The Crochet Witch’s Broom is the perfect addition to adding small details to your Halloween decor. Whether you plan to pair it with the Crochet Witch Gnome or use it as a standalone piece it’s such a fun option! Don’t you think it would be adorable as part of a garland or wreath?!!
Read on to learn more about my inspiration and yarn choice for the Crochet Witch’s Broom or scroll down to the bottom to find the free pattern.
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The Inspiration
When I designed the Crochet Witch Gnome I knew that she needed an extra prop to go with her. Don’t you agree? I toyed with the idea of a black cat, a small pumpkin, a cauldron, and a broom.
Ultimately I decided to go with the broom and I’m so glad that I did. Don’t you think it adds such a fun detail? I love how it turned out.
That said, if you’re looking for a cauldron, I think my Pot of Gold pattern would work great for this! I also have a pumpkin pattern available in three sizes that could be really fun.
As for the black cat, hold tight, I have ideas for this that I think you’re going to love. If you know me, I love options with my designs, so stay tuned! Oh, how I wish there were more hours in the day to bring all my creations to life more quickly!
Update! (10.10.22) You can now find a Cat Gnome pattern on the blog too!
The Yarn
For the Crochet Witch’s Broom, I chose to use Yarnspirations Caron Simply Soft yarn, the same yarn that was used while making the Crochet Witch Gnome.
Yarnspirations Caron Simply Soft is a well-known and widely available yarn both online and in many craft stores, long loved by many crafters because of its softness, ease of care, and wide selection of colors.
It’s a lighter worsted weight, size 4, acrylic yarn that comes in a wide range of colors and styles including the regular simply soft solids, collection, heathers, tweeds, ombres, brites, stripes, paints, speckles, camos, party, marled, and several more! Truly a wide variety to choose from for any project!
Caron Simply Soft has a super soft feel with a bit of a sheen to it which I think makes it all the more perfect for holiday projects. A little sparkle and shine make any holiday a bit more festive don’t you think?
The biggest complaint that I hear about Caron Simply Soft yarn is that it can have a tendency to split. Honestly, I must agree that this can be the case. When I first started using the yarn I had more trouble than I do now.
Once I learned how my hook and crochet style interacted with the yarn I rarely have this issue. In fact, when it comes to acrylic yarns it has become one of my go-to yarns over the years for making amigurumi.
Substitutions. Any brand of worsted weight acrylic yarn should work well for making the Crochet Witch’s Broom, but note that due to variations among brands that the finished size of the broom may vary slightly. Also note, if mixing yarn brands, that it’s important to ensure that the thickness of the yarns are the same to ensure consistency in stitching.
If a worsted cotton yarn is preferred, this too should work fine. Making the Crochet Witch’s Broom with different-sized yarns has not been tested, but should also likely work well, just make sure that any necessary hook size adjustments are made to accommodate the chosen yarn.
As always, I’d love to see/hear about your experiences with making the design and the products you chose to use. Tag me on social media @jenhayescreations to share!
The Pattern
Difficulty
Advanced Beginner
Materials
- Crochet Hook, Size E/4 (3.5 mm) (I use mostly Clover Amour or Furls Odyssey hooks)
- Stitch Marker(s)
- Scissors
- Pipe Cleaner, Brown
- Tapestry Needle
- Dritz Disc Needle Pullers (optional)
- Chopstick, dowel, or something similar to help with stuffing small parts
- Yarnspirations Caron Simply Soft (worsted 4-Medium, 100% acrylic, 315 yds/288 m, 6 oz/170 g), Color (A) Chocolate, used approx. 5.5 yds/5 m, Color (B) Bone, used approx. 11 yds/10 m
Gauge
Gauge is not essential to this project but an equal, tighter tension should be maintained so there are no holes in the crocheted fabric.
Finished Measurements
Using hook size E/4 (3.5 mm) the Crochet Witch’s Broom measures approximately 6 inches (15 cm) from the top of the handle to the bottom of the head.
Design Notes
- The pattern is written in English using US crochet terminology.
- The pattern is written primarily in continuous rounds with the head of the broom made in both rounds and rows. It will be helpful to place a stitch marker at the beginning stitch of the round and move it up at the start of each additional round.
- At the end of each round, the number of stitches for completion is noted in parentheses.
- Further design notes and tips will be provided throughout the pattern to help aid in construction.
- Color changes in the pattern should be made during the last step of the stitch prior to the noted color change throughout the pattern.
Abbreviations/Stitches Used
- back bar of the ch – horizontal bar on the backside of a ch
- BLO – work in the back loops only
- ch – chain
- FLO – work in the front loop only
- Rnd(s) – round(s)
- Row(s) – row(s)
- sc – single crochet
- sc2tog – single crochet 2 stitches together (invisible decrease) (use the invisible decrease unless directed otherwise)
- sl st – slip stitch
- st(s) – stitch(s)
- [ ] / ( ) – work instructions between brackets as many times as directed
- * – repeat the instructions following the single asterisk as directed
- magic circle/adjustable ring
- hand embroidery: back stitch (optional)
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Let’s Make Our Crochet Witch’s Broom!
The Crochet Witch’s Broom is made in one piece starting with the handle.
Broom Handle
Using Color (A)
- Rnd 1: 5sc in an adjustable (magic) circle. (5sts)
- Rnd 1 alternative: If preferred, ch2 and then 5sc in 2nd chain from hook. (5sts)
After completing a few rounds below, insert the pipe cleaner and continue to crochet around it as the pattern progresses.
- Rnd 2-22: Sc in each st around. (5sts for 21 Rnds)
- Cut the pipe cleaner flush with the handle.
Broom Head
In the next portion, the Broom Head is created seamlessly with the Broom Handle.
Switch to Color (B)
- Rnd 23: Working in the FLO: [2sc in the next st, sc in the next st] 2 times, 2sc in the next st. (8sts)
- Rnd 24: [Sc in the next st, sc2tog] 2 times, sc in the next 2sts. (6sts)
- Rnd 25: Sc in each st around. (6sts)
- Stuff the yarn tails up into the broom.
- Rnd 26: Working in the BLO: Sl st to the first st, *ch 9, working in the back bar of the ch: sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across (8sts total), sl st into BLO of the next st (doesn’t count as a st), repeat from * to end, finishing with a sl st into the first sl st. (6 strips made)
- Rnd 27: Working in the FLO from Rnd 25: Sl st to the first st, *ch 10, working in the back bar of the ch: sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across (9 ch total), sl st into the next st (doesn’t count as a st), repeat from * to end, finishing with a sl st into the first sl st. (6 strips made)
- Fasten off leaving a long tail. Using a tapestry needle, pull the tail into the center of the broom head going from the top of the last finished strip through into the center of the broom head. Stitch the hole leading up to the handle closed.
Adding Detail
- Flatten the strips down so they are in the shape of a broom head. With a length of Color (A) and a tapestry needle, embroider a ring around the broom head in the space right above the strips. Alternatively, the detail here can be omitted or just wrapped with Color (A) instead of embroidered. >Design Tip: Using a needle puller can help to pull the needle through thick places.
>Design Option: With the pipe cleaner in the handle, the handle can be left straight or bent to add some fun curves.
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