Add the perfect finishing touch to your handmade amigurumi creations or Halloween decor with this Crochet Pitchfork. It is a great standalone prop, but also makes a great addition to Halloween-themed gnomes, ghouls, devils, and dolls.
Read on to learn more about the inspiration and yarn choice for the Crochet Pitchfork, or scroll down to the bottom to find the free pattern.
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The Inspiration
The Crochet Pitchfork was originally designed for the Crochet Devil Gnome; however, I realized that it can also be a great standalone piece, so I decided to give it its own post so it’s more searchable on the site.
(Note: The Devil Gnome is coming soon to the blog; stay tuned while I make the final finishing touches and get him into the world! But do see the sneak peek of him in the image above, and go ahead and get started on his pitchfork now! 😃)
Whether you’re crafting a mischievous Devil Gnome, a spooky display, or just looking for a playful handmade detail, this crochet pitchfork makes a fun and creative addition.
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The Yarn
The Crochet Pitchfork was made using Yarnspirations Caron Simply Soft Heathers, a lighter worsted weight, size 4, acrylic yarn. It’s part of the Simply Soft line of yarn that comes in solids, brights, heathers, tweeds, and more. So many colors and variations to choose from!
I personally chose to use the color Charcoal Heather because, to be completely honest, I don’t particularly love working with or photographing black yarn, and I will choose another option when I can. Plus, I love the look of more muted colors, which the deep grey provides, while still giving the cohesive dark look that I want. That said, Caron Simply Soft also has a regular black in their Yarnspirations Caron Simply Soft Solids line if that is your preference.
Substitutions
Any brand of worsted-weight acrylic yarn should work well for making the Crochet Pitchfork, but note that due to variations among brands, the finished size may vary slightly.
If cotton yarn is preferred, this too should work fine. Using a finer yarn or thread will also work well, just make sure to adjust the hook size accordingly.
As always, I’d love to see/hear about your experiences with making the design and the products you chose to use. Tag me on social media @jenhayescreations and use the hashtag #jenhayescreations to share!
The Pattern
Difficulty
Advanced Beginner
Materials
- Crochet Hook, Size E/4 (3.5 mm) (I use Clover Amour hooks)
- Stitch Marker(s)
- Scissors
- Tapestry Needle
- 2 black pipe cleaners
- Dritz Disc Needle Pullers (optional)
- Yarnspirations Caron Simply Soft Heathers (worsted 4-Medium, 100% acrylic, 250 yds/228 m, 5 oz/141 g), Color (A) Charcoal Heather, used approx. 30 yds/27 m
Gauge
Gauge is not essential to this project, but a tight, even tension should be maintained.
Finished Measurements
Using hook size E/4 (3.5 mm) and worsted yarn, the Crochet Pitchfork measures approx. 6 inches (15 cm) tall, and approx. 4 inches (10 cm) at the widest point with the tines bent upward.
Design Notes
- The pattern is written in English using US crochet terminology.
- The pattern is written in continuous rounds. It will be helpful to place a stitch marker at the beginning stitch of the round and move it up at the start of each additional round.
- At the end of each round, the number of stitches for completion is noted in parentheses.
- Further design notes and tips will be provided throughout the pattern to help aid in construction.
Abbreviations/Stitches Used
- approx. – approximately
- FLO – work in the front loop only
- MR – magic ring (aka magic circle, adjustable ring)
- Rnd(s) – round(s)
- sc – single crochet
- sl st – slip stitch
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- tog. – together
- [ ] / ( ) – work instructions between brackets/parentheses as many times as directed
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Pitchfork
>Design Note: The crochet pitchfork is composed of several components: three points, the handle, and two tines. Once made, they are then stitched together.
Points of the Pitchfork
Using Color (A)
Make 3
- Rnd 1: 4sc in MR. (4sts)
- Rnd 1 alternative: If preferred, ch 2 and then 4sc in 2nd chain from hook. (4sts)
- Rnd 2: [Sc in the next st, 2sc in the next st] 2 times. (6sts)
- Rnd 3: [Sc in the next st, 2sc in the next st] 3 times. (9sts)
- Rnd 4: [Sc in the next 2sts, 2sc in the next st] 3 times. (12sts)
- Rnd 5: [Sc in the next 3sts, 2sc in the next st] 3 times. (15sts)
- Rnd 6: [Sc in the next 4sts, 2sc in the next st] 3 times. (18sts)
- Sl st to the first st and fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Tines of the Pitchfork
Using Color (A)
Make 2
- Rnd 1: 6sc in MR. (6sts)
- Rnd 1 alternative: If preferred, ch 2 and then 6sc in 2nd chain from hook. (6sts)
- Rnds 2-12: Sc in each st around. (6sts for 11 Rnds)
- Sl st to the first st and fasten off, leaving a long tail for stitching the tine to the handle.
- Cut a length of black pipe cleaner twice the length of the tine. Fold it in half and insert it into the tube. The pipe cleaner should be flush with the top of the tube (be careful not to cut the yarn when trimming!).
Handle of the Pitchfork
Using Color (A)
Make 1
- Rnd 1: 6sc in MR. (6sts)
- Rnd 1 alternative: If preferred, ch 2 and then 6sc in 2nd chain from hook. (6sts)
- Rnds 2-30: Sc in each st around. (6sts for 29 Rnds)
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail to close up the hole (and if using it for the Crochet Devil Gnomes or another piece, add extra length to also stitch the pitchfork to the hands).
- Cut a length of black pipe cleaner twice the length of the handle. Fold it in half and insert it into the tube. (>Design Tip: It may be helpful to stick something like a chopstick, pencil, crochet hook, etc., into the tube to make sure it’s straight and open all the way before inserting the pipe cleaner.) The pipe cleaner should be flush with the top of the tube (be careful not to cut the yarn when trimming!).
- Close the hole with a tapestry needle, stitching through FLO until the hole pulls nicely closed, and secure. (If making the pitchfork for the Crochet Devil Gnomes or another piece, leave the tail for later to stitch the pitchfork to the hands.)
Assembly
- Form the handle and the tine points: Flatten the points into triangles so the yarn tails are at one edge of the point. Insert the closed end of the handle/tines (the side without the tail) into a point, making sure each piece is centered. Using the yarn tail from the point and a tapestry needle, whip stitch the edges of one side of the point tog, making sure to keep the handle/tine centered in the point. When the stitching meets the handle/tine, stitch the point to the handle/tine on one side. Then insert the needle through to the other side and attach this edge to the handle/tine as well. Then continue to seam the two edges of the point tog. on the opposite side.
- Stitch the tines to the handle: Bend the tines upward, approx. 4 Rnds from their base. Stitch the tines on either side of the handle over approx. Rnds 19-21 (counting from the bottom of the handle). Once attached, manipulate as needed to achieve the desired form.
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