14 Free Halloween Crochet Patterns
Happy October! Time to get in the Halloween spirit.
I’ve pulled together fourteen hauntingly fun DIY crochet projects. These easy projects work up fast for lots of festive fun. You’ll discover a party game, table top decorations, outdoor decoration, wreath, coasters, hat, doily, and more.
Projects include ghosts, spiders, spiderwebs, black cats, skull, bats, witches, and candy corn.
Which project will you crochet first?
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#1. Boo Ghosts Free Crochet Pattern
This trio will surely scare up a giggle from all trick or treaters!
Uses aran weight yarn
Designed by Beverly Mewhorter
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#2. Witch Leg Yarn Bomb Free Crochet Pattern
Here’s a fun crochet project that is sure to get a giggle from all who see it. A pair of witches legs complete with Dorothy’s red shoes.
Uses aran weight yarn
Designed by Rayna Noel
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#3. Baby Ghost Ornament Free Crochet Pattern
“BOO!!! Did I scare ya? Tell me, did I scare the bejeezus outta ya, did I?! …Awww, oh poop. Mama was right: little ghosts like me never scare people.”
This FREE Halloween pattern won’t scare you away, even if you’re new to crochet! The baby ghost is a quick, cute, and easy project… and I’ve designed it so you don’t even have to sew on separate arms! The arms are built right into the crocheted rounds, so this is a no-sew treat just for you. Enjoy!
Uses worsted weight yarn
Designed by Josephine Wu
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#4. Pin the Spider on the Web Free Crochet Pattern
Crochet a Halloween wall decoration that can also provide a fun party game opportunity! Children (or adults) are blindfolded and see who can pin the spider closest to the center of the web.
Uses aran weight yarn
Designed by Bobbi Anderson
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#5. Skull Pincushion Free Crochet Pattern
This mini skull is a simple amigurumi pattern, perfect for all your goth sewing needs. It made a perfect replacement for the boring fabric-store tomato I’ve been using as a pincushion. See?
Uses aran weight yarn
Designed by Ishouldgo
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#6. Halloween Black Cat Wreath Free Crochet Pattern
Get a head start on your DIY decor with this Crochet Halloween Cat Wreath! It’s a fun combination of crochet and other crafty elements available at your local Michael’s.
Uses aran weight yarn
Designed by Sarah Zimmerman
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#7. Spooky Batty Bat Free Crochet Pattern
Who wouldn’t want a cute batty bat for Halloween or for any occasion! And you know what is better than one bat? A family of bats ;)
Uses DK weight yarn
Designed by Crafty Bunny Bun
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#8. Velvet Witch Hat Free Crochet Pattern
Here’s a quick and easy Halloween costume idea. Perfect for handing out candy or taking the kids trick-or-treating. This witch’s hat can be knitted just a day or two ahead of time using bulky weight chenille yarn.
Uses bulky weight yarn
Designed by
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#9. Candy Corn Free Crochet Pattern
FREE CANDY! (kinda…)
Do you want a free candy corn crochet pattern???
I’m one of the few people who actually LIKE to eat candy corn. Anyone else? If you don’t like eating these sugary cones of goodness, maybe squeezing cute plush versions of this Halloween reject will tickle your fancy! In this pattern, I give you the directions to make these super cute candies as well as how-to guides to creating ZOMBIE candy corn and FRANKENSTEIN candy corn! Make one or a few dozen. I promise they’ll be too cute to eat. :)
Uses worsted weight yarn
Designed by Josephine Wu
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#10. Rattus Mortei Free Crochet Pattern
Egg cozy modeled after the Death of Rats from the Terry Pratchett Discworld novels. Uses scraps of worsted or aran yarn (25 grams black, 15 grams white). Includes instuctions for making a scythe out of craft foam.
Uses worsted weight yarn
Designed by Hanneke Sieben
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#11. Ghost Coasters Free Crochet Pattern
Guests will enjoy using these crocheted coasters and your furniture will be safe from wet rings. Set them on tables where they’ll be handy for use, and maybe make a few extra to use as hanging decorations.
Uses aran weight yarn
Designed by Kara Gunza
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#12. Itty Bitty Bat Free Crochet Pattern
This tiny little bat, depending on the yarn you use, will end up about 2” tall, with a wingspan of about 5”. The feet are actually small loops, so your bat can hang upside down from a small stick or length of yarn or cord.
Uses DK weight yarn
Designed by Lucy Collins
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#13. Jiji the Cat Free Crochet Pattern
The adorable Jiji the cat from the movie Kiki’s Delivery Service will make an adorable decoration for any time of year.
Uses worsted weight yarn
Designed by Anne Gee White
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#14. Boo! Ghost Doily Free Crochet Pattern
These little ghosts want to help you decorate for Halloween! Written for a difficulty level of advanced beginner to intermediate. 25 rows. Using #10 thread with a #7 hook it will measure 13-14 inches across. No picots.
Uses crochet cotton #10
Designed by Marsha Glassner
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