25+ Free Halloween Crochet Patterns — Ghosts, Bats, Pumpkins & More
Halloween is genuinely one of the best times to pick up your hook. The projects are small enough to finish in an afternoon, the color palette is basically decided for you, and everything you make has an obvious place to go — on the mantel, in a trick-or-treat bag, hanging from a doorway.
This list of free Halloween crochet patterns covers everything from beginner amigurumi to spooky wearables and home decor. All 25+ patterns are free. All links go directly to the pattern, not to a roundup page. Most are beginner-friendly, and the ones that aren’t say so clearly.
Before you dive in, bookmark the crochet abbreviations chart and the hook size guide — you’ll use both constantly across these free Halloween crochet patterns, especially if you’re mixing yarn weights between projects.
🎃 Halloween Amigurumi — Patterns Here Originals
These four are the fastest Halloween amigurumi in this list. Same basic construction across all of them — magic ring, single crochet, increases and decreases. If you’ve never made amigurumi before, work through the magic circle tutorial first and then come back. It takes about 10 minutes to learn and makes every pattern below significantly easier.
1. Free Crochet Ghost Pattern
Worked in continuous rounds in chenille yarn. The wavy skirt crochets right into the body — no sewing required. About 45 minutes start to finish, including weaving in ends.
→ Free Crochet Ghost Pattern — Patterns Here
2. Crochet Bat Pattern Free
Same construction as the ghost. Purple chenille body, wings and tiny ears attached at the end. The wings look more complicated than they are — they’re just flat rows with increases and decreases. About 40 minutes plus assembly.
→ Crochet Bat Pattern Free — Patterns Here
3. Crochet Pumpkin Pattern Free
The fastest of the three — around 30 minutes including the cinching technique that creates the ridged shape. No complicated shaping, just single crochet and a tapestry needle at the end. If you’ve never tried cinching, the pattern walks you through it step by step.
→ Crochet Pumpkin Pattern Free — Patterns Here
4. Crochet Car Charm Ghost and Pumpkin
Mini versions of the ghost and pumpkin, sized for keychains and car charms. These are the ones to make when you need a quick Halloween gift and don’t have a full afternoon to spare.
→ Crochet Car Charm Ghost and Pumpkin — Patterns Here
👻 More Free Halloween Crochet Patterns — Amigurumi
These are the curated picks — verified free, links go directly to the pattern page, and each one has something specific going for it beyond just being Halloween-themed.
5. Flip Flop Vampire (Darling Maple Designs)
The construction on this one is clever — the result is genuinely cute rather than the stiff, flat vampire you see in most patterns. Worth the slightly longer make time.
→ Free pattern at Darling Maple Designs
6. Halloween Amigurumi Girls — Witch and Cat Costume (Ravelry)
Two little girls dressed up for Halloween — one as a witch, one as a cat. Made as a set. If you want something with more personality than a standalone creature, this is the one to try.
→ Free pattern on Ravelry
7. Mini Frankenstein (Little Crochet Farm)
Small, quick, and comes with a YouTube tutorial that makes following along much easier. A solid first amigurumi if you’ve never made one — the size keeps it manageable.
→ Free pattern at Little Crochet Farm
8. Skeleton Cat Amigurumi (Little Crochet Farm)
Cat body with skeleton detailing on top. It sounds like a lot of work but the pattern breaks it down clearly. One of those projects that looks significantly harder than it actually is.
→ Free pattern at Little Crochet Farm
9. Grim Reaper Amigurumi (StringyDingDing)
Mini Grim Reaper in worsted weight — small enough for a keychain or a garland element. If you’re building a Halloween amigurumi collection, this one rounds it out perfectly.
→ Free pattern at StringyDingDing
10. No-Sew Mini Cauldron (Stitch by Fay)
A tiny cauldron with no sewing required. Works up fast, looks great filled with mini candy or used as standalone decor. The no-sew construction is well thought out.
→ Free pattern at Stitch by Fay
11. Spider Amigurumi (StringyDingDing)
Worsted weight spider with curly legs. Beginner-friendly and squishy enough that kids actually want to hold it. Make a few and hang them with clear thread for a quick window display.
