How to Crochet Valentine Treat Bags

Valentine Treat Bags are quick and easy crochet projects for Valentine’s Day.

Fill them with a few candies, pencils, or other small gifts, and they’re perfect for your kids and grandkids to give their classmates at school as a Valentine.

You can find the free crochet treat bag pattern for the Valentine Treat Bags in this post below, or an ad-free print friendly version (including photo tutorials and heart chart) on Ravelry, or on Etsy (aff).

White and light pink crochet Valentine treat bag with a cute crochet heart. Truffles and chocolates are scattered around it.

These fun little crochet candy bags are a great stashbuster project!

We recently made them during a Mini Mystery Crochet Along and everyone was able to use leftover yarns they had laying around from other projects.

How perfect is that? A quick and easy crochet project that uses leftover yarn!

Easy Crochet Projects for Valentine’s Day

Have you been scouring the internet asking yourself “What can I crochet for Valentine’s Day?”

If so, you’ve come to the right place! These super cute Valentine Treat Bags make a perfect project to crochet for your kids or grandkids, or for their classmates.

I’ve also crocheted Stacked Hearts Treat Holders for girls in Claire’s class. They double as a headband after the treat is removed. How fun is that?!

Happy Monsters Bookmarks are also a big hit with the kids. These cute little page huggers work up lightening fast and also make a great stashbuster project!

A Great Crochet Accessory for 18″ Dolls

During our Mini Mystery Crochet Along, a crocheter mentioned that she is planning to make these cute crochet heart bags for her granddaughter’s 18″ dolls.

They are the perfect size for an 18″ doll bag! What a fantastic idea!

I have a few other cute crochet projects for dolls you may love too!


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Easy Stitches

At first glance, are you intimidated by the textured crochet heart pattern on the front of the candy bag? Don’t be!

This crochet candy bag uses basic stitches, mostly single crochet (sc).

The crochet heart design uses another basic crochet stitch, the double crochet (dc).

To make the heart “POP”, you simply work the double crochet in the front loop only (FLO) of a stitch 2 rounds below.

Sounds tricky, but don’t fret!

I’ve included LOTS of step-by-step photos to help you successfully complete your Valentine’s treat bag!

I used this same technique on my Argyle Beanie & Slouch, the most popular crochet beanie pattern on my blog! Crocheters absolutely LOVE it!

The Yarn

Cotton has always been my go-to fiber for crochet bags and Lion Brand 24/7 was the perfect choice for this project. Available in 37 incredible colors, Lion Brand 24/7 cotton yarn is a worsted-weight, mercerized cotton yarn with a beautiful sheen and fantastic stitch definition.

You’ll find many great color combinations that are perfect for your Valentines Treat Bags.

Yarn Substitutions

Easily substitute another worsted weight yarn with a different fiber content, such as an acrylic like Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice.

You could also substitute a lighter weight yarn, such as a DK or sport weight, for a smaller treat bag. I think it would make a super cute 18″ doll bag.

Or, substitute a chunky or super bulky yarn for a larger crochet bag.

If you choose a lighter or heavier yarn, make sure to adjust your hook size accordingly.

Valentine Treat Bags  – FREE CROCHET TREAT BAG PATTERN

The free pattern is below, but if you love to work offline, I’ve got a couple other great options for you.

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Materials

  • Yarn:  Worsted Weight / 4 Cotton Yarn / 55 yards; I used Lion Brand yarns 24/7 Cotton (3.5oz / 100 g / 186 yards / 170 meters / 100% mercerized cotton)
    • Main Color:  25 yards
    • Contrasting Color:  30 yards
  • Crochet Hook: G/6/4.00mm (My favorite crochet hooks are the Clover Amour Hooks, I’ve never had an ache in my hand since switching)

Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • ch(s): chain(s)
  • sl st(s): slip stitch(es)
  • st(s): stitch(es)
  • sc: single crochet
  • hdc: half double crochet
  • dc: double crochet
  • BLO: back loop only
  • FLO: front loop only
  • RS: right side
  • Rep: repeat
  • Rnd: round
  • MC: main color
  • CC: contrasting color

Gauge

  • In sc: 10 sts = 2″; 5 rows = 1″

Finished Size

  • 4″ W x 1″ D X 4″ H (not including handles)

Pattern Notes

  • Turning chains are not included in stitch count, unless noted otherwise.
  • Yarn Notes: Lion Brand Yarn 24/7 Cotton was used for the samples. (3.5oz / 100 g / 186 yards / 170 meters / 100% mercerized cotton).
  • Another comparable worsted weight yarn may be substituted.
  • Other fibers, such as acrylic, will work well too.
  • Yardage for a Two Tone Treat Bag
    • MC: 25 yards
    • CC: 30 yards
  • Solid Color: If you choose to use only 1 color, you will need approximately 55 yards total.
  • Colors of the Samples: See Note About Color Choices below for the color combinations of all of the samples shown in the photos.
  • This crochet treat bag is worked from the bottom up. You will create a tube with the heart design on it. Then when working the last 2 rounds, you will create the small handles. Lastly, you will seam bottom with a whipstitch seam and create the bottom of the treat bag.
Three small crochet valentine treat bags in red, white and pinks with small candies.

