Store-bought Halloween decorations don’t always hit the mark. They’re often repetitive, flimsy, don’t last very long, and are also expensive; what’s worse, if my neighbors have the same Halloween decorations as me…
As I was brainstorming on how to get creative and unique Halloween decorations, I thought why not make my own? You can get started on your own Halloween crochet patterns with just a skein of yarn, a crochet hook, and some measurements!
Thinking about what you can crochet for Halloween?
I understand that creating your own crochet patterns can be difficult, especially if you don’t have a guide to help you. This Halloween, try one of these 50+ free Halloween crochet patterns.
This free Halloween crochet patterns list contains both quick Halloween crochet patterns and more difficult intricate projects. Find tons of adorable but spooky decorative items, scary Halloween wearables, and overall some unique pieces you won’t find in stores!
How to use these free Halloween crochet patterns?
Need some inspiration for how to put your crocheted items to use? They can be used in a variety of fun ways to make your Halloween party more memorable and unique. Here are some examples of how you can apply these patterns:
- DIY Decorations:
Many, if not all, of these crochet items, particularly amigurumi dolls, would make excellent Halloween party guests. They’d look great on your fireplace mantle, dining table, or any other flat surface that needs a little Halloween spice! - Costume Accessories:
Smaller crochet patterns may not be visible on a mantle. They will, however, come in handy for adding a little something extra to your Halloween outfit. A small pumpkin or spider on your cape would be a nice finishing touch that shows you put thought into it! - Halloween treats alternative:
If you’re a health-conscious parent who has never approved of children getting so many treats on Halloween night, this is a great option! Instead of handing out treats when the kids come knocking, these small cute little patterns would be just as welcome. You could also give these to children who are allergic to the treat you intend to distribute. - Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Birthday Gifts:
These crochet patterns aren’t just for Halloween. You can definitely make them ahead of time and save them as gifts for other festive seasons or birthdays.
What’s Next:
- Start crocheting and share your completed handmade on Facebook and/or Instagram. Remember to tag us, @madefromyarn, so that we are able to see them.
- Pin it to Pinterest for a future To-Crochet List.
- Share with your crochet groups for a crochet-along event.
- Browse more free crochet patterns to make
53 Free Halloween Crochet Patterns
Are you ready for a spooky but one-of-a-kind Halloween? I’ve compiled a list of 50+ free Halloween crochet patterns for crocheters of all skill levels, complete with tutorials and guides (some even videos!). Patterns range from beginner to intermediate to difficult and come in a variety of shapes and sizes. So keep reading, and I’m confident you’ll find more than one pattern you adore.
How to crochet a pumpkin the easy way - in any size!
Perfect for both Halloween, Fall, and Thanksgiving, this aesthetic absolutely gorgeous pumpkin crochet pattern is suitable for beginners. Learn how to crochet a pumpkin of any size using any weight yarn with this Halloween crochet pattern tutorial. If you already know the single crochet stitch and how to crochet a flat rectangle, you already have a head start!
Crochet Pumpkin Amigurumi Pattern (3 Sizes)
Fabulous pumpkins may not be spooky but they make elegant Halloween decorations. This crochet pumpkin amigurumi pattern comes in 3 different sizes so you can choose which size suits you best.
Crochet Angel Costume For Amigurumi
We will be seeing a lot of spooky characters as you go down this list. However, Halloween isn't just about decorating or dressing up as something scary. It's about being anything and decorating any way you want! A common costume for Halloween is the angel. Now, what better way to spice up your amigurumi dolls than to give them an angel costume to wear? It comes with wings, a dress, and even a halo!
Crochet Devil Costume For Amigurumi
This mini crochet devil horns and tail, and the crochet trident patterns can be altered to fit on any of your amigurumi dolls thereby transforming them into a Halloween doll! If you want to attempt the whole doll, then here is Red Doll Dress for the Amigurumi Cat. You can also alter this to fit an adult or a toddler to be a Halloween wearable!
Halloween Witch Costume For Amigurumi
Here is another tutorial on how to transform your amigurumi dolls into dressed-up Halloween characters. You won't have to waste any more time crocheting a full-sized doll. In this tutorial, we have a crochet witch hat pattern, a witch cape, and a DIY craft witch broom to complete your spooky witch look. If you need a doll to fit into this pattern they also have a Amigurumi Cat tutorial.
