Halloween Crochet Poncho with Bats and Pumpkins

Materials:

• Yarn: Orange, black, purple, green, yellow, and white
• Crochet hook: 4.0 mm
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle

Abbreviations:

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• dc: double crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• inc: increase
• dec: decrease

Poncho Base:

1. Foundation: Start with a chain that comfortably fits around the neck (e.g., ch 72). Join with a sl st to form a circle.
2. Round 1: Dc in each stitch around, sl st to join.
3. Round 2-15: Continue dc in rounds, increasing evenly in every 5th round to widen the poncho base.
4. Round 16: Switch to white yarn and work in rounds until desired length is reached (about 10 rounds).

Pumpkin Border (Orange Yarn):

1. Pumpkin Shape:
   • Round 1: Start with MR, 6 sc in the ring (6).
   • Round 2: Inc in each st (12).
   • Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
   • Round 4-6: Sc in each st (18).
   • Round 7: Dec 1 sc, dec around, close and fasten off.
   • Create 5-7 pumpkins along the border and attach to the bottom of the poncho.
2. Pumpkin Face (Black Yarn):
   • Embroider eyes, nose, and zigzag mouth onto each pumpkin using black yarn.

Bats (Black Yarn):

1. Bat Body:
   • Round 1: MR, 6 sc in the ring (6).
   • Round 2: 1 sc, inc around (9).
   • Round 3-4: Sc in each st (9), fasten off.
2. Bat Wings:
   • Ch 10, hdc in 2nd ch from hook, work across in hdc, and form wing-like curves. Make two wings for each bat and sew them to the body.

Witch Hat:

1. Round 1: MR, 6 sc in the ring (6).
2. Round 2: Inc in each st (12).
3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
4. Round 4-10: Continue working in sc to shape the cone of the hat.
5. Add a small buckle or bow using yellow yarn for details.

Finishing:

• Attach all the appliqué pieces (bats, pumpkins, witch hat) onto the poncho.
• Add optional embroidered stars, moon, or other Halloween-themed decorations to complete the look.

Note: Here is a pattern suggestion for you to create your own pattern. The end result may vary.