14 Free Halloween Knitting Patterns
It’s hard to believe October is here!
Time to create spooky Halloween knits (and some cute ones, too)!
In this post you’ll find fourteen FREE Halloween knitting projects including hats, cowl, wreath, coaster, bookmark, socks, stuffed toys, wrist warmers, and even a dog sweater.
The project feature hauntingly fun motifs such as ghosts, candy corn, eye balls, black cats, pumpkins, ghouls, bats, mummies, spiders, witches, and a broomstick.
I hope you’ll find a festive project to knit for yourself or someone you love.
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#1. Halloween Hat Free Knitting Pattern
Knit a cute Halloween hat featuring rows of jack ‘o’ lanterns, black cats, ghosts, and green skulls. The hat requires four colors and quite a bit of colorwork.
It is knit for an adult-sized head, roughly 22 in. circumference. It’s a warm finished product that should keep any parent’s ears warm during trick-or-treating!
Uses aran weight yarn
Designed by Holly G Hats
Get Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted Yarn for this project
#2. Halloween Houndstooth Cowl Free Knitting Pattern
What are you going to wear for Trick-or-Treat? This cowl! The Halloween Houndstooth cowl is a quick knit using the perfect two colors of Baa Baa Bulky yarn. This generous cowl will keep you looking festive and staying warm while you’re handing out candy or taking that little cutie around the block.
Halloween Houndstooth features a simple slip stitch pattern that is easy to knit and creates the jagged houndstooth design. Doesn’t it kind of look like little bats??
Uses bulky weight yarn
Designed by Heather Walpole
Get Ewe Ewe Baa Baa Bulky Yarn for this project
#3. Halloween Wreath Free Knitting Pattern
We’re big supporters of the ‘wreath for all seasons’ movement and how’s this for a Hallowe’en showstopper? From the sweet little witch in the centre – complete with a pumpkin and her customary black cat – to the bandaged mummy and spooky spiders, there’s plenty to keep you busy in the run up to the 31st. We know a few little ones who’ll love the ghoulish skulls and bloodshot eyeballs!
Uses DK weight yarn
Designed by Nicola Valiji
Get Lion Brand Superwash Merino Yarn for this project
#4. Broomstick Bookmark Free Knitting Pattern
A bookmark for all you Harry Potter Fans out there! This is a great quick knit and makes a nice gift. It also works as a Halloween decoration for witches.
Uses worsted weight yarn
Designed by Kristina Gill
Get Broomstick Bookmark Free Knitting Pattern on Ravelry
Get Knit Picks Brava Worsted Yarn for this project
#5. Candy Corn Hat Free Knitting Pattern
Want to feel festive all October long? Knit a candy corn hat! This warm and cozy hat works up fast and uses traditional candy corn colors.
Uses worsted weight yarn
Designed by Sarah Sagaser
Get Candy Corn Hat Free Knitting Pattern on Ravelry
Get Knit Picks Brava Worsted Yarn for this project
#6. Halloween Socks Free Knitting Pattern
With Halloween just round the corner, pumpkins, skeletons and all kinds of spooky creatures of the night are appearing everywhere. Why not on your socks as well? Knit a spooktacular pumpkin sock and a bat-tastic companion to avoid second sock syndrome: A bit of fun, seasonally appropriate colourwork and lots of relaxing stockinette make these socks a quick knit, perfect for the next Halloween party.
These socks are a blank canvas: Put the charts on your favourite vanilla sock pattern, going with the heel and toe construction you prefer. Do stripes all over the sock. Even alternate the colourwork motifs allover. Go wild!
