Halloween is the season for small, silly, slightly spooky crochet. Here you'll find all our free Halloween crochet patterns: ghosts, bats, spiders, chenille pumpkins, a zombie and a horror-movie trio, plus a pumpkin cape and a pumpkin baby romper.
Most projects here are small amigurumi, so you can finish one in a weekend or less, even if October 31 is close. Each card shows the skill level, hook size and yarn the designer used, so you can tell at a glance whether a pattern suits the yarn in your stash.
Short on time? Start with a pumpkin. The chenille pumpkin made for beginners is worked in simple rounds and shaped with yarn, with no faces or limbs to sew. If you want a character, the gray chenille bat rated beginner is a good next step.
Spooky, cute or wearable: pick your style
| If you want… | Try | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Something quick for decor | Pumpkins, the mini pumpkin with a face | Round shapes, little sewing |
| A cute character | Ghosts, bats, the blueberry bat | Small parts, safety eyes or embroidery |
| A crawly scare | The tiny spider, Larry the spider | Many legs to attach, fine yarn |
| A gift for a horror fan | Zombie, horror icon trio | More colors and details |
| Something to wear | Pumpkin hooded cape, pumpkin baby romper | Garment sizing, more yarn |
Free Halloween crochet patterns
Ghosts and spooky characters
Crochet Adorable Mister Zombie Amigurumi: Easy Pattern
Beginner–Intermediate · 3.5 mm hook · worsted / aran yarn
Adorable Crochet Ghost Halloween Amigurumi Pattern
2.5 mm hook · milk cotton / cotton yarn · about 6–8 cm
Adorable Halloween Ghost Amigurumi: Easy Beginner Crochet Pattern
3.5 mm hook · velvet / worsted yarn
Bats and spiders
Adorable Bat & Pumpkin Crochet Set: Easy Halloween Pattern
Intermediate · 2 mm hook · worsted / cotton yarn
Pumpkins and fall extras
Easy Mini Crochet Pumpkin Pattern: 5 Simple Fall Crafts
Beginner–Intermediate · 3 mm hook · worsted yarn · about 9–10 cm
Cozy Spooky Pumpkin Hooded Cape: Easy Halloween DIY
Beginner–Intermediate · 6 mm hook · worsted yarn
Adorable Autumn Pumpkin Baby Romper Pattern: 5 Easy Fall Crochet Ideas
Intermediate · 4 mm hook · worsted / DK yarn
Cute Free Amigurumi Pumpkin Pattern: Easy DIY Halloween Craft
3.75 mm hook · chenille / worsted yarn
Which yarn makes the best Halloween amigurumi?
The patterns here split into two looks, and the yarn decides which one you get.
Chenille and velvet yarn gives the soft, squishy look of the plush pumpkin in chenille and the blueberry bat. These yarns are thick and forgiving, and pieces grow fast. The trade-off: stitches are hard to see, so mark the start of every round and count often.
Cotton and milk cotton gives crisp, defined stitches. That suits the small ghost, the bat and pumpkin set, and the horror trio, where faces and color changes need to read clearly. Cotton has no stretch, so expect the fabric to feel firmer on your hands.
Fine wool appears in the tiny spider, held together with a sequined yarn for sparkle. Thin yarn on a small hook is fiddly, so save it for when you are comfortable with tight rounds.
Tips for spooky faces and fiddly parts
- Ghost faces: place eyes low and wide for a cute look, high and close for a startled one. Try both with pins before you commit.
- Bat wings: wings look best when they are a little stiff. Work them tightly, and block them flat with a light mist of water if they curl.
- Spider legs: sew legs on in pairs, opposite each other, so the body stays balanced. Count them before you finish off!
- Pumpkin ridges: pull the shaping yarn evenly from the center each time. Uneven tension is what makes a pumpkin lopsided.
- Embroidered details: add mouths, stitched scars and fangs after stuffing, so the tension of the stitches matches the final shape.
Making Halloween toys for kids
Safety eyes, felt pieces and sequined yarn are fine for decorations, but not for toys meant for babies and toddlers. For little ones, embroider eyes with black yarn, sew every limb and wing on with several passes, and skip wire or small trims.
Bigger kids love the fan-favorite characters. If you have a Snoopy fan to crochet for, start with his Halloween costume, which is rated intermediate by its designer, so allow extra time for the details.
Beyond October
Many of these makes work all autumn. Pumpkins suit Thanksgiving tables, and the cape and romper are cozy fall layers; you will find more of those among our crochet clothing patterns for babies and adults. When October ends, our full amigurumi collection has over a hundred free toy patterns waiting. For dolls, dragons and monsters that are not tied to one holiday, browse the character and fantasy toys. And Christmas is closer than it looks, so the holiday ornaments, Santas and snowmen are worth a look too.
If any of the stitch names are new to you, our step-by-step single crochet guide covers the stitch that almost every pattern on this page uses.
Frequently asked questions
What is the easiest Halloween crochet pattern?
A plain pumpkin is the easiest place to start: it is worked in rounds, stuffed, and shaped with yarn, with no limbs or faces to sew. After that, the beginner-rated crochet bat is a good first character.
Can I make these Halloween patterns in time for October 31?
Yes. Most designs here are small amigurumi worked in thick chenille or medium-weight yarn, which grows quickly. Leave more time for the wearable cape, the horror trio and anything with many small parts.
What yarn is best for crochet pumpkins?
Chenille or velvet yarn makes soft, plush pumpkins, while cotton gives neat ridges and a firmer shape. Both work, so choose the look you prefer.
Are safety eyes safe on Halloween toys for children?
Not for babies and toddlers. For young children, embroider the eyes with yarn and sew on every part very securely.
More collections to explore
- Character & Fantasy Amigurumi Patterns (14 patterns)
- Christmas Crochet Patterns (25 patterns)
- Free Crochet Amigurumi Patterns (7 collections)