Free Crochet Pattern ~Foot Bag Hacky Sack

Sac in photo made with some scrap worsted weight yarn & 3.5mm hook. Great size for beginner's.

This Hacky Sack (or Foot Bag) Game was so popular when I was younger. I remember spending hours kicking these little crochet balls, trying to keep them in the air. As I remember the rules went something like if yours hits the ground you lose. Some played special points for special moves.. (Not me..I just wasn't that awesome!). So I have decided to pass on this fun and active game to my children. And making the sacks has kept my fingers busy. Here is a FREE pattern to make your own!

Using yarn and a small enough hook to achieve tight sts.(so your 'rice' doesn't get out.). The thicker the yarn the bigger the sack will be.


SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS
Ch = Chain.
Ss = Slip stitch.
Sc = Single Crochet.
Ea = Each.
St(s) = Stitch(es).
Beg = Beginning.
Mnr = Mark new round.
Tog = Together.

Round 1:
Ch 2,  6 sc in ring, sc to join in beg sc.(mnr)

Round 2:

Sc in same st, 2 sc in ea st around, sc to join. (mnr)

Round 3:

Sc in same st,* sc in next st, 2 sc in next st* Repeat from * to * around, sc to join(mnr)

Round 4:

Sc in same st, * sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st* Repeat from * to * around, sc to join(mnr).

Round 5:

Sc in same st, * sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st*Repeat from * to * around, sc to join(mnr)

Round 6:

Sc in same st, * sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st*Repeat from * to * around, sc to join(mnr)

Rounds 7-11:

Sc in ea st around, sc to join(mnr)

Round 12:

*Sc in next 2 sts tog, sc in next 4 sts* Repeat from * to * around, sc to join(mnr)

Round 13:

*Sc in next 2 sts tog, sc in next 3 sts* Repeat from * to * around, sc to join(mnr)

Round 14:

*Sc in next 2 sts tog, sc in next 2 sts* Repeat from * to * around, sc to join(mnr)

Stuff it! With dried beans, rice, or plastic beads

Round 15:

*Sc in next 2 sts tog, sc in next st* Repeat from * to * around, sc to join(mnr)

Round 16:

*Sc in next 2 sts tog* Repeat from * to * around. Fasten off . Using tail, sew remainder of hole closed, hide end inside sack!

Filled with white rice. (Very cheap!)

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