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Mad Eye Patch -free crochet pattern-

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Happy Halloween!  Here's one last spooky crochet pattern for the season.  It's creepy, easy, uses not much supplies, and is quick!  Quick is important if you left your costume plans until last minute, ... like today!  The designer has included a photo tutorial for your ease. Designed By:  Kelly's Stuff Skill Level:  Easy Materials:  Size 4 mm hook Small amounts worsted weight black, blue, white, light brown  tapestry needle small amount of fiberfill two buttons elastic (about 6 inches) Get the Free Pattern!

Knife Headband -free crochet pattern-

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Two more days until Halloween!  I hope you have your costume all figured out by now.  If not... here's a last minute quickie pattern!  This is a clever design for a "knife in head" headband, an excellent accessory for a zombie.. add some zombie makeup, there you go! Designed By:  Sol Maldonado Skill Level:  Easy Materials: Acrylic Worsted DK light weight yarn - lack, red, and grey 2.5mm crochet hook Tapestry Needle Scissors Sewing needle Button Get the Free Pattern!

Living Statue Wig -free crochet pattern-

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What a great costume!  And what a great idea to use a crochet yarn wig!  The wig makes this costume complete, no other wigs could have pulled this off.  Other great uses for crochet wigs, are for witches and rag dolls.  Do you have a costume yet?  You still may have time to pull this off! Designed By:  Andrea/Craft Disasters & other Atrocities Skill Level:  Easy Materials:  Caron, Red Heart, or other worsted Weight yarn approx 300 yrdsHook: 5.5 mm sewing needle and matching thread Get the Free Pattern!

Merlina Witch Hat -free crochet pattern-

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A cute and simple witch hat for Halloween!  It is sized for a child or youth, however, with a little crochet experience, it would be easy to adjust.  If you still don't have a costume, you'd better get to work! Designed By:  Drops Design Skill Level:  Easy Materials: Drops Eskimo from Garnstudio100-150-150 g color no 02, black 50 g color no 07, orange crochet hook size 8 mm / L/11 Sizes:  Size: 3/5-6/9-10/14 years Get the Free Pattern!

Fun Crochet Wigs -free crochet pattern-

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I had this pattern stored in my log for a long time, and almost forgot about it, because I put it in the wrong folder.  Well, I found it today, and I am so happy to share it!  The designer did a great job, and I love how the different colors were used and shown. Designed By:  Posh Pooch Designs Skill Level:  Easy Materials:   I Hook Yarn Needle Any Worsted Weight yarn ( 4) 3.5 oz. Sizes: Child, Adult Get the Free Pattern!

Trick or Treat Skull Bag -free crochet pattern-

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I really like this, and I would probably use it all of the time, not for trick or treating.  That's how awesome it is!  I would line it with fabric or another layer of crochet and take it everywhere. Designed By:  Spider Mambo Skill Level:  Intermediate Materials: Red Heart Super Saver Solids Mary Maxim Crochet Cotton #10 Hook size 2.00mm or 5.5 mm (I) Size: 6x6 or 12x12 Get the Free Pattern!

Sugar Skull Garland -free crochet pattern-

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If you're a quick crocheter, you still have time to create this cute sugar skull garland before the Day of the Dead.  If not, you can at least get one of these pretty skulls finished for your home decor before then!  Actually, these motifs could be used in several ways... decoration, frame it, pot holder, pillow embellishment, etc. Designed By:  Brenda K.B. Anderson Skill Level:  Intermediate Materials: RED HEART Super Saver: 1 skein each Aran, Black, Shocking Pink, Pumpkin, Gold, Paddy Green, and Blue Suede. Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 5 mm [US H-8] Yarn needle Removable stitch marker Sewing pins,  8 plastic 1" (25 mm) rings,  24 rhinestones or sequins (about ¼" (6 mm) diameter) in various colors,  Craft glue to attach the sequins, rhinestones and felt,  Glitter fabric paint in various colors,  Felt to back each piece Get the Free Pattern!

