Halloween Jack-o-Lantern Mini C2C Crochet Square Pattern
Add some Halloween spirit to your crochet projects with my Jack-o-Lantern Mini C2C Crochet Square Pattern! This mini C2C pattern measures 5 by 5 inches and is perfect for bringing a festive touch to your work.
Whether you’re new to crochet or have plenty of experience, this pattern is easy to follow and a lot of fun to make. Let’s get started and add this spooky Jack-o-Lantern square to your collection of Halloween-themed crochet squares! The free crochet pattern is below.
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Free Mini C2C Crochet Square Pattern
The Jack-o-Lantern crochet square is perfect for all your Halloween projects! Use it to create a spooky blanket, a festive tote bag for trick-or-treating, or a Halloween-themed pillow.
It’s also great for wall hangings, table runners, or adding a playful touch to a Halloween wreath. This square is a fun way to celebrate the Halloween season in your crochet work!
Crochet Project Materials Needed
- Crochet Hook Size: G-6 4 mm
- Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in black, orange, and green. I used Lion Brand Yarns 24/7 Cotton in black, tangerine, and grass.
- Yarn needle: Use this to weave in your ends.
- Scissors: Use scissors to fasten off your yarn.
- Stitch marker(s): Optional. Use these to help keep track of your stitches.
Printable PDF Version
View this crochet pattern in my Etsy shop: Crochet Jack-o-Lantern Pattern
Mini C2C Crochet Square Pattern Information
Skill Level
Advanced beginners. This mini square is made using the C2C crochet method and it involves color changes.
Finished Measurements
My mini jack-o-lantern square measures 5 inches by 5 inches.
Gauge
8 squares (ch 3 + 3 dc) = 4 inches
Crochet Terms
- sc = single crochet
- ch/chs = chain/chains
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
C2C Crochet Technique
- The pattern is made using the C2C technique of making “squares” in diagonal rows. You start in the bottom right corner and ending in the top left corner.
- Each square is made of a chain 3 + 3 double crochet.
- Chain 6 to start a new row and chain 3 to start a new square.
- You can follow the picture graph or the written pattern.
- The written pattern tells you how many squares to make of each color and in what order.
C2C Video Tutorial
Need C2C help? I have a step by step C2C tutorial for my mini heart square on my YouTube channel.
C2C Crochet Pattern Notes
- The pattern is written in US terms.
- ↙ You are working on the “right side”.
- ↗ You are working on the “wrong side”.
Mini C2C Crochet Square Pattern Instructions
Crochet the jack-o-lantern square following the picture graph or the written pattern.
↙ Row 1: black x 1 (1 square)
↗ Row 2: black x 2 (2 squares)
↙ Row 3: black x 3 (3 squares)
↗ Row 4: black x 1, orange x 2, black x 1 (4 squares)
↙ Row 5: black x 1, orange x 3, black x 1 (5 squares)
↗ Row 6: black x 1, orange x 1, black x 2, orange x 1, black x 1 (6 squares)
↙ Row 7: black x 1, orange x 3, black x 1, orange x 1, black x 1 (7 squares)
↗ Row 8: black x 1, orange x 1, black x 1, orange x 3, black x 2 (8 squares)
↙ Row 9: black x 2, orange x 1, black x 1, orange x 3, black x 2 (9 squares)
Corner: Start decreasing on both ends
↗ Row 10: black x 1, orange x 1, black x 1, orange x 3, black x 2 (8 squares)
↙ Row 11: black x 2, orange x 1, black x 1, orange x 2, black x 1 (7 squares)
↗ Row 12: black x 1, orange x 3, green x 1, black x 1 (6 squares)
↙ Row 13: black x 2, orange x 2, black x 1 (5 squares)
↗ Row 14: black x 4 (4 squares)
↙ Row 15: black x 3 (3 squares)
↗ Row 16: black x 2 (2 squares)
↙ Row 17: black x 1 (1 square)
Border for the Mini C2C Crochet Square Pattern
Make 2 sc in each square along the sides and in each corner square make (2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc).
Finishing the Mini C2C Crochet Square Pattern
Fasten off and then weave in all of your ends. Block if desired.
Looking for more Free Crochet Patterns?
Are you ready to start your next project? You may also like these mini square patterns: f bomb, turtle, heart, tree, Frankenstein, pencil, paw print, tooth, apple worm, cactus, music note, American flag, peace sign, dog, and mushroom.
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