Halloween is just a few days away! If you have the itch to celebrate the spookiness and fun, all you need is your crochet hooks and yarn. You can get creative with crochet, and create pieces for your dressing up or add a handmade touch to decor. A few hours, a few skeins of yarn and the right crochet hooks can help craft all sorts of cute, creepy, and festive items that capture the Halloween spirit.
Join the fun as we have some of the cutest Halloween crochet patterns.
First, gather supplies.
Yarn – This is the season of yellows, green, black and whites. Get yarn that you can enjoy working with. A medium-weight yarn is the best option unless the project asks for lightweight or bulky yarns. If you have leftovers from previous projects, put them to use.
Crochet Hooks – If you are working on traditional crochet single-ended crochet hooks is all that you need. If you want to experiment with Tunisian crochet, the hybrid with knit-crochet look get Tunisian crochet hooks. Our guide on choosing Tunisian crochet hook for beginners will walk you through choosing. With crochet hook sets get multiple sizes so that you have all the tools you need to experiment with different yarns and patterns. Explore beautiful, ergonomic designs, making them comfortable to use even during long crochet sessions.
Accessories – Gather stitch markers, wool needles, measuring tapes and crafting essentials.
1. Ghost Coasters
Well, ghosts are fun spooky Halloween decor. You can work on adorable ghost coasters for your Halloween party setup or as a gift for friends. Made with single-ended crochet hooks, these coasters work up quickly and are beginner-friendly. The classic white yarn brings the ghost to life, while the basic crochet stitches make them durable and functional.
For this pattern, use a size DK yarn and a 4mm crochet hook. Work out the ghost coaster similar to how you crochet a granny square by starting in rounds and then working out the final shape. Place a stitch marker on the round where you need to work on the shape. You can embellish the ghost with safety eyes or small black buttons to give them personality. They also make great projects for scrap yarn, ensuring no fiber goes to waste. These ghost coasters are not only cute but practical for your Halloween get-together!
2. Pumpkin Bunting
Halloween is a little incomplete without pumpkins. Pumpkin bunting is a festive way to decorate for the Halloween season. While you can work with single-ended crochet hooks it’s easy to create with a Tunisian crochet hook, which helps maintain even tension and gives the pumpkins a neat and uniform look. Whether you hang the bunting across a mantel, over a door, or along a wall, it adds a warm and cozy feel to your Halloween decorations.
You’ll need orange and green yarn to create the pumpkins and a bit of brown for the stems. Single-ended crochet hooks will help you make the pattern but you can explore a 5.5mm Tunisian crochet hook to keep the shapes consistent. Once you’ve made several pumpkins, string them together with a contrasting color to complete the bunting. This is a fun way to bring a bit of crochet charm to any room during Halloween.
3. Creepy Eye Coasters
Creepy Eye Coasters add just the right amount of spooky to your Halloween decor. These coasters are made using a double-ended crochet hook, allowing you to switch between two yarn colors seamlessly and create the "eye" effect. The outer part of the coaster can be made with black yarn for a dark, eerie vibe, while the center is usually white or red, with the pupil created in black or blue yarn.
To make this pattern, use worsted-weight yarn with a 5mm double-ended crochet hook. These coasters are not just for show—they’re also a functional way to protect your surfaces from drink rings at Halloween parties. The creepy eyes will be a conversation starter, making them an essential part of any festive setup.
4. Zombie Dolls
Who wouldn’t love a crochet zombie doll as a quirky Halloween decoration or gift? These fun and gory dolls can be as detailed or as simple as you like, making them great for both beginners and more advanced crocheters. Single-ended crochet hooks are perfect for this pattern, which typically uses amigurumi techniques to create small, three-dimensional figures. Take a look at our beginner's guide to amigurumi stitches.
You'll need to start with a basic doll shape in your chosen yarn color—gray, green, or another ghoulish shade works well. Then, you can customize your zombie with “stitches,” button eyes, or even some crochet “guts.” Using a 3.5mm crochet hook set will help you achieve the small, tight stitches needed for this type of work.
Zombie dolls are versatile Halloween projects. You can make them cute or creepy depending on your preference, and they’re sure to be a hit with friends and family who appreciate handmade gifts.
5. Black Cats
Black cats have long been a symbol of Halloween, making them the perfect subject for a crochet project. These crochet black cats can be used as standalone decorations, toys, or even part of a larger Halloween display. The pattern involves using a Tunisian crochet hook for the body and tail, allowing for a denser, more compact fabric that helps the cat keep its shape.
For this pattern, a 4.5mm Tunisian crochet hook and black yarn will give you the classic Halloween look. You can use safety eyes and a bit of pink yarn for the nose to give the cat a friendly or spooky expression. Black cats are timeless Halloween icons, and this crochet pattern ensures your decor will have a playful, handmade touch.
So, get ready to work on Halloween crochet patterns. Single-Ended Crochet Hooks are great for projects like ghost coasters and zombie dolls, where precision and small stitches are essential. Choose Double-Ended Crochet Hook for projects like the Creepy Eye Coasters for easy color changes and create stunning effects. If you’re working on the pumpkin bunting or black cats, Tunisian crochet hooks help achieve the tight stitches needed to hold the shape. Get all your crochet supplies with KnitPro in the size and material you wish for. Oasis interchangeable crochet hooks are the perfect tool for all your crochet projects.
Happy crocheting, and have a spook-tacular Halloween!
