Yup! It’s the beginning of September and I’m already crafting for Halloween! It’s my favorite holiday and I plan on celebrating it for two whole months! :D Here is the first of several Halloween crafts I plan on sharing. I hope you enjoy this cyclops candy corn crochet pattern! This is an excellent beginner amigurumi project, by the way, offering a chance to practice both increasing & decreasing!

SUPPLIES

● Size E crochet hook
● Yarn needle
● (1) 15mm safety eye
● Stuffing
● Felt scraps for the mouth (black & white)
● Glue for attaching the mouth
● Worsted Weight Yarn in White, Orange, & Yellow

Yarn used in example:
Caron Simply Soft in White (CA), Melon (CB), Lemon (CC)

ABBREVIATIONS

ch – Chain
rnd – Round
sc – Single Crochet
ea – Each
sc2tog – 2 Single Crochets Together (Decrease)
rep – Repeat
FO – Finish Off
CA – Color A (white)
CB – Color B (orange)
CC  - Color C (yellow)

INSTRUCTIONS

This pattern is worked in rounds using single crochets. Do not join at the end of rounds. You’ll probably want to use a stitch marker to mark your rounds. Gauge is not important but remember to keep your stitches tight.

PATTERN

With CA, ch 2.
rnd 1: 6 sc in 2^ndch from hook.  (6)
rnd 2: 2 sc in ea st (12)
rnd 3-4 (2 rnds): 1 sc in ea st (12)
rnd 5: [1 sc, 2 sc in next st] rep around (18)
*switch to CB*
rnd 6-8 (3 rnds): 1 sc in ea st (18)
rnd 9: [2 sc, 2 sc in next st] rep around (24)
rnd 10-12 (3 rnds): 1 sc in ea st (24)
*insert eye between rnds 8&9*
*switch to CC*
rnd 13: [3 sc, 2 sc in next st] rep around (30)
rnd 14-16 (3 rnds): 1 sc in ea st (30)
rnd 17: [3 sc, sc2tog] rep around (24)
rnd 18: [2 sc, sc2tog] rep around (18)
rnd 19: [1 sc, sc2tog] rep around (12)
*stop to stuff*
rnd 20: sc2tog 6 times (6)
Use your yarn needle to close the hole and FO.

Cut your mouth out of felt and use fabric glue to attach it.

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

TERMS OF USE:
This pattern is protected by United States & International Copyright law. This pattern and anything made from it may not be used for commercial purposes. You may not sell anything made from this pattern. You may not resell or redistribute this pattern in part or in whole. Derivative works are prohibited. This pattern and items made from it are intended for your personal use only.

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