Little Witch - Pattern

I meant to get this little gal up yesterday for the first day of October, but I was having a lazy day and didn't feel like typing.
Anyway, Happy October! Are you getting ready for Halloween yet? Well if you are here is a little cheery witch to help you along. She is the same size as my Little Scarecrow and made pretty much the same way. I've added a few accessories with her for a little more fun.

Materials
Worsted weight yarn, multiple colors
Hook G (4.00 mm)
Stitch marker
Stuffing
Yarn needle
Embroidery thread for embellishments

Abbreviations
ch - chain
sl st - slip stitch
sc  - single crochet
hdc - half double crochet
sc2tog - single crochet two together
BLO - back loop only
FLO - front loop only

Note: Worked in continuous rounds, place stitch marker in the first stitch of round, moving it up each round to mark the beginning of the round.

Body and Head
with purple or black, ch 2
R1 - 6sc in first ch (6 sts)
R2 - 2sc in each sc (12 sts)
R3 - *sc, 2sc* x 6 (18 sts)
R4 - *sc 2, 2sc* x 6 (24 sts)
R5 - *sc 3, 2sc* x 6 (30 sts)
R6 - *sc 4, 2sc* x 6 (36 sts)
R7 - in BLO sc around (36 sts)
R8-9 - sc around (36 sts)
R10 - *sc 7, sc2tog* x 4 (32 sts)
R11 - sc around (32 sts)
R12 - *sc 6, sc2tog* x 4 (28 sts)
R13 - sc around (28 sts)
R14 - *sc 5, sc2tog* x 4 (24 sts)
R15 - sc around (24 sts)
R16 - *sc 4, sc2tog* x 4 (20 sts)
R17 - sc around (20 sts)
R18 - *sc 3, sc2tog* x 4 (16 sts)
R19 - sc around (16 sts)
Stuff the body
R20 - *sc 2, sc2tog* x 4 (12 sts)
R21 - sc around (12 sts)
R22 - change to flesh color, *sc, 2sc* x 6 (18 sts)
R23 - *sc 2, 2sc* x 6 (24 sts)
R24-27 - sc around (24 sts)
R28 - *sc 2, sc2tog* x 6 (18 sts)
R29 - *sc, sc2tog* x 6 (12 sts)
Stuff the rest of the body and head
R30 - sc2tog x 6 (6 sts)
Fasten off

Arms

with flesh color, ch 2
R1 - 4sc in first ch (4 sts)
R2 - 2sc in each sc (8 sts)
R3 - sc around (8 sts)
R4-9 - change to dress color, sc around (8 sts)
Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing
Stuff lightly and sew to body, I attached them around R19.


Hat

with same color as dress, ch 2
R1 - 6sc in first ch (6 sts)
R2 - sc around (6 sts)
R3 - *sc, 2sc* x 3 (9 sts)
R4 - sc around (9 sts)
R5 - *sc 2, 2sc* x 3 (12 sts)
R6 - sc around (12 sts)
R7 - *sc 3, 2sc* x 3 (15 sts)
R8 - sc around (15 sts)
R9 - *sc 4, 2sc* x 3 (18 sts)
R10 - sc around (18 sts)
R11 - in FLO sc around (18 sts)
R12 - *hdc 2, 2hdc* x 6 (24 sts)
R13 - *hdc 3, 2hdc* x 6 (30 sts)
Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing

Before sewing the hat on the head I added a little bit of hair. I used a hair tutorial from EssHaych. It is the same method I used for the adding the hay around the Little Scarecrow. I left the top round bare since the hat will cover that part of the head.

 Once you have the hair on, sew the hat to the head. I lightly stuffed it to give it some stiffness.

 Add a face and there you go, a little witch to help celebrate the holiday season.

This pattern is for personal use only. If you would like to sell a finished product, please credit me for the design. Happy Stitches!

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Little Scarecrow - Pattern

My favorite season is autumn. I love the cooler weather. I love the colors. And I love the decorations. I'm celebrating the first day of September (even though it is in no way cool here) by sharing my new favorite crochet project. Here is a cute little scarecrow to decorate your table or shelf.

