Crochet Tutorial: Halloween Table Runner

Crochet Tutorial: Halloween Table Runner

Many times I have made suggestions of ideas on what you can make using the squares from our 365 Days of Granny Squares. Recently, I designed the Spinning Spider Granny Square (Number 266) and The Web We Weave Granny Square (Number 246). I began thinking about a project that I could make to tie these two in together that would work for a table runner or other Halloween related item.

I decided to create a look that has the spider spinning from the web. Doing that required a bit of adjustment on the placement of the spider on the square. In my original Spinning Spider Granny Square Video Tutorial, I demonstrated how to make the square with the spider running vertically on the square. In the Table Runner, I made a few stitch adjustments, I turned the spider to go on a diagonal to achieve the desired results for my finished work, allowing me to run Slip Stitches creating a web strand from the bottom (spinneret) of my spider to the Web square. Please see the video tutorial for instructions below to make this adjustment.

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Then, I created duplicate sets of square Numbers 246 and 266 of our 365 Days of Granny Squares to create the ends of our runner. I combined these blocks with the solid granny square (Number 2) that I used with various color combinations of black and orange or black and white to match the other squares in this project. Note: You do not have to make these adjustments nor use my colors. This is creator’s choice.

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This video is a tutorial on how to assemble the squares and add the border detail to finish off this great Halloween table runner. You will find the links and videos to the squares that I have already filmed prior to this project. Not interested in the runner? Why not make additional squares to make a lapghan or blanket? Let your imagination be your guide.


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Pattern:

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Please do not copy, sell, and/or post this pattern and claim it as your own.

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Materials:
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Black
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in White
-Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Pumpkin
H-5.00mm Crochet Hook
Yarn Needle
Scissors


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Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sl st: slip stitch
SK: Skip
SC: Single Crochet
HDC: Half-Double Crochet
DC: Double Crochet
TR: Treble Crochet (YO twice)
BLO: Back Loop Only
FLO: Front Loop Only

Notes:
-This Table runner is 41 inches long (105 cm) and 20 inches wide (53 cm)
-You can attach your squares any way you’d like, I do the whip stitch, but you can do any stitch you prefer.
Check out this blog post at the top, there is a video tutorial on different attaching methods


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Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make this table runner:

Spinning Spider Granny Square
Make 2

Click here to find the written pattern for the Spinning Spider Granny Square

Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make the Spinning Spider Granny Square:

The Web We Weave Granny Square
Make 2

Click here to find the written pattern for the Web We Weave Granny Square

Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make the Web We Weave Granny Square:


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Solid Granny Square

Make 4:
Make rounds 1-2 in Orange
Make rounds 3-6 in Black

Make 2:
Make rounds 1-2 in White
Make rounds 3-6 in Black

For round 6 on the solid granny square, use Half Double Crochet instead of Double Crochet to have the same size as your other squares.

Follow along with this video tutorial to learn how to make a solid granny square:

 

Border

See video tutorial for starting point.

Sc in same sp, *sk 1 st, 5 DC in next, sk 1 st, sc in next, repeat from * until next corner, sc in next 2 sps, repeat from * again until end of table runner, put 5 DC in that space.

Again, watch the video tutorial for clear specific visual instructions.

 

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Crochet Tutorial: The Web We Weave Granny Square

Crochet Tutorial: The Web We Weave Granny Square

I created The Web We Weave Granny Square design to add to our 365 Days of Granny Squares project. It uses quite a few chain stitches to create a look of a spider web! You can make this with the traditional black and white colors or you can get crazy with it and use bright colors or make your square bigger and just increase your chains each round to make your web larger! I hope you enjoy making your square!

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This Spinning Spider Granny Square is a great match for The Web We Weave Granny Square! Make them both into a big blanket for a spooky afghan!

