Halloween Cauldron Crochet Pattern

Stir up some Halloween fun with this cauldron crochet pattern! Get creative with overflowing stuffing, or crochet the optional cover. What’s brewing in your cauldron?

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Beyond Halloween

This charming cauldron isn’t just for Halloween. It makes a lovely addition to an equinox or Samhain altar. Instead of stuffing, line the inside with a bit of paper or foil, then fill it with herbs, dried berries or pot pourri. For Samhain, use it to hold small mementos of those you are remembering.

You can also fill your cauldron with small candies, jewelry, or trinkets. For St. Patrick’s Day, try gold beads to turn your cauldron into a pot of gold. With the optional cover, it’s a fun pincushion too!

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Halloween Cauldron

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Gauge

14 sc x 18 rnds = 4 inches in continuous rnds

Abbreviations used

This pattern uses US terms.

• bo = bobble (see Special Stitches)
• ch = chain
• dec = decrease (see Special Stitches)
• inc = increase (see Special Stitches)
• rnd = round
• sc = single crochet
• sk = skip
• sl st = slip stitch
• sp = space
• st(s) = stich(es)
• yo = yarn over

Recommended Resources

• Halloween Cauldron Crochet Tutorial
• 3 Ways to Start a Crochet Circle
• Continuous Rounds and Running Stitch Markers
• Almost Invisible Single Crochet Increase
• How to Crochet Bobbles
• Invisible Join for Crocheting in the Round
• Why Continuous Rounds Shift

Special Stitches

Increase (inc): Sc in blo of next st, sc in both loops (like normal) of same st. (See increase tutorial here)

Bobble (bo): [Yo, insert hook in indicated st, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops on hook] 7 times, yo and pull through all 8 loops on hook. Push bobble to right side of fabric. (See bobble tutorial here)

Decrease (dec): Insert hook into front loop only of both of next 2 stitches, yarn over and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through both loops on hook. This is an alternative to a single crochet 2-together (sc2tog) stitch. If you prefer, you can use the standard sc2tog instead.

Instructions

Cauldron

Pattern is worked in continuous rounds, do not join or turn unless indicated. Mark first stitch of each round.

Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6 sc)

Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sc)

Rnd 3: [Sc in next st, inc in next st] around. (18 sc)

Rnd 4: [Inc in next st, sc in next st, bo in next st, sc in next st, inc in next st, sc in next st] 3 times. (21 sc, 3 bo)

Rnd 5: [Inc in next st, sc in each of next 3 sts] around. (30 sc)

Rnd 6: Sc in each of next 2 sts, inc in next st, [sc in each of next 4 sts, inc in next st] around to last 2 sts, sc in each of last 2 sts. (36 sc)

Rnds 7-9: Sc in each st around. (36 sc)

Rnd 10: [Dec, sc in each of next 4 sts] around. (30 sts)

Rnd 11: Sc in each st around (30 sts)

For an easier version with separate (sewn on) handles, or for no side handles, scroll down for aternative Rnd 12

Rnd 12: Sc in each of next 4 sts, [ch 4, turn, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, sl st in next ch, (handle made) sl st in last sc worked before handle.

Turn, keeping the handle on the RS of the work, sc in each of next 2 sts, remove working loop from hook, insert hook from bottom to top through free end of handle, put working loop back on hook and pull through handle].

Sc in each of next 13 sts, repeat between [ ], sc in each of last 9 sts. (30 sc, 2 handles)

Alternative Rnd 12: Sc in each st around. (30 sc)

In rnd 13, skip the handles only. Be sure to work into the 2 sc behind each handle.

Rnd 13: Skipping handles, sc in each st around. (30 sc)

Rnd 14: [Dec, sc in each of next 3 sts] around. (24 sts)

Rnd 15: [Inc, sc in each of next 3 sts] around, join with sl st or invisible join in first st. (30 sts)

Weave in ends.

Separate handles (Optional)

Use this option if you used Alternative Rnd 12 and want to make handles separately and sew them on.

Handle (make 2): Ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, sl st in last ch, fasten off, leaving an 8-inch tail for sewing. (1 sc, 2 sl sts)

Use tails to sew handles to opposite sides of cauldron, along rnd 12. Weave in ends.

Cover (Optional)

Use this option if you prefer to have a solid cover over the stuffing.

Rnds 1-3: Repeat rnds 1-3 of Cauldron.

Rnd 4: Sc in next st, [Inc in next st, sc in each of next 2 sts] around to last 2 sts, inc in next st, sc in last st, join with sl st or invisible join in first st. (24 sc)

Fasten off.

Cut a length of yarn the same color as the cauldron for seaming. Attach this yarn to the cauldron by weaving in the end, close to any stitch on rnd 14 (the narrowest rnd at the top).

Stuff cauldron about 2/3 full.

Place cover inside cauldron, on top of stuffing, so that it lines up with rnd 14

Sew cover in place along rnd 14 of cauldron as follows, or using your preferred seaming technique.

For each stitch, sew from top to bottom through the stitch on the cover, bringing the needle back out through the same hole on the cauldron that it came in from.

Then sew a horizontal stitch on the outside of the cauldron, bringing the needle back in through the next stitch on the cauldron without sewing through the cover.

Continue in this manner for all remaining stitches, adding additional stuffing before finishing the seam if needed.

Weave in any remaining ends.

Finishing

Stuffing: If you did not work the optional cover, stuff cauldron generously with stuffing material of your choice. Add beads, sequins, glitter, or other decorations to the stuffing as desired.

Top handle: Stick one end of the pipe cleaner through the side of the cauldron (either from inside to outside or outside to inside, just be consistent) at approximately rnd 14.

Fold about an inch up at the end and twist the end around the remaining pipe cleaner to secure. Repeat with the other end on the opposite side of the cauldron, trimming away any excess pipe cleaner if necessary.

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