10 free DIY Halloween patterns

Itching to knit, crochet or sew your Halloween decorations or costumes this year? We’ve picked 10 of the best free patterns across the web.

Whether you like ghosts and ghouls or more sedate pumpkins, there’s sure to be at least one pattern you’ll love here.

Cute pumpkins

Crochet yourself a cute pumpkin for autumn displays or Halloween. We love this one, which was created by Anna Nemoy, though the pattern came from PlanetJune (aka June Gilbank).

It features real-to-life ribbing on the pumpkin’s skin, and a stalk.

Thanks June and Anna. We love your pumpkins!

Ghost coasters

These adorable scary-sweet crocheted coasters can be found over at Red Heart.

Use them as fun decorations for a Halloween party, or a child’s ghoulish party.

Head over to Red Heart to download your free pattern. Designed by Kara Gunza.

Skull scarf

This awesome skull scarf comes from Clube das Crocheteiras e Tricoteiras, which appears to be no longer active. However, you can click on the image to the right (and once again) to get a larger view and to see the instructions.

We think this is rather fab.

Long cape

Need a cape in a hurry? This long cape from Fleece Fun is gorgeous AND quick to make.

“Its simple but elegant design makes it a versatile costume piece,” says its designer Angel Hickman Peterson.

“This fast hooded cape can be made in under an hour,” she says.

You gotta love that!

Crochet witch’s hat

This crochet hat, complete with braided hair, is just the ticket for a fun Halloween night out.

Designed by Michele Wilcox, you can download the free pdf pattern over at Red Heart. You can choose the colour of your hair, or even the band on the hat, according to your preferences – or your child’s favourite colours.

It’s rather bewitching, don’t you think?

Crochet mask

This lovely lacy mask was created by Andrea over at Craft Disasters and Other Atrocities. But it’s far from an atrocity we reckon. In fact, it’s rather sweet, though we can just imagine wearing it for a spooky Halloween party.

Make several in different colours for your whole family, then head out to bedazzle.

Lovely.

Spider web gloves

If you can bear spider webs, you’ll probably love these gloves, and they can be whipped up in next to no time.

Irina Novikova designed them and has included the free pattern over on Ravelry.

“Gauge is not very important,” says Irina. “Just change the number of stitches in the bracelet to fit your wrist, and adjust the number of rounds in the web.”

Halloween pumpkin trick or treat bag

You need something to carry all those treats in, right? Why not crochet yourself – or your youngster – a cute pumpkin carryall.

Kara of Petals to Picots has provided a free pattern for those crafty folk who want to give it a go.

We’d love to see your end result if you do.

Skull shawl

Be inspired by the clever ghoulishness of this skull shawl by Kungen Och Majkis, over at Ravelry (you have to sign in to Ravelry to get the pattern, but don’t worry – it’s free to sign up). It’s a brilliant blend of eerie charm and stylish crochet craftsmanship.

Spiderweb collar