Pennywise the Killer Clown by Knot Trying

Pennywise the Killer Clown

Crochet
September 2026
both are used in this pattern
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
4.0 mm (G)
US
English
This pattern is available for free.

Pennywise is currently available pay-what-you-want, but will be available for free on November 3.

Offers you a balloon. Doesn’t mention what else is down there. Pennywise the Killer Clown trades in unsettling charm — a grin that’s a little too wide, patience that’s a little too long, and a permanent residence somewhere you’d rather not check. An intermediate build with enough detail in that grin to keep the creep factor intact from across the room. Halloween decor that dares you to turn the lights off.

MATERIALS
This pattern uses the following medium weight beginner yarns:

Easy Peasy Yarn in:
Gray
White

Hejin Yarn in:
White
Orange/Tangerine Dream
Cherry Red

JoyTag Yarn in:
Red

20g craft wire
2 × 10mm safety eyes
Stuffing
4mm hook
Scissors
Darning/tapestry needle

TERMS & TECHNIQUES
This pattern uses U.S. terms and is completed in the round, unless otherwise noted. For best results, complete with yarn over stitches.

Rounds (r)
Magic ring (mr)
Single crochet (sc)
Half double crochet (hdc)
Double crochet (dc)
Increase (inc)
Invisible decrease (dec)
Slip stitch (sl st)
Slip stitch join (sl st join)
Chain (ch)
Back loop only (blo)
Front loop only (flo)
Color change (cc)
Fasten off
Invisible fasten off
Embroidery