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Spider Lace Headband

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Happy Halloween! "Headband made with a sewn-in elastic closure added for a comfortable fit without fussy ties or buttons that get caught in long/curly hair." Designed By: Lara Sue Skill Level: Medium Materials: #5 Perle Mercerized Cotton about 100 yds #7 Steel hook/1.65 mm Sharp Needle 1 inch long piece of elastic from a pony-tail holder or elastic headband Get the Free Pattern!

Raspberry Bag

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A Pretty Bag Pattern!  I love the color! Designed By:  Colour in a Simple Life Designs M:aterials:  2 x 100g balls Stylecraft Special DK (Bag is worked with 2 strands held together) 6.5mm hook 2 x D-rings 2 x Swivel Bolt Snaps Lining Fabric Pretty scarf to decorate Get the Free Pattern!

Crazy Cat Hat

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"You know the look on your cat's face right before it tears through the room, stalking it's invisible prey?" Designed By:  Brenda K. B. Anderson Materials:  One skein (no more than 150 yards) of Lion Brand Homespun yarn in "Edwardian". Or substitute with another textured chunky weight yarn that will give the same gauge. -No more than twenty yards of a worsted weight yarn for eyes. I used Red Heart Soft yarn in "Honey" -No more than 10 yards of black worsted weight yarn for eye outlines and pupils. I used Caron simply Soft yarn. -One yard of worsted weight yarn to embroider Crazy Cat's nose. I used Caron Simply Soft yarn in light pink -One yard of worsted weight yarn to embroider Crazy Cat's whiskers. I used Caron Simply Soft yarn in grey -Size I/9 - 5.5mm hook (use for main part of hat) -Size H/8 - 5.00mm hook (use for eyes and pupils) -Yarn needle Finished Size:   This hat will fit a tween, teen, or a...

Hollow Skull

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I would make a crochet skull for a year round decoration!  Imagine the different color combos?!  It would make a nice collection,  but it's also pretty awesome for Halloween! Designed By:  NerdyCrochetGal  Skill Level:  Easy Yarn:  Red Heart Super Saver Hook:  G Hook Get the Free Pattern!

Adeline Fingerless Mitts

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"wanted to design a fingerless mitts crochet pattern with cables that are suitable for beginners as well. So I came up with this faux cable idea that anyone with basic crochet skills can easily work." Designed By: Crochet Dreamz Skill Level:  Easy Materials:  Worsted Weight Size 4 medium Yarn Hook Size H (5.0mm) Sewing Needle to weave in ends Size:  Fits average woman's hand Get the Free Pattern!

Skeleton Beanie Hat

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Need some more last minute Halloween inspiration?  Try this simple skeleton hat! Designed By:  Susan D1408 Crochet Addict Skill Level:  Easy Items required 5mm (H) hook & 4mm (6) hook. If you don’t have a 4mm hook use a 4.25mm (G) hook. Double knit (8ply) – white & Black Stitch marker Wool needle Get the Free Pattern!

Devil Horns

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"Need a quick costume idea? Look no further! I cooked up this easy to crochet devil horned headband with last minute costumers in mind - because there’s nothing scarier than missing out on Halloween fun!" Designed By:  By Kala Hotakainen of Vegancraftastic Yarn: Caron Simply Soft in Autumn Red - less than one skein Supplies: Small amount of fiberfill, yarn needle Hook: US size G (4.5mm) Get the Free Pattern!

Musical Shells Shawl

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"No one will believe how easy this shawl is to make! The textures and colors of our “magical” yarn do all the work." Designed By: Double Stitch Twins Skill Level: Easy Supplies: RED HEART® Boutique™ Magical™: 3 balls 1621 Wizard. Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 8mm [US L-11]. Yarn needle. Size:   One size fits most. Shawl measures 18” (46 cm) x 72” (183 cm). Get the Free Pattern!

Incognito Me

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More Halloween fun! Designed By: Kat Marie Williams Materials:   Lion Brand Jiffy - 1 skein of Black, 1 skein of Camel, plus 1 skein of any brand and color of eyelash yarn 10.0mm (size N) crochet hook for hat & nose 6.5mm (size K) crochet hook for brows & moustache Gauge:   Gauge doesn't much matter, as the back of the hat can be adjusted with an added drawstring if necessary. The hat is large enough so that long hair can be stuffed up into it. Get the Free Pattern!

Handy Spider Webs

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"These are fun and easy Halloween “mitts” that you can crochet in no time!" Designed By:  Irina Novikova Skill Level:  Easy Materials suggested Aunt Lydia's Classic Crochet (Size 10) Hook size 1.75  Get the Free Pattern!

Tie Me Up Spats

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"Simply add your own personal touches to make it yours!" Designed By:   Dawning Dreams Skill Level:  Easy Finished Size: 12 inches around top, 15 inches around bottom edge, and 7 inches tall Materials: Red Heart Super Saver Yarn, 150yards Size I crochet hook Ribbon Needle for sewing in ends Get the Free Pattern!

Spider Web Garland

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I like this spider web pattern.  And, I've actually seen this made into a scarf on Etsy, she just made 3 webs, joined them together, and wore it so that one web was across her neck and shoulders and the other two hanged behind.  It looked pretty cool! Designed By:  The Philadelphia Studio Skill Level:  Easy Yarn:  Any size black (or white) yarn Hook:  Whichever hook size your yarn suggests The size of yarn and hook is really your choice here, a great way to use up scraps! Get the Free Pattern!

