Octavia is just the start of a series of brightly and beautifully made chalk bags I have coming. She works up quickly with bulky yarn and simple stitches. The legs are incredibly easy and so fun to make! Plus I got to take her outside for a local multi-pitch climb and she did wonderfully!
This chalk bag is a redesigned version of a special octopus-shaped chalk bag I made for my mother-in-law, who also climbs. The original Octavia was a little heavy, due to her long swinging arms. So for this updated pattern, I shortened the legs and found a bulky, tough yarn to use that would stand up to the rough and tussle of outdoor climbing! Of course, googley eyes are always a win!
Not a climber? Here are some ways you can still use this pattern:
-yarn ball cozy or yarn bowl
-plant pot cozy
-scrap yarn basket
-child’s purse
-dog treat bag
-Anything else you can think of!
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Looking to put more cute in your climb? Check out these adorable free chalk bag patterns!
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DESCRIPTION
This adorable octopus chalk bag will make anyone at the crag or gym smile. It’s made with bulky yarn so it will stand up to the wear and tear of outdoor climbing – take it outside!
MATERIALS
- Bernat Maker Home Dec Yarn (discontinued): (Weight: 5/bulky – 8.8 oz, 317 yds) or Lion Brand Yarn Color Made Easy Yarn (Weight: 5/bulky – 200 g, 7 oz): 1 skein
- Size J (6 mm) crochet hook
- Sew on googly eyes or safety eyes
- Finishing needle
- ~1 yard of paracord for belt
Chalk Bag Fabric Liner and Pull Cord Materials (Click here to receive your free PDF tutorial on how to add a fabric liner and pull cord to your chalk bag):
- 14 inches of paracord
- Toggle stopper
- Lightweight fabric liner (<1 square yard)
- Refillable chalk ball
- Eyelet or grommet
ABBREVIATIONS
ch: chain
st: stitch
hdc: half-double crochet
dc: double crochet
GAUGE
4” by 4” square = 10 st by 9 rows of hdc with size J (6 mm) crochet hook and bulky yarn *achieving gauge is not necessary if you follow the directions for sizing your chalk bag base, below.
DIRECTIONS
THE BODY
This piece is started in the round with joining and no turning. To achieve an invisible and straight seam, work your first stitch of the next round into the same stitch as your chain and end the round slip stitching into the first stitch of the previous round.
Begin with your size J (6 mm) crochet hook and bulky red yarn.
Magic Circle
(Wondering what the checkboxes are for? Check out this tutorial and make online patterns easier to follow!)
Finish off and weave in ends.
THE LEGS (MAKE 8)
ch 25
Remember you can click here to get a free PDF guide to adding your own fabric liner and pull cord to your chalk bag!
ASSEMBLY
Sew on eyes in the middle of the body.
Sew on the 8 legs evenly spaced around the bottom of the chalk bag.
Loop the yard of paracord through the weave of your chalk bag at the back and tie around your waist. Cut down to appropriate length.
Your chalk bag is complete, get out and climb!
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