45 Free Halloween Crochet Patterns for a Spooktacular Celebration

45 Spooktacular Free Halloween Crochet Patterns

Halloween is creeping closer, and what better way to embrace the spooky season than with a crochet hook and some yarn?

Whether a seasoned stitcher or a beginner looking for a fun project, crochet Halloween patterns offer a unique and charming way to decorate your home, create festive costumes, and even whip up some boo-tiful gifts.

Creepy Critters and Ghastly Guests:

From adorable black cats and plump pumpkins to mischievous bats and creepy crawlies, amigurumi patterns bring your favorite Halloween characters to life in cuddly crochet form. These little guys are perfect for adding a touch of whimsy to your decor or as handmade gifts for friends and family.

Costumes and Crochet Wearables

Conjure up some crochet magic with a whimsical witch hat or a cozy wizard's scarf. These patterns can be as simple or intricate as you like, allowing you to create a unique and eye-catching costume.

Bags for Trick or Treat and Beyond

Ditch the store-bought bags and create a personalized trick-or-treat tote with a fun and festive crochet pattern.

Frightfully Festive Decor

Crocheted pumpkins, ghosts, and bats make charming additions to your Halloween decor. Use them to adorn wreaths and garlands or create a spooky table centerpiece. Larger projects, such as blankets, can be crocheted in fall colors throughout the season.

1. Amigurumi Candy Corn Pattern (Crochet)

By: Lion Brand

Yarn: Wool-Ease® 

Project Level: 2

Get this Halloween Crochet Pattern

2. Amigurumi Happy Pumpkin Pattern (Crochet)

By: Lion Brand

Yarn: Vanna's Choice Baby® 

Skill Level: 2

Amigurumi Happy Pumpkin Pattern

3. Petite Harvest Pumpkin

By: Lion Brand

Yarn: Vanna's Choice®

Skill Level: 2

Petite Harvest Pumpkin Pattern

4. Ghost Pillow (Crochet)

By: Lion Brand

Yarn: Basic Stitch Anti Pilling™ 

Skill Level: 2

Crochet Ghost Pillow Pattern

5. Amigurumi Pumpkins Pattern

By Mevlinn Gusick

Skill Level: 3

Get the Amigurumi Pumpkins pattern

6.  Circle of Skulls Wreathe

by Lovecrafts

Yarn:  Red Heart Super Saver Economy Solids

Skill Level: 3

Circle of Skulls Wreathe Pattern

7. Halloween Jar Cozies

by Nancy Anderson (Lovecrafts)

