Enchanted Textured Cauldron with Glowing Stars

Materials:

• Red Heart Super Saver yarn or similar (1 skein each in Black and Glow-in-the-Dark Yellow)
• Size H/8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle
• Polyfill or felt for padding (optional)
• Yarn needle

Gauge: Not critical, but aim for a tight stitch to maintain form.

Finished Size: Approximately 7 inches in height and 6 inches in width.

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• st = stitch
• rnd = round
• RS = right side
• WS = wrong side

Instructions:

Base:

1. With Black yarn, ch 4 and join to form a ring.
2. Rnd 1: Work 8 sc in ring. Join with a sl st to the first sc.
3. Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around (16 sc). Join.
4. Rnd 3: Ch 1, *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around (24 sc). Join.
5. Continue increasing as necessary until you reach 36 sc in the last round for a wider base.

Sides:

1. Rnds 1-5: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join (36 sc).
2. Rnds 6-10: Change to Glow-in-the-Dark Yellow yarn. Repeat sc in each st for 5 rounds.
3. Rnd 11: For texture, *dc in next st, sc in next st; repeat from * around.
4. Rnds 12-15: With Black yarn, sc in each st around. Join.

Lid:

1. With Black yarn, ch 4 and join to form a ring.
2. Work similarly to the base, increasing until you reach a diameter similar to the top of the cauldron.
3. For the last round, alternate *dc, sc* for added texture.

Finishing:

1. Attach the lid to the cauldron using sl st.
2. Add star motifs around the body and on the lid if desired, using Glow-in-the-Dark yarn.
3. Weave in all ends and stuff lightly if desired.

Optional: Add a battery-operated tea light inside for a glowing effect! Perfect for trick-or-treaters or as a unique centerpiece.