Mini Eyeball Crochet Pattern
What a perfect addition to a candy bowl! These eyeballs are also beginner-friendly patterns that anyone can work up in no time. String them together to form a garland or make them into keychains, it's a very versatile pattern to make.
Narrow Crochet Skull Scarf Pattern
Halloween crochet patterns are the best when they're wearable. This lovely crochet skull pattern is 421 - 430 m long, perfect for an in-theme but simple Halloween costume.
Crochet Tarantula Free Pattern
This is no simple house spider, this is an enormous tarantula made especially with faux fur yarn to give it that fuzzy hairy look. Very lifelike if I do say so myself. There's even a video that includes tips on how to crochet with faux fur yarn. Don't worry if you're a first timer, because you can't really see your stitches, it is incredibly forgiving towards mistakes!
Little Ghost Crochet Pattern
Make your own cute little ghosts come to life with this beginner-friendly amigurumi crochet ghost pattern. The whole ghost is made in one go, from top to bottom and the only sewing required is for attaching his little pumpkin hat. Also another one of the easier Halloween crochet patterns on this list.
Freaky Mummy Amigurumi Doll
Crochet a cute mummy that just rose from the dead to place in your house this Halloween! An intermediate skill is required to complete this doll. This post also has links to a bundle of free amigurumi crochet patterns that are Halloween themed.
Mix & Match Amigurumi Crochet Monster
Ever wanted to design your own version of a spooky monster for Halloween? This is your time to shine! This tutorial is unique as it guides you on how to design your own monster. It doesn't stop there! It also guides you on the crochet amigurumi patterns of the different parts of monsters.
Zombie Free Crochet Pattern
I absolutely love the unique 2D effect this zombie crochet pattern has. This undead friend is made in 9 separate pieces and it requires a tapestry (or intarsia) crochet technique to work on the colors. Fear not for this tutorial has you thoroughly covered with its detailed instructions for your amigurumi crochet patterns.
Frankenstein’s Monster Free Crochet Pattern
The more the merrier for our spooky Halloween friends. This Frankenstein crochet pattern would be a perfect companion for your other spooky dolls. This doll is made in separate pieces worked in flat rows and then joined together to give it that unique 2-D look. This project is recommended for intermediates and above as it incorporates the tapestry (or intarsia) crochet technique and has a lot of color works.
Vampire Amigurumi Free Crochet Pattern
Another intermediate level and above project, this Vampire crochet pattern is made in two separate pieces. They're worked in flat rows and joined together to give them a special 2-D look. This pattern will use the tapestry (or intarsia) crochet technique and involves quite a bit of color work as well.
No Sew Amigurumi Spider
These no-sew amigurumi spiders are so cute! One of the friendly Halloween crochet patterns for beginners, this crochet spider pattern tutorial only requires basic stitches. What's more, is that they're very very customizable, you can create a color palette of cute spiders that match your home decor.
Purple People Eater Free Toy Monster Amigurumi
This Purple People Eater crochet pattern uses Bulky (UK Chunky) weight and is recommended for intermediate level and above due to the more complex separate parts. Although not one of the easy Halloween crochet patterns, this one-eyed, one-horned flying cutie will be a great addition to your Halloween decor!
Winne Halloween Wreath
Welcome your guests with Halloween cheer the moment they show up on your doorstep with this Halloween wreath. The pattern for this adorable wreath is available for download for free!
Donuts, Donuts, Donuts!
Here is another sweet treat crochet pattern! Available for download, this post offers you two crochet patterns, one is a regular pink donut with sprinkles and another is a spooky eyeball, bones, and all donut to pop in your Halloween basket.
Halloween Spiral Lolly crochet
In the spirit of Halloween treats, this Halloween spiral lollipop pattern is yet another unique touch to your Halloween decor this year. Due to the spiraling and change of colors, this pattern is more suitable for intermediate to advanced crocheters, but hey, if you love a challenge go for it!
This tutorial also includes a video for the first few swirls to get you started. You can easily change the colors of the swirls to transform this into a decoration for different seasons.
Red Heart Skull Party Sticks & Pompoms
For something else to go with the spiral lolly crochet mentioned above, these free red heart skull party sticks are simple 2D crochet patterns that beginners can easily master. They're fast to make so you can quickly make them in bulks and stick them all around your house and your party bowls.
