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DIRECTORY
Spooky Fashions...........................................................................3
Ghostly Décor....................................................................................9
Patterns
Skull Sweater LW4414...............................................................12
Party Ruff LW4438..............................................................................15
Top Hat Sophisticate LW4441...................................16
Floating Bats Headband LC4444........................18
Mystical Cape LW4453............................................................19
Jittery Stripes Hat & Scarf LW4454..................21
Monster Face Sweater LW4457..............................23
Devilish Hat and Scarf LW4458...............................26
Mask Gone Batty LW4459.................................................27
Fall Festival Necklace LW3767.................................28
Bat on a Hat LW4463...................................................................30
Go Incognito Masks LC3784........................................32
Halloween Top Hat LW3741..........................................34
Ruffled Witch Hat LW3809................................................36
Spooky Spider Jewelry LC4445.............................37
Halloween Party Banner LW4455.......................39
Spiders Climbing Walls LW4538.........................41
Creepy Spider Garland LW4435..........................43
Haunting Lace Pumpkins LC4446......................45
Spider Web Table Topper LW4460.................47
Crochet Ghost Coasters LW4461.......................48
Party Ruff
Create a stunning knit collar with ruffled
yarn that is spattered with sequins for bling.
Directions are for size Small. Changes 2. Skull is worked on front by changing
for sizes Medium, Large, X-Large, colors following Skull Chart. Each square
and XX-Large are in parentheses. of chart represents one single crochet
stitch worked in the indicated color. Read
To Fit Chest: 36 (40, 44, 46, 52)” (91.5 right side rows of chart from right to left
(101.5, 112, 117, 132) cm) and wrong side rows from left to right.
LW4414 Finished Chest: 42 (46, 50, 54, 58)” 3. To change color, work last stitch of old
(106.5 (117, 127, 137, 147.5) cm) color to last yarn over. Yarn over with new
Finished Length: 26 (26½, 27, 27½, color and draw through all loops on hook
27½)” (66 (67.5, 68.5, 70, 70) cm) to complete stitch. Proceed with new color.
crochet Special Stitches
4. Use separate small balls of yarn for
each section of color. Do not carry
Designed by Diane McKee
Bpdc (back post double crochet) = Yarn colors not in use across wrong side
over, insert hook from back side of work to of work nor under stitches.
What you will need: front and to back again around the post
of indicated stitch; yarn over and pull up BACK
RED HEART® Soft®: 6 (7, 8, 8, 9)
a loop (3 loops on hook), [yarn over and With A, ch 69 (75, 83, 89, 95).
balls 4614 Black A, 1 ball 4601 Off
White B draw through 2 loops on hook] twice. Foundation Row (right side): Sc in
Fpdc (Front post double crochet) = Yarn 2nd ch from hook and in each ch
Susan Bates® Crochet hook: 6mm over, insert hook from front side of work across, turn—68 (74, 82, 88, 94) sc.
[US J-10] ⅝” (16mm), yarn needle to back and to front again around post Row 1: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
of indicated stitch; yarn over and pull up Repeat last row until piece measures
GAUGE: 13 sts = 4” (10 cm);
16 rows = 4” (10 cm) in single a loop (3 loops on hook), [yarn over and about 16½” (42 cm) from beginning;
crochet (sc). CHECK YOUR draw through 2 loops on hook] twice. end with a wrong side row.
GAUGE. Use any size hook sc2tog (single crochet 2 stitches together)
to obtain the gauge. = [Insert hook in next stitch, yarn over Shape Armholes
and pull up a loop] twice, yarn over and Row 1 (right side): Slip st in first 9 (11, 14,
Buy Yarn draw through all 3 loops on hook. 16, 17) sts, ch 1, sc in each st across to last
9 (11, 14, 16, 17) sts; leave remaining sts
RED HEART® Soft®, Art. Special Technique unworked, turn—50 (52, 54, 56, 60) sc.
E728 available in solid surface slip st = Hold yarn on wrong side of Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
color 5 oz (141 g),
piece, insert hook from right side to wrong Repeat last row until armholes measure
256 yd (234 m), print 4 oz (113 g),
204 yd (187 m), and heather 4 oz side and draw up a loop (1 loop on hook), *a about 8½ (9, 9½, 10, 10)” (21.5 (23, 24, 25.5,
(113 g), 212 yd (194 m) balls
Skull Sweater short distance from previous insertion point,
insert hook from right side to wrong side and
draw up a loop through fabric and through
25.5) cm); end with a wrong side row.
Skull Chart
46
45
44
43
42
41 ee428.1 Skull Sweater Schematic
40
39
38
37 19½ (20, 21¼, 22½, 22½)"
36 8" 3¾ (4, 4¼, 4½, 5¼)"
35 49.5 (51, 54, 57, 57) cm
34 20.5 cm 9.5 (10, 11, 11.5, 13.5 cm
33
32
42 cm
16½"
13
12
11
10
9 10¼ (10¼, 10¾, 10¾, 10¾)"
8 26 (26, 27.5, 27.5, 27.5) cm
7
6
5
4
3 21 (23, 25, 27, 29)"
2 53.5 (58.5, 63.5, 68.5, 73.5) cm
1
30 25 20 15 10 5 1
Key
A - 4614 Black
B - 4601 Off White
Straight stitch embroidery
Hat measures 7” diameter across top x 10” Round 10: *Sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next
tall (18 x 25.5 cm) after crown is shaped. st; repeat from * 7 times—64 sc.
Round 11: Sc in each st around.
Special Stitch Round 12: *Sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next
sc2tog = [Insert hook in next stitch, yarn st; repeat from * 7 times—72 sc.
over and pull up a loop] twice, yarn over Rounds 13–16: Sc in each st around.
LW4441 and draw through all 3 loops on hook. Round 17: *Sc in next 7 sts, sc2tog;
repeat from * 7 times—64 sc.
Notes Rounds 18 and 19: Sc in each st around.
1. Hat is worked in continuous rounds Round 20: *Sc in next 6 sts, sc2tog;
crochet with right side facing at all times. Place
marker for beginning of round and move
repeat from * 7 times—56 sc.
Rounds 21–32: Sc in each st around.
Designed by Sharon Mann
marker up as each round is completed.
2. Hat is made with 2 strands of yarn held Brim
What you will need: together; band is made with one strand. Round 33: *Sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next
3. To change color, work last stitch of old st; repeat from * 7 times—64 sc.
RED HEART® Super Saver®:
color to last yarn over. Yarn over with Round 34: Sc in each st around.
2 skeins 312 Black A and 1 skein 316
White B new color and draw through all loops Round 35: *Sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next
on hook to complete stitch. Proceed st; repeat from * 7 times—72 sc.
Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: with new color. Carry color not in Round 36: Sc in each st around.
5.5mm [US I-9] use under the working strand and Round 37: *Sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next
up wrong side until next needed. st; repeat from * 7 times—80 sc.
Yarn needle
Round 38: Sc in each st around.