Uses fingering weight yarn
Designed by Anna Lange
Get Halloween Socks Free Knitting Pattern on Ravelry
Get Knit Picks Stroll Sock Yarn for this project
#7. Witches Hat Free Knitting Pattern
It can be used for a mobile, a little moblie of hats or just a hanging ornament somewhere, Halloween decor… Another nice idea is to use them as Halloween party invitations with the details attatched on a piece of card by string:)
It’s not too big, about 2.5 inches tall and you could make it bigger by doubling the pattern. Such a quick and easy little knit, it took me about 15 minutes from beginning to end:)
Uses DK weight yarn
Designed by Linda Dawkins
Get Lion Brand Superwash Merino Yarn for your project
#8. Around it Ghosts Free Hat Knitting Pattern
A simple stranded ghostly toque - Just in time for Halloween!
Uses aran weight yarn
Designed by Nicole Vanderlee
Get Around it Ghosts Free Hat Knitting Pattern on Ravelry
Get Lion Brand Basic Stitch Anti Pilling Yarn for this project
#9. Russet the Pumpkin Free Knitting Pattern
A fun, friendly, dangly legs pumpkin to help your Halloween celebration go with a swing!
He is knitted flat on size 3mm needles using small amounts of DK or equivalent yarn. Very quick and easy to knit.
Uses DK weight yarn
Designed by Phoeny
Get Russet the Pumpkin Free Knitting Pattern on Ravelry
Get Lion Brand Superwash Merino Yarn for this project
#10. Candy Corn Dog Sweater Free Knitting Pattern
Include your furry best friend in the fall season festivities with their own candy corn inspired sweater. This knit pattern includes four sizes for a range of dog breeds.
Uses aran weight yarn
Designed by Jodi Lewanda
Get KnitPicks Brava Worsted Yarn for this project
#11. Spooky Pumpkin Mitts Free Knitting Pattern
October so here are matching mitts to get in the spooky mood.
These fingerless mitts are knitted bottom-up and the construction is fairly straightforward. However, a basic skill level of stranded colorwork is recommended.
You can use 2 or 3 different colors.
Uses fingering weight yarn
Designed by Cat in a Sweater
Get Spooky Pumpkin Mitts Free Knitting Pattern on Ravelry
Get Knit Picks Stroll Fingering Yarn for this project
#12. Arachnophobia Spider Free Knitting Pattern
Knit a creepy Halloween spider! You can use this fella as a decoration or as a Halloween toy that only comes out to play this time of year.
Uses bulky weight yarn
Designed by Revati Poole
Get Arachnophobia Spider Free Knitting Pattern on Ravelry
Get Knit Picks Mighty Stitch Bulky Yarn for this project
#13. Candy Corn Coasters Free Knitting Pattern
Spice up your fall and harvest decor by knitting a set of candy corn coasters to set out for guests to use with their hot apple cider or hot chocolate!
These adorable knit coasters are perfect for Halloween decor too. This knitting pattern is perfect for beginners just learning to master the basics, or for more advanced knitters who want a quick and easy project to work up.
Uses worsted weight yarn
Designed by Melanie Smith
Get Knit Picks Dishie Cotton Yarn for this project
#14. Ghoulish Ghosts Free Knitting Pattern
Meet Gus & Augustus Ghosts - A pair of quick, fun ghosts to brighten your Halloween tabletop, mantle, or workspace. Gus and Augustus add a spooky, fun ambiance alone, as a haunt (a group of ghosts), or try mixing them amongst mini-pumpkins, gourds and pine cones for a complete holiday tableau.
Each ghost takes only ~2 hr to make.
New to making stuffed toys? These ghosts are an easy and quick introduction to several basic toy construction principles.
Hate weaving in ends? These toys are stuffed, meaning that the yarn tails can be pulled through the stuffing inside the toys, eliminating the need to weave in ends!
Detailed instructions are provided for knitting and stuffing the ghosts, as well as adding the eyes, which are simply stitched on with a bit of contrasting yarn.
Uses worsted weight yarn
Designed by Trixie Zynch
Get Gus & Augustus Ghosts Free Knitting Pattern on Ravelry
Get Knit Picks Brava Worsted Yarn for this project
