October 29th, 2026
Easy Halloween Makes: 31 Knit & Crochet Patterns
Halloween crochet patterns are my favourite makes of the year, so I’ve gathered every one of them here: 31 spooky garlands, costumed pumpkins, pillows, amigurumi and hats, plus a few knit patterns for knitters. Each one is designed and tested by me, and most are beginner-friendly.
Every card below has a photo, a short description and a link to the full pattern. Bookmark this page; it’s the one place that lists all my Halloween crochet patterns, and I add new Halloween crochet patterns every fall.
Quick answer: which Halloween crochet patterns to make first
Short on time? Make a skull garland (about 15 minutes per skull) or a mini witch hat (under an hour). Both are all single crochet. For a bigger project, the Lil Monsters pumpkin patch gives you eight costumed pumpkins from one simple base, in knit or crochet.
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How to choose your Halloween crochet patterns
Pick your Halloween crochet patterns by how much time you have before October 31:
- An evening: the garland pieces. Skulls, ghosts, bats, candy corn and witch hats are small and mostly no-sew.
- A weekend: a Lil Monsters pumpkin or two, the eyeball amigurumi, or the jack-o’-lantern topiary.
- A week or more: the intarsia skull pillows, which are the biggest Halloween crochet patterns here.
- Knitters: the Lil Monsters, the simple pumpkin, the cable knit pumpkin and Nicky all come in knit.
Halloween crochet patterns for garlands and ornaments
These no-sew pieces are the fastest Halloween crochet patterns on the blog. Most take under an hour, and they all string together into one garland.
1. Halloween Skull Garland (crochet)
My most popular Halloween make. Each little skull starts with the eyes, two rings joined in a figure eight, then builds up for the forehead and back down for the jaw. It’s all single crochet, each skull takes about 15 minutes, and the beginner guide walks you through every row so you can string a whole garland in an afternoon.
2. Spooky Boo Ghost Garland (crochet)
Three ghost variations in super bulky yarn, each finished in under an hour. You start with a short chain, work around it, and the little points and tail appear on the last round. Add googly eyes, buttons or felt so every ghost gets its own personality, then string them into a garland.
3. Candy Corn Garland (crochet)
Plump candy corn in the classic candy corn colours, worked in worsted weight yarn. It’s beginner-friendly and no-sew, so you can make a whole garland’s worth while you watch a movie. It also makes cute bowl fillers and gift toppers.
4. No-Sew Crochet Bat (crochet)
A flat, no-sew bat appliqué that works as a garland piece, bunting or ornament. There’s nothing to stuff or sew together, which makes it a great first Halloween project, and the pattern comes with a photo tutorial.
5. Mini Crochet Witch Hat (crochet)
A tiny witch hat in all single crochet and basic increases. You work from the tip of the cone straight down, and the brim flares out in one round at the end. Each hat takes under an hour, and there’s a full video tutorial for the ornament on YouTube.
6. 5 No-Sew Halloween Makes Bundle (crochet)
Want the whole set? This bundle collects five of these Halloween crochet patterns in one download: the ghost, skull, witch hat, candy corn and bat. All five are no-sew and beginner-friendly, so you can mix them into one garland or a tree of ornaments.
Lil Monsters: costumed pumpkin patterns
Eight pumpkins in costume, all built on one simple base. Each add-on is a small, beginner-friendly project, and most come in both knit and crochet.
7. Lil Monsters Pumpkin Patch (knit & crochet)
Start here for the costumed pumpkins. This page gathers all eight Lil Monsters, a Mummy, Witch, Cat, Spider, Devil, Frankenstein, Skull and Bumble Bee, written in both knit and crochet. Line them up on a mantel and they make a whole pumpkin patch in costume.
8. Simple Pumpkin Base (knit & crochet)
Every Lil Monster starts with this pumpkin. You make a flat rectangle, then gather and shape it, so there are no increases or decreases at all. It’s written for both knit and crochet.
9. Devil Pumpkin (crochet)
Two pointed black horns and a curly, red-tipped devil tail turn the simple pumpkin into a little troublemaker. A beginner-friendly crochet add-on.
10. Witch Pumpkin (knit & crochet)
A classic pointed witch hat with a brim, band and tip. Beginner-friendly, with knit and crochet versions.
11. Frankenstein Pumpkin (knit & crochet)
The iconic flat-top hairline and side bolts. A beginner-friendly crochet pattern, with the knit version in the bundle.
12. Kitty Cat Pumpkin (knit & crochet)
Pointed ears with pink inner ears and an embroidered face. Beginner-friendly, in knit and crochet.
13. Mummy Pumpkin (knit & crochet)
Googly eyes peek out between the bandage wraps. Beginner-friendly, in knit and crochet.
14. Skull Pumpkin (knit & crochet)
An embroidered skull face with a single googly eye for a pirate look. Knit and crochet versions included.
15. Spider Pumpkin (knit & crochet)
Eight friendly little legs and googly eyes. Beginner Halloween decor, in knit and crochet.
