Free Pattern: Little Halloween Banner

Directions

Follow the instructions to make the 4 flags as shown (for the treat basket version too). See “Variations” below for finishing the project.

Wide Flag (Purple, Green in sample)

1. With an H hook and yarn color of choice, ch 11, sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (10sts)

2. Ch 1, turn, sc in the same st and in each st to end of row.

3. Repeat the previous step for an additional 14 rows.

4. This step is worked around the outer edge of the piece. Ch 1, sc in the same st, sc 14 sts evenly down the side, (sc, ch 1, sc) in the first st of the bottom row, sc 8, (sc, ch 1, sc) in the last st, sc 15 sts evenly up the side, ch 1, sl st in the first st of the row. Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing the flag casing.

Skip to “Casing”.

Narrow Flag (Orange, Yellow in sample)

1. With an H hook and yarn color of choice, ch 6, sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (5sts)

2. Ch 1, turn, sc in the same st and in each st to end of row.

3. Repeat the previous step for an additional 14 rows.

4. This step is worked around the outer edge of the piece. Ch 1, sc in the same st, sc 14 sts evenly down the side, (sc, ch 1, sc) in the first st of the bottom row, sc 3, (sc, ch 1, sc) in the last st, sc 15 sts evenly up the side, ch 1, sl st in the first st of the row. Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing the flag casing.

Casing

These can be sewn on before or after the casing. Be aware of two things: If sewing before the casing make sure the items aren’t sewn too high on the flag; If sewing after the casing, make sure to not sew the casing shut.

To create the casing, fold the top edge back against the wrong side between the 4-5 rows (approximately 1.5”). With a yarn needle, use the yarn tail to sew the edge in place. Leave the ends open.

Appliques

Frank

1. With an H hook and green yarn, ch 7, sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (6sts)

2-6. Ch 1, turn, sc in the same st and in each st to end of row.

7. Change to black yarn. Ch 1, turn, (sc, dc) in the same st, *sc in the next st, dc in the next st*, repeat until 1 st remains, (sc, dc) in the last st. (8sts)

8. Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc 4, sc2tog. (6sts) Finish off and weave in ends.

Eyes (make 2)

With an H hook and white yarn, create a magic circle of 4 sc sts (or preferred method for creating a circle of 4 sc sts), pull closed and sl st to join. (4sts) Finish off, leaving a tail for sewing in place.

With a yarn needle and yarn tails, sew eyes in place. With a sewing needle and thread, sew a tiny black button to each white eyepiece.

With a yarn needle and black yarn, st the mouth in place.

With a yarn needle, use the yarn tails to sew the head to a wide flag.

With a yarn needle and gray yarn, take a few sts at each edge of the neck to create screws.

Witch Hat

Top of Hat

1. This starts at the tip. With an H hook and black yarn, ch 2, 2sc in the 2nd ch from hook. (2sts)

2. Ch 1, turn, 2sc in the same st, sc. (3sts)

3. Ch 1, turn, sc in the same st, sc 2.

4. Ch 1, turn, 2sc in the same st, sc, 2sc in the last st. (5sts)

5. Ch 1, turn, 2sc in the same st, sc 3, 2sc in the last st. (7sts)

6. Ch 1, turn, sc in the same st and in each st across.

7. Finish off the black yarn. Change to orange yarn for the hat band. Ch 1, turn, sc in the same st and in each st to end of row.

8. Ch 1, turn, sc in the same st and in each st to end of row. Finish off and weave in ends.

Hat Brim: With an H hook and black yarn, ch 11, sl st in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across until 1 ch remains, sl st in the last st. Finish off, leaving a long yarn tail for sewing.

With a yarn needle, use the yarn tails to sew the hat pieces to a wide flag.

Pumpkin

Smile and Eyes: With a yarn needle and black yarn create these by taking small stitches in the flag.

Stem

1. With an H hook and green yarn, ch 4, sc in the 2nd ch from hook, sc 2. (3sts)

2. Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sl st. Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

With a yarn needle, use the yarn tail to sew the stem to the top area of the flag.

Spiders

With an H hook and black yarn, create a circle of 4 sc sts (or preferred method of starting a circle of 4 sc sts), pull closed and sl st to join. (4sts) Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing to the flag.

With a yarn needle, use the yarn tail to sew the body to the flag and stitch 8 legs. See main photo for placement.

Variations

Mini Single Flag

I saw a tiny flag holder in a hardware store and thought it was so cute for little displays. One could be made from a wire coat hanger. Measure the length you would need, including enough to make a loop in one end to keep the flag in place. Cut with some wire cutters and bend as desired.

Treat Basket

After making the flags I thought they would make a cute mug wrap. I made the flags as instructed, even with the casings. I like how it adds some thickness around the top.

Line up the edges of 2 completed flags, wrong sides together. With a yarn needle and contrasting yarn, whip stitch the edges together. I chose to use the inner loop from each piece, but you could work through both. Repeat, adding more blocks until complete.

For the inside, I didn’t have just the right size container so I cut a red solo cup to the right height. It works perfectly!