Time to explore 7 spooktacular Halloween DIY crafts in this fun Halloween Crafting Event featuring Halloween crochet patterns and a Halloween plastic canvas pattern.
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For the next 7 days, we’re thrilled to be bringing you 7 spooktacular Halloween DIY crafts featuring Halloween crochet patterns and a Halloween plastic canvas pattern.
This Halloween Crafting Event kicks off on October 1st and will run through October 7th – 7 days in total.
I’m teaming up with my friends Emily of Crochet Aweigh and Candace of T&C Crafters for this event. Each day, there will be a different featured craft pattern, and it will either be available on one of their blogs or on one of mine – EyeLoveKnots blog, Cre8tion Crochet blog, or On Rockwood Lane. We’re going to share a total of 6 crochet projects and 1 plastic canvas pattern.
Below you’ll find the schedule. This post will go live by 10am EST on it’s day, and I will send a newsletter out at that time to let you know.
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October 1st -Day 1 – The Cassandra Cape
This eye-catching cape is the perfect witchy accessory to keep you cozy on chilly Autumn nights! Mosaic crochet is the technique used to create such interesting color work. Throw this on over your witch costume, or just for the overall spooky vibes!
The Cassandra Cape showcases a DK weight hand-dyed yarn from Olive & Two Ewe. This yarn is a 75% Superwash Merino and 25% Nylon blend that is extra squishy! You will need approximately 476 yards of “color 1” and 310 yards of “color 2”. If wool isn’t your thing, then I’d recommend a cotton/acrylic blend like Sarasota from Cascade Yarns. By blending acrylic and cotton together you will get a yarn that is soft like cotton, but has more structure to it like the wool would.
You’ll also need to grab your G7/4.00mm crochet hook.
View the Free Crochet Pattern on Crochet Aweigh
october 2nd -Day 2 – through the window candy pouch
While this adorable little bag was originally designed to be a soap cozy, after finishing it, I couldn’t help but imagine it as a candy pouch perfect for Halloween parties or to hand out to trick or treaters. They are also great to use for small gifts, like a pair of spooky cute earrings.
You’re going to need 70 yards of worsted weight yarn. In my recent update of this crochet pattern, I used Circulo Natural Cotton Maxcolor 4/6, which is a heavy worsted weight cotton yarn. Alternatively, I like WeCrochet Dishie and Queensland Coastal Cotton for mine, though these are a lighter worsted weight cotton yarn so I’d recommend sizing up on your crochet hook. My number one thing for picking a great 100% cotton yarn to work with is making sure it’s colorfast, which means the color is set so you don’t have to worry about the colors fading and bleeding. All 3 of my recommendations here are colorfast.
Now, do you need to use a cotton yarn? Not at all! I love the durability and versatility of cotton yarn, but you can use your favorite worsted weight yarn from your stash. Keep in mind, cotton creates a more relaxed fabric, so if you opt for something like acrylic or wool, you’ll want to size up on your crochet hook.
You’ll also want to have an H8/5mm crochet hook.
View the Free Crochet Pattern on EyeLoveKnots
october 3rd -Day 3 – through the window Crossbody bag
When I originally planned this Halloween Event, I knew I wanted to share a trick or treat bag and something to coordinate with it. After a little brainstorming, I thought “how cute would a matching bag for Mom be to hold her phone and keys while trick or treating with the kids?” and boom! My new favorite crocheted bag was born.
You’re going to need some worsted weight yarn – I used Circulo Natural Cotton Maxcolor 4/6, which is a heavy worsted weight cotton yarn. Alternatively, I like WeCrochet Dishie and Queensland Coastal Cotton for my bags, though these are a lighter worsted weight cotton yarn so I’d recommend sizing up on your crochet hook. My number one thing for picking a great 100% cotton yarn to work with is making sure it’s colorfast, which means the color is set so you don’t have to worry about the colors fading and bleeding, and I like to be able to wash my bags so colorfast is a must. All 3 of my recommendations here are colorfast.
Now, do you need to use a cotton yarn? Not at all! I love the durability and versatility of cotton yarn, but you can use your favorite worsted weight yarn from your stash. Keep in mind, cotton creates a more relaxed fabric, so if you opt for something like acrylic, you’ll want to size up on your crochet hook.
You’ll also want to have an H8/5mm crochet hook, and if you want to line your tote bag, my favorite way to do that is with a store bought bag that fits inside. If you meet my gauge, the size canvas bag I used measures 13 1/2″ wide by 13 1/2″ tall, and has a zipper built in about 2″ from the top of the bag. You can find a cream and black option in the shop, but you can also source bags like these, with or without the zipper, on Amazon and your local craft store in the aisle where Cricut or sublimation supplies can be found. Alternatively, you can sew your own lining.