16. Bumble Bee Pumpkin (knit & crochet)
Yellow and black stripes, antennae and googly eyes. The cheeriest member of the Lil Monsters set.
Spooky Halloween home decor
These Halloween crochet patterns cover wreaths, pillows and amigurumi for when you want more than a garland.
17. Halloween Crochet Wreath (crochet)
A whole family of spooky pieces for your front door: ghosts, eyeballs and BOO letters arranged on one wreath. Make every piece or just a few, and mix in pumpkins from further down this page.
18. Bloodshot Eyeballs (crochet)
Spooky-cute bloodshot eyeball amigurumi in two sizes. Use them on wreaths and garlands, scatter them on the mantel, or bring them out as costume props and party decor.
19. Ghost Plushy (makes a pair) (crochet)
A sweet little ghost plushy that’s a beginner-friendly amigurumi project. The pattern makes a pair, so you have one for the shelf and one to give away. Kids love them as Halloween toys.
20. Halloween Skull Pillow (crochet)
A bold black-and-cream skull worked in intarsia colourwork, with full row-by-row instructions. It finishes as an 18 by 20 inch pillow, big enough to anchor your Halloween sofa.
21. Cat Skull Pillow (crochet)
The skull pillow’s feline cousin: a cat skull in the same intarsia style. Make the pair for a matching Halloween sofa.
22. 3-Stack Jack-o’-Lantern Topiary (crochet)
Three stacked jack-o’-lanterns make a statement front porch or table centrepiece. It’s beginner-friendly, with full instructions for each pumpkin and the stack.
Pumpkin patterns for Halloween and fall
These pumpkins work for Halloween and stay out through Thanksgiving. Two are for knitters.
23. Mini Pumpkins (3 sizes) (crochet)
Little pumpkin embellishments in three sizes for wreaths, garlands, centrepieces and gift toppers. A quick, beginner-friendly way to use up orange scraps.
24. One-Ball Pumpkin Trio (crochet)
One ball of yarn makes three graduated pumpkins, using single, half double and double crochet for the three sizes. It works for Halloween now and the Thanksgiving table next month.
25. Pumpkins with Curly Vines (crochet)
One easy pattern you can customise into six different pumpkin shapes, each finished with a curly vine. Great for building a whole patch in different colours.
26. Farmhouse Stackable Pumpkins (crochet)
Three coordinating sizes made with the beginner-friendly rectangle method, finished with cinnamon stick stems. Stack them for a rustic display that smells like fall.
27. Rustic Ribbed Pumpkins (crochet)
Ribbing and puff stitch texture in three sizes. They suit a farmhouse mantel at Halloween and carry straight through to Thanksgiving.
28. Cable Knit Pumpkin (knit)
For knitters: a pumpkin knit in the round in bulky yarn, with step-by-step photos for the cable rounds and assembly. There’s a printable, ad-free PDF too.
29. Nicky the Knit Pumpkin (knit)
A costumed knit pumpkin with arms, legs, mittens and booties, knit from the top down in one ball of yarn. The limbs are knit separately and sewn on.
Halloween hats and costume pieces
Two quick Halloween crochet patterns for hats on trick-or-treat night and first-Halloween photos.
30. Baby’s First Pumpkin Beanie (crochet)
A crochet pumpkin hat for baby in two versions: a sweet plain pumpkin or a jack-o’-lantern face. It’s beginner-friendly with adjustable sizing from newborn to toddler, perfect for a first Halloween photo.
31. Where’s Waldo Hat (crochet)
An easy red-and-white striped beanie, perfect for a Where’s Waldo costume. Make one for every member of the family and you’ve got a group costume.
How to turn Halloween crochet patterns into a garland
Most of the small Halloween crochet patterns on this page are designed to be strung together. Here’s the simple method I use:
- Pick three or four shapes. Skulls, ghosts and bats look great together; add candy corn or witch hats for colour.
- Decide the length. For a mantel, plan roughly one piece every 4 to 6 inches.
- Crochet in batches. Make all of one shape first so the stitches stay consistent, then weave in every end in one sitting.
- Make the cord. Chain a long cord in black or orange yarn, or use twine or ribbon.
- Attach and space. Tie or slip-stitch each piece to the cord, alternating shapes, and leave a loop at each end for hanging.
Want every shape in one place? The five-pattern no-sew bundle was made for exactly this kind of garland.
Halloween crochet decorating ideas
Once you’ve made a few of these Halloween crochet patterns, mix them around the house:
- Front door: the Halloween wreath with ghosts, eyeballs and BOO letters, with a skull garland across the doorframe.
- Mantel: the Lil Monsters pumpkin patch in a row, with mini pumpkins and a candy corn garland above.
- Sofa: the skull pillow and cat skull pillow as a pair.
- Porch or entry table: the three-stack jack-o’-lantern topiary.
- Tree or branches: mini witch hats and bats as ornaments on a Halloween tree.
These Halloween crochet patterns also make thoughtful handmade gifts: a pair of ghost plushies for a child, or a skull garland for a friend who loves spooky season.