Yarn:  Red Heart Super Saver Economy Solids

Skill Level: 3

Halloween Jar Cozies 

8. Candy Corn Halloween Hat / Pixie Hat

By Christine Naugle

Skill Level: 1

Candy Corn Halloween Hat Pattern

9. Halloween Party Banner in Red Heart Super Saver

by Lovecrafts

Yarn:  Red Heart Super Saver

Skill Level: 2

Halloween Party Banner Pattern

10. Crochet Pumpkin Hat

By Kay Meadors

Yarn: Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted

Skill Level: 2

Crochet Pumpkin Hat Pattern

11. Halloween Doiley

By Steel&Stitch

Yarn: DMC Natura Just Cotton

Halloween Doiley

12. Crochet Masquerade Mask

By Alexis Middleton

Skill Level: 2

Yarn:  Paintbox Yarns

Crochet Masquerade Mask

13. Crochet Skull Pattern

by Irene Strange

Yarn: Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK from LoveCrafts

Skull Crochet Pattern

14. Skull shawl/Döskallesjal

by kungen och majkis

Skull Shawl

15 Halloween Ghost C2C Blanket

by Krista Cagle

Yarn: Lion Brand Pound of Love and Lion Brand Vanna's Choice

Halloween Ghost C2C Blanket

16. Plaid Table Runner (Crochet)

by Lion Brand

Yarn:Lion Brand Pound of Love®

Skill Level:  3

Plaid Table Runner Crochet Pattern

17. Halloween Treat Bags Pattern

by Lion Brand

Yarn: Lion Brand Vanna's Choice® 

Halloween Treat Bags Pattern

Skill Level:  2

18. Free Red Heart Spicy Crochet Pumpkins Pattern, Orange Pumpkin

by Yarnspirations

Yarn:  Red Heart Super Saver

Spicy Crochet Pumpkin Pattern

19 Free Red Heart Crochet Spider Web Table Topper Pattern

by Yarnspirations

Yarn:  Red Heart Super Saver Yarns

Skill level: Easy

Crochet Spider Web Table Topper Pattern

20.  Free Red Heart Crochet Ghost Coasters Pattern

by Yarnspirations

Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver

Skill level: Easy

Crochet Ghost Coasters Pattern

21. Halloween Eyeball Coaster Pattern

by Stitchbyfay

Yarn DK Cotton Yarn

Halloween Eyeball Coaster Pattern

22. Pumpkin Basket

By Rachel from Desert Blossom Crafts

Yarn:  Red Heart Super Saver Yarn

Pumpkin Basket

23. Amigurumi Spider

by Cassandra Babb

Red Heart Super Saver Yarn

Amigurumi Spider Pattern

24. The Whimsical Witch-Hat

by Amanda Steves

Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver acrylic worsted

Witch Hat Pattern

25. Free Red Heart Crochet Witchy Cat Hat Pattern

by Yarnspirations

Yarn:  Red Heart Super Saver.

Witchy Cat Hat Pattern

26. The Pumpkin Beanie

by Han Jan Crochet

Yarn:  Brava Worsted by WeCrochet

The Pumpkin Bean

27. Crochet Pumpkin Pattern

by Sarah Stearns from Sarahmaker

Yarn: Lion Brand Yarn Basic Stitch Premium Yarn

Crochet Pumpkin Pattern

28. Great Harvest Pumpkin Coasters

By Cheryl Bennett

Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn

Great Harvest Pumpkin Coasters

29. Crochet Halloween Tote Bags

by Sarah Zimmerman from Repeat Crafter Me

Yarn:  Red Heart Super Saver Yarn

Crochet Halloween Tote Bag

30. Handy Spider Webs

by Irina Novikova

Yarn:Classic 10 Crochet Thread by Aunt Lydia's

Handy Spider Webs Mits

31. Halloween Granny Square Cardigan

by Heather Brooke

Yarn: Worsted/Medium Weight Yarn 

Halloween Granny Square Cardigan

32. Halloween Glass Cozies

by Debra Yorston

Project Level: 2 Easy

Halloween Glass Cozies

33. Crochet Halloween Black Cat Wreath

by Sarah from Repeat Crafter Me

Yarn: Bernat Super Value Yarn

Crochet Halloween Black Cat Wreath

34 Candy Corn Keychain

by Kylee from Okie Girl Bling n Things

Candy Corn Keychain

35 Pumpkin Washcloth

By Janice from Smart-knit-crocheting.com

Yarn:   Lily Sugar’ n Cream 100% Cotton

Skill Level:  Basic, 1

Pumpkin Dishcloth

36. Fall Scrubbies

by Janice from Smart-Knit-Crocheting.com

Yarn: Yarn Bee Scrub-ology Scrub it!

