30+ Halloween crochet patterns to make the season spookier
What are your plans this Halloween? We’re already excited about what Halloween costumes we’ll be wearing, how to best decorate our home and what sweet treats we’ll be giving as gifts!
So to help you with your Halloween crochet, we’ve compiled this spooktacular list of our favourite paid and free Halloween crochet patterns!
From crochet Halloween costumes to hauntingly good homeware to terrifying toys, the only questions is... Witch one of these Halloween crochet patterns will you be trying?
38 top Halloween crochet patterns
1. Free amigurumi crochet bat pattern
First appearing in Simply Crochet issue 49, we are totally batty for this Halloween crochet pattern which we're now bringing to you as one of our free crochet projects!
This sweet little bat is designed by Simply Crochet editor, Sara Huntington, and makes a brilliant first amigurumi project!
- Make our free amigurumi crochet bat pattern today!
2. Free crochet pumpkin pattern
How cute are these sweet little crochet pumpkins by Liz Ward?
This free pumpkin pattern comes with instructions for how to make your pumpkins in two different sizes, and uses some clever sewn stitches to create that classic pumpkin shape!
- Get the free crochet pumpkin pattern right here on Gathered.
3. Oscar the spider crochet pattern
Give your friends a fright with this spooky amigurumi spider crochet pattern! We love the use of pipe cleaners to get those long legs looking perfect!
- Find the Oscar the spider crochet pattern on Etsy.
4. Skeleton Post Mortem doily crochet pattern
For ultimate Halloween vibes, this skeleton doily pattern is an excellent way of bringing creepy crochet into your home.
The intricate lace design provides a fun crochet challenge, and the detailed skeleton crochet pattern and coffin design is a terrifying twist on the traditional doily.
It’s definitely a must-make for any Halloween dinner parties, your guests won’t know whether to be amazed or appalled… possibly both!
- Buy the Skeleton Post Mortem doily crochet pattern on Etsy.
5. Free crochet masquerade mask pattern
If you have a Halloween party coming up and need a super-quick crochet Halloween costume, you'll be the belle of the ball with this pretty crochet lace mask, designed by Alexis at Persia Lou.
- Make your own free crochet masquerade mask pattern from PersiaLou.com.
6. Free crochet spider web pattern
If you're after quick and easy crochet Halloween patterns that you can make in no time at all, then you've got to try this cute spider web motif!
We've hooked ours up in some shiny metallic yarn, and you can easily join the motifs together to turn them into fabulous Halloween crochet decorations!
- Try hooking our free crochet spider web pattern right now!
7. Free spider web collar crochet pattern
Whether you’re a fan of that Wednesday Addams goth styling or are just after the perfect Halloween accessory, you can’t go wrong with this stylish spider web collar!
The collar is designed to be a one-size-fits-all pattern, however there are instructions for how to adapt it if you need larger sizes… plus the handy video tutorial makes it even easier to enjoy come cobweb crochet.
- This free spiderweb collar crochet pattern is available at lululoves.co.uk.
8. Free crochet skull pattern
Here's a free Halloween crochet pattern that is bound to impress your ghoulish guests!
This amigurumi crochet skull pattern by Irene Strange makes a fabulous Halloween decoration, plus includes instruction on how to turn it into a mexican day-of-the-dead inspired sugar skul too.
- What will you use our free crochet skull pattern for?
9. Halloween amigurumi cats pattern bundle
If you’re getting a bit creeped out by these crochet Halloween patterns and need something cute to calm you down, then we think you’ll love these Halloween amigurumi cats. This pattern bundle includes patterns for a ghost cat, pumpkin cat and witch cat.
Lock the door, close the curtains, put your phone on silent and settle in for a quiet Halloween with these adorable kitties to keep you company.
- Buy the Halloween Cats amigurumi pattern bundle on Etsy.
Skills with skulls
If you're a fan of creepy crochet, then why not have a go at this amazing filet crochet skull jumper by Pony McTate. It's super-fun to hook, and the pattern is now available in sizes 8-36! You can find the pattern on Ravelry!
10. Free crochet ghost pattern
Here's another of our free Halloween crochet patterns that you hook up super-quick and use for all sorts of different projects.
This easy crochet ghost motif is great by itself, but we've also included instructions on how to turn it into Halloween bunting, cake toppers and even a ghoulish keyring!
- Give this ghoul a go with our free crochet ghost pattern.
11. Crochet witch hat pattern
For fancy dress parties or just some good ol' trick or treating, show off your skills with your crochet Halloween costume.
- This crochet witch hat pattern by Sarah-Jane Hicks will have your friends dying of envy!
12. Free ghost doily crochet pattern
If you fancy showing off your crochet skills this Halloween, then your guests will be amazed by this incredible ghost doily crochet pattern by Marsha Glassner.
- Click here for the free ghost doily crochet pattern on Ravelry.
13. Free black cat Halloween headband crochet pattern
Been invited to a last minute Halloween party and need a crochet Halloween costume super-fast? Dressing up as a black cat is an easy costume to craft, after all besides some black clothes and some sort of tail, all you really need is some cat ears.