After Halloween, keep the hook busy with my Thanksgiving crochet patterns and crochet Christmas patterns.
All 31 Halloween crochet patterns at a glance
Use this table to find any of my Halloween crochet patterns (and the knit ones) by project type.
| Pattern | Type | Craft |
|---|---|---|
| Halloween Skull Garland | Garland / ornament | Crochet |
| Spooky Boo Ghost Garland | Garland / ornament | Crochet |
| Candy Corn Garland | Garland / ornament | Crochet |
| No-Sew Crochet Bat | Garland / ornament | Crochet |
| Mini Crochet Witch Hat | Garland / ornament | Crochet |
| 5 No-Sew Halloween Makes Bundle | Garland / ornament | Crochet |
| Lil Monsters Pumpkin Patch | Costumed pumpkin | Knit & crochet |
| Simple Pumpkin Base | Costumed pumpkin | Knit & crochet |
| Devil Pumpkin | Costumed pumpkin | Crochet |
| Witch Pumpkin | Costumed pumpkin | Knit & crochet |
| Frankenstein Pumpkin | Costumed pumpkin | Knit & crochet |
| Kitty Cat Pumpkin | Costumed pumpkin | Knit & crochet |
| Mummy Pumpkin | Costumed pumpkin | Knit & crochet |
| Skull Pumpkin | Costumed pumpkin | Knit & crochet |
| Spider Pumpkin | Costumed pumpkin | Knit & crochet |
| Bumble Bee Pumpkin | Costumed pumpkin | Knit & crochet |
| Halloween Crochet Wreath | Home decor | Crochet |
| Bloodshot Eyeballs | Home decor | Crochet |
| Ghost Plushy (makes a pair) | Home decor | Crochet |
| Halloween Skull Pillow | Home decor | Crochet |
| Cat Skull Pillow | Home decor | Crochet |
| 3-Stack Jack-o’-Lantern Topiary | Home decor | Crochet |
| Mini Pumpkins (3 sizes) | Pumpkin | Crochet |
| One-Ball Pumpkin Trio | Pumpkin | Crochet |
| Pumpkins with Curly Vines | Pumpkin | Crochet |
| Farmhouse Stackable Pumpkins | Pumpkin | Crochet |
| Rustic Ribbed Pumpkins | Pumpkin | Crochet |
| Cable Knit Pumpkin | Pumpkin | Knit |
| Nicky the Knit Pumpkin | Pumpkin | Knit |
| Baby’s First Pumpkin Beanie | Hat / costume | Crochet |
| Where’s Waldo Hat | Hat / costume | Crochet |
Tips for Halloween crochet
A few things make Halloween crochet patterns go faster and look better:
- Use worsted weight acrylic for decor. It holds its shape and comes in every Halloween colour. The Craft Yarn Council’s yarn weight chart explains the weights.
- Make garland pieces in batches. Crochet all the skulls or ghosts first, then do the finishing in one sitting.
- Join yarn without knots. The magic knot keeps colour changes neat.
- Block flat pieces. A quick steam block makes bats and skulls lie flat on a garland.
Halloween crochet patterns FAQ
What are the easiest Halloween crochet patterns for beginners?
The skull garland, mini witch hat, candy corn and no-sew bat are the easiest. They’re small, mostly single crochet, and need little or no sewing. Each skull takes about 15 minutes and each witch hat under an hour.
Can I make these Halloween crochet patterns if I knit instead?
Yes, some of them. The Lil Monsters costumed pumpkins and the simple pumpkin base are written in both knit and crochet, and the cable knit pumpkin and Nicky the knit pumpkin are knit patterns.
What yarn is best for Halloween crochet patterns?
Worsted weight acrylic works for most of these Halloween crochet patterns: it’s sturdy, affordable and comes in black, orange, white and purple. The Spooky Boo ghosts use super bulky yarn so they work up in under an hour.
Which Halloween decorations can I crochet in one evening?
A short garland of skulls, ghosts or candy corn, a few mini witch hats, or a no-sew bat. All of them are quick enough to finish in one evening.
When should I start making Halloween decorations?
Start in early September if you want a full set of pillows, a wreath and a pumpkin patch. Small garland pieces and ornaments are quick enough to make the week before October 31, so it’s never too late for a few skulls or ghosts.
Can I sell items made from these patterns?
Please check each pattern post for its own terms before selling finished items. If you share your makes online, tag @seeloveshare and link back to the pattern so others can find it.
Are there Halloween crochet patterns for babies?
Yes. Baby’s First Pumpkin Beanie comes as a plain pumpkin or a jack-o’-lantern, with adjustable sizing from newborn to toddler.
Get next year’s Halloween patterns first
I design new Halloween crochet patterns every fall. Join my email list and you’ll get them, plus video tutorials, before anyone else. I send about one email a week.
Prefer printable copies? Many of these patterns are also in my Etsy shop. Tag @seeloveshare when you hang your garland; I’d love to see it.