Skill Level: Basic, Level 1

Fall Scrubbies

37. Mornings of Autumn Crochet Wreath

By: Ashleigh from Sewrella

Yarn:  Vanna’s Choice Yarn
Mornings of Autumn Crochet Wreath

38. Free Red Heart Crochet Autumn Beauty Throw Pattern

Designed by Martha Brooks Stein

Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver

Autumn Beauty Throw Pattern

39. Free Red Heart Crochet Pumpkin Patch Blanket Pattern

By Yarnspirations

Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver

Red Heart Crochet Pumpkin Patch Blanket Pattern

40. Boo the Fiendishly Friendly Ghost

by Paintbox Yarns

Yarn: Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran

Boo the Fiendlishly Friendly Ghost

41. Pips the Pumpkin - Free Toy Crochet Pattern For Halloween

by: Paintbox Yarns

Yarn: Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran 

Skill Level: 3

Pips the Pumpkin Toy Crochet Pattern

42.  Black Cat Garland

by Rupinder Kaur

Yarn: Paintbox yarns cotton aran

Skill Level: 2

Black Cat Garland

43. Halloween Cat Ear Headband

By The Crocheting

Yarn:  Paintbox Simply Aran

Skill Level: 2

Halloween Cat Ear Headband

44. Halloween Top Hat

By Sharon Mann (Red Heart US)

Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Economy Solids

Skill Level: 2

Halloween Top Hat

45. Halloween Wench

By  Kim Guzman

Yarn:  Red Heart Super Saver Economy Solids

Skill Level:  3

Halloween Wench

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What is a Good Yarn Choice for Autumn and Halloween Crochet Patterns

Red Heart Super Saver Yarn clearly wins the top spot based on all the crochet patterns in this article. This yarn is thick for a worsted weight acrylic yarn, very economical, and comes in a huge array of colors, including all the colors you need for Halloween and Autumn Patterns.

Are these Patterns Beginner-Friendly

Most are suitable for confident beginners, but some have techniques more appropriate for intermediate crocheters. Always read the entire pattern before deciding whether you want to use it for your next project.

This will help identify any new skills you may need to learn or instructions needing more clarification. Most patterns indicate the skill level, so look for those indications.

Learn more about project skill levels (link)

Here is a list of the typical skills for the project patterns highlighted

• Making a gauge swatch
• Understanding crochet terms and abbreviations
• Reading a crochet pattern
• Basic stitches, like chain stitch, slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, and treble crochet
• Crochet Increasing and decreasing
• How to make Front or back post stitches
• Color changes
• Tapestry crochet
• Blocking

Crochet Halloween Amigurumi Patterns: Some Tips

Some of the patterns on this page require you to know and understand how to do Amigurumi.

If this is your first attempt, remember that using a smaller hook is more helpful than you usually would for the type of yarn. For example, when using a number 4 worsted weight yarn, a typical hook for Amigurumi might be a US E (3.75 mm) hook.

• Stitches need to be tight so that the stuffing stays put.
• Stuff as you go.
• Don’t be afraid to use stitch markers.
• Choose a suitable yarn: Acrylic yarn is excellent for beginners as it's durable and easy to work with. Cotton is also a good choice for home projects.
• Don't be afraid to ask for help: There are countless online resources, including this blog and crochet communities, where you can find help and inspiration.

Final Tips for Crochet Beginners

• Start with simple patterns
• Design Your Own: Yes, you read that right, even for beginners:
• A simple four to five-inch square worked with your favorite crochet stitch and spooky-colored yarn makes a mug rug. Make it larger for a Halloween Dishcloth or even bigger for a table runner.
• Work a rectangle of orange acrylic yarn, seam it together, gather the top and stuff it, and then gather the bottom to make a pumpkin.
• Choose a suitable yarn. Acrylic works excellently, but cotton is also a great choice.
• Don’t be afraid to ask for help.

Last Words

From amigurumi critters to cozy costumes and bewitching home decor, there's a crochet Halloween pattern out there for every skill level and style.

Whether you're a seasoned stitcher looking for a new challenge or a beginner eager to dive into the world of yarn, these patterns offer a fun and creative way to celebrate the spookiest season.

So grab your hooks and yarn, choose your favorite patterns from the list above, and get ready to craft a Halloween that's both handmade and hauntingly beautiful!

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Hi, there, I'm Janice, the voice behind this website and avid knitter and crochet enthusiast. I want to share my passion with you and help you learn how to knit or crochet, smarter.

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