Ah, Halloween! The time of year when the air gets crisp, pumpkins grin from every porch, and crafters like yours truly get to infuse a pinch of spook into our creations. I stumbled across this utterly spellbinding Sam Lollipop crochet pattern and, my dear friends, it’s as charming as it is chilling!
This whimsical pattern brings to life a cheeky orange lollipop with a mischievous grin that can send shivers down your spine. It’s perfect for handing out to trick-or-treaters or just adding a dash of frightful fun to your seasonal decor.
The real magic? It’s all in the details: the yarn choices, the meticulous stitches, and that eerie smile. I felt an absolute chill of excitement crafting this little ghoul’s likeness – and the occasional fumbled stitch only added to its unique character!
Remember, the best kind of crochet mistake is the one that looks like it was done on purpose. Dive into the Halloween spirit and have a wickedly good time
Designer: Tinunturu D’Alice
Materials & Tools
- Orange yarn (4 ply milkcotton)
- Black yarn (4ply milkcotton yarn)
- Wooden stick
- 2.2 mm crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
Abbreviations
Mr – magic ring
Inc – increase
Rep – repeat
Sc – single crochet
Sl st – slip stitch
St – stitch
Sam Lollipop
Rnd 1: with orange yarn and 2.2 mm hook, sc 6 into Mr. Sl st to first st (6)
Rnd 2: ch 1. Inc x 6. Sl st to first st (12)
Rnd 3: ch 1, (1 sc, inc) x 5, 2 sc. Turn work (17)
Now you will working back and forth.
Row 4: ch 1, (inc, 2 sc) x 5, inc (22)
Row 5: ch 1, (3 sc, inc) x 5, 2 sc (27)
Cut yarn and weave in ends.
Rep all the process from rnd 1-3 and row 4-5 for the second layer. Do not cut yarn.
Hold both layers together like a sandwich with the second layer at the back of your work, sl st around the edge until you reach halfway of your work.
Insert the wooden stick and continue your work at the end of the round.
Hold orange and black yarn together, and wrap it around the stick.
With black yarn, embroider the eye and mouth on the lollipop.