Meet the Crocheted Halloween Witch, a delightful addition to your spooky season decor! This free crochet pattern witch features a classic black hat topped with an adorable mini pumpkin, adding a playful touch to her enchanting look. Perfect for decorating your home, gifting, or adding to your Halloween collection, she’s sure to bring a dose of whimsical magic to your festivities!
Abbreviations:
MR = Magic Ring
Rnd = Round
SC = Single Crochet
INC = Increase (2 Single Crochets in the same stitch)
DEC= Decrease SC (Crochet 2 Single Crochets together)
TR = Treble Crochet
CH = Chain
ST / STS = Stitch / Stitches
SL ST = Slip Stitch
FO = Fasten Off
Materials:
Hooks: Crochet hook that is convenient for you when using such kind of yarn. I used C / 2.50 mm hook.
Yarn weight: Sport (1.76oz / 50g, 131yds / 120m)
Stuffing
Scissor
Stitch marker
Sewing needle
A small bell
Hat
Use Black yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 SC in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2-7: 6 SC [6], 6 rounds
Rnd 8: (INC, SC) x3 [9]
Rnd 9: 9 SC [9]
Rnd 10: (2 SC, INC) x3 [12]
Rnd 11: 12 SC [12]
Rnd 12: (3 SC, INC) x3 [15]
Rnd 13: 15 SC [15]
Rnd 14: (2 SC, INC, 2 SC) x3 [18]
Rnd 15: 18 SC [18]
Rnd 16: (5 SC, INC) x3 [21]
Rnd 17: 21 SC [21]
Rnd 18: (3 SC, INC, 3 SC) x3 [24]
Rnd 19: 24 SC [24]
Rnd 20: (7 SC, INC) x3 [27]
Rnd 21: 27 SC [27]
Change to Orange yarn.
Rnd 22: (4 SC, INC, 4 SC) x3 [30]
Rnd 23: 30 SC [30]
Change to Black yarn.
Rnd 24: (SC, INC) x15 [45]
Rnd 25: (SC, INC, SC) x15 [60]
Rnd 26: 60 SC [60]
Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Pumpkin
Use Orange yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 SC in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: 6 INC [12]
Rnd 3: (INC, SC) x6 [18]
Rnd 4-6: 18 SC [18], 3 rounds
Rnd 7: (SC, DEC) x6 [12]
Rnd 8: 6 DEC [6]
Stuff the pumpkin firmly.
Tips: To close the end of the round: With yarn needle, insert the remaining yarn through all the front loops of the stitches of the last round. Pull them all together at once and sew to hide the yarn inside the part you are working on.
Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Pass the yarn back and forth between the two ends to create a pumpkin shape.
Stem
Use Green yarn.
Rnd 1: 4 SC in magic ring [4]
Rnd 2: 4 SC [4]
Rnd 3: (SC, INC) x2 [6]
Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Head
Use Nude yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 SC in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: 6 INC [12]
Rnd 3: (INC, SC) x6 [18]
Rnd 4: (2 SC, INC) x6 [24]
Rnd 5: (3 SC, INC) x6 [30]
Rnd 6: (2 SC, INC, 2 SC) x6 [36]
Rnd 7: (5 SC, INC) x6 [42]
Rnd 8-14: 42 SC [42], 7 rounds
Rnd 15: (5 SC, DEC) x6 [36]
Rnd 16: (2 SC, DEC, 23 SC) x6 [30]
Rnd 17: (3 SC, DEC) x6 [24]
Rnd 18: (2 SC, DEC) x6 [18]
Rnd 19: (DEC, SC) x6 [12]
Rnd 20: 6 DEC [6]
Stuff the head firmly.
Fasten off
Small Bang (make 2)
Use Brown yarn.
Rnd 1: 8SC in magic ring [8]
Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Large Bang
Use Brown yarn.
Rnd 1: 10 SC in magic ring [10]
Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Head Covering
Use Orange yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 SC in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: 6 INC [12]
Rnd 3: (INC, SC) x6 [18]
Rnd 4: (2 SC, INC) x6 [24]
Rnd 5: (3 SC, INC) x6 [30]
Rnd 6: (2 SC, INC, 2 SC) x6 [36]
Rnd 7: (5 SC, INC) x6 [42]
Rnd 8-16: 42 SC [42], 9 rounds
Stop Crocheting, we need to put the head inside this covering now.
Rnd 17: (5 SC, DEC) x6 [36]
Rnd 18: (2 SC, DEC, 23 SC) x6 [30]
Fasten off
Assembly
Sew the stem to the pumpkin.
Sew the pumpkin to the hat.
Sew the bangs to the head.
Sew the hat to the head.
Embroider the eyes with brown yarn and apply blush to the face.
Embroider the nose with red yarn.
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