Woooooeeee, it’s almost Halloween! That means getting into the spooky spirit with ghosts, witches, spiders, and other scary creatures. But this holiday, which has Celtic origins, also means fun, candy, and cute decorations like this candle holder. Crochet your own Halloween decoration with this fun pattern!
Halloween is very popular in the U.S. and England. Kids especially love it! When it gets dark, they go door-to-door in costume to collect candy. Many people go out of their way to decorate their homes to be as spooky as possible. Even though the Netherlands doesn’t really join in on the fun, it’s still nice to give your home a little Halloween vibe, right? With this spooky candle holder, you can crochet a fun decoration for October 31 in no time.
What do you need?
- Orange yarns. Are you looking for thicker yarns? Then choose from Yarn and Colors Chunky Amazing 021 Sunset, Yarn and Colors Fabulous 022 Fiery Orange, or Yarn and Colors Cheerful 021 Sunset. Are you looking for thinner yarns? Then choose from Yarn and Colors Must-have, Yarn and Colors Epic, or Yarn and Colors Favorite.
- A Crochet Hook that is 2 sizes larger than the one indicated on the Yarn you are using
- Glass jar
- Felt
We used felt to make the eyes and mouth, but you could also use a piece of fabric, paper, or yarn. And, of course, tea lights!
Stitches used: chain stitch, slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet.
Halloween Decoration Patterns
Start by making a chain of chain stitches. The number of chain stitches depends on the diameter of your glass jar. Crochet a number of chain stitches and measure around your glass jar to see if there are enough; the chain can be stretched a bit, as this will help your crochet work stay securely around the jar. Close the chain with a slip stitch.
Then, in each chain stitch, work half double crochets or double crochets—whichever you prefer. Close each round with a slip stitch. Work several rounds; the number depends on your glass jar. Continue crocheting until you reach the top, then finish it off.
Then cut out a few different mouths and eyes and start gluing them on!
Place the tea lights in the jars and light them.
Good luck!
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