Note About Color Choices

Colors of the Samples Shown Above: The following are the color combinations I used for the samples shown in the photos.

  • White & Light Pink
    • MC: White; CC: Pink Lemonade (light pink)
  • White & Red
    • MC: White; CC: Red
  • White & Medium Pink (with medium pink heart)
    • MC: Rose (medium pink); CC: White
      ▪ Note: If you choose to do a little crochet colorwork to make your heart in MC instead of CC, you will need approximately 6 more yards of MC.

Valentine’s Treat Bag Instructions

I’ve written the pattern as though you’re using two colors for your crochet treat bag.

If you’ve chosen to use only one color, pay no attention to the instructions that tell you to switch colors and fasten off.

Set-Up: With a 4.00mm crochet hook & MC yarn, ch 46. Being careful not to twist the chain, join with a sl st to the 1st ch. (46 chs)

Rnd 1: Ch 1, working into the back hump of the ch, sc in each st around. Do not join. (46 sts) Work in a spiral and use a scrap piece of yarn to keep track of the beginning and end of each round.

Rnds 2 – 3: Sc in each st around. Do not Join. (46 sts)

Rnd 4: Sc in each st around. Join with a sl st to the 1st st of the round. (46 sts)

*Switch to color CC. Fasten off MC.

Rnd 5: With CC yarn, ch 1, sc in each st around. Do not join. (46 sts)

Rnd 6: BLO sc in each st around. Do not join. (46 sts)

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the Crochet Heart Section.

Crochet Heart Section

This section of the project is worked in a spiral (continuous rounds). I strongly suggest using a scrap piece of yarn to keep track of the beginning and ending of each round.

Colorwork to make the heart a different color.

  • If you’d like to make your heart a different color, simply work all FLO dc & FLO hdc stitches in this section, in a contrasting color.
  • Work your color changes as shown in this Color Change Tutorial.
  • See photos below the Heart Chart that show color changes.

See the Heart Chart below, if you need a visual.

Rnd 1: Continuing with CC yarn, BLO sc in each of the next 13 sts, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each remaining st around. (46 sts)

Crochet Valentine's Day treat bag tutorial photo in pink and white yarn showing where to work the next stitch.
The yarn needle is showing where you will work the dc in the FLO of the next st, 2 rounds below.
Crochet Valentine's Day treat bag tutorial photo in pink and white yarn showing where to work the next stitch in back loop only.
The photo above shows the dc worked into the FLO of the st from 2 rounds below. The yarn needle is showing you where to work the next sc in BLO.
Crochet Valentine's Day treat bag tutorial photo in pink and white yarn showing round 1 complete.
The photo above shows what your round 1 of the heart section should look like (before you finish working a sc in BLO around).

Rnd 2: BLO sc in each of the next 12 sts, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in the next st, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each remaining st around. (46 sts)

Crochet Valentine's Day treat bag tutorial photo in pink and white yarn showing where to work the next in round 2.
The yarn needle is showing you where to work the dc in the FLO of the next st 2 rounds below.
Crochet Valentine's Day treat bag tutorial photo in pink and white yarn showing round 2 complete.
The photo above shows what your round 2 of the heart section should look like (before you finish working a sc in BLO around).

Rnd 3: BLO sc in each of the next 11 sts, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, (BLO sc in the next st, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below) twice, BLO sc in each remaining st around. (46 sts)

Crochet Valentine's Day treat bag tutorial photo in pink and white yarn showing where to work the next stitch in round 3.
The yarn needle is showing you where to work the dc in FLO of the next st 2 rounds below.
Crochet Valentine's Day treat bag tutorial photo in pink and white yarn showing where to work the next stitch in round 3.
The photo above shows the first dc in FLO worked, the next sc in BLO, and the yarn needle is showing you where to work the dc in FLO of the next st 2 rounds below (this FLO is from the dc 2 rounds below).
Crochet Valentine's treat bag tutorial showing round 3 complete.
The photo above shows what your round 3 of the heart section should look like (before you finish working a sc in BLO around).