→ Free pattern at StringyDingDing
12. Crochet Demogorgon Amigurumi
Not strictly Halloween but absolutely in the spirit. This free Demogorgon pattern has been one of the most popular on the site for two years running — if you’re making a spooky creature collection, it belongs in it.
→ Free Crochet Demogorgon Pattern — Patterns Here
🕷️ Halloween Granny Squares
Granny squares are one of the smartest ways to approach free Halloween crochet patterns — each motif is a small, manageable project that combines into something much larger. Make a few for coasters, or commit to 70+ for a full throw blanket.
13. Halloween Granny Square — 11 Free Patterns
Ghost, bat, pumpkin, spider web, skull, and eyeball motifs — all organized by what you’re actually making (blanket, cardigan, bag). Includes a free beginner pattern in classic black and orange that works up fast and joins cleanly.
→ Halloween Granny Square Roundup — Patterns Here
14. Glow-in-the-Dark Jack-O-Lantern Square (Nicki’s Homemade Crafts)
Mosaic crochet pumpkin square that actually glows in the dark. Works as a coaster, a blanket square, or standalone decor. One of those “I didn’t know crochet could do that” moments.
→ Free pattern at Nicki’s Homemade Crafts
🏡 Halloween Home Decor
15. Halloween Crochet Decor — 10 Free Patterns
Ghost garlands, spider web coasters, witch hat bottle toppers and more — all linked directly to the original designers. Good starting point if you want decor without committing to a full amigurumi project.
→ Halloween Crochet Decor Ideas — Patterns Here
16. Bat Amigurumi Garland (StringyDingDing)
Individual mini bats joined on a chain. Drape it across the mantel, hang it in a window — it works anywhere. Quick to make once you get into the rhythm of repeating the same bat over and over.
→ Free pattern at StringyDingDing
17. Spider Web Coaster (Speedy Crochet)
Clean spider web design that works as a coaster or a wall applique. Easy enough for beginners, looks more complex than it is. Cotton yarn recommended for best stitch definition.
→ Free pattern at Speedy Crochet
18. Spiderweb Halloween Wreath (Yarnspirations / Red Heart)
A spiderweb wreath that actually looks like something you’d hang on your front door. Solid construction, clear instructions from Red Heart.
→ Free pattern at Yarnspirations
💀 Halloween Wearables
Free Halloween crochet patterns for wearables are rarer than amigurumi — these three are worth the extra make time.
19. Crochet Skull Pants Pattern — Gothic Halloween Style
These viral skull pants have been one of the most-saved Halloween crochet wearables on Pinterest for two years. Work as a Halloween costume or a statement piece year-round if you’re into the aesthetic.
→ Crochet Skull Pants Pattern — Patterns Here
20. Halloween Eyeball Cardigan (Hay Hay Crochet)
Granny square cardigan with eyeball motif squares. Adjustable sizing, and the kind of wearable that makes people stop and ask where you got it. One of the more creative free Halloween crochet patterns in this list.
→ Free pattern at Hay Hay Crochet
21. Witch Hat (Yarnspirations / Lily Sugar ‘n Cream)
Classic witch or wizard hat with clean construction. Works as a standalone decoration or an actual wearable costume piece.
→ Free pattern at Yarnspirations
🎁 Halloween Treat Bags
22. Halloween Candy Bags — Pumpkin, Witch, Skeleton, Frankenstein (Sigoni Macaroni)
Four bag options in one pattern — drawstrings and straps included. Sized right for kids’ hands, works up faster than you’d expect for four different designs.
→ Free pattern at Sigoni Macaroni
23. Mummy Halloween Treat Bag (Easy Breezy Crochet)
Small mummy bag, beginner-friendly, quick enough for a last-minute project. The wrapping detail is simple but makes it immediately recognizable as a mummy rather than just a white bag.
→ Free pattern at Easy Breezy Crochet
🐶 Halloween Crochet for Pets
24. Halloween Dog Crochet Patterns
Halloween-themed options mixed into this dog pattern collection — because obviously your dog needs a costume too.
