I first designed this chalk bag on the road last year and it has gotten so much love ever since! Everywhere I go I am asked where I got my chalk bag and it is so fun to tell people I made it myself! Making silly and vibrant chalk bags is a blast. I am really enjoying how versatile the shape is. Plus chalk bags are such an overlooked way to show off your style. Let’s mix it up and get some cuties like this Sharkie out in the world.
I worked up the main part of this chalk bag in my local climbing gym, taking breaks to boulder between rows. It was a blast! Truly combining all of my passions; climbing, crocheting, and marine biology! You may not know this, but I have a B.S. in marine biology and the ocean has always been a big part of my life. I also grew up on an island! I have quite literally been surrounded by the sea my whole life and have chosen to continue to live near it. I love letting all my interests combine in projects like this, I think it makes them feel extra special and are such a joy to design.
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, shark-shaped chalk bag will warm anyone’s heart. It is made from the tough and fade-resistant Bernat Maker Home Dec Yarn (please note I originally made this pattern with Bernat Maker Outdoor Yarn which is not sold anymore. Lion Brand Yarn Color Made Easy Yarn makes a perfect replacement) in a vibrant Deep Sea Teal. This simple pattern mostly uses single crochet and can be made by beginners.
MATERIALS
- Bernat Maker Home Dec Yarn (discontinued) (Weight: 5/chunky – 8.8 oz, 317 yds) or Lion Brand Yarn Color Made Easy Yarn (Weight: 5/chunky – 200 g, 7 oz): 200 yards in blue and scraps of white yarn needed.
- Size J (6 mm) crochet hook and Size H (5 mm) crochet hook – – I have recently begun using Furls Crochet hooks and have seen immediate relief from the hand pain that used to bother me. I am an affiliate of Furls Crochet and am so proud to represent their quality products.
- ~1 yard of paracord for belt
- Sew on googly eyes or safety eyes
- Polyester fiberfill
- Finishing needle
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
sc: single crochet
dc: double crochet
tr: treble crochet (tutorial)
sc2tog: single crochet two stitches together
blo: back loop only (tutorial)
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 blue yarn.
Magic Circle
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Do not fasten off, change to white yarn.
Finish off and weave in ends.
STUFFED TAIL
This tail is worked in the round with joining. 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.
Fasten onto the front loop of a stitch from row 9 in line with your seam from above.
Stuff tail tightly with fiberfill.
Fold tail in half and sc along the top edge to close it off. (8)
The rest of the tail is now worked flat with turning after each row.
You will complete one side of the tail, finish off, and fasten back onto the opposite side to repeat the pattern. In row 11 you are only crocheting across half of the stitches (4) from row 10. Once you finish row 25, you will have finished once side of the tail fin and will fasten back on to the opposite side of row 10 and repeat rows 11-25.
Finish off and weave in ends. Fasten onto opposite corner and repeat rows 11-25 for other side of tail. Once finished, sc all the way around both fins to complete the tail.
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DORSAL FIN
This fin is worked in the round without joining and is not stuffed. Keep track of your rows with a stitch marker.
Begin with your size H (5 mm) crochet hook and blue yarn.
Magic Circle
Finish off and keep ends long to attach to main body.
PECTORAL FINS (MAKE 2)
The fins is worked in the round without joining, and is not stuffed. Keep track of your rows with a stitch marker.
Begin with your size H (5 mm) crochet hook and blue yarn.
Magic Circle
Finish off and leave ends long for sewing.
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 dorsal fin midway between the tail and the upper rim of the chalk bag.
Sew on pectoral fins on either side of the dorsal fin at an upward angle and closer to the teeth.
Sew on the eyes on either side of the dorsal fin.
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! Add an optional fabric liner and pull cord with the photo tutorial, get it for free here!
Your chalk bag is complete! Get out and climb!
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