Halloween Granny Square — Free Crochet Patterns (10+ Spooky Motifs)
Looking for Halloween granny square patterns to make this October? This roundup covers the best free options organized by project — blankets, cardigans, bags, and decor — so you can find exactly what you need without scrolling through a hundred links.
The first pattern in this list is ours — a beginner-friendly Halloween granny square you can make in any color combination, including the classic black and orange. The rest are curated free patterns from designers across the web, each with a direct link and honest description of difficulty and what you actually get.
Start Here — Free Halloween Granny Square Pattern (Classic Black & Orange)
The easiest place to start is the classic granny square worked in Halloween colors. No special motifs, no appliques — just the timeless cluster pattern in black, orange, and cream. It works up fast, joins easily, and pairs with any of the motif squares below.
→ Get the free classic granny square pattern here
For Halloween, use:
- Main color: Black (background)
- Clusters: Orange
- Border: Cream or white
One 5-round square in worsted weight measures approximately 5.5 inches — perfect for blankets, bags, and cardigans.
Halloween Granny Square Patterns by Motif
🎃 Pumpkin Granny Squares
1. Pumpkin Patch Granny Square – Yarnspirations (Free)
The most shared pumpkin granny square on Pinterest. Orange pumpkin with green stem on a neutral background. Video tutorial included. Finished size 7.5 inches. Worsted weight, 5mm hook.
Best for: throw blankets, trick-or-treat bags
→ Pattern at Yarnspirations
2. Jack-O’-Lantern Granny Square – Happy Berry Crochet (Free)
Beginner-friendly pumpkin square with an embroidered face on top — no colorwork required. Video tutorial on YouTube. Written pattern on their blog.
Best for: beginners who want a face without the complexity of tapestry crochet
→ Pattern at LoveAbleLoops
👻 Ghost Granny Squares
3. Ghost Granny Square – GrannySquareMe (Free)
Classic floating ghost on a black background. 6-inch square, worsted weight, 5mm hook. Written and video instructions. Easy level.
Best for: blankets, Halloween garlands made from joined squares
→ Pattern at GrannySquareMe
4. Easy Ghost Granny Square – ElyseCrochets (Free)
Easy Ghost Granny Square. 7.5-inch square.
Best for: statement blankets where you want text
→ Pattern at ElyseCrochets
🦇 Bat Granny Squares
5. Bat Granny Square – Thoresby Cottage (Free)
Bat motif in DK yarn with step-by-step written instructions. 13cm square, worked in the round. Clean design that combines well with the spider and ghost squares in a Halloween blanket.
Best for: intermediate crocheters who want a bat motif without paying for a PDF
6. Moon and Bat Granny Square – Custom Comfy Crochet (Free)
Crescent moon worked into the square with a bat appliqué sewn on top. Two-part construction but the result is one of the most visually striking in this list.
Best for: feature squares in a larger blanket
→ Pattern at Custom Comfy Crochet
🕷️ Spider and Web Granny Squares
7. Spider Web Square – Yarnutopia (Free)
Classic spider web using front post double crochet. 6.5-inch square. Intermediate level — requires familiarity with FPdc.
Best for: connecting squares between motifs in a Halloween blanket
→ Pattern at Yarnutopia
8. Spider Granny Square – Thoresby Cottage (Free)
3D spider motif, 13cm square, DK yarn. Worked in the round. One of the most liked spider squares on Pinterest.
Best for: bold standalone squares
→ Pattern at Thoresby Cottage
💀 Skull Granny Squares
9. Basic Skull Granny Square – GrannySquare.me (Free)
Clean skull motif in the center with two rounds of background. Beginner-friendly entry point into skull designs. Good starting square if you want to mix with more complex skulls later.
Best for: beginners trying colorwork motifs for the first time
→ Pattern at GrannySquare.me
10. Spider Web Skull — GrannySquare.me (Free)
White skull surrounded by an intricate spider web background. One of the most visually complex squares in this list — intermediate to advanced.
Best for: statement blankets and experienced crocheters
→ Pattern at GrannySquare.me
👁️ Eyeball Granny Squares
11. Eyeball Granny Square — Stitch by Fay (Free)
Stacked single crochet stitch creates a realistic eyeball effect. 4.75-inch square. Red embroidered veins added at the end.
Best for: Halloween cardigans and bags where you want something unexpected
→ Pattern at Stitch by Fay
What to Make with Halloween Granny Squares
Halloween Blanket
The most popular project. Mix motifs or repeat one square throughout. For a throw (40×60 inches) using 6-inch squares you need approximately 70–80 squares. Common combination: alternate spider web connecting squares with pumpkin and ghost feature squares.
Halloween Cardigan
Granny square cardigans are one of the biggest crochet trends right now. A Halloween version using skull or eyeball squares as feature panels with plain black squares as filler is a strong project. Size depends on your measurements — plan on 40–60 squares for a standard adult size.
Trick-or-Treat Bag
Join 6–8 squares in a rectangle, fold and seam the sides, add handles. One of the fastest projects to make from granny squares. Great for kids.
Table Runner
5–6 squares joined in a strip makes a 30-inch table runner. Use alternating pumpkin and spider web squares for a classic Halloween look.
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 |
Pair Your Granny Squares with These Halloween Amigurumi
If you’re making a Halloween display, these free patterns from Patterns Here make the perfect companions:
- Free Crochet Ghost Pattern — easy beginner amigurumi, 45 minutes
- Free Crochet Bat Pattern — purple amigurumi bat, 40 minutes
- Free Crochet Pumpkin Pattern — classic ridged shape, 30 minutes
A granny square blanket displayed with a few amigurumi makes the perfect Halloween shelfie.
FAQs
What size hook for Halloween granny squares?
Most Halloween granny square patterns use a 4.0–5.0mm hook with worsted weight yarn (#4). Always check the individual pattern — motif squares with fine detail sometimes use smaller hooks.
Can I mix different Halloween granny square patterns in one blanket?
Yes — that’s the whole point of granny squares. Keep the yarn weight and hook size consistent across all squares so they finish at the same size, and they’ll join cleanly regardless of the motif.
How many granny squares do I need for a blanket?
For a throw (40×60 inches) using 6-inch squares: 70–80 squares. For a lap blanket (30×40 inches): 35–40 squares.
Which Halloween granny square is best for beginners?
The classic black and orange granny square at the top of this list. No colorwork motifs, no appliques — just the standard cluster pattern in Halloween colors.
Can I sell items made from these patterns?
Each pattern has its own terms — check the individual designer’s policy. For the classic granny square pattern linked at the top, yes — finished items can be sold with credit to Patterns Here.