As a crocheter, there’s no better way to get in the Halloween spirit than with a hook and some yarn. And this spell-binding collection of free Halloween crochet patterns will help you do just that. Whether you’re looking for spooky home decor, cozy festive cardigans, or adorable amigurumi monsters, you’re sure to find inspiration here.
Free Halloween Crochet Patterns
Halloween is just around the corner – and like me, you’re ready to break out those crochet hooks and stitch up some cute Halloween crochet projects.
Choosing a Halloween pattern is so much fun – there are so many festive ideas for all skill levels! Whether you want cute, creepy, or both, you’ll find the perfect pattern here:
- Decor Galore: Think table runners, plump pumpkins, festive garlands, spooky coasters, baskets to stash candy, and even Halloween-themed pillows.
- On-the-go: Find patterns for super cute trick-or-treat bags.
- Amigurumi – Crochet cute creatures like witches, bats, spiders, and cats.
- Stay Cozy: Stylish hats, scarves, and cardigans are perfect for chilly October evenings.
Crochet Halloween Patterns for Beginners
Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn or an experienced crocheter seeking fresh inspiration, there is a Halloween pattern out there for everyone. If you’re just starting out, try out one of these beginner-friendly options:
Red Heart Halloween Decor Party Banner (#4), Crochet Candy Corn Bunting (#14), The Whimsical Witch Hat (#27)
31 Free Halloween Crochet Patterns
Check out these free Halloween crochet patterns for your next project. Happy crocheting!
Plaid Table Runner
This adorable table runner is the perfect way to spruce up your gathering space for fall. Use it to hold your favorite fall centerpieces as you enjoy a good meal with friends and family. This table runner is best for intermediate crocheters.
Designer: Lion Brand Yarn
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Pound of Love
Halloween Treat Bags Pattern
These easy bags are fun to make and so fun to customize, too! Whether you choose to go with stripes, polka dots, or a silly face, this quick bag pattern will soon have you wanting to make a few more! Crochet some for your kids and their friends, or sell them at a fall craft show!
Designer: Lion Brand Yarn
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice
Red Heart Spicy Crochet Pumpkins
Cozy up your space with these cheerful crochet pumpkins! Made using the ripple stitch, these decorative pieces would be great for Thanksgiving dinner or for decorating any time during the fall season. Don’t forget to grab some fiberfill and some poly pellets to weigh your pumpkin down a bit and keep it sturdily on your table.
Designer: Yarnspirations
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver
Red Heart Halloween Decor Party Banner
Get ready to party with this spooky and cute crocheted banner! This crocheted Halloween decoration is easy to make, and you can adjust it to be as long or short as you need. Grab your favorite Halloween colors and enjoy making this relaxing project!
Designer: Yarnspirations
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver
Red Heart Spider Web Table Topper
Cover your table with this crafty and unique table web! This project would be fun in orange, black, or whatever Halloween-themed color you like. This pattern is ideal for comfortable beginners.
Designer: Yarnspirations
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver
Red Heart Spider Web Table Mat
This table web would make a great centerpiece or could also be used as a placemat. If you love this pattern, make a few in all the same color or all different colors to set at each seat. Each one measures about 20” in diameter.
Designer: Yarnspirations
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver
Red Heart Crochet Ghost Coasters
Keep track of your favorite fall drink with these spooky ghost coasters! You can make these coasters all in one color or each in a different shade. Stick a magnet on the back if you want to decorate your fridge with these creative pieces.
Designer: Yarnspirations
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver
Halloween Eyeball Coaster
Green, blue, or brown… try out different eye colors to see what you like best on these eyeball coasters! This pattern uses half-double crochets and is quick to make. They’re double-sided to create a durable coaster that keeps your surfaces safe.
Designer: Stitch by Fay
Yarn weight: DK
Suggested yarn: Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK
Halloween Skull Garland
These skulls each take about 15 minutes to make, so you can make plenty of them to string across a mantel or wall space in just a few hours! Each one is about 4” x 6”. You’ll need to be able to chain, slip stitch, single crochet, double crochet, and single crochet two together in order to make this pattern.
Designer: See Love Share
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver
Crochet Halloween Candy Bags
This pattern is for four simple bag options: a pumpkin bag, a witch bag, a skeleton head bag, and a Frankenstein bag. Their drawstrings and straps make them easy for little hands to carry. Check out the video tutorial if you need help!
Designer: Sigonimacaroni
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver
Pumpkin Basket
This cute and useful basket is made with the tapestry crochet technique. It measures about 6.5” in diameter by 5.5” tall. This project would be great for holding keys, candy, or other fall trinkets!
