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Crochet Wizard & Witch Halloween Plushies Pattern

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Celebrate Halloween with this enchanting crochet wizard and witch set! Perfect as decorations, these plushies are beginner-friendly, adorable, and richly customizable. Whether for gifting or adding a whimsical touch to your space, they’re fun seasonal projects for crochet enthusiasts.

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These cozy Halloween plushies bring charm to any room and are sturdy enough for display or light handling. Crafted with super bulky yarn for a snugly feel and customizable colors, their standout details—including safety eyes, scarves, and capes—make them versatile and unique decorations.

Crochet Wizard & Witch Halloween Plushies

This crochet project is beginner-friendly and ideal for practicing basic stitches like single crochets and increases. Customize colors and accessories to suit your style, and enjoy the creative journey of adding personal touches to both the witch and wizard. It’s the perfect festive craft for all skill levels!

Materials and Preparation:

  • Yarn:
    • Premier Parfait Chunky yarn (or equivalents in the same weight category)
      • Colors used: Tangerine (for hair), Yellow (alternate hair color), Black, Shell (for skin), Chocolate (for boots), Fog and Cream (for body).
    • Similar alternatives available in Europe: Honey Bunny from Hobbii, Sweet Snuggles from Hobbii
    • Brown acrylic yarn for wand (e.g., Caron One Pound in Brown)
    • White and Bordeaux acrylic yarn for scarf (e.g., Loops and Threads Impeccable).
  • Hooks:
    • 6mm hook (for the entire character)
    • 3.5mm hook (for the scarf)
  • Additional Tools:
    • Toothpick for the magic wand
    • Black and white cotton thread (for sewing parts together)
    • Hot glue or craft glue
    • Darning needles (preferably curved)
    • Safety eyes (7mm)
    • Lap counter
    • Stuffing
    • Stitch markers
    • Little glasses
    • Wooden sticks (for positioning elements before gluing)
  • Yarn Weight:
    • Super bulky (weight category 6)

Abbreviations and Notes:

  • SC: Single Crochet
  • INC: Increase (2 SC in one stitch)
  • DEC: Decrease (2 stitches together)
  • CS: Chain Stitch
  • SL ST: Slip Stitch

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Important Notes:

  • Start with basic stitches knowledge: SC, INC, DEC.
  • A gauge swatch is not necessary, but ensure to keep yarn weight consistent.
  • Use lap counter and stitch markers for tracking.
  • If the video is too fast, use YouTube’s speed settings to slow it down.

Gauge, Approximate Size, and Pattern Notes:

  • Gauge:
    • Using 6mm hook with Super Bulky yarn should suffice since precision isn’t crucial for plushies.
  • Approximate Size:
    • Finished character size varies but generally expect a chubby little plushie with approx. 10-12 inches in height.
  • Special Techniques:
    • Magic ring/circle
    • Yarn under technique for crocheting in spirals

Step-by-Step Pattern:

Head

  1. Hook: 6mm, Yarn: Shell color
  2. R1: Make a magic ring, 6 SC in the ring.
  3. R2: 6 INC (12).
  4. R3: (1 SC, 1 INC) x 6 (18).
  5. R4: (2 SC, 1 INC) x 6 (24).
  6. R5: (3 SC, 1 INC) x 6 (30).
  7. R6: (4 SC, 1 INC) x 6 (36).
  8. R7-R12: SC in each stitch (36).
  9. Place stitch markers on 20th and 25th SC for safety eyes.
  10. R13-R15: SC in each stitch (36).
  11. Place safety eyes between R12 and R13. Align them using markers.
  12. R16: (4 SC, 1 DEC) x 6 (30).
  13. Start stuffing the head after R17.
  14. R17: (3 SC, 1 DEC) x 6 (24).
  15. R18: (2 SC, 1 DEC) x 6 (18).
  16. R19: (1 SC, 1 DEC) x 6 (12). Finish stuffing.
  17. R20: 6 DEC (6).
  18. Fasten off and close the ring.

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Body

  1. Hook: 6mm, Yarn: Fog color
  2. R1: Make a magic ring, 6 SC in the ring.
  3. R2: 6 INC (12).
  4. R3: (1 SC, 1 INC) x 6 (18).
  5. R4: (2 SC, 1 INC) x 6 (24).
  6. R5: (3 SC, 1 INC) x 6 (30).
  7. R6: (4 SC, 1 INC) x 6 (36).
  8. R7-R12: SC in each stitch (36).
  9. Change to Cream color.
  10. R13-R14: SC in each stitch (36).
  11. R15: (4 SC, 1 DEC) x 6 (30).
  12. R16: (3 SC, 1 DEC) x 6 (24).
  13. R17: SC in each stitch (24).
  14. R18: (2 SC, 1 DEC) x 6 (18).
  15. Fasten off and stuff the body firmly.