GAUGE: 12 sts = 4” (10 cm); 12 HAT Round 39: *Sc in next 9 sts, 2 sc in next
rounds = 4” (10 cm) with 2 strands Crown and Sides st; repeat from * 7 times—88 sc.
held together in single crochet. With 2 strands of A held together, ch 4; Round 40: Sc in each st around. Fasten off.
CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any
join with slip st in first ch to form a ring.
size hook to obtain the gauge.
Round 1 (right side): Work 8 sc in ring—8 Band
sc. Place marker for beginning of round and With A, ch 10.
Buy Yarn move marker up as each round is completed. Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from
Round 2: Work 2 sc in each st—16 sc. hook, sc in each ch across, turn—9 sts.
RED HEART® Super
Round 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st; *change to
Saver®, Art. E300
available in solid color st; repeat from * 7 times—24 sc. B, dc in next st; change to A, sc in
7 oz (198 g), 364 yd (333 m);
multicolor, heather and print 5 oz
(141 g), 244 yd (223 m), flecks 5 oz
Top Hat Round 4: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next
st; repeat from * 7 times—32 sc.
next st; repeat from * 3 times, turn.
Row 3: With A, ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Sophisticate
Round 5: *Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until band fits around
(141 g), 260 yds (238 m) skeins
st; repeat from * 7 times—40 sc. base of hat near brim, ending with Row 2.
Round 6: Sc in each st around. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Add mystery and fashion style to your Halloween Round 7: *Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next Continued...
ensemble with this crocheted hat that sports a st; repeat from * 7 times—48 sc.
Round 8: Sc in each st around.
herringbone hatband. Round 9: *Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next
st; repeat from * 7 times—56 sc.
FINISHING
With wrong sides held together, sew the
hat band seam. Using photograph as
a guide, slip the band over hat close to
brim, placing the seam at the back of the
crown. Tack band in place if desired.
Shape the crown by pushing the center
of the crown in about 1” (2.5 cm).
Roll up the sides of the brim. Pull the
front and the back of the brim down
for a more stylish appearance. With
A, tack brim in place if desired.
Weave in ends.
ABBREVIATIONS
A, B = Color A, Color B; ch = chain;
dc = double crochet; sc = single
crochet; st(s) = stitch(es); * = repeat
whatever follows the * as indicated.
What you will need: Note After pieces are dry, wrap the headband
Work all stitches in the back loop with 4-5 pipe cleaners or chenille stems to
AUNT LYDIA’S® Classic Crochet
only unless otherwise indicated. cover it. Insert one of the wires through the
Thread, Size 10: 1 ball 458 Purple
and 1 ball 012 Black center of a Bat, bending the wire tip back to
BAT (Make 3 Purple and 2 Black) hold the Bat in place. Referring to photo for
Susan Bates® Steel Crochet Hook: Make an Adjustable Loop and ch 3 (counts placement, leave a length of 3 to 5 inches
1.5mm [US 7] as dc). of wire before wrapping the rest of the wire
Round 1 (Right side): Work 6 dc in ring, around the headband to secure it. Repeat
Stitch markers, tapestry needle,
decoupage sealer or white glue, picot (first ear), 2 dc in ring, picot (second with the rest of the Bats, alternating colors.
rustproof pins, one dozen 12” (30.5 ear), 10 dc in ring, slip st in top of beginning
cm) pipe cleaners or chenille stems, ch-3 to join—19 dc. Leave a small opening ABBREVIATIONS
headband in the center of the ring so there is room to ch = chain; dc = double crochet; cm =
insert a pipe cleaner or chenille stem later. Do centimeters; hdc = half double crochet; mm
GAUGE: 12 hdc = 1” [2.5 cm];
5 rows hdc = 1” [2.5 cm]. CHECK not fasten off; continue to make First Wing. = millimeters; sc = single crochet; st(s) =
YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook stitch(es); [ ] = work directions in brackets the
to obtain the gauge. First Wing number of times specified; * or ** = repeat
Row 1: Ch 2 (counts as hdc here and whatever follows the * or ** as indicated.
throughout), hdc in same beginning st, 2
Buy Thread
hdc in each of next 3 dc; turn—8 hdc.
AUNT LYDIA’S® Classic Crochet
Thread, Size 10, Art. 154 available
in white & ecru 400 yd; solid color
Floating Bats Row 2: Ch 2, hdc in same beginning
st, hdc in each of next 6 hdc, 2 hdc
Headband
in top of ch-2; turn—10 hdc.
250 yd; shaded color 300 yd balls
Row 3: Ch 2, hdc in same beginning st, 2 hdc
in next hdc, hdc in each of next 6 hdc, 2 hdc in
Perfect for wearing to an upcoming party, or each of next hdc and top of ch-2; turn—14 hdc.
anywhere you might be this Halloween. Create Row 4: Ch 2, hdc in same beginning st,
picot, * hdc in next 4 hdc, picot; repeat
bats with a bit of crochet thread, stiffen them and from * twice, hdc in top of ch-2—15 hdc,
then attach to a headband with chenille stems. 4 picots. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Bewitching!
Directions are for size Small. Changes Row 4: Ch 6, dc in next ch-1 space, *ch 3, dc
for sizes Medium, Large, and in next ch-1 space; repeat from * across, ch
X-Large are in parentheses 3, dc in top of beginning ch, turn—54 (60,
66, 72) dc and 53 (59, 65, 71) ch-3 spaces.
Cape measures 13½ (15, 16½, 18)” [34 Rows 5–16 (18, 20, 22): Repeat Rows
(38, 42, 45.5) cm] at neck edge, 54 (60, 3 and 4 six (seven, eight, nine) times.
LW4453 66, 72)” [137 (152.5, 167.5, 183) cm] at Fasten off.
lower edge, and 12 (13, 14, 15)” [30.5
(33, 35.5, 38) cm] long including edging Collar
Row 1 (right side): With right side facing,
crochet Special Stitch
Picot = Ch 3, slip st in 3rd ch from the hook.
join B with slip st in first hdc of Row 1, ch 3,
dc in each st across, turn—54 (60, 66, 72) dc.
Designed by Salena Baca
Row 2–5: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn.
Special Technique Fasten off.
What you will need: Join with sc = Place a slip knot on hook,
insert hook in indicated stitch, yarn Edging
RED HEART® Boutique Swanky™:
over and draw up a loop, yarn over and Round 1: With right side of collar facing,
2 balls 9012 Tuxedo A
draw through both loops on hook. join B with sc in any st at center of last
RED HEART® Soft®: 1 ball 4614 row, sc in each st across; ch 51, sc in 2nd
Black B Notes ch from hook and each ch across (first tie
1. Lower section of cape is made made); working down first side, 2 sc in end
Susan Bates® Crochet Hook:
first and then collar is worked of each row; working across last row of lower
6mm [US J-10]
from first row of lower section. section, ch 3, (2 dc, picot, 2 dc) in each ch-3
Yarn needle, pompom maker or 2” 2. To determine the best size, measure the space, ch 3, slip st in 3rd ch of beginning ch;
(5 cm) piece of heavy cardboard wearer from shoulder to shoulder and working up other side, 2 sc in end of each
multiply that number by 3. Follow the row; ch 51, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each
GAUGE: 16 sts = 4” (10 cm); 6 rows
size with the lower edge measurement ch across (2nd tie made), sc in remaining
= 4” (10 cm) in double crochet.
CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any that is closest to that number. sts; join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off.
size hook to obtain gauge.
CAPE FINISHING
Lower Section With a strand of A and B held together,
Buy Yarn With A, ch 55 (61, 67, 73). following pompom maker directions, make
RED HEART® Boutique Row 1 (right side): Hdc in 2nd ch two 2” (5 cm) pompoms or make pompoms
Swanky™, Art. E819
available in 3.5 oz. (85 g),
202 yd (185 m) balls
Mystical Cape from hook and in each ch across,
turn—54 (60, 66, 72) hdc.
Row 2: Ch 6 (counts as first dc, ch 3 here
as follows: Wrap yarn around 2” (5 cm)
piece of heavy cardboard (the more wraps,
the fuller the pompom). Gently remove
Whip up a little black magic with your crochet and throughout), dc in next st, *ch 3, dc in wraps from cardboard. Cut a 12” (30.5
Buy Yarn hook! You’ll wear this beguiling black cape for next st; repeat from * across, turn—54 (60, cm) length of B and tie it tightly around
Halloween and long after! 66, 72) dc and 53 (59, 65, 71) ch-3 spaces. center of wraps. Do not cut the ends of
RED HEART® Soft®, Art. Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and this center tie. Cut ends of wraps. Fluff and
E728 available in solid throughout), 3 dc in first ch-3 space, *ch 1, 3 trim pompom. Use ends of center tie to
color 5 oz (141 g),
dc in next ch-3 space; repeat from * across, attach one pompom to end of each tie.
256 yd (234 m), print 4 oz (113 g),
204 yd (187 m), and heather 4oz dc in 3rd ch of beginning ch, turn—161 (182, Weave in ends.
(113g), 212 yd (194m) balls 200, 218) dc and 52 (58, 64, 70) ch-1 spaces. Continued...
ABBREVIATIONS
A, B = Color A, Color B; ch = ch; dc = double
crochet; hdc = half double crochet; sc =
single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es); ( ) = work
directions in parentheses in same st; * =
repeat whatever follows the * as indicated.
& Scarf
same height as working row/round. and throughout), 11 dc in ring, slip st
(141 g), 260 yds (238 m) skeins
in top of beginning ch-3 to join – 12
PATTERN STITCHES dc. Tighten beginning loop.
This interesting pattern is so much Stripe Sequence Round 2: Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch-1
fun to crochet you won’t want to put Working in pattern st, work 2 rows with A, 2 here and throughout), dc in same st for
it down! We’ve chosen four frightening colors rows with B, 2 rows with C and 2 rows with D. first V-st, V-st in each st around, slip st
Repeat these 8 rows for Stripe Sequence. to 3rd ch of beginning ch-4 – 12 V-sts.
that are just right for a sophisticated Continued...
Halloween party scene!
Directions are for size Small. Changes 4. Use separate small balls of yarn for
for sizes Medium, Large, X-Large, each section of color. Do not carry
and XX-Large are in parentheses. colors not in use across wrong side
of work nor under stitches.
To Fit Chest: 36 (40, 44, 46, 52)” (91.5 5. Mouth and irises are worked
(101.5, 112, 117, 132) cm) separately and sewn to face.
LW4457 Finished Chest: 42 (46, 50, 54, 58)”
(106.5 (117, 127, 137, 147.5) cm) BACK
Finished Length: 26 (26½, 27, 27½, With A, ch 59 (65, 69, 75, 81).
27½)” (66 (67.5, 68.5, 70, 70) cm) Foundation Row (right side): Sc in
crochet Special Stitches
2nd ch from hook and in each ch
across, turn—58 (64, 68, 74, 80) sc.
Designed by Diane McKee
Bpdc (back post double crochet) = Yarn Row 1: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
over, insert hook from back side of work to Repeat last row until piece measures
What you will need: front and to back again around the post about 16½” (42 cm) from beginning;
of indicated stitch; yarn over and pull up end with a wrong side row.
RED HEART® Super Saver®:
a loop (3 loops on hook), [yarn over and
4 (5, 5, 5, 6) skeins 312 Black A, and 1
skein each of 316 Soft White B, 3620 draw through 2 loops on hook] twice. Shape Armholes
Glowworm C, and 356 Amethyst D Fpdc (Front post double crochet) = Yarn Row 1 (right side): Slip st in first 8 (10, 11,
over, insert hook from front side of work 13, 14) sts, ch 1, sc in each st across to last
Susan Bates® Crochet hook: to back and to front again around post 8 (10, 11, 13, 14) sts; leave remaining sts
6mm [US J-10]
of indicated stitch; yarn over and pull up unworked, turn—42 (44, 46, 48, 52) sc.
Yarn needle a loop (3 loops on hook), [yarn over and Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
draw through 2 loops on hook] twice. Repeat last row until armholes measure
GAUGE: 11 sts = 4” (10 cm); 14 sc2tog (single crochet 2 stitches together) about 8½ (9, 9½, 10, 10)” (21.5 (23, 24, 25.5,
rows = 4” (10 cm) in single crochet = [Insert hook in next stitch, yarn over 25.5) cm); end with a wrong side row.
(sc). CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
and pull up a loop] twice, yarn over and Shape Neck and First Shoulder
Use any size hook to obtain the
gauge. draw through all 3 loops on hook. Row 1 (right side): Ch 1, sc in next 11
(12, 13, 14, 16) sts for first shoulder; leave
Notes remaining sts unworked for neck and second
Buy Yarn 1. Sweater is made from four pieces: shoulder, turn—11 (12, 13, 14, 16) sts.
Back, front, and two sleeves. Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in each st
RED HEART® Super
Saver®, Art. E300 2. Monster eyes and teeth are worked across, turn—10 (11, 12, 13, 15) sts.
available in solid color
7 oz (198 g), 364 yd (333 m);
multicolor, heather and print 5 oz
Monster Face on front by changing colors following
Monster Chart. Each square of chart
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Repeat last row until armhole measures
Sweater
represents one single crochet stitch about 9½ (10, 10½, 11, 11)” (24
(141 g), 244 yd (223 m), flecks 5 oz
worked in the indicated color. Read right (25.5, 26.5, 28, 28) cm). Fasten off.
(141 g), 260 yds (238 m) skeins
side rows of chart from right to left and
Instead of buying a tacky costume, crochet this wrong side rows from left to right. Shape Neck and Second Shoulder
ghoul-faced sweater and be ready for Halloween 3. To change color, work last stitch of old Row 1 (right side): With right side
party night! color to last yarn over. Yarn over with new facing, skip next 20 unworked sts
color and draw through all loops on hook following first shoulder, join yarn with sc
to complete stitch. Proceed with new color. in next st, sc in each st across for second
shoulder, turn—11 (12, 13, 14, 16) sts.
