in next 9 sc. (40)
RND 29: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 10 sc, change to heather, sc in next 4 sc, change to black, sc in next 4 sc, change to heather, sc in next 4 sc, change to black, sc in next 4 sc, change to heather, sc in next 4 sc, change to white, sc in next 10 sc. (40)
RND 30: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 10 sc, change to heather, sc in next 4 sc, change to black, sc in next 2 sc, change to white, sc in next 2 sc, change to heather, sc in next 4 sc, change to black, sc in next 2 sc, change to white, sc in next 2 sc, change to heather, sc in next 4 sc, change to white, sc in next 10 sc. (40)
RND 31: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 11 sc, change to heather, sc in next 4 sc, change to white, sc in next sc, change to black, sc in next sc, change to heather, sc in next 6 sc, change to white, sc in next sc, change to black, sc in next sc, change to heather, sc in next 4 sc, change to white, sc in next 11 sc. (40)
RND 32: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 9 sc, change to heather, sc in next 18 sc, change to white, sc in next 9 sc, sc2tog. (38)
RND 33: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 9 sc, change to heather, sc in next 7 sc, change to curry, sc in next 2 sc, change to heather, sc in next 7 sc, change to white, sc in next 9 sc, sc2tog. (36)
RND 34: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 9 sc, change to heather, sc in next 5 sc, change to curry, sc in next 4 sc, change to heather, sc in next 5 sc, change to white, sc in next 9 sc, sc2tog. (34)
RND 35: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 9 sc, change to curry, sc in next 12 sc, change to white, sc in next 9 sc, sc2tog. (32)
RND 36: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 10 sc, change to curry, sc in next 8 sc, change to white, sc in next 10 sc, sc2tog. (30)
RND 37: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 11 sc, change to curry, sc in next 4 sc, change to white, sc in next 11 sc, sc2tog. (28)
RND 38: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 24 sc, sc2tog. (26)
RND 39: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 10 sc, change to red, sc in next 2 sc, change to white, sc in next 10 sc, sc2tog. (24)
RND 40: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 8 sc, change to red, sc in next 4 sc, change to white, sc in next 8 sc, sc2tog. (22)
RND 41: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 7 sc, change to red, sc in next 4 sc, change to white, sc in next 7 sc, sc2tog. (20)
RND 42: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc, change to red, sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next 2 sc, change to red, sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog. (18)
RND 43: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 14 sc, sc2tog. (16)
RND 44: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc, change to red, sc in next 2 sc, change to white, sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog. (14)
RND 45: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 10 sc, sc2tog. (12) Change to gray.
RND 46: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 8 sc, sc2tog. (10)
RND 47: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog. (8)
RND 48: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog. (6)
RND 49: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog. (4)
RND 50: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc2tog. (2)
Finish off. Weave in ends.
Drawer Cavity Top and Bottom (Make 2)
RND 1: With white, ch 21, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (20)
RND 2-15: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (20)
Finish off. Weave in ends.
Drawer Cavity Sides (Make 2)
RND 1: With white, ch 16, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (15)
RND 2-8: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (15)
Finish off. Weave in ends. Sew drawer cavity pieces together. Sew drawer cavity to back and front.
Drawer Sides (Make 2)
RND 1: With red, ch 16, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (15)
RND 2-6: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (15)
Finish off. Weave in ends.
Drawer Bottom
RND 1: With red, ch 17, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (16)
RND 2-25: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (16)
Finish off leaving a long tail. Sew drawer sides to drawer bottom. Weave in ends.
Drawer Back
RND 1: With red, ch 17, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (16)
RND 2-6: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (16)
Finish off. Weave in ends. Sew drawer back to drawer sides and drawer bottom.
Drawer Front
RND 1: With red, ch 17, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (16)
RND 2-6: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (16)
RND 7: Ch 1, holding the side of RNDs of drawer front and the side of RNDs of drawer side together and working through both thicknesses, sc in next 6 RNDs, holding free loops of foundation ch of drawer front and free loops of foundation of drawer bottom together and working through both thicknesses, 2 sc in next ch, sc in next 14 ch, 2 sc in next ch, holding the side of RNDs of drawer front and the side of RNDs of drawer side together and working through both thicknesses, sc in next 6 RNDs.
RND 8: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 6 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 14 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc. (32)
RND 9: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 7 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 16 sc, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc. (36)
Finish off. Weave in ends. Sew yellow button on drawer front. Sew drawer back to back leaving a length between each attachment to make sure drawer cannot come completely out of drawer cavity.
Assembly
Sew sides, front, back and bottom together. Attach elastic cord around center 1 RND above drawer opening forming a 1-inch ring.
Roof Pieces (Make 2)
RND 1: With red, ch 18, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (17)
RND 2-30: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across. (17)
RND 31: Ch 1, working in the side of RNDs, sc in next 29 RNDs, 3 sc in next corner, working in free loops of foundation ch, sc in next 15 ch, 3 sc in next corner, working in the side of RNDs, sc in next 29 RNDs. (79)
Finish off. Sew roof pieces together over floral wire. Sew floral wire to front and back. Sew point of front and back to roof pieces. Attach 1-inch ring of elastic cord to each roof piece.