Festive Crochet Santa Pants Treat Bags For Christmas Cheer

The festive season is upon us, and what better way to add a whimsical touch to your holiday treats than with Santa pants treat bags? These adorable bags are a fun and unique way to package your gifts and treats, bringing a smile to the faces of your loved ones. Whether you're a crochet beginner or an advanced crafter, you can create these bags with ease. Fill them with candy, small gifts, or gift cards for a delightful surprise that's sure to impress. So, get your crochet hooks ready and let's spread some holiday cheer with these whimsical Santa pants treat bags!

Sewing pattern and materials

To make these Santa pants treat bags, you will need red, black, and white felt, as well as silver cardstock. You can download the pattern for free and print it out to use as a template for cutting out the pieces.

From the red felt, cut out two main body pieces. These will form the front and back of the treat bag. From the white felt, cut out four strap pieces, and from the black felt, cut out two belt pieces. Finally, cut out one belt buckle from the silver cardstock.

Instead of sewing the straps, you can attach them with hot glue. You can also use hot glue to attach the buckle to the front of the pants.

These treat bags are perfect for holding gift cards or other small gifts, and they can be reused for any number of small treats or gifts.

Crocheting for beginners

Crocheting is a fun and relaxing hobby that can be picked up by anyone! It's a method of creating a looped fabric from yarn with a crochet hook. In this guide, we will walk through the basics of crocheting, with step-by-step instructions, so that you can make your very own Santa pants treat bags.

Getting Started

First, let's gather the tools and materials you'll need. The beauty of crocheting is that you only need a couple of tools to get started. For this project, you will need:

• A crochet hook. For beginners, an ergonomic hook in a medium size, such as G6 (4.25 mm) or H8 (5.00 mm), is recommended.
• Yarn. For your first project, it is best to use medium-weight (number four) acrylic, wool, or cotton yarn in a light colour.

Basic Techniques

Now, let's learn some fundamental techniques and stitches.

Holding the Crochet Hook

Hold the crochet hook in your dominant hand, just like you would hold a pencil, with your thumb and index finger. You can use your third finger for added balance and control.

Tying a Slip Knot

To attach the yarn to the crochet hook, tie a slip knot. To make a slip knot, quickly twist and loop the yarn onto the hook, wrap the yarn under the hook, and pull it through the loop to tighten.

Making a Starting Chain

The starting chain is a number of crochet chain stitches that form the foundation of your project. Hold the hook in your right hand and the yarn in your left hand. Insert the hook into the slip knot and hold the end of the slip knot between the thumb and middle finger of your left hand. Bring the yarn over the hook from back to front and rotate the hook slightly to catch the yarn. Pull the hook through the loop on the hook to complete one chain stitch. Repeat this process to make as many chain stitches as needed.

Working into the Chain

The first row of crochet stitches will be worked into this foundation chain. Depending on the type of stitch, you will make the first stitch into the second, third, or fourth chain from the hook. Insert the crochet hook into the chain stitch from front to back, passing through the center of the V.

Single Crochet Stitch

The single crochet stitch is one of the most basic and common crochet stitches. Start with a chain of 11 stitches. Insert the hook into the second chain from the hook, bring the yarn over the hook from back to front, and draw the yarn through the chain to pull up a loop. You will now have two loops on the hook. Yarn over again and draw the yarn through both loops on the hook. Repeat these steps to make one single crochet stitch into each of the remaining chain stitches.

Turning Chain

When you reach the end of a row, you will turn your work over and make one or more chain stitches to bring the yarn up to the correct height for the next row. The number of chains in the turning chain depends on the type of stitch you are using.

Second Row of Single Crochet Stitches

Turn the work and chain 1. Insert the hook under the top two loops of the last stitch of the previous row. Yarn over from back to front and draw the yarn through the stitch, pulling up a loop. Yarn over again and pull through both loops on the hook. Repeat these steps to make one single crochet stitch in each of the remaining stitches.