Continued...
42 cm
16½"
10¼ (10¼, 10½, 10½, 10½)"
26 (26, 26.5, 26.5, 26.5) cm
21
9½ (10, 10½, 11, 11)"
9 cm
20
3½"
19
18
17
16
Key
10¼ (10¼, 10½, 10½, 10½)"
26 (26, 26.5, 26.5, 26.5) cm A - 312 Black
B - 316 Soft White
C - 3620 Glowworm
21 (23, 25, 27, 29)"
53.5 (58.5, 63.5, 68.5, 73.5) cm
Scarf
Row 2: With RS facing, slide sts to opposite
multicolor, heather and print 5 oz
end of needle, keeping yarn to the back and
(141 g), 244 yd (223 m), flecks 5 oz
(141 g), 260 yds (238 m) skeins holding tension to prevent gaps, knit across.
Whether it’s a stylish Halloween event or you Row 3: Inc around: 6 sts.
just want a look that says “hot”, this set of knit Transfer first 2 sts to a second double pointed
warmers will charm them. needle and the last 2 sts to a third double
pointed needle. Begin working in rounds.
Mask measures 16½” wide x 4½” long Round 6: Ch 3, dc in first st, (2 dc, picot, dc)
(42 x 11.5 cm) in next st, hdc in next st, sc in next st, *slip
st in next st, sc in next st, hdc in next st, (2
Special Stitch dc, picot, dc) in next st, hdc in next st, sc in
Picot = Ch 3, slip st in 3rd ch from hook. next st; repeat from * once, sc in next 17 sts,
hdc in next st, dc in next st, (2 dc, picot, dc)
LW4459 Notes in next st, hdc in next st, sc in next 17 sts, **sc
1. Mask is worked from top down in rows. in next st, hdc in next st, (2 dc, picot, dc)
Last round creates a picot edging. in next st, hdc in next st, sc in next st, slip
2. Wire is inserted through upper st in next st; repeat from ** once, sc in next
crochet edge so wings will flair out. st, hdc in next st, (2 dc, picot, dc) in next
st, 2 dc in top of beginning ch, sc in end of
Designed by Cristina Mershon
MASK each row, sc in next 16 sts, hdc in next st, (2
Beginning at the top, ch 40. dc, picot, dc) in next st, hdc in next st, sc in
What you will need: Row 1 (right side): Dc in 3rd ch from hook next 6 sts, hdc in next st, (2 dc, picot, dc)
RED HEART® Super Saver®: (beginning ch counts as first dc), 2 dc in in next st, hdc in next st, sc in remaining
1 skein 312 Black next 2 ch, dc in next 7 ch, hdc in next 4 sts across, sc in end of each row; join with
ch, sc in next 10 ch, hdc in next 4 ch, dc in slip st in top of beginning ch. Fasten off.
Susan Bates® Crochet Hook:
8mm [US L-11]
next 7 ch, 2 dc in last 3 ch, turn—44 sts.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and FINISHING
Yarn needle, 24” (61 cm) 20 gauge throughout), dc in first st, 2 dc in next st, dc in Weave in ends.
black wire, ½ yard (.5 mm) ¼” or ½” next 11 sts, hdc in next 4 sts, sc in next 10 sts, Insert wire through wrong side of mask
wide black elastic, sewing needle hdc in next 4 sts, dc in next 11 sts, 2 dc in next and bend to spread out the wings.
and black thread
st, 2 dc in top of beginning ch, turn—48 sts. With sewing needle and thread, sew
GAUGE: 10 sts = 4” (10 cm); 7 Row 3: Ch 3, dc in first st, 2 dc in next dc, dc elastic band to wrong side at outer edges
rows = 4” (10 cm). CHECK YOUR in next 15 sts, ch 10, skip next 5 sts, hdc in of eye holes, adjusting to fit as needed.
GAUGE. Use any size hook to next 4 sts, ch 10, skip next 5 sts, dc in next 15
obtain the gauge. sts, 2 dc in next dc, 2 dc in top of beginning ABBREVIATIONS
ch, turn—42 sts and 2 ch-10 spaces. ch = chain; dc = double crochet; hdc =
Buy Yarn Row 4: Ch 3, dc in first st, 2 dc in next half double crochet; sc = single crochet;
st, dc in next 17 sts, 10 hdc in first 10-ch st(s) = stitch(es); ( ) = work directions
RED HEART® Super space, hdc in next 4 sts, 10 hdc in next 10- in parentheses into same st; * = repeat
Saver®, Art. E300 ch space, dc in next 17 sts, 2 dc in next st, 2 whatever follows the * as indicated.
Necklace
Beginning dc2tog, work dc2tog – 2 dc. with slip st in first ch, being careful not to
multicolor, heather and print 5 oz
Fasten off. twist – 140 sts. Sc in join of Short Strand.
(141 g), 244 yd (223 m), flecks 5 oz
(141 g), 260 yds (238 m) skeins Row 3: Join C in first dc, ch 1; work Beginning Round 2: Repeat Round 2 of
Crochet pumpkin and candy corn motifs and then sc2tog – 1 sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends. Short Strand. Fasten off.
string them all together to make a necklace. It’s a Continued...
wonderful way to use your crochet skills in a
be-witching manner.
FINISHING
Weave in ends. Cut a 12-inch strand
of E; referring to photo, bind both
strands of Necklace together at join;
weave in ends. Block if desired.
ABBREVIATIONS
A, B, C = Color A, Color B, Color C, etc;
ch = chain; dc = double crochet; hdc =
half double crochet; mm = millimeters;
sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es);
[ ] = work directions in brackets the
number of times specified; * or ** = repeat
whatever follows the * or ** as indicated.
Shape Crown
Buy Yarn Note: When stitches no longer fit
comfortably on circular needle, change
RED HEART® With
Love®, Art. E400 to double pointed needles.
available in solid color
7 oz (198 g), 390 yd (357 m) and
multicolor 5 oz (141 g), 230 yd
Bat on a Hat Round 1: *K6, k2tog; repeat
from * around—70 (77) sts.
Round 2: Knit.
(211 m) skeins You’ll knit this spooky themed Round 3: *K5, k2tog; repeat
hat for that up-coming Halloween bash, from * around—60 (66) sts.
but then love it so much you’ll keep wearing it. Round 4: Knit.
Round 5: *K4, k2tog; repeat
Bat is added after knitting using a Duplicate from * around—50 (55) sts.
Stitch technique. Round 6: Knit.
Round 7: *K3, k2tog; repeat
from * around—40 (44) sts.