This free crochet pattern is a great way of using your crochet skills to upcycle an old headband into a pair of adorable ears. It can be easily adjusted to accommodate different sizes, and includes an optional bow too!
- Download the free black cat Halloween headband crochet pattern from Lovecrafts.
14. Micro skull crochet pattern
Although we've included this in our crochet halloween patterns round-up, we'd happily wear these amazing micro skull earrings all year round!
This fantastic design by Steffi Glaves uses lace crochet thread and a tiny hook to create these super-small skulls, but you can always scale it up with some 4ply or Dk yarn.
- Buy the micro skull crochet pattern on Etsy.
15. Fancy Rats crochet pattern
Here’s one that will divide opinion – creepy or cute? It’s fair to say rats have a pretty poor reputation, but these aren’t just any rats - they’re fancy rats!
This fun amigurumi pattern is perfect for Halloween decor and props… as well as for pranking your friends! You'd certainly get a fright if they were popping out from the bottom of a bowl of sweets!
- You can get the Fancy Rats crochet pattern from Lovecrafts.
16. Free Halloween puppets crochet pattern
Here's some more crochet halloween patterns to keep your little guys and ghouls happy this Halloween! These easy-to-make puppets are a great way to treat kids... and much better for them than sweets!
- Make kids these free Halloween puppets crochet patterns from Yarnspirations.
17. Free pumpkin basket crochet pattern
If you are prepared to give out some sweets (or healthy snacks) to any trick or treaters that knock at your door, have those treats ready to hand out with this fab crochet pumpkin basket designed especially for us by Louise Sheward.
- Check out the free pumpkin basket crochet pattern right here on Gathered!
18. Free crochet sweets pattern
We know the kids will hate us for this one, but if you want to cut down on the amount of sugar they consume this Halloween, why not try slipping them some of these crochet sweets instead – guaranteed sugar free!
- Get stuck into the how to crochet sweets tutorial on Gathered.
19. Eyeball monsters crochet pattern
Looking for a Halloween amigurumi pattern that is the stuff of nightmares? Then look no further than these eyeball monsters!
This is an incredible 108 page digital pattern that includes instructions for making a whole army of different eyeball monster characters.
Choose from a range of different legs, tentacles, arms, eyeballs, eyelids and more – all of which are interchangeable allowing you to create your own custom monsters!
- Get the Eyeball monsters crochet pattern on Etsy.
20. Free candy corn crochet pattern
We don't really have candy corn here in the UK, but we know our friends in the US love it - so heres a sweet free candy corn keychain pattern for you to hook up for Halloween!
- Find the free candy corn crochet pattern at onedogwoof.com.
Dare to do it yourself!
If you're hosting a Halloween party this year, why not steer clear of those scary plastic decorations and try making one of these 35 DIY homemade Halloween decorations!
21. Free black cat crochet bunting pattern
Here's a fab bunting pattern for Halloween... or for all year round if you love cute kitties as much as we do! This easy pattern is quick to make and you can easily make your bunting as long or as short as you need - just keep crocheting those cats!
- Download the free black cat crochet bunting pattern from Lovecrafts.
22. Free amigurumi Raven crochet pattern
Fans of Edgar Allen Poe (or that Simpsons Halloween episode) will understand the pure horror of the Raven, “Perched upon a bust of Pallas just above my chamber door – Perched, and sat, and nothing more.”
This fantastically lifelike amigurumi would make a great Halloween prop and would definitely creep out your guests perched solemnly in a corner.
- Get the free amigurumi raven crochet pattern from icrochetthings.
23. Mosaic skeleton crochet pattern for placemats and more!
Mosaic crochet has had a real surge in popularity in recent years, and you can combine this fun crochet technique with some spooky skeletons in this spectacular Halloween crochet pattern.
The placemat skeleton crochet pattern makes a stunning Halloween centrepiece on your dining table, but you can easily convert the pattern into a creepy cushion!
- Buy the Mosaic skeleton crochet pattern on Etsy.
24. Free amigurumi ghost crochet pattern
This fa-boo-lous ghost pattern by Sara Huntington from Simply Crochet is so simple we’re making a handful this Halloween.
Try turning it into hanging decorations for above the door and for appliquéing onto a wreath for a unique spin!
- Create a spooky spectre with our free amigurumi ghost crochet pattern.
25. Sugar skull amigurumi doll crochet pattern
When it comes to amazing amigurumi Halloween crochet patterns, it'll come as no surprise that superstar desginer Ilaria Caliri has a brilliant Halloween amigurumi design up her sleeve!
This day-of-the-dead inspired sugar skull amigurumi doll first appeared in issue 62 of Simply Crochet magazine, and you can now buy the pattern on Etsy - she's the perfect blend of creepy and cute!
- Buy the Sugar skull amigurumi doll crochet pattern on Etsy.
26. Free pompom Halloween wreath pattern
Ok, so we know this pattern isn't really crochet... but we also know how much you love pompoms!
This super-simple make is a really quick way of giving your home a spooky makeover - just grab some orange yarn and a pompom maker and you'll have this made in no time (p.s. if you don't have a wreath handy, you could always make one from cardboard).