Da Gwim Weaper pattern
This Grim Reaper is perfect to scare all those who behave badly as it'll take their souls into the underworld. I love how hollow the inside of the hood of the cloak looks, it gives it a very mysterious look as if you're staring into the bottomless pit of an abyss.
Not a Good Guy
Right out of a horror movie, this Chucky doll is bound to scare away all your guests for sure! Inspired by the doll Chucky, the strips on his Converse shoes and the scars on his face are just some of the intricate details on this doll. This pattern requires you to have some embroidery skills and a lot of patience to crochet and sew all the small pieces together.
Definitely a doll for the advances as it involves working with different colored yarn at the same time, working in back posts, making loop stitches, switching between working in the front loops and back loops, etc. Really put your amigurumi skills to the test here!
Crochet Witch Gnome
I absolutely adore the details on this witch gnome crochet pattern. Complete with braids, a crooked witch hat, striped leggings, and even shoelaces! A lighter worsted weight, size 4, acrylic yarn was used in this intermediate to advanced Halloween crochet pattern. Pair her with this crochet witch cat and there you have it, the perfect spooky pair!
Amigurumi Evil Witch Crochet Pattern
For a smaller not so complex evil witch crochet pattern, this one's perfect for you! This pattern only uses chain, single, double, and loop crochet stitches so if you've mastered them all then this witch should be a piece of cake. I love that they included a face on this lil' witch making this one of the rare amigurumi Halloween crochet patterns of witches with faces!
Voodoo Doll Pincushion Crochet Pattern
Now this is not a pattern we see often. This unique voodoo doll can be made using only single crochet stitches in spiral rounds with some increases and decreases so it's really a great doll for beginners to have a go at. A little bit of sewing work is required to create the stitched-up look and attach the eyes but follow along with the free guide and you'll have your voodoo doll in no time!
Scarecrow Amigurumi Doll
This scarecrow crochet pattern is suitable for decor not only for Halloween but for fall as well! The finished size measures 17" from the hat to its shoes, so it's a pretty big project. Therefore, intermediate to advanced skills in crochet would be recommended.
Sugar Skull Amigurumi
Halloween and Día de los Muertos (The Day of the Dead)? This skeleton doll fits the criteria for both! If you want something spooky, you can leave out the heart and the flowers and make the face of the skeleton to be not so happy.
Zombie Hat Crochet Pattern
Looking for something to wear as a costume this Halloween? Look no more as this Zombie hat crochet pattern will truly wow at every door you knock at. With the brains protruding and an eyeball hanging by an artery, this zombie hat is full of spooky details.
Baby Bat Sack Hat
Another cute Halloween wearable but this time it comes in the shape of a bat. Compared to the zombie hat, this is definitely easier than that so beginners can give it a go.
Crocheted Halloween BOO Basket
This Halloween pumpkin basket crochet pattern is a unique way to replace boring plastic bowls. Fill them up with the treats you plan to distribute to the children who come trick-or-treating or you can make them for your children for them to stand out when they go collect treats.
Crochet Frankenstein Trick-or-Treat Bag
For an actual trick-or-treat bag, this Frankenstein monster is definitely an eye-catcher. The sizing is modeled after the traditional jack-o-lantern bucket you can get from stores so this ensures your child doesn't get lesser candy than anyone else!
Crochet Halloween Black Cat Wreath
Made of 3 separate parts which are the black cat, the spider, and the wreath, this black cat wreath crochet pattern is not impossible! Definitely something to wow people before they even step into your house.
Flattened Witch Pot Holder
I absolutely love crafts that are practical. This is a witch pot holder crochet pattern that can be used to dissipate the heat from hot pots or pans. I love how creative this pattern is as it's literally a witch squashed/ flattened by your hot pot!
Halloween Crocheted Cup Cozy Pattern
This super easy cup holder crochet pattern can be done within minutes. It's a great way to customize your cups or wine bottles during this festive season.
Halloween Web Collar
Here is another elegant way to elevate your daily clothes to a pretty Halloween costume. By adding sparkles to your threads, this Halloween collar gives a nod to the season without requiring you to go all out. This web collar can be worn both ways too.