A couple disclaimers before you start: Be sure to check your tension and use the correct size hook for your square. I demonstrate with an H-5.00mm crochet hook in the video tutorial, but you can make yours bigger or smaller by using a bigger or smaller hook. Also, if yours turns out wonky when you are finished, you may need to block this square to make it nice and flat.

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Watch this video tutorial to learn how to make this granny square:

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**You can always contact me via Facebook if you have any problems with the pattern. I am happy to help if you have any questions along the way.

***These patterns are copyright YARNutopia © so PLEASE DO NOT COPY, SHARE, ADJUST OR RESELL MY PATTERN. I wrote and tested this pattern myself, from beginning to end. It took a lot of time and work, and I would really like to have it remain “my pattern.”

***You can sell anything you make from my patterns, please just link back to my website YARNutopia.com. Thank you!

Teacher: Nadia Fuad
Video and Editing: Fuad Azmat (My Daddy)
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Pattern:

Designed by Nadia Fuad
You *may* sell items made from my pattern, but please reference my website YARNutopia.com.
Please do not copy, sell, and/or post this pattern and claim it as your own.

Materials:
**Get the full kit of supplies here!!**

Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in White
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Black
H-5.00mm Crochet Hook
Yarn Needle
Scissors

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NOTES:
-You can use a smaller or larger hook to make this square depending on your tension. I wouldn’t use anything larger than an I-5.5mm Crochet Hook though.
-The finished square measures 6.5 inches
-This square is worked from the center outward

Special stitches:
Ch(s): chain(s)
YO: Yarn Over
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sl st: slip stitch
SK: Skip
SC: Single Crochet
HDC: Half-Double Crochet
DC: Double Crochet
FPDC: Front Post Double Crochet

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Pattern:

If you have any confusion or difficulty with reading this pattern, please watch the video tutorial to have visual instructions.

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With Black:
SOLID GRANNY SQUARE:
Ch 4, sl st to beginning to form a ring

Rnd 1: Ch 4 (counts as DC + Ch 1 Sp), [DC, Ch 1] 7 times into ring. Sl st to 3rd ch of beg. ch 4. (8ch sps, 8 DC)

Rnd 2: Sl st into Ch sp, ch up 3, [2dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in same sp, *3dc in next ch sp, [3dc, ch 2, 3dc] in next ch sp, repeat from * around. Sl st to beg. ch up 3.

Rnd 3-5: Ch up 3, DC in each st around putting [2DC, ch 2, 2 DC] in corners

 

WEB:
With white, Attach yarn in center ring (see video tutorial)

Rnd 1: Ch up 5 (counts as DC + Ch 2 sp), [DC, ch 2] 7 times in center ring, sl st to 3rd ch of beg. ch 5. If this gets confusing, see the video tutorial, it explains it a lot better.

Rnd 2: Ch 1, FPDC around ch up 3, [ch 3, FPDC around next st] 7 times, ch 3, sl st around FPDC

Rnd 3: Ch 1, FPDC around FPDC, [ch 4, FPDC around next st] 7 times, ch 4, sl st around FPDC

Rnd 4: Ch 1, FPDC around FPDC, [ch 5, FPDC around next st] 7 times, ch 5, sl st around FPDC

Rnd 5: Ch 1, FPDC around FPDC, [ch 6, FPDC around next st] 7 times, ch 6, sl st around FPDC

Rnd 6: Ch 1, FPDC around FPDC, [ch 7, FPDC around next st] 7 times, ch 7, sl st around FPDC

Rnd 7: Ch 1, FPDC around FPDC, [ch 8, FPDC around next st] 7 times, ch 8, sl st around FPDC

Rnd 8: Sl st into ch 8 sp, Sc in center st on background square and in next sts until the corner working in the ch sp and in each st (see video tutorial for visual instructions), *In corner, work in the FPDC st and in the corner ch 2 sp and put [sc, ch 2, sc], then work in the next ch 8 sp and in the next 10 sts and put a sc in each st, then sc in the fpdc and in the st behind it on the background square, then work in the next ch 8 sp and in the rest of the sts on the side until you get to the corner and then repeat from * around.

