This crochet pattern helps you make an adorable Halloween placemat of a squashed wicked witch. You could also use this table decor for a certain broadway show party that defies gravity. :)

The spiral pattern is fun and funky, and the simple twisted border makes this piece look much more difficult than it actually is.

Skill Level: Easy
Techniques Used: Double crochets and color changes make the spiral, chains are all you need to make the twisted border.
Finished Size: 13.5” mat circumference with skirt
Legs are 9.5” long

What’s in the PDF:

• Original color tutorial photos (sometimes with diagrams)
• Checkboxes to keep you organized as you work
• Color coding where needed
• Written in English, US terms, using Craft Yarn Council abbreviations

Confident you don’t need the photos or checkboxes? This pattern is also available for free in a text-only format (not downloadable) at hookedbykati.com.
All Hooked by Kati patterns are human-designed — no AI involved, ever.

Supplies
• Red Heart Super Saver yarn, 100% acrylic, worsted weight, 364 yds/7 oz/198 g.
For Witch: White (WHT), < 1 ball; Black (BLK), 1 ball; Spring Green (GRN), < 1 ball; Pumpkin (PUM), < 1 ball; Dark Orchid (ORC), < 1 ball; Gold (GLD), < 1 ball.
For Elf: White (WHT), < 1 ball; Cherry Red (RED), < 1 ball; Hunter Green (HUNT), < 1 ball; Gold (GLD) < 1 ball.
• G (4.00 mm) hook
• Polyfil stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Straight pins (optional)