Halloween Decor Candy Corn windspinner Crochet Pattern FREE
If you are Looking for some easy-to-crochet Halloween decoration ideas. I’m thrilled to share an adorable Halloween crochet project with you. It is such fun making crochet wind spinners and I just love how the Candy corn spinner has turned out
The crochet spiral wind spinner will make a great addition to your Halloween decorations. And the spinner is an ideal scrap yarn project!
Celebrate the Halloween season with this fun and festive Candy Corn Windspinner Crochet Pattern is an easy-to-follow crochet pattern that is based on the hyperbolic crochet technique that allows you to create a vibrant wind spinner that adds a playful touch to your Halloween or fall decor.
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Perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters alike, this project uses simple stitches curly surfaces and a combination of yellow, orange, and white yarn to mimic the iconic candy corn colors makes for a lovely crochet wind spinner
Hang it indoors or outdoors to bring some seasonal cheer to your space, making it a great way to enhance your holiday decorations with a handmade touch.
Please Note: TO balance your wind spinner I always suggest a heavier item is used at the bottom of your wind spinner. YOu can make a simple tassel or add an embellishment.
I used The Free Candy Corn Crochet Pattern is available on my website HERE which is available on a separate page as the toy started out as a fun candy corn keyring pattern.
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Tips & recommendations for Crafting Your Candy Corn Windspinner
- Choosing the Right Yarn: For a Halloween candy crochet wind spinner that stands out, select bright and vibrant shades of yellow, orange, and white yarn or colors of your choice.
- Acrylic yarn is a good choice for durability, especially if you plan to hang your wind spinner outdoors.
- Customizing Your Windspinner: While the traditional candy corn colors are classic, don’t hesitate to get creative! Consider using a variety of different colours, and pastel shades for a softer look, or add some sparkle with glittery yarn to make your windspinner shimmer in the sunlight.
- Perfect Placement: To get the most out of your candy corn wind spinner, hang it where it can catch the breeze, such as on a porch, in a garden, or near a window. This will ensure that it twirls and spins, adding dynamic movement to your Halloween decor.
- Crafting with Kids: This simple and fun pattern is a great project to do with children. They can help with color selection, measuring yarn, or even working on basic stitches if they’re learning to crochet.
- Make It a Set: Consider crafting multiple windspinners in different sizes to create a festive display. You could also pair your candy corn wind spinner with our other Halloween-themed crochet patterns, like ghosts or pumpkins, to create a cohesive and spooky decor theme.
Materials:
I used Double knit yarn 3.5mm hook or a 4.00mm crochet hook. You can use different hook sizes however If you do use others ensure you use a corresponding crochet hook size for the yarn)
You can use any type or different weight yarns however, I find the thicker weight yarn does not spin well.
I have found Double knit yarn is the best yarn for a wind spinner and works best or you can use similar weight yarns, but no thicker than a DK)
Scissors Yarn needle fishing swivel hooks (Preferably Double Swivel hooks )
Abbreviations: (US Crochet terms)
ch: chain
sc: single crochet sc stitches
dc: double crochet stitches
st: stitch
sl st: slip stitch
rep: repeat
To start the Sprial
Chain 80 to 100 ( +1) ( or any length you desire)
ROW 1: single crochet in each stitch along. Fasten off leaving a long tail
(Starting at the same place as ROW 1 started)
ROW 2: 2dc in each stitch. Fasten off leaving a long tail
(Starting at the same side as ROW 2 started)
ROW 3: 3dc in each stitch. Fasten off. Leaving a long tail
(Starting at the same side as ROW 3 started)
Row 4: (Change color here) join yarn with a slip stitch to the first st of row,( Ch1, Sc) in EACH stitch along the spiral.
Fasten off. Leaving a long tail.
Weave in ALL ends
Finishing:
wind the spiral so that each disc lays on top of the other.
Lightly spray the ends with water and I usually put a heavy book on top and leave to dry.
Once Dry, Attach a fishing swivel hook to the TOP of the Spiral and follow the Assembly instructions below
To make the Candy Corn Charm as seen on the wind spinner please visit Easy Candy Corn Pattern HERE
Assembly and Hanging your Spiral wind spinner and How to fix a wind spinner that won’t spin
Once your wind spinner is crocheted you will fasten off all ends.
TO make it spin Connect a double fishing swivel to the TOP of your wind spinner and add a length of yarn to the top of the swivel. This will be simply tied to a branch or a curtain pole
Adding Decorations and/or bead will help to keep center your wind spinner as it spins. Add the charm by using a swivel too as this ensures spinnability!
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