A 23 page instant download of instructions and photos to create this charming Scarecrow. He is fun to crochet and becomes a whimsical wall hanging. He could also be used as an applique on a quilt, or as a festive fall decoration. He’s crafted with worsted weight yarn in happy autumn colors and is a great accent for Halloween or Thanksgiving. Make one for yourself and several as gifts.

The Scarecrow measures just over 24” tall from top of hat to bottom of feet, 6.5” across the body, and a little over 19” across the outstretched arms.

Instructions are included for making a wall hanging by attaching dowels. (If you want a simpler way to hang him, you’ll get a different look but you could use pipe cleaners to keep his arms and head stiff.)

The pattern includes many different crochet techniques and is probably best suited for someone with some crochet experience, especially in changing color.

Materials

Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver, 100% Acrylic, Worsted Weight (4), 364 yards per skein. Approximate amounts needed for Scarecrow:

Buff #E300-0334 (100 yds)
Aran #E300-0313 (125 yds)
Carrot #E300-0256 (150 yds)
Blue Suede #E300-3945 (150 yds)
Real Teal #E300-0656 (150 yds)
Medium Purple #E300-0528 (60 yds.)
Gold #E300-0321 (25 yds)

Hook: G Hook (Gauge is not important on this project).

Tapestry Needle
Yarn Pins (Very helpful but optional)
2 small brown buttons – ½”
2 small beige buttons – 5/8”
Needle and Thread to match buttons

Dowel – ¼” diameter (3/8” will also work), 36” long to cut or 2 lengths 24” and 12”. Note: Craft stores sell dowels in lengths of about 3 feet which you can cut. If you buy one at a home improvement stores, they will usually cut it for you. You can cut the dowel yourself fairly easily, VERY CAREFULLY, using a
small hacksaw.

As an alternative, you could use 7 or 8 pipe cleaners, 12” lengths, to keep the arms and head stiff.

Stitches Used
Chain
Slip Stitch
Single Crochet
Double Crochet
Half Double Crochet
Back Loop Half Double Crochet
Half Double Crochet 2 Together
Spike Single Crochet
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