1 2
3 4
Masks
hdc in each of next 3 sc, sc in each of next Circle, slip st in next ch-5 space, [(ch 6, slip st,
12 sc, place marker between 4th and 5th picot, slip st) in next ch-5 space] 4 times, (ch
sc and between 7th and 8th sc, 2 hdc in 6, slip st, picot, slip st) in next ch-6 space, ch
Whether you are dressing as a marvelous super each of next 3 sc, 2 dc in each of next 6 6, sc in dtr5tog, (ch 6, slip st, picot, slip st) in
heroine or going to a masquerade ball, this clever sc, 2 tr in each of next 6 sc, join with slip next ch-6 space and in each of next 7 ch-5
st in top of beg ch-5. Do not fasten off. Continued...
mask will fit the bill. Choose from any of the many
colors of Aunt Lydia’s crochet thread for the perfect
alluring mask.
Tie
Make tie 48” (122 cm) long. With right
side of Mask facing, wrap tie from front to
back through first ch-6 space of last row,
then pull tie from back to front through
last ch-6 space at opposite side. Center
strand goes behind head for wearing
support. Pull ends of Tie from front to
back around 6 tr and ch 4 at each end.
FINISHING
Weave in ends.
Stiffen Mask
With wrong side of Mask facing, brush
fabric stiffener onto Mask. Wrap Mask
around the Styrofoam® head form. Form
the Mask, pinning it in place with rustproof
pins. Brush fabric stiffener onto right
side of Mask and let dry completely.
ABBREVIATIONS
ch = chain; cm = centimeter; dc = double
crochet; dtr = double treble crochet;
mm = millimeters; sc = single crochet;
st(s) = stitch(es); tr = treble crochet;
[ ] = work directions in brackets the
number of times specified; * or ** = repeat
whatever follows the * or ** as indicated.
Hat measures 7” (18 cm) tall Round 20: [Sc in next 6 st, sc2tog]
and 10” wide (18 x 5.5 cm) 8 times—56 sc.
Rounds 21-32: Sc in each st. Do not fasten off.
Special Stitch(es)
sc2tog = [Insert hook in next stitch, yarn Brim
over and pull up a loop] twice, yarn over Round 33: [Sc in next 6 st, 2 sc
LW3741 and draw through all 3 loops on hook. in next st] 8 times—64 sc.
Round 34: Sc in each st.
Notes Round 35: [Sc in next 7 st, 2 sc
1. Hat is worked in continuous rounds in next st] 8 times—72 sc.
crochet with right side facing at all times.
2. Place marker for beginning of
Round 36: Sc in each st.
Round 37: [Sc in next 8 st, 2 sc
Designed by Sharon Mann
round and move marker up as in next st] 8 times—80 sc.
each round is completed. Round 38: Sc in each st.
What you will need: Round 39: [Sc in next 9 st, 2 sc
HAT in next st] 8 times—88 sc.
RED HEART® Super Saver®:
Crown and Sides Round 40: Sc in each st. Fasten off.
2 skeins 254 Pumpkin A, 1 skein
each 312 Black B and 512 Turqua C With 2 strands of A held together
and larger hook, ch 4; join with slip Hat Band
Susan Bates® Crochet Hooks: st in first ch to form a ring. With larger hook and B, ch 9.
5mm [H-8 US] and 5.5mm [I-9 US] Round 1: Work 8 sc into ring—8 sc. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook
Round 2: Work 2 sc in each st—16 sc. and in ch, turn—8 sc.
Yarn needle, sewing needle, black
sewing thread, straight pins, black Round 3: [Sc in next st, 2 sc in Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn.
netting measuring 18” x 8” (45.5 x next st] 8 times—24 sc. Repeat Row 2 until hat band fits
20.5 cm), 2½” (12.5 mm) buttons Round 4: [Sc in next 2 st, 2 sc in around the base of the top hat.
(for flowers), 1 package medium next st] 8 times—32 sc. Fasten off, leaving tail for sewing.
size beads (sample used Clubhouse
Round 5: [Sc in next 3 st, 2 sc in
Crafts Bright Bubble Bead Mix),
1 package sequins (sample used next st] 8 times—40 sc. FLOWERS
Mixed Sequins by Advantus Corp, 9 Round 6: Sc in each st. Large Flower
color pack), 1 package craft feathers Round 7: [Sc in next 4 st, 2 sc in With smaller hook and C, ch 25.
(sample used Assorted Feathers by next st] 8 times—48 sc. Row 1: Work 3 dc in 2nd ch from hook
ZFP Company)
Round 8: Sc in each st. and in each ch across. Fasten off.
GAUGE: 12 sts = 4” (10cm) in Round 9: [Sc in next 5 st, 2 sc in
pattern; 12 rows = 4” (10cm).
CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any
size hook to obtain the gauge.
Halloween Top next st] 8 times—56 sc.
Round 10: [Sc in next 6 st, 2 sc
Small Flower
With smaller hook and A, ch 17.
Hat
in next st] 8 times—64 sc. Row 1: Work 3 dc in 2nd ch from hook
Round 11: Sc in each st. and in each ch across. Fasten off.
Buy Yarn Round 12: [Sc in next 7 st, 2 sc Loosely roll each row around in a
Look like you just stepped out of a cinematic film in next st] 8 times—72 sc. spiral to form flower. Sew a button
RED HEART® Super in this fetching crocheted top hat! Deck it out with Rounds 13-16: Sc in each st. and bead in the center of each flower
Saver®, Art. E300 Round 17: [Sc in next 7 st, through all layers to hold its shape.
available in solid color crocheted flowers, sequins and netting as we did,
sc2tog] 8 times—64 sc. Continued...
7 oz (198 g), 364 yd (333 m); or let your creativity go as wild as you please. Rounds 18 and 19: Sc in each st.
multicolor, heather and print 5 oz
(141 g), 244 yd (223 m), flecks 5 oz
(141 g), 260 yds (238 m) skeins
FINISHING
Hat band
With black thread and sewing needle, sew
three rows of sequins down the center of the
hat band. With ending tail threaded through
yarn needle and wrong sides held together,
sew the hat band seam. Slip the hat band
onto the hat; sew in place. Pin flowers and
feathers in desired positions and sew onto
the hat band. Sew beads around the flowers.
Netting
With double thickness of black thread,
baste across one long edge of the netting.
Gently gather the netting by pulling the
thread until it fits across the front of hat.
Sew the netting under the hat band.
Brim
Roll up the sides of the brim up and
pull the front and the back of the brim
down for a more stylish appearance.
With A, tack brim in place if desired.
Weave in all ends.
ABBREVIATIONS
A, B, C = Color A, Color B, Color C,
etc.; ch = chain; dc = double crochet;
sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es);
[ ] = work directions in brackets
the number of times specified.
HAT
1. Cut a length of acrylic yarn that
measures 12” (30.5 cm) longer than
the length around circumference of
hat brim and thread onto needle.
2. Pull a length of Sashay from ball; sew
LW3809 a running stitch through larger holes
along one edge. Pull yarn needle tight,
gathering the Sashay into a ruffle.
3. Once ruffle is long enough to
craft go around brim, cut Sashay.
4. Using photo as a guide, position
Design by Stefanie Girard
ruffle around hat and knot yarn ends
together. Glue or sew ruffle to brim of
What you will need: hat making sure that ends are secure.
