12 Free Halloween Crochet Patterns You’ll Want to Make This Year

Halloween is one of our favorite times of year to pick up a hook. There is something so fun about making a tiny pumpkin, a googly-eyed ghost, or a black cat that you can set on a shelf all October long. Best of all, most Halloween projects are small, so they crochet up fast — perfect if you want something spooky-cute without a weeks-long commitment.

We went looking for the best free Halloween crochet patterns from designers all over the crochet community, and we found some real gems. Below you'll find pumpkins, ghosts, a spider, a witch hat, a black cat, a bat, candy corn, and even a Frankenstein's monster, a skeleton, and a mummy. Every single pattern here is free, and every one links straight back to the designer who made it — so be sure to hop over and give them some love (and maybe grab a few of their other patterns while you're there).

12 Free Halloween Crochet Patterns to Try This Year

Whether you're brand new to crochet or you've got years of granny squares behind you, there's something on this list for you. So grab your hook and your favorite Halloween-colored yarn, and let's get started.

1. Tiny Pumpkin

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Via Nicole Chase

This little pumpkin is only about 2 inches tall, which makes it perfect for keychains, garland, ornaments, or even a car charm. It's worked up in orange worsted weight yarn with a simple green leaf stem, and it's beginner-friendly enough to finish in one sitting.

Get the free pattern on Nicole Chase's website →

2. Paulie the Pumpkin

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Via The Loopy Lamb

Designed by Ashley Parker, Paulie is a small pumpkin that fits right in the palm of your hand. He's made in one continuous piece using basic stitches, then a bit of yarn threading pulls in six bumps for that classic pumpkin shape. There's a video tutorial too, if you like to follow along step by step.

Get the free pattern on The Loopy Lamb's website →

3. Witchy Ghost

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Via The Caffeinated Snail

Kimberly Arenas designed this sweet 14-inch ghost with a fluffy white body, a scalloped edge, and the cutest little details — tiny black shoes, striped orange-and-purple leg warmers, and a small witch hat perched right on top. This one has real personality.

Get the free pattern on The Caffeinated Snail's website →

4. Chunky Ghost

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Via Knot Bad

If you want something that works up in a flash, this is it. Vincent Green-Hite's chunky ghost is made from blanket yarn, stands about 4.5 inches tall, and is simple enough for a confident beginner. Make a whole little haunting of them for your mantle.

Get the free pattern on Knot Bad's website →

5. Jelly Bean Spider

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Via Darling Maple Designs

This spider is a no-sew amigurumi, which means less finishing work and more time actually crocheting. It's quick enough to whip up a whole web's worth for Halloween decor, last-minute gifts, or a craft market table, and it comes with both written instructions and a video tutorial.

Get the free pattern on Darling Maple Designs' website →

6. Halloween Witch Hat

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Via Oombawka Design Crochet

Rhondda Mol's witch hat is worked top-down holding two strands of yarn together, which gives it a sturdy brim and a tall, pointed crown that actually holds its shape. It comes in sizes from toddler through adult, so the whole family can match on Halloween night.

Get the free pattern on Oombawka Design Crochet's website →

7. Black Cat Amigurumi

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Via StringyDingDing

This little black cat is made as one continuous piece from head to body, with separately crocheted ears, arms, legs, and a tail added on. Pink paw pads and embroidered green eyes give her a lot of charm for such a simple build.

Get the free pattern on StringyDingDing's website →

8. Crochet Bat

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Via Hello Yellow Yarn

MJ Carlos designed this stuffed bat with wings that wrap right around its body, plus embroidered fangs, a little mouth, and rosy cheeks that make him more cute than creepy. There's a free PDF and a video tutorial to help you along.

Get the free pattern on Hello Yellow Yarn's website →

9. Crochet Candy Corn

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Via love. life. yarn.

Amanda Saladin's candy corn is crocheted in the round in three colors, then stuffed and seamed shut. It's a great stash-buster project since it works with almost any yarn weight, and a few of these scattered around your table setting would be perfect for a Halloween dinner.

Get the free pattern on love. life. yarn.'s website →

10. Frankenstein's Monster

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Via Spin a Yarn Crochet

This “creepy-cute” amigurumi monster is built from flat panel pieces with tapestry crochet colorwork, standing about 10 inches tall with safety eyes, embroidered scars, neck bolts, and spiky black hair. It's a fun step up if you're ready to try a slightly more involved project.

Get the free pattern on Spin a Yarn Crochet's website →

11. Amigurumi Skeleton

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Via Punqa

For a bigger challenge, this skeleton from Punqa stands 24 to 28 inches tall with a rounded skull, a layered ribcage, a visible spine, and long articulated limbs with individual fingers. It's an advanced pattern, but the finished piece is a real showstopper.

Get the free pattern on Punqa's website →

12. Marvin the Mummy

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Via Chai Coffee Crochet

Marvin is a tiny 4.5-inch mummy made in DK yarn, crocheted mostly in back loops to get that wrapped-bandage texture. He's small, sweet, and just spooky enough to fit right in with the rest of your Halloween shelf.

Get the free pattern on Chai Coffee Crochet's website →

Ready to Get Spooky?

That's 12 free Halloween crochet patterns to keep your hook busy right up until October 31st. Pick a favorite, grab your yarn, and don't forget to hop over to each designer's page to say thanks — every pattern here was made possible by someone who loves this craft just as much as we do.

Looking for more fall and Halloween crochet ideas? We've got a whole season of spooky-cute projects coming your way, so check back soon.