Bone Chiller Halloween Hat

Hello Knitters! get ready for Halloween with this spooky, hand-knit skull hat! Perfect for chilly October nights, this cozy beanie features eerie skull patterns that add a haunting touch to your festive wardrobe. Whether you're trick-or-treating or attending a costume party, or just cozying up by the fire, this unique accessory will keep you warm, festive and stylish. Grab your yarn and needles now to add a dash of frightful fun to your Halloween look!

 Overview:

• Skill level: Intermediate.
• Instructions style: written pattern + video tutorial.
• Sizes: this hat is available in two sizes, Size S (child size) and Size M/L (adult size), see detailed measurements below). 
• Techniques you need to know: work in the round, (k 1, p 1) ribs, intarsia, ssk decrease.
  

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Materials:

• Suggested yarn: Alize Burcum Classic, (100% acrylic, 3.5 oz (100 g), 230 yards (210 m), in the following colors and quantities: "black" 60 (1 skein), "green" 210 (1 skein), "light cream" 62 (1 skein), and a few meters of yellow (216).
• Circular knitting needles, 16" (40 cm) long, sizes US 7 (4.5 mm) and US 8 (5 mm).
• Double pointed needles (DPNs) set, size US 8 (5 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Ring stitch marker.

Sizes and measurements:

• Size S (child size): head circumference = 19" - 21" (48 - 53 cm), height = 8.5" (22.5 cm).
• Size M/L (adult size): head circumference = 21.5" - 23" (55 - 58.5 cm), height = 9" (23 cm).

Gauge: 20 sts and 20 rounds = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch and knitting needles US 8 (5 mm).

Yardage: 

• Size S: 115 - 120 yards (112- 117 m), approx.
• Size M/L: 135- 140 yards (125- 130 m), approx.

Knitting Terms:

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• ssk: slip stitch, slip stitch, then knit the two stitches together through back loops.

Instructions:

With green yarn and US 7 (4.5 mm) circular knitting needles, cast on 80 (90) sts. Join in the round and knit one round. Don't know how to join in the round? here is a short tutorial on how to do it (from 0:26 - 1:15 min):

Put a ring stitch marker at the beginning of rounds, work as follows:

Rib round: k 1, p 1, repeat to end.

Repeat the rib round three (four) more times.

Change to US 8 (5 mm) circular knitting needles while knitting next round. Bind on yellow yarn and work as follows:

Round 1: k 1 in green yarn, k 1 in yellow yarn, repeat to end. Cut off green yarn and bind on black yarn.

Round 2: k 1 in yellow yarn, k 1 in black yarn, repeat to end. Cut off yellow yarn and bind on light cream yarn.

Work the skull pattern as shown in the chart, then cut off light cream yarn. Bind on yellow yarn and repeat round 2 once. Cut off black yarn and bind on green yarn then repeat round 1 once. Cut off yellow yarn. Knit 1 (2) round(s), then purl one round. Knit 1 (2) round(s).

Decreasing rounds: 

Round 1: ssk, k 8, repeat to end. [72 (81) sts]

Rounds 2 and 4 (2, 4, and 6): k to end.

Round 3: ssk, k 7, repeat to end. [64 (72) sts]

Round 5: ssk, k 6, repeat to end. [56 (63) sts] 

For Size S:

Round 6: ssk, k 5, repeat to end. (48 sts)

Round 7: ssk, k 4, repeat to end. (40 sts)

Change to DPNs when needed.

Round 8: ssk, k 3 repeat to end. (32 sts)

Round 9: ssk, k 2, repeat to end. (24 sts)

Round 10: ssk, k 1, repeat to end. (16 sts)

Round 11: ssk, repeat to end. (8 sts)

For size M\L:

Round 7: ssk, k 5, repeat to end. (54 sts)

Round 8: ssk, k 4, repeat to end. (45 sts)

Change to DPNs when needed.

Round 9: ssk, k 3 repeat to end. (36 sts)

Round 10: ssk, k 2, repeat to end. (27 sts)

Round 11: ssk, k 1, repeat to end. (18 sts)

Round 12: ssk, repeat to end. (9 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving a 6" (15 cm) long yarn tail, pull it through all sts and tighten together. Weave in loose ends.

Lastly, feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or find something confusing in the pattern.

Happy crocheting/knitting! follow me on Instagram @wiams_crafts and Twitter @wiamscrafts to see my upcoming projects.

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Halloween Haunted Harvest Granny Square

Hello my fellow Crocheters! Looking to add a festive touch to your Halloween decor? Crochet Halloween haunted harvest granny squares are the perfect project to get you in the spooky spirit! These adorable squares are not only fun to make but versatile too—you can turn them into blankets, garlands, pillows, or even bags. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned crocheter, this pumpkin-themed granny square adds a charming, handmade feel to your Halloween celebrations. Plus, it's a great way to use up your black and orange yarn stash! Get ready to stitch up some spooky cuteness with this simple and festive pattern. 

Overview:

• Skill level: Intermediate.
• Instructions style: written instructions + charts.
• Techniques:

Check out my other Halloween granny squares: 

Eyeball | Bats

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 Materials: 

• Suggested yarn: D.M.C Happy Cotton, 0.7 oz (20 g), 47 yards (43 m), or any cotton yarn in the following colors and quantities: one skein of black, orange, yellow, dark yellow, and dark green. 
• Crochet hook, size D/3 (3 mm).
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements of the square: 6" x 6" (15 cm x 15 cm) approx.

