Crochet Jumbo Halloween Slug With Witch Hat Pattern

This Jumbo Halloween Slug Pattern transforms yarn into a delightful creature that’s both spooky and charming. Create a spooky and adorable crochet friend with this beginner-friendly project, showing a charming slug made with two shades of yarn: a peachy orange and black. With its playful stripes, this slug resembles a cute bumblebee, but with a unique twist! The pattern even includes a tiny witch hat to complete the festive look. Perfect for Halloween decor or as a cuddly companion, this slug is sure to bring joy and charm to any setting.

Best Yarn To Choose

Color
- The creator initially ordered a peachy orange color but ended up with peach pink. It’s mentioned that a true orange might be better suited for the project. However, if you prefer a different color, feel free to use what you find more appealing.
Yarn Type
- Sweet Snuggles Light: This yarn type was used for the orange sections. Despite being lighter, the creator chose to use a larger 8 mm hook for better stitch definition.
- Sweet Snuggles: This was used for the black sections, which has a thicker texture compared to the light variant. An 8 mm hook was also used here.
Alternative Options
- Black acrylic yarn was recommended for crafting the witch hat, though the fluffy yarn can also be used if preferred.

How To Crochet Amigurumi

Materials Needed:

Yarn: Two shades
- Sweet Snuggles Light in Peach Pink (Color SK25)
- Sweet Snuggles in Black
Hook Options:
- 8 mm
- 6 mm
Additional Supplies:
- Crochet needle
- Black acrylic yarn (for the witch hat)
- Stitch marker
- Stuffing

Step by step Pattern

Body of the Slug:

Starting:
- Begin with the peachy orangey yarn.
- Magic Ring: If this is difficult, you can start with a chain:
  - Chain 4, insert hook into the first stitch and pull through to form a circle.
Round 1:
- Chain 1, single crochet (sc) into the circle 6 times (6 sts).
Round 2:
- Place a stitch marker in the first stitch of the round.
- 2 sc in each stitch around (12 sts).
Round 3:
- 1 sc in the first stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch – repeat around (18 sts).
Round 4:
- 1 sc in the first two stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch – repeat around (24 sts).
Round 5:
- 1 sc in the first three stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch – repeat around (30 sts).
Round 6:
- 1 sc in the first four stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch – repeat around (36 sts).
Continue with single crochet (36 sts) for additional four rounds in the peachy yarn.
Switch to Black Yarn:
- Switch to black yarn by pulling through the new color in the last stitch of the previous round.
- Work 4 rounds of single crochet in black yarn (36 sts).
Alternating Colors:
- Repeat the pattern of 4 rounds in black and then switch back to peachy orange for 4 more rounds.
- Alternate between colors until you have the desired size, ending with the peachy orange.
Decrease Rounds:
- Round 1: 4 sc, 2 stitches together – repeat around (30 sts).
- Round 2: 3 sc, 2 stitches together – repeat around (24 sts).
- Round 3: 2 sc, 2 stitches together – repeat around (18 sts).
- Round 4: 1 sc, 2 stitches together – repeat around (12 sts).
- Round 5: Continue to decrease by putting 2 stitches together until the opening is closed.

Tentacles:

Tentacles (Antennas):
- Chain 10.
- Work 2 rows of 9 sc.
- Sew the tentacles onto the slug’s head, weaving in the ends.

Witch Hat:

Starting:
- Use black acrylic yarn and 5 mm hook.
- Chain 4, form a ring.
Round 1:
- Sc into the circle 4 times (4 sts).
Round 2:
- 2 sc in each stitch around (8 sts).
Round 3 and onwards:
- Increase by working 2 sc in one stitch and sc in the next; continue to increase around until desired width.
- Single crochet in each stitch around until the hat has the desired height.
Brim:
- For the brim, work in both loops of the stitch.
- Do 1 round of single crochet around the edge.
- Optionally add a small decorative detail like a buckle.
Attaching the Hat:
- Sew the hat onto the slug’s head, positioning it slightly off-center if desired.