→ Crochet Dog Pattern Ideas — Patterns Here
🧙 Pop Culture Halloween
25. Harry Potter Crochet Patterns — 25 Magical Ideas
Scarves, blankets, characters, accessories. Not Halloween-specific but perfect for a wizarding costume or a themed Halloween display. One of the most visited hubs on the site.
→ Harry Potter Crochet Patterns — Patterns Here
What You’ll Need for These Free Halloween Crochet Patterns
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Most of the free Halloween crochet patterns in this list use the same basic supplies. Stock up once and you’re set for the whole collection:
- Chenille/velvet yarn in black, white, orange, purple — for the amigurumi trio and garlands
- Worsted weight yarn #4 in Halloween colors — for granny squares, decor, and treat bags
- 4.5–6.0mm crochet hook — not sure which size you need? The hook size chart breaks down every US and metric size with brand comparisons
- 15mm safety eyes — for ghost, bat, and pumpkin amigurumi
- Polyfill stuffing — all amigurumi need it
- Tapestry needle — for weaving ends and assembly
New to reading crochet patterns? The crochet abbreviations guide covers every term you’ll encounter across these free Halloween crochet patterns, including the difference between US and UK terminology which trips up a lot of people.
Halloween Color Combinations That Work
| Style | Colors |
|---|---|
| Classic Halloween | Black + Orange + White |
| Cute spooky | Purple + Black + Cream |
| Modern witch | Sage green + Black + Gold |
| Pastel Halloween | Dusty pink + Lavender + Cream |
| Gothic | Burgundy + Black + Off-white |
Gradient yarn cakes work beautifully for the granny square projects — the color shift happens naturally as you work through rounds without any yarn changes.
Tips for Making a Halloween Amigurumi Set
Make them in order of difficulty. Pumpkin first (easiest, 30 min), then ghost (45 min), then bat (40 min plus assembly). By the time you get to the bat, you’ll have the chenille technique down and the assembly goes much faster.
Start in August. September works for small projects. October is tight for anything larger than a keychain charm.
For the granny square blanket, plan on 70–80 squares for a throw size (40×60 inches using 6-inch squares). Mix ghost, bat, pumpkin, and spider web squares with plain black squares as filler — it looks intentional and cuts your work in half.
Photograph the amigurumi trio together. A ghost, bat, and pumpkin grouped on a shelf with a candle behind them is one of the most shared Halloween crochet photos on Pinterest every October. The set looks like it was designed together even though each pattern is completely standalone.
Use the same yarn brand across the amigurumi set. Chenille texture varies between brands — mixing Lion Brand Velvet with Bernat Blanket in the same display can look slightly off even in the same color.
FAQs
What are the easiest free Halloween crochet patterns for beginners?
The pumpkin is the simplest in this list — single crochet only, one piece, no assembly except the stem. The spider web coaster is another good starting point if you want home decor instead of amigurumi.
How long does it take to make the ghost, bat, and pumpkin set?
About 2–2.5 hours total at a comfortable pace. Fast enough for a weekend afternoon with time left over.
What hook size should I use for Halloween amigurumi?
6.0mm with bulky chenille (#6) for the fluffy look in the photos. If you’re unsure which hook you have, the hook size chart shows every US size and its metric equivalent.
What abbreviations do these free Halloween crochet patterns use?
Most use standard US terms — sc (single crochet), inc (increase), dec (decrease), MR (magic ring), sl st (slip stitch). If any of those are unfamiliar, the crochet abbreviations chart has every term with clear definitions.
Can I sell Halloween crochet items made from these patterns?
Yes for all Patterns Here originals. For external patterns, check each designer’s individual terms — most allow selling finished items with credit to the designer.
What yarn colors do I need for the amigurumi trio?
White and black for the ghost, black or purple for the bat, orange and brown for the pumpkin. All chenille/velvet yarn in bulky weight (#6).
When should I start making free Halloween crochet patterns?
August is ideal — gives the Google time to index your finished project photos before October hits. September works for small projects. Starting in October means rushing.