View the Free Crochet Pattern on Cre8tion Crochet
october 4th – Day 4 – Pumpkin Pals
The Pumpkin Pals are a beginner-friendly, easy and no-sew set of adorable crocheted pumpkins! These pumpkins work up really quickly and are great additions for boo bags, toys of kiddos at Halloween, and market makes! You can easily make up the smaller Pumpkin Pal in less than 30 minutes!
To make the Pumpkin Pals, you will want to grab some super bulky (weight 6) yarn like Bernat Blanket yarn or Lion Brand Cover Story with your K10.5/6.5 mm hook. You’ll also need some stuffing and a durable yarn needle.
Note of caution – these little pumpkin pals are addicting! Before you know it, you’ll have a whole pumpkin patch!
Find this free crochet pattern on T&C Crafters!
october 5th – Day 5 – through the window trick or treat tote bag
When I originally planned this Halloween Crafting Event, a trick or treat bag was number one on my list, and I couldn’t be more thrilled with how this adorable crocheted bag turned out! I imagined it being used to collect candy while trick or treating, but it is also a great sized tote bag for everyday errands and carrying WIPs in.
You’re going to need some worsted weight yarn – I used Circulo Natural Cotton Maxcolor 4/6, which is a heavy worsted weight cotton yarn. Alternatively, I like WeCrochet Dishie and Queensland Coastal Cotton for my bags, though these are a lighter worsted weight cotton yarn so I’d recommend sizing up on your crochet hook. My number one thing for picking a great 100% cotton yarn to work with is making sure it’s colorfast, which means the color is set so you don’t have to worry about the colors fading and bleeding, and I like to be able to wash my bags so colorfast is a must. All 3 of my recommendations here are colorfast.
Now, do you need to use a cotton yarn? Not at all! I love the durability and versatility of cotton yarn, but you can use your favorite worsted weight yarn from your stash. Keep in mind, cotton creates a more relaxed fabric, so if you opt for something like acrylic, you’ll want to size up on your crochet hook.
You’ll also want to have an H8/5mm crochet hook, and if you want to line your tote bag, my favorite way to do that is with a store bought bag that fits inside. If you meet my gauge, the size canvas bag I used measures 13 1/2″ wide by 13 1/2″ tall by 3″ deep. You can find a cream and black option in the shop, but you can also source bags like these on Amazon and your local craft store in the aisle where Cricut or sublimation supplies can be found. Alternatively, you can sew your own lining.
View the Free Crochet Pattern on Cre8tion Crochet
october 6tH – Day 6 – Cassandra Collar
The Cassandra Collar is the Cassandra Cape’s little sister! This collar is giving serious Adams Family vibes and is sure to be the pop of color your Halloween outfits need! Mosaic crochet is the technique used to achieve such exciting color work!
The Cassandra Collar, like the cape, uses a DK weight hand-dyed yarn from Olive & Two Ewe. This yarn is a 75% Superwash Merino and 25% Nylon blend that is super squishy! You will need about 186 yards of “color 1” and 92 yards of “color 2”. If you’d rather not use wool, then I’d recommend a cotton/acrylic blend like Sarasota from Cascade Yarns. By blending acrylic and cotton together you will get a yarn that is soft like cotton, but has more structure to it like the wool or acrylic would.
You’ll also need to grab your G7/4.00mm crochet hook.
View the Free Crochet Pattern on Crochet Aweigh
october 7TH – Day 7 – Chunky Checkered Plastic Canvas Coasters
You’ll need some worsted weight yarn. I’ve used Lion Brand Pound of Love for mine. You can definitely use any worsted weight yarn out of your stash though! Pound of Love is a 100% acrylic yarn, and I have a several coasters I’ve made myself using Red Heart Super Saver Yarn, which is also a 100% acrylic yarn, and probably the most common yarn to use when it comes to working plastic canvas projects. A hot cup of coffee is not hot enough to melt synthetic fibers, and while it doesn’t quite absorb the same way with cold beverages, it still holds the water and does not seep through to the surface. A wool blend, like Lion Brand Wool Ease or Berroco Vintage, is another lovely yarn for coasters that I have used for some in my personal collection, and the wool adds to the durability and absorbency.
If you don’t have any worsted weight yarn to spare, you can hold two strands of lightweight yarn together, and stitch the same way with it, or hold one strand and work two passes per stitch.
You’ll also want to have some 7 Mesh Plastic Canvas (stiff or soft) and a #18 or #20 Tapestry Needle (I like to use a #18 more). Jewelry pliers are an excellent tool to use to help weave in ends. I am not lining mine, but for a cleaner back, you could cut and attach some felt, fabric, or cork.
View the Free Plastic Canvas Pattern On Rockwood Lane