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Shoes

  1. Hook: 6mm, Yarn: Chocolate
  2. R1: Make a magic ring, 6 SC in the ring.
  3. R2: 6 INC (12).
  4. R3: (1 SC, 1 INC) x 6 (18).
  5. R4: (2 SC, 1 INC) x 6 (24).
  6. R5-R6: SC in each stitch (24).
  7. R7: 3 DEC, 12 SC, 3 DEC (18).
  8. R8: 2 DEC, 10 SC, 2 DEC (14).
  9. R9: 2 DEC, 6 SC, 2 DEC (10).
  10. Fasten off. Stuff the shoes. Repeat for the second shoe.

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Arms and Sleeves

  1. Hook: 6mm, Yarn: Shell
  2. R1: Make a magic ring, 6 SC in the ring.
  3. R2: (1 SC, 1 INC) x 3 (9).
  4. R3: SC in each stitch (9).
  5. R4: (1 SC, 1 DEC) x 3 (6). Stuff the arm.
  6. R5-R10: SC in each stitch (6).
  7. Change to Black yarn in front loops for the sleeve.
  8. R11: SC in front loops (6).
  9. R12: (1 SC, 1 INC) x 3 (9).
  10. R13-R15: SC in each stitch (9).
  11. R16: (2 SC, 1 INC) x 3 (12).
  12. R17-R19: SC in each stitch (12).
  13. Fasten off and flip the sleeve over the arm to create the cuff. Repeat for the second arm.

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Scarf

  1. Hook: 3.5mm, Yarn: Color of choice
  2. Chain 4.
  3. R1: Starting in 2nd chain from hook, 3 SC across.
  4. R2-R53: SC in each stitch (3). Adjust the number of rows according to desired length (approx. 10.5 inches long).
  5. Change color for stripe as needed, and repeat for additional stripes.
  6. Fasten off and weave in ends.

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Hair

Girl

  1. Hook: 6mm, Yarn: Tangerine
  2. R1: Make a magic ring, 6 SC in the ring.
  3. R2: 6 INC (12).
  4. R3: (1 SC, 1 INC) x 6 (18).
  5. R4: (2 SC, 1 INC) x 6 (24).
  6. R5: (3 SC, 1 INC) x 6 (30).
  7. R6: (4 SC, 1 INC) x 6 (36).
  8. R7: Chain 16, SC back down chains.
  9. R8: 2 SL ST, repeat from R7 until you've made 17 strands.
  10. Fasten off and weave in ends.

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Boy

  1. Hook: 6mm, Yarn: Yellow
  2. R1: Make a magic ring, 6 SC in the ring.
  3. R2: 6 INC (12).
  4. R3: (1 SC, 1 INC) x 6 (18).
  5. R4: Chain 6, SC back down chains.
  6. R5: 1 SL ST, repeat from R4 through R6, 6 times.
  7. R6: Chain 8, SC back down chains, SL ST.
  8. R7: Chain 10, SC back down chains, SL ST.
  9. R8: Repeat until you have 10 longer strands.
  10. R9: Chain 8 for the last strand.
  11. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Cape

  1. Hook: 6mm, Yarn: Black
  2. Chain 40.
  3. R1: Starting in 2nd chain from hook, 39 SC.
  4. R2-R6: SC in each stitch, remember to turn work without making a turning chain.
  5. R7: (2 SC, 1 DEC) x 9, 3 SC at the end (30).
  6. R8-R9: SC in each stitch.
  7. R10: 15 DEC (15). Do not cut yarn.
  8. Attach cape to body with slip stitches, ensuring to leave 3 stitches uncovered in the front.

Assembly

  1. Attach head to body with glue.
  2. Sew arms using black cotton thread, attaching to the sides of the body.
  3. Secure the scarf around the neck with glue at key points.
  4. Sew or glue glasses securely on head.
  5. Embroider smile two rounds below the eyes with black cotton thread.
  6. Secure the hair to the head with glue or sew.
  7. Attach the wand made from a toothpick, wrapped with brown yarn, being cautious of safety for children.

That's it! Happy crocheting, and enjoy your spooky new friends!

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Pattern Question

Q: Can I use a different yarn weight or hook size than listed?

A: Yes, but maintaining the same weight category (super bulky) ensures similar proportions. Any change might alter the final size.

Conclusion

Crafting these Halloween plushies is rewarding, fun, and highly customizable. Whether made for festive decorations or unique gifts, their charm and creativity make them exciting projects you'll enjoy showing off season after season.

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