Morticia Gloves -free crochet pattern-

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This great photo catches the essence of these wicked finger-less gloves!  In beautiful Gothic style, this is an easy and stylish way to decorate your hands this Halloween season.  You will be sure to attract some well deserved attention. Designed By:   Moochka Skill Level:  Easy Materials:  Rowan Kidsilk Haze Eclipse (pictured sh.457) or Debbie Bliss party angel 3.50 mm (US E/4, UK 9) crochet hook Get the Free Pattern!

Spider Web Vest -free crochet pattern-

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How amazing is this?!  The vest is completely crocheted, but to save time, I am guessing that you could also use a real vest- remove the back- and add this awesome web!  Designed By:  Manda Lynn's Crochet Treasures Skill Level:  Easy Size: One size fits most Materials:   H hook red heart super saver yarn white & gray needle to sew in ends Get the Free Pattern!

Halloween Wreath -free crochet pattern-

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Halloween can be beautiful!  Here's an example.  I love the added violet to the traditional black and orange and the great use of these black flowers and cute jack-o-lanterns! Designed By: My Merry Messy Life Skill Level:  Easy Materials:   18-inch wire wreath frame  2 black flowers pumpkin decorations Worsted Weight yarn in black, purple and orange Hook Size H Get the Free Pattern!

Boo! Jars -free crochet pattern-

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Just add candy! Designed By:   Farrah Hodgson (365 Crochet) Skill Level:   Easy Materials: Size 10 Cotton Crochet Thread in White and Black. Size 30 Extra Fine Cotton Crochet Thread (for spider web) or thick white sewing thread.  Size 1.25mm steel crochet hook Ribbon (or plastic bag! see my notes) 3 medium size mason jars, 8 1/2" around, 4" high (including lid) needle to sew in ends Get the Free Pattern!

Zombie Blood -free crochet pattern-

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With the season premiere of The Walking Dead still fresh in my mind from last evening, this free pattern seemed fitting! Designed By:  NyanPon Skill Level:  Easy Materials: 1 skein of embroidery floss Size D (3.25mm) hook Scissors Get the Free Pattern!

Skulltastic Skull Scarf -free crochet pattern-

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Yikes!  I am sure you will notice this very large terrifying skull at first glance...  but wait a sec... check out that scarf!  This is a fantastic skull scarf pattern!  And who needs Halloween to wear skull scarves?  Wear it all year round! Designed By: Ash/Boomstick Creations Skill Level:  Intermediate Materials: Hobby Lobby’s “I Love This Yarn!” US J/6.0mm hook Tapestry needle. Get the Free Pattern!

Halloween Party Banner -free crochet-pattern-

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Here's a cute idea from Red Heart.  Go now, and get some black, white, and orange yarn, and whip up this easy banner for Halloween!  (Or make it in red, white, and green for the holidays?) Designed By:  Kara Gunza Skill Level:  Easy Materials: RED HEART Super Saver: 1 skein each 316 Soft White A, 312 Black B and 254 Pumpkin C Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 5.5 mm [US I-9] Yarn needle Get the Free Pattern!

Mermaid Costume -free crochet pattern-

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Halloween is coming, ghosts, goblins, cats, zombies, witches, ... but how adorable is this little mermaid?!!  I love it! Designed By: Courtney Wiche Skill Level:  Intermediate Materials:  Size H hook Worsted weight yarn Size:   9-12 months Get the Free Pattern!

Lacy Shell Skirt -free crochet pattern-

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Crochet skirts are so nice, and this one caught my eye with it's lace and color.  Make one in fall tones and flaunt it this season! Designed By:  Cathy Campbell Skill Level:  Easy/Intermediate Materials:  4 balls of Crystal Palace Danube DK (shown in 307 "Sherwood Forest") Crystal Palace Bamboo Crochet Hooks US size F and G, or size hook for gauge Stitch marker Tapestry needle Size:   Waist=30", Hip=38", Length=17" (Hip stretches to 40") Get the Free Pattern!