Rani Hat , Neck Warmer and Mittens

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"What a beautiful and original set!" HAT: Size: S/M - M/L Materials: DROPS MERINO EXTRA FINE from Garnstudio 100-100 g color no 08, light beige,  crochet hook size 4 mm / G/6 – or size needed to get 18 dc x 9 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4'' x 4''. NECK WARMER:  Size: S/M - M/L Materials: DROPS MERINO EXTRA FINE from Garnstudio 150-150 g color no 08, light beige,  crochet hook SIZE 4.5 mm / US 7 – or size needed to get 16 dc = width 10 cm / 4''. MITTENS: Size: S/M - M/L Materials:   DROPS MERINO EXTRA FINE from Garnstudio 100-100 g color no 08, light beige.  crochet hook size 4 mm / G/6 – or size needed to get 18 dc x 9 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4'' x 4''. Get the Free Pattern!

Mr. Boo Hat

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Here's a super cute hat pattern for a baby! If you're good at patterns, you can easily re-size this for a larger head. Designed By: A chick w/Sticks Blog Skill Level: Easy Materials: I hook (5.5mm) Yarn needle Scissors Yarn (white and black) Size: 6-12 Months Get the Free Pattern!

Half and Half Tabard

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Designed by:  Designs by KN Skill level: Easy Finished size: Loose fitting – finished front or back pieces measure approx. 34” long x 21” widecc(total finished bust measurement 42”) Materials:   Worsted-weight handpaint, multicolor, or solid color wool, wool-blend or acrylic yarn (sample shown in Mountain Colors “Alpaca Blend”) 500 yds. Color A, 500 yds. Color B 200 yds. contrast color (CC) for seams and edging Size I hook (or size to obtain gauge) Tapestry needle Get the Free Pattern!

Sugar Skull Winter Mask

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Here's a great mask pattern for Halloween or to wear in the cold outdoors! Designed By: Kourtney Moon Gauge:  2 rows - 1”  3 stitches - 1” Materials:  J hook (6mm), Stitch markers, 1 skein worsted weight yarn in colors: black, white, pink, 1 sheet of felt in each colors: black blue, pink, red,  Sewing needle and thread in colors: black, blue, orange, pink, red, yellow Get the Free Pattern!

Just Got Stitched Up Choker

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I thought I'd share this cool pattern in time for Halloween.  Simple and brilliant! Designed By: Mimi Alelis Skill Level:  Easy Materials: Cannon cotton thread, size 8 (can be substituted with size 10 thread), black Crochet hook size 1.75mm Snap fasteners for closure Sewing needle and thread Finished size : 14 inches Get the Free Pattern!

Thong Socks

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Here's a cute sock pattern, let your big toe roam free! Designed By :  Treasures Made From Yarn Materials: Sock/fingerwieght yarn, B hook Gauge: 8 rows and 8 sc = 1 inch * 34 stitches are for the leg, 3 stitches are for the heel and 45 stitches for the foot. You can adjust these numbers (except the heel) to fit your foot Get the Free Pattern!

Pony Ears

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More Halloween ideas coming your way!  Homemade costumes are the best costumes! Designed By:  NyanPon's Knits and Crochet Skill Level:  Easy Materials: Worsted weight acrylic yarn Size I (5.5mm) hook Yarn needle Scissors Get the Free Pattern!

Dazzle Skirt

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"Make a fashion statement with this trendy skirt!" Size: S - M - L - XL - XXL - XXXL Materials:   DROPS ALPACA from Garnstudio Color no 607, light brown eco: 150-150-150-150-200-200 g Color no 601, dark brown eco:  100-100-100-100-100-100 g Color no 3770, dark pink:  50-50-100-100-100-100 g 50 g of the following colors are needed for all sizes:  100 off white, 2925 rust, 3650 maroon, 6790 dark blue DROPS CROCHET HOOK size 3.5 mm/E/4 - or size needed to get 22 sc or 1 sc and 1 ch alternately 11 times = width 10 cm / 4''. DROPS SEASHELL BUTTON NO 525: 3-3-3-4-4-4 pieces Get the Free Pattern!

Spooky Cup Cozies

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"These monsters and ghouls will keep your coffee warm and your fingers protected while you hand out Halloween treats! " Designed By: Vicki Blizzard Skill Level:  Easy Supplies:  RED HEART® Soft®: 1 ball 4422 Tangerine A, small amount 4614 Black B and 4601 Off White C.  RED HEART® Soft®: 1 ball 9522 Leaf D, small amount 4614 Black B, 9925 Really Red E and 4601 Off White C.  RED HEART® Soft®: 1 ball 4601 Off White C and small amount 4614 Black B. Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 4mm [US G-6]. Yarn needle. Size:  Cozy stretches to fit most sizes of coffee shop cups. Get the Free Pattern!

Legwarmers with Flare

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Bell-bottom legwarmers! "With this pattern, you can crochet a pair of flared legwarmers, or just make flared ankle warmers.  They use up quite a bit of yarn, due to the puff stitch, but that also makes them warmer." Material: Bernat Satin (4 to 5, 100g/3.5oz balls) The amount you need will depend on how long you make them. Hook Size: H/8-5.00MM Get the Free Pattern!

Loken Cowl

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"Worn as a shoulderwarmer or a cowl, this floral crochet neckpiece is simultaneously warm and delicate." Skill Level :  Experienced Size:   One size Finished Measurements:   Approximately 26” around top edge x 39” around lower edge x 17” high Materials: 3 Hanks BERROCO FLICKER (50 grs), #3305 Siegfried Crochet hooks, sizes 3.75 mm (F-5) and 4.00 mm (G-6) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE Tapestry needle Get the Free Pattern! Knitting & Crochet Supplies  -  The knit & crochet department at Simplicity.com is stocked with a range of knitting & crochet supplies by Boye, including The Crochet Dude product line.