Rnd 4: BLO sc in each of the next 10 sts, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, (BLO sc in the next st, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below) 3 times, BLO sc in each remaining st around. (46 sts)

Rnd 5: BLO sc in each of the next 9 sts, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, (BLO sc in the next st, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below) 4 times, BLO sc in each remaining st around. (46 sts)

Rnd 6: BLO sc in each of the next 8 sts, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, (BLO sc in the next st, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below) 5 times, BLO sc in each remaining st around. (46 sts)

Rnd 7: BLO sc in each of the next 9 sts, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, (BLO sc in the next st, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below) 4 times, BLO sc in each remaining st around. (46 sts)

Rnd 8: BLO sc in each of the next 8 sts, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, (BLO sc in the next st, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below) 5 times, BLO sc in each remaining st around. (46 sts)

Rnd 9: BLO sc in each of the next 9 sts, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, FLO hdc in the next st 1 rnd below, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each of the next 3 sts, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, FLO hdc in the next st 1 rnd below, FLO dc in the next st 2 rnds below, BLO sc in each remaining st around. (46 sts)

Rnd 10: Working through BOTH loops, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st to the 1st st. (46 sts)

Switch to color MC. Fasten off CC. Continue on to the Top Edge & Bag Handles.

Color chart for a crochet heart for a Valentine's treat bag.

How to Read the Heart Chart Above

  • Read the chart from right to left, bottom to top.
  • The Red squares indicate when you’ll work a dc. The Green squares indicate when you’ll work a hdc.
  • Make sure to work the dc in the front loops of stitches 2 rounds below the current round. The hdc is worked in the front loop of a stitch 1 round below.
  • The vertical numbers indicate the round you’re on. Begin following the chart and working a dc in round 1 of Heart Design.

How to Change Colors to make a Heart in your MC

Work your color changes as shown in this Color Change Tutorial.

I chose to work my color changes like tapestry crochet. I worked over my unused yarn (you can see it peeking through the white).

Close up of a crochet valentines treat bag showing how to change colors from white to pink.
To make your heart in your contrasting color, switch to CC when working the last stitch in MC before the FLO DC.
Close up of a crochet valentines treat bag showing how to change colors from pink to white.
Then switch back to MC when working the last FLO DC of the round.

If you love the embossed crochet heart design on this cute Valentine’s treat bag, you’ll also love the My Love Beanie & Slouch.

Top Edge & Bag Handles

Rnd 1: Continuing with MC yarn, ch 1, sc in each st around. Do not join. (46 sts)

Rnd 2: Sc in each of the next 10 sts, ch 16, skip each of the next 8 sts, sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 14 sts, ch 16, skip each of the next 8 sts, sc in the next st, sc in each of the last 4 sts. Do not join. (30 sc + 32 chs)

Pink and white crochet heart treat bag with small handle.
The photo above shows how you begin your little crochet handle. The yarn needle shows where you will sc next to join the chain.
The photo above shows how the small handle is created.

Rnd 3: Sc in each st and each ch around. Join with an Invisible Join. (62 sts)

When working the last round, crochet into each chain of the small handles.
The photo above shows Rnd 3 of the Top & Handles complete.
The photo above shows what your project should look like at this point.

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to seam the bottom of your treat bag.

Let’s Seam the Bottom of our Treat Bag

Step 1: Turn your crochet treat bag inside out and lay it flat in front of you. Line up the handles on the front and back (this will help you find the center of the bag).

Step 2: Using a yarn needle and length of yarn approximately 3 times the width of the treat bag, whipstitch the bottom of the bag closed making sure to work into every stitch. Weave in ends.  (see photo below)

Step 3: Keep your treat bag inside out and position it so that one corner of the seam becomes the tip of the triangle (shown in the photo to the below). Note that the seam is centered vertically in the triangle. (see photo below)

Step 4: Use a measuring tape and find the points on the triangle where it measures 1″ across. Mark both the right and left side with a stitch marker. (see photo above)

Step 5: Use a yarn needle and 12″ piece of yarn and sew from one stitch marker to the next, working thru both layers of the bag. (see photo below)

Repeat for the opposite corner.

Note: I only used white yarn to make it easier to see in the photos. I used my MC yarn when finishing my treat bag.

Step 6: Turn your treat bag right side out. The photo below shows what the bottom of your bag will look like.

Weave in all remaining ends. Fill with your favorite candy!

A small valentine treat bag in white and medium pink with candies scattered around it.

Related: If you’re looking for more quick and easy crochet projects for Valentine’s Day, you’ll love the crochet pattern round-up I put together: 37 Free Valentine’s Crochet Patterns.

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7 Comments

  1. I would LOVE to have a couple of color suggestions. I am fairly new to crochet and this will be my first mystery! I am not confident to pick my own color choices just yet! Thank you so much for doing this!

  2. Hi Jennifer! These bags look so adorable! I’d love to make them for my neices and nephews but I cant seem to find the pattern on your blog – i can see the materials list, Amazon links, more holiday crochet…but no pattern! I’ve tried on my laptop and now my phone – no luck with either. Just wondering what I’m missing!!

    1. Hi Corry,

      THANK YOU so much for letting me know this had happened! I have NO clue how all of the instructions disappeared, but have fixed the post and the entire pattern is back up.

      Happy Crocheting,
      Jennifer

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