Designer: Desert Blossom Crafts
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver
Halloween Granny Square Cardigan
This Halloween eyeball cardigan is a style all its own! If you’ve been looking for a Halloween-themed wearable, look no further. This easy pattern is made of granny squares and can be adjusted to the size you want.
Designer: Hay Hay Crochet
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver
Frankenstein Candy Bowl
This spooky candy bowl is ready to hold your favorite type of sweets! A plastic canvas insert helps it hold its shape, and it measures 8” in diameter by 7.5” high. This is a good pattern for experienced beginners.
Designer: A Crocheted Simplicity
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lily Sugar ‘n Cream
Crochet Candy Corn Bunting
This easy pattern uses just single crochets and is a perfect, decorative piece for beginners! With this quick pattern, you can add as many candy corn triangles as you like to make your bunting just the right length for your space.
Designer: Jen Hayes Creations
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver
Mad About Boo Crochet Halloween Pillow
Spruce up your living room for the holidays with this slightly spooky pillow! The front is made using the intarsia crochet technique, with the back being a solid color. This pattern is perfect for intermediates.
Designer: The Loopy Lamb
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver
Crochet Jack O Lantern Trick or Treat Bag
This bag is worked by holding two strands together to help create a firm, sturdy fabric. You can make this bag as large or small as you want! To crochet this project, you’ll need to know the chain stitch, slip stitch, single crochet, and crab stitch.
Designer: Loops and Love Crochet
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Red Heart Soft
Crochet Pumpkin Pots
This pumpkin pot with a lid is the perfect place to hold trinkets and Halloween goodies! It would also be great to use for a harvest celebration or just decorating your home for the fall season. It measures about 6” in diameter.
Designer: Hooked on Patterns
Yarn weight: Bulky
Suggested yarn: KnitPicks Brava Bulky
Free Crochet Pumpkin Pattern with 2 Sizes
This adorable fall pumpkin is available in two different sizes. It’s worked flat using basic stitches for a relaxing, quick-to-make fall crochet project. This pumpkin would also be great to give as a decorative gift or to make for fall craft shows.
Designer: Sarah Maker
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Basic Stitch Premium
Halloween Tentacle Candy Bowl
Kids will love this super fun and creative tentacle bowl! This 10” bowl is made with super bulky yarn, which makes it so quick to whip up! If you want, add googly eyes or embroider a silly face!
Designer: Tamara Kelly
Yarn weight: Super bulky
Suggested yarn: Bernat Blanket
No Sew Amigurumi Spider
These plush and cuddly spiders can be addicting to make, so you may soon find yourself with a whole collection! The curly legs and lovable squishiness would also make this a fun toy for kids and babies - just make sure to opt for embroidered eyes rather than safety eyes for babies and toddlers.
Designer: Cassandra Babb
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver
Frankenstein’s Monster
This silly crochet monster is a little bit spooky but mostly just cute! This 2-D amigurumi piece is worked in flat rows and joined together. The colorwork is made using the intarsia crochet technique.
Designer: Spin a Yarn Crochet
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver
Red Haired Witch
This amigurumi crochet project is made in a few different pieces - the head, body, base, cape top, cape bottom, hair, sleeves, and arms. Each one can be customized in order to create your perfect color combination! This pattern is ideal for intermediate crocheters.
Designer: The Crochet Queen Designs
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Caron Simply Soft
Amigurumi Candy Corn
These 4” candy corn stuffies are super quick to make and would be fun for fall decorating! You can even add little faces if you want to bring these pieces to life. To make this pattern, you’ll need to know how to chain, single crochet, increase, and decrease.
Designer: Grace and Yarn
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver
Kit the Pumpkin Cat
Check out these adorable cats with their pumpkin tummies! Made with DK yarn, each one measures nearly 5” tall. This cute kitty is made in pieces that are then seamed together.
Designer: Hi Sheep
Yarn weight: DK
Suggested yarn: Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK
Sir Batwington the Bat
Use this bat to decorate, or sew him onto your costume’s shoulder! This 5” bat is made in pieces that are seamed together and is a good pattern for experienced beginners. Choose your own facial features to give your bat any expression you like!
Designer: Sweet of Ties
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver
Ghost Amigurumi
This 2-D pattern is worked in flat rows to create two separate pieces that are seamed together. This plush little pattern would make a great stash buster! To create this crochet ghost, you’ll need to be able to chain, make a magic circle, slip stitch, single crochet, increase, and decrease.