RED HEART® Boutique Sashay®
ABBREVIATIONS
Team Spirit™: 1 ball of 1941
Orange/Black cm = centimeter; yd(s) = yard(s)
Buy Yarn
RED HEART® Boutique
Sashay® Team Spirit™,
Art. E782T, available in
multicolor 3.5 oz (100 g), 30 yd
(27 m) balls
Jewelry
sc in same hdc (first spider leg), sc in next 2 A, B, C = Color A, B, C; ch = chain; cm =
hdc, ch 5, slip st in second ch from hook and centimeters; dc = double crochet; hdc =
in next 3 ch, sc in same hdc (second spider half double crochet; mm = millimeters;
Creepy crocheted black spiders on delicate webs are leg), sc in next 2 hdc, ch 4, slip st in second sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es);
perfect accessories for the Halloween season and to ch from hook and in next 2 ch, sc in same [ ] = work directions in brackets the
hdc (third spider leg), sc in next 3 hdc, ch number of times specified; * or ** = repeat
accent a party outfit. These elegant jewelry pieces 2, sc in same hdc, sc in next 2 hdc, ch 2, sc whatever follows the * or ** as indicated.
won’t take long to make with black and purple in next 3 hdc (spider mouth), ch 4, slip st in
crochet thread. See close-up photo on next page
Halloween Party
Saver®, Art. E300
Row 9: Join A, ch 1, sc in first 4 sts, 3 sc in Fasten off.
available in solid
color 7 oz (198 g), 364 yd (333 m); next st, sc in last 4 sts, turn — 11 sts.
SOLID FLAG (make 3)
Banner
multicolor, heather and print 5 oz Row 10: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 3
(141 g), 244 yd (223 m), flecks 5 oz sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts, With C, ch 2.
(141 g), 260 yds (238 m) skeins sc2tog, drop A, turn — 11 sts. Row 1: Work 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook,
Enchant your guests with a crocheted party Row 11: Join B, ch 1, sc in first 5 sts, 3 sc turn — 3 sts.
banner in a sophisticated color scheme. It’s great in next st, sc in last 5 sts, turn — 13 sts. Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn — 3 sts.
Row 12: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc here Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn — 3 sts.
for accenting the mantel or anywhere the spirit and throughout), sc2tog, sc in next 3 Row 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next st, 2 sc in
moves you. sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog, last st, turn — 5 sts.
hdc in last st, drop B, turn — 13 sts. Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn — 5 sts.
Row 6: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn — 5 sts.
Continued...
Spider measures 4” high x 4” (10 x 10 cm) Round 13: *Sc2tog; repeat from *
diameter across bottom. around—12 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long
tail. Stuff lightly. Weave tail through
Special Stitch last round and pull stitches closed.
sc2tog = [Insert hook in next stitch, yarn
over and pull up a loop] twice, yarn over Head
LW4538 and draw through all 3 loops on hook. Rounds 1–4: Work same as
Rounds 1–4 of body—24 sc.
Notes Rounds 5–7: Sc in each sc around.
1. Spiders are made in continuous rounds Round 8: *Sc2tog; repeat from * around—12
crochet with right side facing. Do not join at
end of round until instructed. Place
sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Stuff lightly. Do not close opening. Hold
Designed by Michele Wilcox
marker for beginning of round and move head on top of body and sew in place.
marker up as each round is completed.
What you will need: 2. Gauge is not critical for this project, Eye (make 2)
but work tightly to ensure that stuffing With B, ch 2.
RED HEART® Super Saver®: 1 skein
does not show through stitches. Round 1: Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from
312 Black A and 316 Soft White B
hook; join with slip st in first sc. Fasten
Note SPIDER (make 3) off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Only a small quantity of B is needed Body
for this project. With A, ch 2. FINISHING
Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: Round 1 (right side): Work 6 sc in 2nd With A, embroider French knot in
4mm [US G-6] ch from hook—6 sc. Place marker for center of each eye. Sew eyes on head.
beginning of round and move marker With embroidery floss, embroider a
Yarn needle, polyester fiberfill for up as each round is completed. V-shaped couched stitch for mouth.
stuffing, red embroidery floss, 24 Round 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around —
black chenille stems, white glue
12 sc. Legs Working between stitches, create 8
GAUGE: 5 sts = 4” (10 cm); 5 rows = Round 3: *Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next small holes on body by inserting and twisting
4” (10 cm) in single crochet. CHECK sc; repeat from * around—18 sc. the point of closed scissors into the stuffing.
YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook Round 4: *Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next Squeeze a small amount of glue into each
to obtain the gauge. sc; repeat from * around—24 sc. hole and insert 1”–1½” (2.5–4 cm) of chenille
Round 5: *Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next stem. Allow glue to dry thoroughly before
Buy Yarn sc; repeat from * around—30 sc. handling. Using photograph as a guide, bend
Walls
sc; repeat from * around—36 sc. 1” (2.5 cm) from the end to create the foot.
available in solid
color 7 oz (198 g), 364 yd (333 m); Rounds 8–10: Sc in each sc around.
multicolor, heather and print 5 oz Round 11: *Sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog; ABBREVIATION
(141 g), 244 yd (223 m), flecks 5 oz Create an atmosphere of creepiness with big repeat from * around—30 sc. A, B = Color A, Color B; ch = chain; sc =
(141 g), 260 yds (238 m) skeins Round 12: *Sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog; single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es); * = repeat
spiders decorating your walls. They can be made
repeat from * around—24 sc. whatever follows the * as indicated.
quickly with crocheted bodies and chenille
stem legs. See close-up photo on next page
French Knot
Couched Stitch
Garland
RED HEART® Boutique sts, gather tightly and secure. Do not cut yarn scissors into space between 2 sc on Body, in
Fizzle™, Art E814 so it can be used to attach to the Garland. a space you want to place a leg. Squeeze a
available in 3.5 oz (100 g), little glue into same space. Insert end of one
15 yd (13 m) balls
What a wonderfully creepy way to decorate Head halved chenille stick into same place, pushing
for Halloween! Instructions are for a four yard With B, ch 2. to insert a little way. Repeat this for each leg,
Buy Yarn Round 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, do place 4 legs on each side of body. Allow the
garland with three large spiders and eight small not join – 6 sc. Work in a spiral marking glue dry for a while. Then fold leg up against
RED HEART® Super
Saver®, Art. E300
spiders. But, of course, you can make as many beginning of each round and moving body, then half way down leg, fold down. At
available in solid garlands as you need for sufficient creepiness. marker up as work progresses. bottom of leg fold 1/2” (12.7 cm) up for foot.
color 7 oz (198 g), 364 yd (333 m);
Continued...
multicolor, heather and print 5 oz
(141 g), 244 yd (223 m), flecks 5 oz
(141 g), 260 yds (238 m) skeins
Head
With B, ch 2.
Round 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, do
not join – 6 sc. Work in a spiral marking
beginning of each round and moving
marker up as work progresses.