Gauge: 22 sts and 12 round = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in double crochet.

Yardage: 47- 49 yards (43- 45 m). 

Crochet terms (US):

• ch: chain.
• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• sl st: slip stitch.
• sc: single crochet.
• hdc: half double crochet.
• dc: double crochet.
• tr: treble crochet.

Instructions:

Granny square base: 

Note: ch 1 and ch 3 at the beginning of rounds count as sc and dc, respectively.

With the orange yarn, make a magic circle, work as follows:

Round 1: ch 1 into the magic circle, sc 7, sl st into the first ch. (8 sts).

Round 2: ch 1 and sc in the first st, sc 2 in each st, sl st into the first ch. (16 sts).

Round 3: ch 3 and dc in the first st, dc in st, *dc 2 in st, dc in st, repeat from * to end, sl st into the third ch of the first ch 3. (24 sts).

Round 4: repeat row 3. (36 sts).

Round 5: ch 3 and dc in the first st, dc in st twice, *dc 2 in st, dc in st twice, repeat from * to end, sl st into the third ch of the first ch 3. (48 sts).

Round 6: ch 3 and dc in the first st, dc in st three times, *dc 2 in st, dc in st three times, repeat from * to end, sl st into the third ch of the first ch 3. (60 sts). 

Cut off orange yarn and weave in loose ends. With black yarn make a knot and at the eighth st after the end of last round, then work as follows (next round is worked through back loops only):

Round 7: (ch 4, tr, ch 2, tr 2) in the first st, *tr in st, dc in st twice, hdc in st 3 times, sc in st twice, hdc in st 3 times, dc in st twice, tr in st, (tr 2, ch 2, tr 2) in st, repeat from * 3 times, tr in st, dc in st twice, hdc in st 3 times, sc in st twice, hdc in st 3 times, dc in st twice, tr in st, sl st into the fourth ch of the first ch4.

Round 8:ch 3 in the first st, dc in st, *(dc, tr, ch 2, tr, dc) in ch 2 space, dc in each st to next ch 2 space, repeat from * 3 times, (dc, tr, ch 2, tr, dc) in ch 2 space, dc in each st to last st, sl st into the third ch of the first ch 3.

Rounds 9 and 10: ch 3 in the first st, dc in each st to the first ch 2 space, *(dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, dc in each st to next ch 2 space, repeat from * 3 times, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, dc in each st to last st, sl st into the third ch of the first ch 3.

Cut off black yarn and weave in loose ends.

Eye (make two)

With yellow yarn, make a magic circle:

Round 1: ch 2 into the magic circle, hdc, dc 2, (hdc 2, dc 2) twice, sl st into the first ch of the first ch 2. 

Cut off yarn, leaving a 4" (10 cm) yarn tail to sew the eye in place. (18 sts)

Nostril: 

With yellow yarn, make a magic circle:

Round 1: (sc 1, dc 1, ch 1) three times, sl st into the first sc. 

Cut off yarn, leaving a 4" (10 cm) yarn tail to sew the nostril in place. 

Mouth: 

With yellow yarn, make a knot and 20 chs:

Row 1: sc 2 together into the second and third chs from hook, sc 1 into the next ch, hdc 1 into the next ch, dc 2 together into the next 2 chs, dc 1 into the next ch, cut yarn.

Skip two chs, make a standing dc into the next ch, dc into next ch twice, cut yarn.

Skip two chs, make a standing dc into the next ch, dc 2 together into the next 2 chs, hdc 1 into the next ch, sc 2 together into next ch. 

Cut yarn leaving a 6" (15 cm) yarn tail to sew the mouth in place. 

Medium pumpkin:

With dark yellow yarn, make a magic circle:

Round 1: sc 6 into the magic circle, turn. 

Round 2: ch 3 and dc 2 into the first and every st to end, turn. 

Round 3: ch 3 and dc 2 into the first st, *dc 2 into st, dc 1 into st, repeat from * three mor times, dc 2 into st to end.

Cut yarn leaving a 6" (15 cm) yarn tail to sew the mouth in place. 

Small pumpkin:

With orange yarn, make a magic circle:

Round 1: ch 1 into the magic circle, sc 8, sl st into the first ch. 

Round 2: ch 1 and sc in the first st, sc 2 in each st, sl st into the first ch. 

Round 3: ch 3 and dc in the first st, dc 1 into st, *dc 2 into st, dc 1 into st, repeat from * to end, sl st into the first ch. 

Cut off yarn, leaving a 6" (15 cm) yarn tail to sew the circle in place. 

Sew the eyes, nostril, and mouth of the main pumpkin in place as shown in the image. Sew the medium and small pumpkins in place as shown in the image. 

Stem:

With dark green yarn, make three four-stitches I-cords, with the following lengths:

• 2" (5 cm) for the main pumpkin.
• 1.5" (3.75 cm) for the dark yellow pumpkin.
• 1" (2.5 cm) for the small pumpkin.

At the top of each stem, thread the yarn through all four stitches and pull tight to gather them. Make a small tacking stitch to secure it in place. For the other end, use the remaining yarn to sew the stem onto the top of each pumpkin, spreading the four stitches evenly.

Lastly, feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or find something confusing in the pattern.

Happy crocheting/knitting! follow me on Instagram @wiams_crafts and Twitter @wiamscrafts to see my upcoming projects.

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