Designer: Spin a Yarn Crochet
Yarn weight: Bulky
Suggested yarn: Bernat Velvet
The Whimsical Witch-Hat
This crocheted witch hat features a floppy brim and point. It measures about 12” tall and is an easy pattern to make. Use up your stash of yarn and combine any colors you like for this striped hat.
Designer: Amanda Steves
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver
Red Heart Witchy Cat Hat
This cat hat features appliqued eyes and a nose, and even crocheted ears! This pattern is available in four different sizes, so you and your little ones can match. And you don’t have to stick with black - make it any color you like!
Designer: Yarnspirations
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver
Crochet Monster Beanie
This silly-sweet monster beanie is perfect for little ones! Techniques used in this pattern include the chain, slip stitch, magic circle, single crochet, double crochet, back post and front post half double crochet, treble crochet, and increases. With so many colors, this Halloween hat crochet pattern would be a great stash buster.
Designer: Raffamusa Designs
Yarn weight: Sport
Suggested yarn: KnitPicks Brava Sport
The Pumpkin Beanie
This top-down beanie is made with front post stitches and offers beautiful texture in every size! From preemie to adult, this hat is a great way to stay warm and dress up for fall or Halloween. Cozy up with this festive pattern, and check out the video tutorial if you need help!
Designer: Han Jan Crochet
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: WeCrochet Brava Worsted
Witch Legs Scarf
This striped scarf is just so clever! It’s available in both adult and child size, and it's easy to add or subtract rows to make your scarf just as long as you like. The pattern is made mostly with single crochets.
Designer: The Crafter Life
Yarn weight: Worsted
Suggested yarn: Red Heart Super Saver
Supplies You’ll Need
- Yarn
- Crochet hook(s)
- Other notions (tapestry needle, scissors, stitch markers, polyfill stuffing, plastic canvas, embroidery thread, safety eyes)
Important tip: Please note that safety eyes are a choking hazard for children 3 and under. If you plan to make Halloween amigurumi for a small child, opt for embroidered eyes instead!
What yarn is best for Halloween crochet projects?
Red Heart Super Saver is an all-around excellent yarn for all sorts of Halloween decor projects. This acrylic option is versatile, durable, easily accessible, and comes in many color choices.
Other popular yarns include Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK, Lily Sugar’ n Cream, and Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice.
What crochet hook should I use for my Halloween pattern?
When starting a new crochet project, always check the pattern’s recommended hook size first. Then, crochet a gauge swatch with the suggested hook and yarn. If your swatch matches the pattern’s listed gauge, you have the perfect hook size! If not, try a slightly larger or smaller hook as needed to match the pattern gauge.
For worsted-weight yarn, which is common in these patterns, hook sizes I-9 (5.50 mm), J-10 (6.00 mm), or K-11 (6.50 mm) work well. Finer yarns require smaller hooks, while larger hooks work better for bulkier yarns.
Crochet Techniques to Know
- Making a gauge swatch
- Understanding crochet terms and abbreviations
- Basic stitches, like chain stitch, slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, and treble crochet
- Increasing and decreasing
- Front or back post stitches
- Color changes
- Tapestry crochet
- Intarsia crochet
- Blocking
- Reading a crochet pattern
Tips and Tricks
Here are a few tips to keep in mind.
Find a pattern that fits your skill level.
With countless Halloween crochet patterns out there, you’re sure to find one that matches your current skill level. Most patterns indicate the intended skill level, but be sure to thoroughly read through all stitches and techniques used before starting. This will help you identify any new skills you need to learn first. If anything seems unclear, take the time to practice those stitches and watch video tutorials if available.
Follow amigurumi best practices.
For Halloween amigurumi, try using a crochet hook that’s slightly smaller than what you would typically use. This helps keep your fabric tight so the stuffing doesn’t fall out. Then, stuff as you go! This helps ensure you get just the right amount of fluff for your project. Too much, and it will be stiff. Too little, and it will be floppy.
Check your measurements and make a gauge swatch.
For wearables, take accurate measurements of yourself (or the recipient) before choosing a size. Then, take the time to make a gauge swatch before getting started. If needed, you can size your hook up or down to achieve gauge and ensure your hat, scarf, or sweater fits just right.
More Crochet Patterns
I hope that you’ve enjoyed this list of easy crochet pumpkin patterns. For even more crochet ideas, check out these related posts.
- 30 Free Crochet Mushroom Patterns for Amigurumi, Decor and More
- 17 Free Crochet Pumpkin Patterns for Cozy Fall Decor
- 25 Free Crochet Gnome Patterns
- 25 Free & Easy Crochet Patterns for Beginners
- 25 Easy Crochet Animal Patterns for Beginners
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