This charming crochet tutorial guides you through making a miniature pumpkin and a spooky-cute witch hat, styled perfectly into a keychain accessory. Ideal for the autumn and Halloween seasons, these quick and delightful projects make wonderful handmade gifts or festive decorations for your bags and keys.
Crochet Witch Hat & Pumpkin Charms
Difficulty Level
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Level: Beginner to Intermediate
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Why: The pumpkin involves shaping and pulling yarn tightly to create sections, while the witch hat requires transitioning between changing colors and working through specific loops (like front loops) to expand the brim, which can be tricky for absolute novices.
Materials Needed
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Orange yarn (for the pumpkin)
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Brown/dark yarn (for the pumpkin stem)
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Purple yarn (main color for the witch hat)
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Black yarn (for the hat band)
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Crochet hook
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Fiberfill stuffing
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Tapestry needle
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Scissors
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Keychain ring with charms
Pattern Abbreviations
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MR: Magic Ring
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ch: Chain
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sc: Single Crochet
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inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
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dec: Decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
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sl st: Slip Stitch
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FLO: Front Loop Only
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st/sts: Stitch / Stitches
Detailed Guide for Difficult Stitches
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Front Loop Only (FLO) Single Crochet: Instead of inserting your hook under both loops of the stitch, insert it only under the front loop facing you. Yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, and draw through both loops on the hook. This technique is used to create a clean, distinct ridge line when starting the brim expansion on the witch hat.