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Wide Mouth Martian Crochet Sacks AKA Yip-Yips

March 30, 2024

These cute little wide mouth martian crochet sacks are taking the internet by storm in the crochet community! They are lovingly called Yip-Yips because they resemble the puppet characters from the TV show Sesame Street. Hang them around the house or on the rear view mirror in your car. They can hold a variety of trinkets and things! Fun gifts as well!

I posted a version of these Yip-Yips last year using Googly-Eye Plastic Finger Puppets (SEE THE TUTORIAL HERE) but the pattern in this post is completely crocheted and a larger size as well!

This pattern was created by Jennifer Freeman. She is the volunteer admin of my Repeat Crafter Me Crochet FB Group and she has help with writing out directions for my C2C crochet graphs. She sent over this pattern and gave me free reign to edit it and create the tutorial. Thanks Jenny!
Please pop over to her My Beautiful Disasters Etsy or Ravelry shop to see her incredible crochet designs!

Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in colors Flamingo, Gold, Spring Green, and Turqua
Shop all these colors on Yarnspirations.com
– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in white for the eyes.
– Size H Crochet Hook
– 8mm Black Safety Eyes
– Poly-fil Fiber Stuffing
– Tapestry Needle

Finished Size: Approximately 9 x 5 inches (including the fringe)
Note: pattern starts from the bottom up

Q: What is a Yip-Yip?
A: Yip-Yips are martian characters from the show Sesame Street who were afraid of things like clocks, computers, and telephones. They would hide under the bottom lip of their wide mouth when scared.

Yip-Yip:
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 6 SC in ring, join, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (12 SC)
Round 3: 2 SC in first, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1 (18 SC)
Round 4: 2 SC in first, SC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 1 (24 SC)
Round 5: 2 SC in first, SC in next 3, repeat around, join, chain 1 (30 SC)
Round 6: In back loops only for this round, SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (30 SC)
Round 7-13: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (30 SC)
Round 14: SC in first 20, leave the rest of the stitches unworked, chain 1, turn (20 SC)
Row 15-21: SC in each stitch, chain 1, turn (20 SC)
Round 22: SC in each stitch, do not turn, continue to SC around the side of the open rows, along the bottom of the mouth, and up the other side of the open rows. This brings you to the top.
Pinch the top closed and slip stitch in first 4 stitches along top to start closing it. Pause and Chain 24 (or longer for the loop handle) and slip stitch to join along the top seam. Continue to slip stitch the rest of the top closed.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Knot strands of yarn to create fringe along the bottom front loops of round 6. Trim if needed.

Eyes (make 2):
Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 6 SC in ring, join, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (12 SC)
Round 3: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (12 SC)
Round 4: SC Decrease around, chain 1 
Add safety eyes to middle of magic ring.
Stuff lightly with poly-fil and stitch eye closed.
Attach eyes on either side of the top seam.

These colors are super cute for Spring and make great gift sacks!

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  1. Rach says

    March 30, 2024 at 3:28 pm

    Did I miss what size crochet hook is used to make these beauties?

    Reply
    • Sarah Zimmerman says

      March 30, 2024 at 4:02 pm

      I used a size H! Thanks for letting me know, I just updated the pattern 🙂

      Reply
      • Liz says

        April 16, 2024 at 12:56 pm

        my favorite hook! H

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    • Emma says

      April 1, 2024 at 11:26 am

      Size H

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    • basketball superstars says

      July 25, 2025 at 2:10 am

      I used size H. It’s awesome.

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  2. Donette Powers says

    March 30, 2024 at 3:32 pm

    Same question hook size???

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    • Emma says

      April 1, 2024 at 11:26 am

      Size H

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  3. Kathy Bartholomew says

    March 30, 2024 at 10:32 pm

    Curious as to what length did you cut your tassels. It is not explained..thanks

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    • Emma says

      April 1, 2024 at 11:28 am

      It looks to be approximately 3 1/2 inch to 4 inches long to my eye. Happy crocheting.

      Reply
  4. Emma says

    April 1, 2024 at 11:31 am

    Thanks to both you and Jeniffer Freeman for this super adorable pattern. I really appreciate it and all you do to keep us hooking.

    Reply
  5. Patricia B says

    April 1, 2024 at 5:45 pm

    I’m happy to add these to my repertoire. I’ve been making these for years using another designer’s pattern. I use ping pong balls for the eyes and line the intrerior, since I make these for adults only as gift bags .

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    April 16, 2024 at 11:54 pm

    Really creative, they look so cute and geometry dash colorful. I’ll try making one too

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    April 17, 2024 at 1:06 pm

    How do.you put the Google finger puppet eyes in?

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  13. Lily says

    April 25, 2024 at 5:51 am

    I was recently looking for a Yip Yip pattern to make for my friend. I was so excited when I saw you post this! Great pattern. Love your work!

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  14. Sheri Whitfield says

    June 5, 2024 at 11:19 am

    Why is there an added ch1 at the end of rounds 2-13? Doesn’t look like the original pattern from Jennifer has that. Just curious if it serves a special purpose.

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    • Sheri Whitfield says

      June 5, 2024 at 11:25 am

      Nevermind….I see that you joined and that’s why there’s a chain one, instead of working in the round with no join. My mistake!!

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  18. Gretchen DeGrand says

    October 25, 2024 at 3:20 pm

    The completed size says 9 inches including the fringe, does that also include the hanging loop at the top? I made some but I think the fringe might be too long now.

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  19. Sophia Luna says

    November 26, 2024 at 12:09 pm

    I absolutely love these Wide Mouth Martian Crochet Sacks, aka Yip-Yips! They’re adorable and perfect for holding little trinkets around the house or in your car. By the way, if you ever need online ghostwriting help to create fun DIY project guides like this one, I’m happy to assist!

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    November 30, 2024 at 9:25 pm

    These are so cute! Approximately how much yarn does each one take?

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    January 1, 2025 at 6:15 pm

    I’m so excited to make this!!!
    If I want to make a bigger size, it is as simple as just adding stitches in each row?
    Thanks so much!!!
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    March 6, 2025 at 7:40 pm

    Do you have a video to make these. I’m so very new to crochet

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    March 18, 2025 at 5:12 am

    The Wide Mouth Martian Crochet Sacks, AKA Yip-Yips, are so creative and fun! I can’t wait to make one while sipping on a hot cup
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