The theme for Challenge #13 is Halloween!

How could I resist lucky number 13 and a holiday that was significant in so many of the HP books? Have fun!

Here's your guide:

1. You have to begin it now, it can't be something you made before the challenge was issued.
2. It has to be related to the theme in some way, but not necessarily in the most obvious way.
3. You can use designs you found online or in books, or you can design something original.
4. You have two weeks from the date of the challenge issue to complete the craft.
5. Your craft can be any artisan craft medium; knit, crochet, wirework, beads, sculpture (bread dough, sculpey, fimo, porcelain clay, wood, stone, clay, metal art clay, glass, etc), food (cake deco, etc) or any other three dimensional object. Sorry, no graphics or pictures; we have other areas on SS that highlight that kind of art.
6. You must post a picture for us in this thread when you're done. Include info about it, what it's made of and such. If you want to share your pattern or include process pictures (how you make it), feel free!
7. This challenge is open and supportive of all levels of ability, from the very beginning beginner to the most advanced artist. All are welcome and praised!
8. Tell us what you're going to do with your final product; keep it, gift it or donate it.
9. First one to post their final project gets to pick the theme of the next challenge!!!



This challenge expires on October 27, 2008. (Though members are welcome to continue posting pics of any of their projects relating to the theme in this thread after the challenge ends as well as the previous themes (Snitches, Bookmarks, House Pride, Quidditch, Weasley, Death Eaters, Hex, Magical Creatures, Divination, Aguamenti, Magical Familiars, and Potions).

I couldn't help but feel sorry for this lonely thread, so I made this little fella for it to keep it company. hehe



It's a very simple pumpkin crocheted amigurumi made with worsted weight yarn. Nothing special about it, although I'm totally in love with him! Isn't he the cutest? Edit: I've decided to name him Boo Boo!

Based on an original pattern I found on the net. Just let me know if you would like me to provide you with the link for the pattern.

Here's my (late) contribution to this challenge. What would Halloween be without candy corn? Well, here's a piece that will last a while, as it is crocheted -



Directions may be found on line through Lion Brand Yarn's website -
Lion Brand Yarn
I used extra yarn that I had on hand to make this, so it didn't cost a thing!