Work in Progress: Crochet Pumpkin Patch Voodoo Scarecrow Costume 🎃

 

Halloween may still be a little ways off, but I'm already hard at work on my biggest crochet project of the year and I couldn't be more excited to share it with you!

This year's costume is an original design that combines some of my favorite spooky themes into one cozy, handcrafted creation: the Pumpkin Patch Voodoo Scarecrow!

Instead of a traditional dress, I'm designing this costume with long sleeves and full-length pants to make it warm enough for the chilly Halloween nights. The entire outfit will be made from crochet patchwork squares in beautiful shades of pumpkin orange, burnt orange, rust, mustard, brown, and black, giving it the look of an old scarecrow that's been lovingly stitched back together over the years.

One of my favorite details is that some of the patchwork squares will feature jack-o'-lantern faces.

But that's not all!

This costume will also include:

• 🎃 A glowing pumpkin staff to light the way through the pumpkin patch.
• 🐄 A spooky cute voodoo cow that hangs from the waist as a unique accessory.
• 🍂 Plenty of stitched details and patchwork textures inspired by scarecrows, voodoo dolls, and the magic of autumn.

I'm currently crocheting all of the patchwork squares first before assembling the costume. Once they're finished, I'll arrange the colors like a giant puzzle to create the perfect spooky patchwork design.

This project is going to be a journey, and I can't wait to take you along with me!

What's Coming Next?

As I work through the costume, I'll be sharing updates, progress photos, and behind-the-scenes peeks. When it's complete, I'll also be releasing:

• 🧶 A full written crochet pattern.
• 🎥 A step-by-step YouTube tutorial.
• 📸 Plenty of finished photos so you can see every spooky detail.

Whether you're planning your own Halloween costume or simply love creative crochet projects, I hope you'll enjoy following along as this Pumpkin Patch Voodoo Scarecrow comes to life one patchwork square at a time.

Be sure to check back soon for the next work-in-progress update. I have a feeling this is going to be my most magical (and spooky!) crochet project yet.

Question for you: Which color combination is your favorite for Halloween classic pumpkin orange and black, or do you love adding rusty browns and golden autumn shades too? 🍂🎃

Happy Crocheting! 💜

✨Sparkle Ruffle Scrunchie! ✨

 

I'm so excited to share my newest crochet project with all of you! 💖

This colorful Sparkle Ruffle Scrunchie is made with beautiful sequined yarn that catches the light from every angle, giving it a fun, glamorous look. The soft, fluffy ruffles make it the perfect accessory to add a little sparkle to any hairstyle.

I'd love to hear what you think! Would you make yours in a bright multi-color sparkle yarn like this one, or would you choose a solid color, velvet, or something completely different? Let me know in the comments I always enjoy seeing your ideas!

Happy Crocheting! 💕

 

Materials

Yarn: Cotton Yarn - Yarn I used- Gold & Rainbow
Hook: 3.5 mm crochet hook

1 plain hair elastic/tie

Scissors

Yarn needle (for weaving in ends) 

Video

Abbreviations

• ch = chain

• hdc = half double crochet

• dc = double crochet

• sl st = slip stitch

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Round 1 – Cover the Elastic

1. Make a slip knot.

2. Insert your hook through the center of the hair tie.

3. Work as many hdc as you need to cover the hair tie evenly around the elastic.

4. Join with a slip stitch to the first hdc.

   
   
    

   Round 2 – First Layer of Ruffles

5. Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch).

6. Work 3 dc in every stitch around.

7. Join with a sl st.

Round 3 – Add More Fullness

1. Ch2.

2. (2 dc in next stitch, 1 dc in next stitch) repeat around.

3. Join with a sl st.

This creates softer, more natural waves instead of extremely tight gathers.

Finishing Edge

• Ch 1.

• Hdc into each stitch around.

• Fasten off.

Finishing

Cut the yarn leaving a 6-inch tail. Pull the tail through the final loop and tighten. Use a yarn needle to weave in all loose ends.