How to Crochet Jack Head Coaster for Halloween
Here is the cutest and fastest skull coaster project! With a stitch-by-stitch tutorial, learn how to crochet this 10 cm Jack Halloween coaster inspired by the head of “Jack Skellington”. From crocheting a circle base of five rounds to eyes and embroidery stitched mouth and nose, everything needs just yarn. The pattern is super accurate and works up fast, just 20 minutes. Crochet a set of this skull pattern for Halloween, especially for kids’ place on the dining table. The steps are simple and repetitive, making it easy to follow.
So, if you are interested in crocheting this easiest pattern for a Jack coaster, continue reading this post till the end. There you will find the complete tutorial.
About the Designer: The designer behind this Halloween skull project is @ButterflyCraftDIY – she mainly presents tutorials for super colorful appliques and small items like owl pocket hugs and butterflies, to making beautiful crochet sunflowers and paper flowers. Additionally, she also has tutorials on recycling and home decor crafts, offering creative ways to use materials like toilet paper rolls. She has a whole list for Christmas, Halloween and other celebrations crochet items!
Note: In respect of the creator’s pattern rights, there will be no provision of the written pattern. You can watch the tutorial with CC instructions at the end of this post.
Crochet Halloween Ghost Coaster Tutorial
Skill Level: Beginner – Intermediate. The Halloween coaster needs a magic ring (magic circle) to start, followed by double crochet (DC) stitches worked in increasing rounds up to 60 stitches in the final row. Other essential techniques include slip stitch (SL ST) to join the rows, chain stitch (CH) to begin each row, and increases to expand the diameter of the coaster. For the decorative features, like the eyes, half double crochet (HDC), and embroidery techniques are used to complete the face.
Tutorial Timing: Approximately 13 minutes only. (perfect for improving the surface stitching and to crochet fabric of different shapes using the stitches of different heights that are used to make the eyes. You will also learn how to produce the raised effect for the eyes, along with seamless sewing!)
Personalization Tips: You can also crochet the main skull coaster using the orange yarn and add the bow tie. You can easily crochet a larger version of a master coaster by increasing the number of rounds and crocheting the large eyes.
Pattern Type:Â The on-screen written pattern is available if you find written instructions easy to follow along with. Also, the tutorial is slow-paced.
Materials Needed
To crochet the Jack Coaster, you will need:
- Two colors of 3-ply yarn (one for the main coaster and another for decorative features).
- A 3.0 mm crochet hook.
- Scissors.
- A needle for sewing the details.
Techniques Used
Here’s a one-line guide for crocheting each stitch and technique in the Halloween project:
- Magic Ring (Magic Circle): Wrap yarn around your fingers to create a circle, insert the hook, pull up loop, chain one, and work stitches into the circle.
- Double Crochet (DC): Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over again, pull through two loops, yarn over, and pull through the last two loops.
- Slip Stitch (SL ST): Insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, and pull through the stitch and the loop on your hook.
- Chain Stitch (CH): Yarn over and pull through the loop on your hook.
- Increase: Work two stitches into the same stitch (e.g., two double crochets in one stitch).
- Half Double Crochet (HDC): Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through the stitch, yarn over again, and pull through all three loops on your hook.