Round 2: *Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next
sc; repeat from * around – 9 sc.
Round 3: Sc in each sc around, end.
Finish and attach same as Large Spider.
Legs
For each Small Spider, cut 2 chenille
sticks into 4 equal lengths (3” [7.6
cm] each). Follow directions for large
spider legs to attach and fold.
FINISHING
Tie each spider to Garland, spacing
them as desired and varying the
lengths of the hanging lengths.
Fits decorative pumpkins sizes 6½” Rounds 12-13: Slip st in the next dc and
(16.5 cm), 9” (23 cm), and 13” (33 cm) tall. ch-3 space, work Beginning Shell in same
ch-3 space, * ch 3; skip next 2 dc, 5 chs
Special Stitches and 2 dc**; work Shell in next ch-3 space;
dtr = Yarn over 3 times, insert hook in repeat from * around, ending last repeat
indicated stitch or space and draw up a loop, at **; slip st in top of ch-3 to join—16
LC4446 [yarn over and draw through 2 loops] 4 times. Shells and 16 additional ch-3 spaces.
2-tr-cluster = [Yarn over twice, insert hook Round 14: Slip st in the next dc and
in indicated stitch or space and draw up a ch-3 space, ch 1, sc in same space, * ch
loop, (yarn over and pull through 2 loops 5; skip next 2 dc, 3 chs, and 2 dc**; sc in
crochet on hook) twice] twice, yarn over hook
and pull through all 3 loops on hook.
next ch-3 space; repeat from * around,
ending last repeat at **; slip st in first sc to
Designed by Nazanin S. Fard
Shell = (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in join—16 sc and 16 ch-5 spaces. Place the
same stitch or space. Pumpkin inside the crocheted piece.
What you will need: Beginning Shell = [Ch 3 (count as dc), dc, Round 15: Slip st in the next 3 chs, ch 1, sc
ch 3, 2 dc] in the same stitch or space. in same ch, * ch 3, skip next sc, sc in the
AUNT LYDIA’S® Classic Crochet
next ch-5-space; repeat from * around, ch
Thread, Size 10: 1 ball each 431
Pumpkin A, 1 ball 001 White B, COVER FOR 6½” PUMPKIN 3, slip st in first sc to join—16 sc and 16
1 ball 012 Black C With A, ch 40; being careful not to twist, slip ch-3 spaces. Fasten off; weave in ends.
st in top of beginning ch to join into a ring.
Susan Bates® Steel Crochet Hook: Round 1 (Right side): Work Beginning COVER FOR 9” PUMPKIN
1.5mm [US 7]
Shell in first ch, [ch 3, skip next 4 chs, work With B, ch 40; being careful not to twist, slip
Stitch markers, tapestry needle, Shell in next ch] 7 times, ch 3, skip next st in top of beginning ch to join into a ring.
Artificial pumpkins: 6½” (16.5 cm) 4 chs; slip st in top of ch-3 to join—8 Round 1 (Right side): Ch 1, work 45 sc
white, 9” (23 cm) black, 13” (33 cm) Shells and 8 additional ch-3 spaces. in ring; slip st in first sc to join—45 sc.
orange Round 2: Slip st in the next dc and ch-3 space, Round 2: [Ch 15, skip next 2 sc, sc in
work Beginning Shell in same ch-3 space, * ch next sc] 14 times, ch 7, skip last 2 sc,
WARNING: This product is
FLAMMABLE. Keep away from heat 3, skip next 2 dc and next ch, work Shell in dtr in first ch to join—15 loops.
or flame, use LED candles only. For next ch, ch 3**, skip next ch and 2 dc, work Round 3: Ch 1, sc in same st, [ch 7, sc
indoor decorative use only. Shell in next ch-3 space; repeat from * around, in next ch-15-space] 14 times, ch 7, slip
ending last repeat at **; slip st in top of ch-3 to st first sc to join—15 ch-7 loops.
GAUGE: 32 tr = 4” [10 cm]; 8
join—16 Shells and 16 additional ch-3 spaces. Round 4: Ch 1, sc in same st, [ch
rounds tr = 4” [10 cm]. CHECK
YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook Round 3: Slip st in the next dc and ch-3 space, 8, sc in next sc] 14 times, ch 8, slip st
to obtain the gauge.
Haunting Lace work Beginning Shell in same ch-3 space, *
ch 3; skip next 2 dc, 3 chs and 2 dc**; work
in first sc to join—15 ch-8 loops.
Round 5: Ch 13, [tr into next sc, ch 9]
Pumpkins
Shell in next ch-3 space; repeat from * around, 14 times, slip st in 4th ch of beginning
Buy Thread ending last repeat at **; slip st in top of ch-3 to ch-13 to join—15 ch-9 loops.
AUNT LYDIA’S® Classic Crochet join—16 Shells and 16 additional ch-3 spaces. Round 6: Ch 1, sc in same st, [ch 10,
Thread, Size 10, Art. 154 available Create elegant, spellbinding covers for faux Rounds 4-11: Slip st in the next dc and ch-3 sc in next tr] 14 times, ch 10, slip st in
in white & ecru 400 yd; solid color pumpkins from your craft store. The nice thing is, space, work Beginning Shell in same ch-3 first sc to join—15 ch-10 loops.
250 yd; shaded color 300 yd balls space, * ch 5; skip next 2 dc, 3 chs and 2 dc**; Round 7: Ch 15, [tr into next sc, ch 11]
your hours of work can be enjoyed this year and work Shell in next ch-3 space; repeat from * 14 times, slip st in 4th ch of beginning
for many years to come. around, ending last repeat at **; slip st in top ch-15 to join—15 ch-11 loops.
of ch-3 to join—16 Shells and 16 ch-5 spaces. Continued...
Table Topper measures 54” Round 10: Slip st in each ch to next marked
(137 cm) in diameter ch, *ch 13, pm, ch 42, pm, ch 13, slip st in
next marked st, ch 41, slip st in next marked
Special Abbreviations st on next large loop; repeat from * around.
Picot: Ch 3, slip st in 3rd ch from hook. Round 11: Ch 1 (does not count as first st),
pm, *slip st in each of next 42 ch, ending at
LW4460 TABLE TOPPER next marker, *ch 42, slip st in ch after next
Ch 4; join with a slip st in first ch to form ring. marked st on next loop, slip st in each of next
Round 1 (right side): *Ch 4, place marker 41 ch, ending at next marker; repeat from * 4
(pm), ch 3, pm, ch 4, slip st in ring; repeat from times, ch 42; join with a slip st in first slip st –
crochet * 5 times; join with a slip st in first ch –
6 large loops.
504 sts; 6 sets of 42 slip sts; 6 ch-42 loops)
Round 12: Ch 5 (counts as dc, ch 2), skip
Designed by Jessie Rayot
Round 2: Slip st in each ch to next marked next 2 sts, *dc in next st, ch 2, skip next 2 sts;
ch, *ch 5, pm, ch 6, pm, ch 5, slip st in next repeat from * around; join with slip st in 3rd
What you will need: marked st, ch 2, slip st in next marked st ch of beginning ch-5 – 168 ch-2 spaces.
