Witch patterns often incorporate a black and white color scheme, which adds an element of contrast and can create a striking visual effect. These patterns typically feature intricate designs, such as stars, moons, pentagrams, and other occult symbols. The use of black and white in witch patterns can symbolize the balance between light and dark, good and evil, or the opposing forces within nature and magic. It is also reminiscent of the classic image of witches in popular culture, with their black pointed hats and flowing black robes against a stark white background. This combination of colors is often seen as mystical and intriguing, adding to the allure and mystery of witchcraft. Overall, the black and white color scheme in witch patterns adds depth and symbolism to these designs, making them visually captivating and evocative.
R1 – inc in each sc (12 sts)
an alternative way to do this is to do a sc chainless foundation stitch, this is my prefered method because you can add or subtract length easier if needed. an alternative way to do this is to do a sc chainless foundation stitch, this is my prefered method because you can add or subtract length easier if needed.
Overall, the black and white color scheme in witch patterns adds depth and symbolism to these designs, making them visually captivating and evocative..
FREE PATTERN – Black Haired Witch
This pattern is the third in a series of witches I am doing for Halloween in March! If you haven’t seen the first pattern it is The Red Haired Witch. Click HERE to view the pattern! The second pattern was the Blonde Witch, and her pattern can be viewed HERE!
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Supplies
- Cream (Yarn Bee Soft and Sleek, Cream)
- Dark Orange ( )
- Burgundy (Yarn Bee Soft and Sleek, Burgundy)
- Black (Yarn Bee Soft and Sleek, Black )
- Light Purple (Sugar and Cream, Hot Purple)
- Olive Green (Caron Simply Soft, Sage)
Crochet hook size 3.5
Safety Eyes, 12mm plastic
Stuffing (Loops and Threads Classic Fiberfill)
Head
note: pattern updated 8/30/19
With Cream Yarn, ch 2, sc 6 in second ch from hook
R1 – inc in each sc (12 sts)
R2 – *sc, inc* x6 (18 sts)
R3 – *sc 2, inc* x6 (24 sts)
R4 – *sc 3, inc* x6 (30 sts)
R5 – *sc 4, inc* x6 (36 sts)
R6-8 – sc in each sc (36 sts per row)
R9 – *sc 4, dec* x6 (30 sts)
R10 – *sc 3, dec* x6 (24 sts)
R11 – *sc 2, dec* x6 (18 sts)
Insert safety eyes between R7 and R8, about 7 stitches apart. NOTE: you will want the eyes on the opposite side of the head from where the rows start. This way the color changes are not on the front of the doll.
Begin stuffing head to medium firmness.
R12 – *sc, dec* x6 (12 sts)
R13 – *sc 2, dec* x3 (9 sts)
Do not tie off. Continue to Body.
Body
Switch to Dark Orange Yarn
R14 – sc in each sc (9 sts)
R15 – *sc 2, inc* x3 (12 sts)
R16 – *sc, inc* x6 (18 sts)
R17-18 – sc in each sc (18 sts per row)
R19 – *sc, dec* x6 (12 sts)
Switch to Burgundy Yarn
R20 – *sc, inc* x6 (18 sts)
R21 – *sc 2, inc* x6 (24 sts)
R22 – *sc 3, inc* x6 (30 sts)
R23 – *sc 4, inc* x6 (36 sts)
R24-26 – sc in each sc (36 sts per row) TIE OFF.
Body Base
In Burgundy Yarn, ch 2, sc 6 in second ch from hook
R1 – inc in each sc (12 sts)
R2 – *sc, inc* x6 (18 sts)
R3 – *sc 2, inc* x6 (24 sts)
R4 – *sc 3, inc* x6 (30 sts)
R5 – *sc 4, inc* x6 (36 sts)
TIE OFF and leave a tail long enough for sewing.
Sew base to the bottom of the body, stuffing body as you go. Do not overfill the body though because you want the bottom to be flat. Pull the tail from the body base circle up through the middle of the doll to help flatten out the bottom.
Hair
Cap
With Black Yarn, ch 2, sc 4 into second ch from hook
R1 – sc in each sc (4sts)
R2 – sc, inc, sc, inc (6 sts)
R3-4 – sc in each sc (6 sts per row)
R5 – inc x6 (12 sts)
R6-7 – sc in each sc (12 sts per row)
R8 – *sc, inc* x6 (18 sts)
R9-10 – sc in each sc (18 sts per row)
R11 – inc x18 (36 sts)
R12 – sc in each sc (36 sts)
R13-15 – 9 sc, hdc, 25 dc, hdc (36 sts)
On last row slip stitch after last hdc, then TIE OFF, leaving a tail for sewing
Texture
With Black Yarn, ch 170, turn, sc in each ch. TIE OFF leaving a tail for sewing
(an alternative way to do this is to do a sc chainless foundation stitch, this is my prefered method because you can add or subtract length easier if needed)
Sew this long piece around the cap in a swirl, starting in the back and spiraling up to the top.
Purple Streak
Using a rather long piece of light purple yarn, start at the top of the hair and weave in and out of the spiral until you reach the bottom, then weave back up to the top. Add as many streaks as you like.
Arms (make 2)
With Cream Yarn, ch 2, sc 4 in second ch from hook
R1 – sc in each sc (4 sts)
Switch to Bright Orange
R2 – sc in each sc (4 sts)
R2 – inc x4 (8 sts)
R3 – sc in each sc (8 sts) TIE OFF. Leave a tail for sewing.
To attach to body, pinch R2 and use tail to sew arms to either side of body.
Waist Wrap
In Light Purple Yarn, ch 10
R1 – starting in second ch from hook, sc in each ch. Ch 1, turn (9 sts)
R2 – (sc, ch 3, skip 1) x4, sc in last sc. Ch 3, turn
R3 – (sc in gap, ch 3) x4, ch3, sc in last sc. TIE OFF, leaving a tail for sewing
In Olive Green Yarn, ch 10
R1 – starting in second ch from hook, sc in each ch. Ch 1, turn (9 sts)
R2 – (sc, ch 3, skip 1) x4, sc in last sc. Ch 3, turn
R3 – (sc in gap, ch 3) x4, ch3, sc in last sc, ch 3, turn
R4 – (sc in gap, ch 3) x4, sc in last gap. TIE OFF, leaving a tail for sewing
Sew the green wrap on first, and layer the purple on top. I like to do them off center to the left and not perfectly aligned with one another to give it a more whimsical feel.
This pattern is an original design by Jaclyn Bartelt of The Crochet Queen Designs. Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may share the link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site or sell paper copies. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it.
You may sell products made from this pattern, but please clearly credit the design to me, Jaclyn Bartelt of The Crochet Queen Designs , and provide a link to my blog www.thecrochetqueendesigns.com and/or Instagram page. Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind. Thank you for being respectful and for your understanding!
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To attach to body, pinch R2 and use tail to sew arms to either side of body.
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