Fasten off, Weave in ends.

Enjoy!!

“O, what a tangled web we weave…” ~Walter Scott

~Nadia

 

Like this square? Try the Spinning Spider Granny Square!!

 

Looking for a great project to make using this square? Make the Halloween Table Runner today!
Follow this link to see the pattern!

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Crochet Tutorial: Spooky Eyeballs

“I always feel like somebody’s watching me, and I have no privacy!” You’re going to feel that way too, when you make yourself a set of these creepy plush eyeball amigurumis!

This is an EXTREMELY simple, but fun project where multiples can be created in a short period of time. I made these for a Halloween party that I have coming up, but the ideas for these are limitless!

Not only can you use these for spooky decoration by placing them in a jar or scattering them on the buffet table or giving them away for party favors for kids, but you can also use these for fun games like bean bag toss (fill them with beans or rice instead of poly-fil). These would be great for juggling. Attach a jumpring to a key ring and you can make a keychain! You can fill it with flax or rice and make a hacky sack.

Eyeballs

If you do not want to make the eyeball design, this is a great way to make a small sphere. You can make these in solid colors, or multiple colors. If you make these in holiday colors, they would fit with any time of year festivities! These are just a few of my ideas, but we have such a creative crochet community, I’m sure you can come up with more. Leave a comment with your ideas!

Today’s blog includes an easy to follow instructional video as well as a FREE written pattern. Let me see your creativity at work!

Eyeballs

View this video to learn how to make these spooky eyes:

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Questions? Leave a comment!
You may sell items made from my pattern, but please reference my name and Etsy Shop (YARNutopia).
Please do not copy and post this pattern and claim it as your own.

Materials:
-Red Heart Super Saver Scraps in White and Black and a color of your choice (I used Blue, Spring Green, and Yellow)
-Size H-5.00mm crochet hook
-Yarn Needle
-Scissors

NOTES:
-View video to show how to change color.

Ch: chain
St: Stitch
Sl st: slip stitch
SC: Single Crochet
SC2TOG: Single Crochet Decrease
Eyeballs:with Black, Ch 2
Rnd 1: SC 6 in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to first sc, fasten off (6)
With the color of your choice, attach to any sc around,
Rnd 2: SC 2 in each st around, sl st to first sc, fasten off (12)
With white, attach to any sc around,
Rnd 3: (SC 2 in next st, SC in next st) 6 times, sl st to first sc, ch 1 (18)
Rnd 4: (SC 2 in next st, SC in next 2 sts) 6 times, sl st to first sc, ch 1 (24)
Rnd 5-7: SC around (24)
Rnd 6: (SC2TOG, SC in next 2 sts) 6 times, sl st to first sc, ch 1 (18)
Rnd 7: (SC2TOG, SC in next st) 6 times, sl st to the first sc, ch 1 (12)
Assembly Step:
Remove hook and embroider veins around eye (see video for visual instructions), stuff eyeball, and continue crocheting,
Rnd 8: (SC2TOG) 6 times, sl st to the first sc, ch 1 (6)
Rnd 9: SC the 1st and 4th sts together, fasten off, weave in ends.Enjoy!!***You can always contact me if you have any problems with the pattern. I am happy to help if you have any questions along the way.***These patterns are copyright YARNutopia © so PLEASE DO NOT COPY, SHARE, ADJUST OR RESELL MY PATTERN. I wrote and tested this pattern myself, from beginning to end. It took a lot of time and work, and I would really like to have it remain “my pattern.”
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Teacher: Nadia Fuad
Video and Editing: Fuad Azmat (My Daddy)

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“Eye of newt, and toe of frog, wool of bat, and tongue of dog, Adder’s fork, and blind-worm’s sting, lizard’s leg, and owlet’s wing, for a charm of powerful trouble, like a hell-broth boil and bubble…” ~William Shakespeare

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