Halloween is such a fun holiday. From the sweet and spooky decorations to cute and creepy costumes and, of course, bucket loads of sweets! While Halloween might look a little different this year, you can still add some gorgeous and ghoulish touches to your home and conjure up the Halloween spirit for your family. The guest post I’m sharing with you today comes from 3amgrace. No stranger to sharing a guest post on Bella Coco, Donna and Michaelene have created this absolutely adorable and sweetly spooky Kawaii Candy Cuddler, the perfect amigurumi candy pattern to adorn your Halloween feast table.
If you need some more ideas to help your set a macabre mood, with a cute twist, you might enjoy this blog post, 10 Halloween Crochet Pattern Ideas.
As this is a guest post, Bella Coco Crochet is unable to answer any queries. If you have a question, please contact the designer directly and they will be happy to help you.
MATERIALS & TOOLS NEEDED
Yarn: Hobby Lobby “I Love This Yarn” in Grape, Limelight, & Pink. If you’re unable to get Hobby Lobby yarn then Paintbox Simply Aran is a great substitute. Try the colours Pansy Purple, Lime Green and Candyfloss Pink.
Hook: 5mm
Scissors
Tapestry needle
Two 18mm Black Safety Eyes
Poly-fil Stuffing
Black puff paint or embroidery floss
Craft glue or hot glue gun (optional)
SIZE
Finished size of the amigurumi candy is 13” x 7”
PIN FOR LATER
PATTERN NOTES
This amigurumi candy pattern is written in US Terms
Unless otherwise specified, you will Ch1 and turn at the end of each row throughout the pattern. The front side of the work is indicated by the starting tail being on the bottom left.
CROCHET TERMS
Chain (ch): Yarn over, pull through one loop on hook.
Single Crochet (sc): Insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops.
Single Crochet Increase (inc)
Single Crochet Decrease (dec)
Half Double Crochet (hdc): Yarn over and insert your hook into the chain or stitch, yarn over and pull through (you will have three loops on the hook) yarn over and pull through all three loops on the hook
Half Double Crochet Increase (hdc inc)
Fasten Off (FO)
Magic Ring (MR)
Need to brush up on your magic ring? I can help!
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If you’re batty for Halloween, I think you’ll love these Pinterest boards. They’re updated regularly, so be sure to follow along for all of the latest inspiration and patterns!
KAWAII CANDY CUDDLER PATTERN
Make 2.
Row 1: With Limelight yarn, Ch10, Inc in second Ch from hook, SC7, Inc in last Ch (11)
Row 2: Inc, SC9, Inc (13)
Row 3: Inc, SC11, Inc (15)
Change to Grape yarn
Row 4: Inc, SC13, Inc (17)
Row 5: Inc, SC15, Inc (19)
Row 6: Inc, SC17, Inc (21)
Row 7: Inc, SC19, Inc (23)
Change to Limelight yarn
Row 8: Inc, SC21, Inc (25)
Row 9: Inc, SC23, Inc (27)
Row 10: SC across (27)
Change to Grape yarn
Rows 11-15: SC across (27)
Change to Limelight yarn
Rows 16-19: SC across (27)
Change to Grape yarn
Rows 20-24: SC across (27)
Change to Limelight yarn
Row 25: SC across (27)
Row 26: Dec, SC23, Dec (25)
Row 27: Dec, SC21, Dec (23)
Row 28: Dec, SC19, Dec (21)
Change to Grape yarn
Row 29: Dec, SC17, Dec (19)
Row 30: Dec, SC15, Dec (17)
Row 31: Dec, SC13, Dec (15)
Row 32: Dec, SC11, Dec (13)
Change to Limelight yarn
Row 33: Dec, SC9, Dec (11)
Row 34: Dec, SC7, Dec (9)
Change to Grape yarn for Left Side of Wrapper
Rows 35-36: SC across (9)
Row 37: Inc, SC7, Inc (11)
Row 38: SC across (11)
Row 39: Inc, SC9, Inc (13)
Row 40: Inc, SC11, Inc (15)
Row 41: SC across (15)
Row 42: Inc, SC13, Inc (17)
Row 43: Dec, HDC Inc x2, SC2, HDC, HDC Inc x3, HDC, SC2, HDC Inc x2, Dec (22)
Row 44: Dec, HDC3, SC2, HDC3, HDC Inc x2, HDC3, SC2, HDC3, Dec (22)
FO, Weave in ends.
Right Side of Wrapper
Row 1: With Grape yarn, beginning on opposite side of starting Ch, SC9 (9)
Row 2: SC across (9)
Row 3: Inc, SC7, Inc (11)
Row 4: SC across (11)
Row 5: Inc, SC9, Inc (13)
Row 6: Inc, SC11, Inc (15)
Row 7: SC across (15)
Row 8: Inc, SC13, Inc (17)
Row 9: Dec, HDC Inc x2, SC2, HDC, HDC Inc x3, HDC, SC2, HDC Inc x2, Dec (22)
Row 10: Dec, HDC3, SC2, HDC3, HDC Inc x2, HDC3, SC2, HDC3, Dec (22)
FO, Weave in ends.
Cheeks
Make 2.
{Cheeks are worked in a continuous round, do not join}
Round 1: With Pink yarn, MR, SC6 (6)
Round 2: Inc x6 (12)
FO, Leave long tail for sewing.
Alternative to Safety Eyes
Make 2.
{Eyes are worked in a continuous round, do not join}
Round 1: With Black yarn, MR, SC6 (6)
Round 2: Inc x6 (12)
FO, Leave long tail for sewing.
Assembly
- Place safety eyes in desired location.
- Sew or glue cheeks in desired location.
- Use black puff paint or embroidery floss to create desired mouth.
- Align amigurumi candy halves so ends of rows match. SC around both pieces to join together. Stuff with Poly-fil prior to completing stitching. If you want your edging to match, make sure you change colors as you SC around. Make sure you work in a counter-clockwise direction so your stitches face forward.
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ABOUT 3AMGRACE
Donna Beavers & Michaelene Nelson are the crochet designing duo behind 3amgracedesigns. While a three hour time difference and 2600 miles geographically separate them, they talk daily and draw inspiration from the maker community to create fun, original designs for their crochet loving audience. They can accomplish anything with Jesus, enough coffee, and a good Wi-Fi connection. When they’re not designing, they can be found spending time with their families and loudly supporting their children at their sporting competitions.
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