Crochet Jack-o-lantern Square
Is it even Halloween without a cheerful jack-o'-lantern grinning on your doorstep? I don’t think so! 🎃 This year, I wanted to channel that classic, nostalgic Halloween vibe—a look that reminds me of the pumpkin I carved back in 4th grade. Let’s be real; it was a little wonky back then! But decades later, I’m ready to try again—this time with yarn—by creating this amusing Jack-o'-Lantern C2C crochet pattern!
Jack-o-lantern
C2C Crochet Pattern
For this pattern, I used the corner-to-corner (C2C) crochet technique. If you haven’t tried C2C yet, you're in for a treat! This method involves crocheting diagonally from corner to corner, using double crochet stitches to create fun, textured squares. It's a little addictive once you get the hang of it, and trust me—you'll want to make a whole pumpkin patch!
I used worsted weight (4) acrylic yarn with a 4.00mm/G-6 hook to whip up my jack-o'-lantern C2C square, but feel free to experiment with finer or thicker yarn to achieve different sizes. Just remember to adjust your hook size accordingly for the best results.
The finished size of my squares is approximately 17.5” wide by 15.5” tall, perfect for adding a festive touch to your Halloween décor!
C2C Instructions & Tips
Here’s a quick guide to get you started on corner-to-corner crochet.
Begin by chaining 6.
dc in 4th ch from the hook and in the remaining 2 chains. This will create a small square of a 3-dc cluster.
ch 6 and work a dc in the 4th chain from the hook and in the remaining 2 chains to create the 2nd cluster in this new row.
To attach this new cluster to the first one, locate the ch-3 space from the first 3-dc cluster. Slip stitch into this space to join them together.
ch 3, then work 3 dc into the same ch-3 space to make the next cluster in the row.
For each new row, continue chaining 6, making double crochets in the 4th chain, and joining to the previous row's cluster as described above.
As you continue, you will create a triangular shape with the clusters, adding rows as needed until you reach your desired width.
Once you reach your desired width you’ll start “decreasing”, which means instead of chaining 6 at the start of the row you’ll slip stitch in the 3 stitches you just worked, ch 3, then work 3 dc into the ch-3 space to make the first cluster in the row.
Continue until you have a completed square shape, then cut the yarn and weave in the ends.
Counting Tiles: Keep track of how many tiles you have in each row to maintain evenness.
Color Changes: To add color, simply change your yarn color when starting a new tile.
There are a few things you could do with these squares. Here are a few ideas:
Join them to make a lap blanket
Hang them as wall art
Join 2 squares to make a pillow cover
Use a finer yarn and smaller hook to make placemats or mug rugs
Jack-o-lantern C2C Crochet Pattern
If you make this Halloween C2C crochet pattern I'd love to see your creation, just tag me on Instagram @popsdemilk_crochet and the use the hashtag #popsdemilk
Looking for more Halloween-related crochet projects? Then you might like these projects:
Sandworm slipper socks pattern
Frankenstein's monster jar cozy pattern
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This pattern is for personal use only. The pattern and its photos may not be reproduced, distributed or resold, translated, published, altered, shared or posted in any way over the internet or offline.
You may sell finished items made from this pattern as long as it is handmade by you, not mass produced, giving the credit to Pops de Milk / Patricia Castillo as the designer. If you have any questions, you can email me at patricia@popsdemilk.com