Halloween Jack-o’-Lantern C2C Crochet Square Pattern

Bring some Halloween fun to your crochet projects with my Jack-o-Lantern C2C Crochet Square Pattern! This playful design captures the classic jack-o-lantern face, perfect for adding a bit of spooky cheer to your Halloween decor. Whether you’re getting ready for trick-or-treaters or just love the festive vibe of Halloween, this square is sure to be a hit.

It’s part of a trio of Halloween-themed C2C squares, all the same size, so you can easily mix and match with my ghost and candy corn patterns. Let’s crochet this jack-o-lantern and light up your projects with some Halloween spirit! The free crochet pattern is below.

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Free Jack-o’-Lantern C2C Crochet Square Pattern

This Jack-o-Lantern C2C square is not only spooky-cute but also incredibly versatile! Use it alone to create a festive Halloween pillow, a trick-or-treat tote bag, or even a piece of wall art that adds a fun, eerie glow to any room.

Combine it with the ghost and candy corn squares to craft a Halloween-themed blanket, a double-sided tote bag, or a set of seasonal pillows. Whether you’re making something for your own home or a gift for a Halloween-loving friend, this pattern is a great way to bring a little jack-o-lantern magic into your crochet projects!

Crochet Project Materials Needed

  • Crochet Hook Size: G-6 4 mm
  • Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in black and orange.
  • 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 pattern in my Etsy shop: Jack-o-Lantern Square Pattern

Jack-o’-Lantern C2C Crochet Square Pattern Information

Skill Level

Advanced beginners. This crochet square is made using the corner to corner C2C crochet method and it involves color changes.  

Finished Measurements

My C2C crochet square measures 12 inches wide and long. 

Gauge

8 squares (ch 3 + 3 dc) = 4 inches

Crochet Terms

  • dc = double crochet
  • sc = single crochet
  • hdc = half double crochet
  • ch/chs = chain/chains
  • st/sts = stitch/stitches
  • sl st = slip stitch

C2C Crochet Technique

  • The square is made in the C2C technique. You make “squares” in diagonal rows starting 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”. 

Jack-o’-Lantern C2C Crochet Square Pattern Instructions

Download the jack-o-lantern pattern graph.

Border for the Jack-o’-Lantern C2C Crochet Square Pattern

Make 2 hdc in each square along the sides and in each corner square make (2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc).

Finishing the Jack-o’-Lantern C2C Crochet Square Pattern

Fasten off and then weave in your ends. Block if desired.

Looking for More Free Crochet Patterns

You may also like my haunted house blanket, skull blanket, mini Halloween treat bags, candy corn treat bag and my candy corn hat patterns!

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