Halloween Crochet Pattern: Cauldron with a Tic-Tac-Toe game (PDF)

Crochet a playful tic-tac-toe cauldron that doubles as festive décor and an interactive game. This halloween crochet pattern includes steps to make a cauldron (no sew), a grid, and 10 bottled potions as the game pieces.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Why this pattern:

This tic-tac-toe cauldron crochet pattern makes a great weekend project, and it’s perfect for Halloween enthusiasts and game lovers.

You can store your crocheted potion bottles inside the bubbling cauldron, and when guests arrive, pull them out for a witchy game night. When not in use, this charming piece sits on your shelf—a functional decoration that captures the magic of a witch's brewing pot.

Also, the cauldron works beautifully as a container for wrapped candies, keys, or small desktop items year-round.

What you’ll get:

This halloween crochet pattern is a PDF for digital download. It’s written in English, and it includes:

• A list of recommended materials and tools
• A written pattern (in US terms)
• Guiding images
• References: crochet technique introductions, including:
  • How to make invisible single crochet decrease
  • How to make a four-dc bobble stitch
  • How to change colors in single crochet
  • How to make a spike single crochet stitch
  • A special stitch (photo and video tutorials included)

Crochet Stitches used in the pattern:

• Magic Circle
• Chain Stitch
• Slip Stitch
• Single Crochet Stitch
• Half Double Crochet Stitch
• Double Crochet Stitch
• Four-dc Double Crochet
• A special stitch (photo and video tutorials included)
• Spike Single Crochet Stitch (photo tutorials included)
• Crochet into the back loop only
• Increase
• Decrease

As a reference, using size 4 medium yarn with a 3.5mm crochet hook, the cauldron is approximately 3.5” in diameter and 2.75” tall. The tic-tac-toe grid is approximately 6.00” in diameter. The bottled potion is approximately 1.00” tall and 0.75” across the bottom.

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