Materials
Worsted weight yarn, multiple colors
Hook G (4.00 mm)
Stitch marker
Stuffing
Yarn needle
Embroidery thread for embellishments

Abbreviations
ch - chain
sl st - slip stitch
sc  - single crochet
hdc - half double crochet
sc2tog - single crochet two together
BLO - back loop only
FLO - front loop only

Note: Worked in continuous rounds, place stitch marker in the first stitch of round, moving it up each round to mark the beginning of the round.

Body and Head
with blue, ch 2
R1 - 6 sc in first ch (6 sts)
R2 - 2sc in each sc (12 sts)
R3 - *sc, 2sc* x 6 (18 sts)
R4 - in BLO sc around (18 sts)
R5 - *sc 2, 2sc* x 6 (24 sts)
R6 - *sc 3, 2sc* x 6 (30 sts)
R7-11 - sc around (30 sts)
R12-14 - change to shirt color, sc around (30 sts)
R15 - *sc2tog, sc 3* x 6 (24 sts)
R16 - *sc2tog, sc 2* x 6 (18 sts)
Stuff the body
R17 - *sc2tog, sc* x 6 (12 sts)
R18 - change to yellow, sc around (12 sts)
R19 - change to cream, *sc, 2sc* x 6 (18 sts)
R20 - *sc 2, 2sc* x 6 (24 sts)
R21-24 - sc around (24 sts)
R25 - *sc2tog, sc 2* x 6 (18 sts)
R26 - *sc2tog, sc* x 6 (12 sts)
Stuff the rest of the body and head
R27 - sc2tog x 6 (6 sts)
Fasten off

Arms (make 2)

with yellow, ch 2
R1 - 4 sc in first ch (4 sts)
R2 - 2sc in each sc (8 sts)
R3 - sc around (8 sts)
R4-9 - change to shirt color, sc around (8 sts)
Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew to body
Stuff the arms lightly and sew to body. I attached them around R16.

Overall Bib (make 2)

with blue, begin with long tail for sewing later, ch 7
R1 - sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 5, turn (6 sts)
R2 - ch 1, sc 6, turn (6 sts)
R3 - ch 1, sc 6, ch 9, do not fasten off but leave long tail for one more st and sewing in

• sew bottom edge of bib to body at color change between pants and shirt, making sure ch 9 straps are on opposite sides
• bring strap over shoulder and sl st to corner sc of R3 of other bib, weave in end
• repeat with second strap

Hat

with brown, ch 2
R1 - 6 sc in first st (6 sts)
R2 - *sc, 2sc* x 3 (9 sts)
R3 - *sc 2, 2sc* x 3 (12 sts)
R4-5 - sc around (12 sts)
R6 - *sc, 2sc* x 6 (18 sts)
R7-8 - sc around (18 sts)
R9 - in FLO sc around (18 sts)
R10 - *hdc, 2hdc* x 9 (27 sts)
R11 - *hdc 2, 2hdc* x 9 (36 sts)
Fasten off, leaving long tail and sew to head. I didn't put any stuffing in the hat, but you can if you want it a little stiffer.

Now to add the hay around the neck and arms. If this is going to be a toy for a younger child, you might want to skip this step as it can be pulled loose easily.

• cut about 35 piece of yellow yarn about 3.5 inches long
• using a smaller hook (I used a size E 3.5mm hook), slip the hook in the bottom hole and out  top hole of the yellow row.
• fold a piece of yarn in half and pull the loop through with your hook.
• grab the ends with your hook and pull them through the loop. 
• pull tight
• continue around the yellow row, in each sc. I added a extra piece in the front couple sc and also in the back at the color change to help hide the change.

 

Do the same steps around the hands at the last row of yellow. For this I just did one piece in each sc.

Now trim the yarn down to the length you want and fluff it a little.

Add eyes and a mouth, maybe a patch on the pants or hat and you have a little scarecrow.

I made another one using two strands of yarn for the shirt for a plaid look. I used a sport weight and a fingering weight together.

Too cute.

This pattern is for personal use only. If you would like to sell a finished product, please credit me for the design. Happy Stitches!

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