- Try this free pompom Halloween wreath pattern from Yarnspirations.
27. Free Morticia gloves crochet pattern
Now here's another of our Halloween crochet patterns that is so stunning that we’d gladly wear it all year round! These Morticia Gloves by Anna Nikipirowicz are a glorious spider web accessory that is both eerie and elegant.
- You can find this free Morticia gloves crochet pattern on moochka.wordpress.com.
28. Free decorative pumpkins crochet pattern
Maybe you fancy a Halloween crochet project to celebrate the season, but don't want anything too spooky. Then you should have a go at this fab free decorative pumpkins crochet pattern, which is available as this oblong/gourd style or the classic round pumpkin too.
- Find the free decorative pumpkins crochet pattern on Hobbii.com.
Perfect pumpkins every time!
Nothing says Halloween quite like a classic Jack-o-Lantern! Check out our How to carve a pumpkin tutorial - it's full of top tips, and there's even a video tutorial too!
29. Free crochet spider cushion pattern
Give your sofa a spooky makeover with this incredible free crochet spider cushion.
It uses a host of different techniques making it a fun and fulfilling project, and the amigurumi spider pattern is made independently of the cushion - so you can always just hook that up by itself and use it to scare your friends!
- Sit back and stay spooky with our free crochet spider cushion pattern.
30. Mosaic pumpkin cushion crochet pattern
Continuing with the haunted homewares, here's another incredible mosaic crochet design that is just perfect for hiding behind during those scary horror movie nights!
We're obsessed with the tessellating jack-o-lantern design, it's got to be one of our favourite Halloween crochet patterns!
- Buy the Mosaic pumpkin cushion crochet pattern on Etsy.
31. Free witch hat crochet pattern
Black cats and witches hats - this fab free Halloween crochet pattern perfectly combines the two!
Red Heart have made this pattern available in 4 sizes, so everyone from babies to adults can unleash their inner witch with this simple crochet Halloween costume!
- Find the Free witch hat crochet pattern on Yarnspirations.com.
32. Trick or Treat bunting crochet pattern
Is it even a party if you don’t have bunting? Make sure your Halloween party is decorated properly with this awesome trick or treat bunting.
This fab crochet Halloween pattern uses crochet colour work to create the lettering, with each letter being accompanied by written instructions and a chart.
It also includes instructions for the ghost and spider applique too.
- Buy the Trick or Treat bunting crochet pattern on Etsy.
33. Free kids crochet devil costume pattern
If you need to hook up a quick crochet Halloween costume for your own little devil, this free Halloween crochet pattern from Red Heart is both easy and interesting.
Made in Aran yarn and using slip stitch rows, it won't take you long to make it and kids will love wearing it... but don't blame us if it encourages them to get up to even more mischief!
- Find the free kids crochet devil costume pattern on Yarnspirations.com.
34. Free Halloween wreath crochet pattern
If you're a proper crochet wreath for your front door, then maybe you'll like this free Halloween crochet pattern by Lily Sugar 'n Cream - complete with pumpkins, witches and spiders!
- Find the free Halloween wreath crochet pattern on Yarnspirations.com.
35. Amigurumi voodoo dolls crochet pattern
These Halloween amigurumi voodoo doll keychains are a great way of hooking up a bit of crochet magic! They make sweet little Halloween gifts, and again would be a nice alternative to sweets for trick or treaters!
- Buy the Amigurumi voodoo dolls crochet pattern on Etsy.
36. Free Medusa crochet doll pattern
You're not supposed to look Medusa in the eye, but this one is so sweet even Perseus himself wouldn't be able to resist.
This fabulous Halloween crochet pattern by Revlie Schuit would make a fabulous gift to make for your little one, but if a bit too scary for them you can always just give her normal hair instead.
- Combine creepy with cute using our free Medusa crochet doll pattern.
Frighteningly fun crafts
If you want to encourage your kids to get involved in crafting this Halloween, there's plenty of projects they can try in our list of 45 easy Halloween crafts for kids.
37. Free crochet Frankenstein plush toy
We love this Frankenstein’s monster plushie by Jillian over at Spin A Yarn Crochet! She’s used tapestry crochet and although there’s a bit of sewing involved we think he’ll be the perfect Halloween crochet companion on your little one’s trick or treat trip!
- Get the free crochet Frankenstein plush toy pattern from Spinayarncrochet.com.
38. Pumpkin patch crochet hood pattern
It doesn't all have to be scary and spooky when it comes to Halloween crochet patterns - this pumpkin patch crochet hood pattern is a fabulous example of a super-cute design that also celebrates the season!
- Buy the Pumpkin patch crochet hood pattern on Etsy.
Halloween crochet patterns make the season scarier (and cuter!)
Halloween crochet patterns are so much fun to make, whether you're after some adorable decorations for your home or terrifying trick-or-treat costumes, we've got you covered!
Dress up your door with our Halloween wreath ideas
Scare those trick-or-treaters with your crafty skills by trying one of our these frighteningly fantastic DIY Halloween wreath ideas.