RED HEART® Super Saver®: on next large loop; repeat from * around. Round 13: Slip st in first ch-2 space, ch 3
1 skein of 254 Pumpkin Round 3: Slip st in each ch to next marked (counts as first dc), 2 dc in same ch-2 space,
ch, *ch 6, pm, ch 10, pm, ch 6, slip st in next 3 dc in each ch-2 space around – 504 dc.
Susan Bates® Crochet Hook:
5.5mm [US I-9]
marked st, ch 5, slip st in next marked st Round 14: *Ch 3, skip next 3 dc, (tr, picot,
on next large loop; repeat from * around. tr) in space before next dc, ch 3, skip
Yarn needle, Stitch markers Round 4: Slip st in each ch to next marked next 3 dc, slip st in space before next
ch, *ch 7, pm, ch 14, pm, ch 7, slip st in next dc; repeat from * around. Fasten off.
GAUGE: 15 ch sts = 4” (10 cm). First marked st, ch 9, slip st in next marked st
2 rounds = 6” (15 cm) in diameter.
CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any
on next large loop; repeat from * around. FINISHING
size hook to obtain the gauge. Round 5: Slip st in each ch to next marked Weave in ends.
ch, *ch 8, pm, ch 19, pm, ch 8, slip st in next
marked st, ch 13, slip st in next marked st ABBREVIATIONS
Buy Yarn on next large loop; repeat from * around. ch = chain; dc = double crochet; st(s) =
RED HEART® Super
Round 6: Slip st in each ch to next marked stitch(es); tr = treble crochet; ( ) = work
Saver®, Art. E300 ch, *ch 9, pm, ch 25, pm, ch 9, slip st in next directions in parentheses into same st;
available in solid marked st, ch 18, slip st in next marked st [ ] = work directions in brackets the
color 7 oz (198 g), 364 yd (333 m); on next large loop; repeat from * around. number of times specified; * or ** = repeat
multicolor, heather and print 5 oz Round 7: Slip st in each ch to next marked whatever follows the * or ** as indicated.
Topper
st on next large loop; repeat from * around.
Round 8: Slip st in each ch to next
marked ch, *ch 11, pm, ch 36, pm, ch 11,
Add a crafty covering to your table of treats with slip st in next marked st, ch 29, slip st in
the perfect spider web topper. The open webbing next marked st; repeat from * around.
Round 9: Slip st in each ch to next marked
is easy to crochet and will be used year after year ch, *ch 12, pm, ch 42, pm, ch 12, slip st in
during the Halloween season. next marked st, ch35, slip st in next marked
st on next large loop; repeat from * around.
Coasters Measure 9” (23 cm) x 4” (10 cm) Row 15: Ch 1, sc2tog over first 2
sts, sc in each of next 11 sts, sc2tog
Special Abbreviations over last 2 sts; turn – 13 sts.
Single crochet 2 together (sc2tog): Row 16: Ch 1, sc2tog over first 2
[Insert hook in next st, yarn over, draw sts, sc in each of next 9 sts, sc2tog
up a loop, yarn over, draw through over last 2 sts; turn – 11 sts.
LW4461 2 loops on hook] twice, yarn over, Rows 17–25: Ch 1, sc in each st across; turn.
draw through 3 loops on hook. Row 26: Ch 1, sc2tog over first 2
sts, sc in st across; turn – 10 sts.
Double crochet 2 together (dc2tog): Row 27: Ch 1, sc in each of next 8 sts,
crochet [Yarn over, insert hook in next dc, yarn
over, draw up a loop, yarn over, draw
sc2tog over last 2 sts; turn – 9 sts.
Row 28: Ch 1, sc2tog over first 2 sts, sc in
Designed by Kara Gunza
through 2 loops on hook] twice, yarn each of next 6 sts, 2 sc in last st; turn – 9 sts.
over, draw through 3 loops on hook. Row 29: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each of
What you will need: next 6 sts, sc2tog over last 2 sts; turn – 9 sts.
RED HEART® Super Saver®: GHOST (make 4) Row 30: Ch 1, sc2tog, 1 sc in next
1 skein each of 316 Soft White Starting at top of head, with A, ch 2. 6 sts, 2 sc in last st; turn – 9.
A and 312 Black B Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd Row 31: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each
Susan Bates® Crochet Hook:
ch from hook; turn –1 sc. of next 4 sts, [sc2tog over next 2 sts]
5mm [US H-8] Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in st, turn – 2 sc. twice, do not fasten off or turn – 8 sts.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first st, 2 sc Edging: Ch 1, rotating piece to work across
Yarn needle in next st; turn – 3 sc. side edge, sc evenly around entire piece,
Row 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in working 3 sc at very top and bottoms
GAUGE: 14 sts and 15 rows sc = 4”
(10 cm). CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
each of last 2 sts; turn – 4 sc. points; join with slip st in first sc.
Use any size hook to obtain the Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each of first 3
gauge. sts, 2 sc in last st; turn – 5 sc. FINISHING
Row 6: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in With yarn needle and B and using photograph
each of last 4 sts; turn – 6 sc. as a guide for placement, embroider 2 French
Buy Yarn Rows 7–9: Ch 1, sc in each st across; turn. knots for eyes; embroider satin stitches
RED HEART® Super Row 10: Ch 1, sc2tog over first 2 sts, sc in each over 2 rows for an oval-shaped mouth.
Saver®, Art. E300 of next 2 sts, sc2tog over next 2 sts; turn – 4 sc.
available in solid Row 11: Ch 1, sc in each st across, Fasten off. Weave in ends.
color 7 oz (198 g), 364 yd (333 m); ch 10; turn – 4 sc and ch-10.
Crochet Ghost
multicolor, heather and print 5 oz
(141 g), 244 yd (223 m), flecks 5 oz
Row 12: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each of ABBREVIATIONS
(141 g), 260 yds (238 m) skeins next 2 ch, hdc in each of next 3 ch, sc in last ch, A, B = color A, B; ch = chain; dc = double
Coasters
sc in next 4 sts, ch 10; turn – 12 sts and ch-10. crochet; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es);
Row 13: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in ( ) = work directions in parentheses into
each of next 2 ch, hdc in each of next 3 ch, same st; [ ] = work directions in brackets the
Guests will enjoy using these crocheted coasters sc in last ch, sc in next 7 sts, hdc in next st, number of times specified; * or ** = repeat
and your furniture will be safe from wet rings. dc in next st, dc2tog over next 2 sts; turn, whatever follows the * or ** as indicated.
leaving turning ch unworked – 18 sts.
Set them on tables where they’ll be handy for Row 14: Ch 1, sc2tog over first 2 sts, sc See close-up photo on next page
use, and maybe make a few extra to use as in each of next 11 sts, hdc in next st, dc
hanging decorations. in next st, dc2tog over next 2 sts; turn,
leaving turning ch unworked – 15 sts.