Halloween Wreath
If you're looking for a more vibrant and striking Halloween wreath, this is the one for you. Using all the trademark Halloween colors of black, orange, and purple as well as some common spooky characters like the spider, pumpkin, and witch -- this wreath brings Halloween to your doorstep.
Witch Legs Scarf
Perfect for a chilly night out trick-or-treating or to just spice up your everyday wardrobe for Halloween, this witch legs scarf has got you. The tutorial comes in both adult and child sizes so you can your kids can be matching this Halloween!
Red Heart Spider Web Table Mat
This spider web table mat crochet pattern can also be used as a floor mat. It's yet another practical Halloween addition to your house that is beginner friendly.
Sally Skulls Earrings Crochet Pattern
These skull earrings would go well with the web collar pattern mentioned above. A fabric stiffener is required for this small craft as it keeps your crochet pattern in shape and visible when dangling from your ears.
Frankenlight Crochet Pattern
This Frankenstein will really be the star of your show at night when you place a lamp in it that makes his face glow giving it a spooky vibe. A perfect way to illuminate your doorstep and still stay in the theme of Halloween.
Marty the Crochet Monster Pillow
This tutorial includes links to two other monster pillow crochet patterns that you can make to really complete the monster family living on your couch. Both decorative and huggable these monsters are cute enough to live on your couch all year round!
Frankenstein Candy Bowl
Making sure your or your kids' candy bowl fits in with the Halloween theme brings the Halloween décor game up another notch. This Frankenstein candy bowl crochet pattern is a fun way to do so! With candy coming out of Frankenstein's mouth as well.
How to Make a Pumpkin or Jack O’Lantern Flatware Holder
This Pumpkin or Jack O’Lantern Flatware Holder crochet pattern holds your flatware in neatly whilst bringing the holiday cheer to the dining table. Festive yet practical. This crochet pumpkin pattern is a beginner-level project so get your crochet hooks going!
Free Crochet Pumpkin Coaster Pattern (2 Variations!)
Another Halloween/ Fall/ Thanksgiving decor would be this pumpkin coaster. This crochet pattern requires you to know how to crochet a magic ring and the rest is simple. Perfect for beginners as well.
Crochet Poisoned Apple
This poisoned apple ornament has a unique twist as the poison leeching off the apple looks subtly like a Jack-o-lantern face! You can make them as stand-alone pieces to hang on doorknobs or you can string them together to form a Halloween garland.
Crochet Bat
This design can be completely transformed into something new by just using different yarns according to your skill level. For beginners, it's advised to use worsted-weight yarn so you can clearly see your stitches on the bat's body and undo them if necessary.
For those who are used to amigurumi patterns, then challenge yourself with a fuzzy yarn to see your bat get transformed into a living, breathing, flying creature! The additional surface stitching of the bat's wings in a lighter yarn really makes the wings look 3D as well.
Halloween Corner to Corner Crochet Banner
Most of the crochet patterns here are either horizontal or boxy. This spooky crochet banner will perfectly fill up any vertical spaces in your home that are feeling empty. It's not very difficult so do give it a try!
Crochet Candy Corn Cuties
These Crochet Candy Corn Cuties work up so quickly but they have such a huge wow factor. They would make fun little Halloween party favors or just simple decorations that can last through fall and Thanksgiving.
Easy Crochet Skull Amigurumi
Need something to bring the Halloween spirit to your mantlepiece or table? This little skull takes less than an hour and would be great as a decoration or keychain.
Crochet Candy Corn Bunting
This crochet candy corn bunting is a simple anbd easy Halloween decoration. Great for those who are short of time.
Boo-tiful Crochet Halloween Pillow
This boo-tiful ghost pillow cover is a great addition to any chair or couch in your home. Plus it's practical too! The details of this tutorial include a colored graph to help you understand the placements so do give it a go!
Halloween Amigurumi Girls
For not so evil looking witches, this is a sweet lovable, and easily customizable witch crochet pattern. Even the colors used will ensure that all your kids don't get too spooked out by them. The amount of beautiful details in this doll requires patience and an intermediate skill and above.
Crochet Halloween Cauldron
This is a 4 in 1 simple crochet tutorial for a cauldron, a ghost, a pumpkin, and a spider. It's a wonderful stand-alone piece but you could also use it as a supplementary design along with your other dolls or even as a toy for your little children to play with. Only a few basic stitches are required so beginners can definitely attempt this.