I love decorating a table for the holidays with placemats, table runners, centerpieces. Halloween and Christmas are the best decorating holidays. The squashed witch can be done in different colors to create a squashed elf!

I have more fun creating things for my Halloween party and Christmas dinner than any other decorations.

So why not a pattern that can be used for both holidays?

This pattern is for crochet only.

Originally published on Hooked by Kati blog, October, 2019.

This pattern is a printable .pdf file, ready for instant download, ad-free, and in a professional format.This pattern is also available in a web-only, free format at www.hookedbykati.com.

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Pattern is written in English, in US terms using Craft Yarn Council abbreviations.

Easy. Knowledge needed of chains (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half-double crochet (hdc), double crochet (dc), back loops only (BLO), increases and decreases.

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)

Measurements
13.5” mat circumference with skirt
Legs are 9.5” long

Variations
Pattern is written in colors for Witch.
For Elf, change colors as follows:
Spiral placemat: RED/WHT; Skirt: HUNT; Border: RED/WHITE; Boots: HUNT; Legs: RED