#Halloween Town Crochet Diaries Day 4: The Mayor, Master of Mood Swings

This entry is part 5 of 8 in the series Halloween Town Diaries

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🧵 The Hilarious Duality of the Mayor: Capturing His Essence Through Crochet

If I had to pick one character who makes me laugh every single time—it’s the Mayor. His constant flip between cheerful confidence and panicked despair is just too relatable. One moment he’s rallying the town with his megaphone, full of infectious enthusiasm, and the next he’s spiraling because Jack’s missing. It’s a rollercoaster of emotions that perfectly captures the pressures of leadership. And honestly? Same. We’ve all had those days—brave face on the outside, bundle of nerves underneath.

Crocheting the Mayor was an absolute delight. His two-faced head was the star of the show—one side smiling, the other frowning—and I loved the challenge of capturing both expressions in thread and felt. It felt like stitching two stories into one doll.

I spent extra time on his top hat and collar, making sure they didn’t just look accurate, but felt like part of his personality. That slightly askew hat? It’s a symbol of his authority and his chaos. He’s not just a proud leader—he’s a little frazzled, trying to hold it all together. Just like the rest of us.

A Quirky Touch: The Spider’s Role in the Mayor’s Character

And then there’s the spider. That finicky little creature perched on his neck is one of my favorite details. I stitched it with embroidery thread, using the same pin-connect-the-dots magic I used for Jack’s mouth to keep the proportions just right. It adds a humorous twist, twitching in time with the Mayor’s mood swings—a tiny barometer of his anxiety and excitement. It’s those quirky touches that make him feel so alive.

Unraveling the Threads of Duality: A Character Study of Whimsy and Worry

Creating this character wasn’t just about the craft—it was about exploring his duality, his chaos, and his charm. Each stitch felt like a thread in his story, and I couldn’t help but reflect on how this whimsical leader mirrors our own swings between optimism and worry. He’s not just a figure in a film—he’s a stitched reflection of all of us, navigating life one cheerful announcement and sudden panic at a time.

Celebrating Humanity Through Art: Crafting a Leader

What I love most about the Mayor is how human he feels. He’s not perfect, and he doesn’t pretend to be. He’s anxious, enthusiastic, and always trying his best—even when things go sideways. Stitching him reminded me that it’s okay to be a little dramatic sometimes, especially when you care deeply about your community.

If you’d like to stitch alongside me and bring your own Mayor to life, you can find the same crochet book I’m using below. Every purchase helps support Jennevere’s Round Table and keeps the magic flowing here.

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This kit includes everything you need to crochet Jack Skellington and Sally, along with instructions to create 10 more characters and accessories.

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Tomorrow, we’ll meet Halloween Town’s resident mad scientist—Dr. Finkelstein, with his grimace, his wheeled lab chair, and his ever-itchy brain.

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Every thread tells a story—so if this one made you smile, come explore the rest of Halloween Town. From ghost pups to grumbling geniuses, there’s a stitched soul for everyone. You can check out our other posts below!