Crochet

Patterns, projects and techniques

Crochet a Halloween Costume

by

3242102738_19db0cc415_n

I don’t ‘do’ Halloween anymore.  No kids or grand kids in the target age range for the festivities.  Aside from forcing myself to remain far away from any store that has candy on sale for 75-90% off in the day or two after the ghoulish night, I don’t pay much attention.  But, someone did ask me if I could crochet a cape for Little Red RidingHood.  Well, I could… but prefer not to.  So, I showed the person where she could find the pattern.  Along the way, I found some other costume patterns you might enjoy.

There are seven separate patterns to make a knight’s costume, complete with shield and helmet here.  I think a lot of little guys would love to be knights.  To be Harry Potter, all you’d need is a scarf in the appropriate colors (burgundy and gold stripes), some wire glasses, and a wand.  You get the idea.  Start small and crochet the parts of a costume that you can.  Use wire hangers, paper towel cores, and cellophane tape to complete the ‘look’.

A simple, but effective, little fairy costume is available here.  Add a magic wand (store bought or one you create) to make your kid a Tinker Belle.

Here’s another one that would work up fairly quickly and is likely to score with kids of various ages.  Not too much to this pattern, but it’s creative.

Looking for more Halloween Crochet patterns? Check these out on Etsy and these amazing Halloween Crochet Books over at Amazon

 

Oh, and by the way, the Little Red RidingHood costume I have made in the past (sorry, no picture) looks a lot like this one which can be found here. (Not a pattern, but an idea.)

http://www.americanyarns.com.au/blog/my-projects/little-red-riding-hood-crocheted-cape/

The one I made like this in the past is a combination of a regular cape with a hood (like this one) that I configured myself with some blond ‘curls’ made from crocheted corkscrews from a pattern I’d seen in the past but could never find again.  You can use almost any simple cape pattern for this, just add a hood to the top.  If you want the ‘curls’, chain various lengths, single crochet into every third or fourth chain, then use some red yarn to sew them into the hood so they’ll frame the face.  Doesn’t have to be perfect.  Kiddies love this stuff!

Looking for more Harry Potter Crochet Patterns? Check these out on Etsy.

Comments

  1. I love all of the costumes.
    My favorite would have to be Little Red Riding Hood.
    I wish I had that in my size.

Have you read?

Why Brava Yarn Is a Great Choice for Crochet Projects

If your crochet project needs plenty of colour, easy-care yarn and a sensible price, Brava is one of those dependable acrylic yarns worth keeping in mind. Even better, Brava is the Yarn of the Month and is currently 20% off throughout September, with no discount code required.

Brava is a soft, premium acrylic yarn designed for projects that will be used, washed and loved. That makes it particularly useful for crochet blankets, granny-square projects, amigurumi, children’s clothing, baby gifts and everyday accessories.

Why Crocheters Will Love Brava

One of Brava’s biggest selling points is its generous colour range. Granny-square blankets and colourwork projects can quickly require a surprisingly large selection of shades, so having plenty of coordinating colours available makes planning your palette much easier.

It is also available in four different yarn weights. You can choose a lighter option for garments and accessories, a classic weight for blankets and toys or a heavier yarn when you want a quick and cosy project.

Because Brava is acrylic, finished items are easier to care for than projects made with more delicate fibres. This is especially helpful when crocheting baby blankets, toys, pet blankets or gifts for people who may not want to hand-wash their crochet.

What Would I Crochet With Brava?

I would use Brava for a colourful granny-square blanket, a washable baby afghan or a collection of amigurumi toys. It would also be a practical option for donation projects because it combines softness, durability and affordability.

The current 20% discount makes September a good time to experiment with a new colour palette or stock up for a larger crochet blanket. If you have a project sitting in your queue that needs multiple balls of yarn, this might be the little push you needed to finally start it.