Looking for a quick, whimsical project to brighten up your daily commute? A crochet hanging cauldron is the perfect little accessory for your car’s rearview mirror. This project is fast, beginner-friendly, and uses minimal materials, making it a wonderful way to use up those leftover yarn scraps in your stash.
Whether you’re crafting it for a touch of seasonal magic or just because it looks adorable, this little cauldron is sure to bring a smile to your face. Let’s grab our hooks and get started on this charming piece!
Materials & Tools Needed
- Yarn: Medium-weight (worsted/aran) yarn in black (or your preferred cauldron color).
- Hook: 3.5mm (E) or 4.0mm (G) crochet hook—choose one slightly smaller than the yarn label recommendation to ensure a tight, stuffing-proof fabric.
- Notions: Yarn needle, scissors, fiberfill stuffing, and a length of sturdy twine, ribbon, or chain for hanging.
- Optional: A small button or felt piece if you wish to add a “potion” bubble detail.
Abbreviations & Pattern Notes
- MR: Magic Ring
- SC: Single Crochet
- INC: Increase (2 SC in one stitch)
- DEC: Invisible Decrease (SC 2 stitches together)
- SL ST: Slip Stitch
- ST(S): Stitch(es)
- Note: Work in continuous rounds. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the start of your rounds.
Step-by-Step Pattern Instructions
- Round 1: Start 6 SC in a Magic Ring. (6 sts)
- Round 2: INC in each stitch around. (12 sts)
- Round 3: *SC 1, INC* repeat 6 times. (18 sts)
- Round 4: *SC 2, INC* repeat 6 times. (24 sts)
- Round 5-9: SC in each stitch around for 5 rounds. (24 sts)
- Round 10: *SC 2, DEC* repeat 6 times. (18 sts)
- Round 11 (The Rim): This round creates the cauldron lip. SC in the front loops only (FLO) for this round: *SC 1, INC* repeat 9 times. (27 sts).
- Finish: Fasten off, weave in your ends, and lightly stuff the cauldron with fiberfill.
Finishing & Helpful Tips
- The Handle: To create the handle, cut a piece of yarn or chain a loop with your crochet hook. Attach one end to the top inner rim, thread it through a small bead if desired, and secure the other end to the opposite side of the rim.
- Maintain Tension: Since this is a small item, keep your tension tight. This prevents the stuffing from peeking through the gaps between your stitches.
- Don’t Overstuff: You want your cauldron to be firm enough to hold its shape, but not so full that the stitches stretch and show the white stuffing inside.
- Secure Hanging: When hanging your cauldron in the car, ensure it doesn’t obstruct your view. Use a knot that can be adjusted in length to find the perfect position on your rearview mirror.
- Personalize: Feel free to add a “potion” bubbling out the top by attaching a few clusters of white or neon green yarn using a needle.