Making the Santa Pants Treat Bags

Now that you've learned the basics, you can start on your Santa pants treat bags!

Supplies

• Red, black, and white felt
• Silver cardstock
• Hot glue gun

Method

• Download, print, and cut out the pattern pieces.
• Using the prepared pattern pieces, cut out the following:

• From the red felt: 2 main body pieces
• From the white felt: 4 strap pieces
• From the black felt: 2 belt pieces
• From the silver cardstock: 1 belt buckle piece

• Assemble the treat bags by attaching the straps and belt with hot glue.
• Attach the rectangular buckle to the front of the pants with hot glue.
• Fill the treat bags with goodies and enjoy!

Filling ideas

There are many ways to fill your Santa pants treat bags! The bags can be filled with anything from candy to small gifts. Here are some ideas for each category:

Candy

• Christmas candies
• Peeps
• Lollipops

Small Gifts

• Gift cards
• Small toys
• Stationery items
• Small bottles of wine or beer
• Self-care items, such as hand cream or lotion
• Small jars of homemade goodies
• Coffee mugs
• Jewellery

The possibilities are endless! Get creative and have fun filling your Santa pants treat bags. They are sure to bring a smile to anyone who receives them.

Other holiday treat bag patterns

There are many other holiday treat bag patterns besides the Santa pants treat bag. Here are some ideas for other festive crochet treat bag patterns:

Christmas Candy Treat Bag

This treat bag pattern is perfect for holiday parties and can hold all sorts of small goodies. It can also be hung on a Christmas tree and used as a gift card holder. The bag features a candy applique in red and white and is made using worsted weight yarn.

Christmas Tree Treat Bag

This treat bag is a fun alternative to the candy treat bag. It features a Christmas tree design and can be hung on a tree, filled with goodies, or used as a gift card holder.

Santa or Elf Belly Treat Bag

This treat bag features a cute buckle and is perfect for small gifts during the holiday season. It can also be used as a reusable bag for any number of small treats or gifts.

Dancing Snowflakes Gift Bag

This gift bag is perfect for small Christmas gifts, but its neutral design also makes it suitable for winter birthdays. The bag is decorated with snowflake patterns and can be filled with treats or small gifts.

Crochet Drawstring Bag – Snow Day

This easy-to-make drawstring bag features a grey and white colour scheme. It is perfect for an afternoon of crafting and can be filled with chocolates or gift cards. Small buttons or beads can be added for decoration.

Crochet Drawstring Bag – Candy Cane

This drawstring bag is perfect for the holidays with its red and white colour scheme. It is easy to make and can be decorated with small pom-poms. Like the other drawstring bags, it can be filled with treats or small gifts.

Bunny Pants Treat Bags

These treat bags are similar in design to the Santa pants bags but feature a bunny theme. They are perfect for classroom parties or as reusable bags for small gifts.

Reusable bags

Santa Pants Treat Bags are a fun and whimsical way to package treats and gifts during the holidays. They are reusable, making them a great eco-friendly option for gift-giving. With a simple pattern, these bags can be crocheted or sewn and filled with candy, small gifts, or gift cards.

For those who enjoy crocheting, the Crochet Santa Pants Gift Bag pattern by Dawn Mackes is a super cute, easy, quick, and fun option. The pattern is geared towards advanced beginners and can be purchased online for a small fee. The finished bag will stand approximately 12” tall and have two compartments. Any yarn can be used, and the pattern can be easily modified to create little Elf bags to go along with Santa.

If sewing is more your style, there are free patterns and tutorials available online, such as the one offered by Positively Splendid. This pattern uses craft felt in red, black, and white to create the Santa pants design, with a rectangular buckle cut from cardstock and attached to the front with hot glue. The straps can also be attached with hot glue, making this a quick and easy project that can be completed in no time.

These festive treat bags are perfect for classroom gifts, holiday parties, or adding a whimsical touch to gifts for friends, family, or coworkers. They are sure to bring joy and smiles to those who receive them and can be reused year after year, making them a fun and sustainable holiday tradition.

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