Hui Crochet: How to Crochet Jack-o-Lantern Pumpkin Hairclip for Halloween
Looking for a last-minute crochet Halloween accessory? Learn how to crochet this 10-minute, spooky & cute crochet smiling Jack-o-Lantern pumpkin hairclip with a tutorial for absolute beginners. We shall crochet a pumpkin applique with the black crochet eyes and Jack embroidery; that’s all. You can crochet a bunch of these crochet hairpins to sell at fall craft fairs, too,
The best part of this crochet pumpkin applique is the embroidery stitched mouth and the nose. You should try to mimic the embroidery as well as possible. That’s why, you will learn crocheting this pumpkin hair clip following a video tutorial for beginners. Now, let me detail about this small Halloween project, further!
About the designer: The designer behind this crochet pumpkin hairclip decoration is @CrochetByHui – Like An_design Crafts, she has excelled at amigurumi and proved herself to be the No.1 amigurumi designer among Chinese creators.
Crochet Jack-o-Lantern Pumpkin Hairclip Tutorial
Learn how to crochet cute flat orange pumpkin to decoration a hair clip for Halloween. First, you crochet a flat oval shape with orange yarn to make the main body of the pumpkin.
Next, you use green yarn to make a small curved stem and sew it to the top of the orange body. Then, you make small white and black yarn shapes for the funny eyes and sew a mouth with black thread.
Finally, you use hot craft glue to stick the flat finished pumpkin onto a metal hair clip so children can wear it.
Abbreviations
ch: Chain stitch
sc: Single crochet
hdc: Half double crochet
dc: Double crochet
tr: Treble crochet (long stitch)
sl st: Slip stitch
inc: Increase (crochet two stitches into one loop)
Skill Level
Beginner: This craft is very easy for new people who have zero experience with crochet. The shapes are flat and small, and the video shows every step slowly.
Materials Used
Yarn: Soft cotton yarn in orange for the pumpkin body, green for the stem, and white and black for the face details
Crochet Hooks: A 2.0 mm hook for the main orange body and a smaller 1.5 mm hook for the tiny green stem and eyes
Clip: A metal hair clip that is 6 centimeters long
Tools: Craft scissors, a sewing needle for yarn, and hot craft glue
Learn with the Tutorial
