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🕸️ 31 Spooky & Fun Halloween Crochet Projects

Spooky Halloween crochet decor and crafts

🕸️ 31 Spooky & Fun Halloween Crochet Projects

Calling all crafty ghouls and hook-happy witches! This roundup bubbles over with free crochet patterns to help you decorate, dress up, and delight this spooky season. From quick stashbusters to eye-catching centerpieces, there’s something here for every level of crocheter.

🧶 Halloween Crochet Color Inspiration

Before you grab your hook, let’s talk color. These shades work beautifully together in any project:

  • 🎃 Pumpkin Orange – classic and cozy
  • 🕷️ Black Cat Black – bold outlines and spooky accents
  • 👻 Ghost White – crisp contrast and perfect for amigurumi
  • 🧙 Witchy Purple – a mystical touch
  • 🍬 Candy Corn Yellow – bright and festive
  • 💚 Monster Green – playful and unexpected
Modern graphic titled ‘Halloween Crochet Color Inspiration’ featuring stacked yarn-textured color blocks: Pumpkin Orange with a ghost icon, Black Cat Black with a ghost outline, Ghost White with a crochet hook, Witchy Purple with text, Candy Corn Yellow with a pumpkin outline, and Monster Green with a spider web icon.

🛠️ What You’ll Need for Spooky Success

  • Worsted weight yarn in Halloween colors
  • Cotton yarn for coasters and table settings
  • Glow-in-the-dark yarn for webs, ghosts, or accents
  • Crochet hooks G/4.0 mm to H/5.0 mm
  • Poly-fil stuffing for plushies and amigurumi
  • Safety eyes, felt scraps, and pipe cleaners for details
  • Hot glue gun or needle and thread for finishing touches

Tip: If you’re stashbusting, embrace the scrappy look. It makes spooky projects even more fun.

🎃 Spooky Decor

Pumpkin Plushie

Plush Puff Pumpkin (Moogly Blog)
A soft, squishy crochet pumpkin that’s endlessly customizable in size and color. Perfect for autumn décor or as a Halloween accent. Beginner friendly and works up quickly.

Crochet plush puff pumpkin in orange yarn with ribbed texture sitting on a table.

Spider Web Doily

Spider Web Doily Pattern #761 (FreeVintageCrochet)
A lacy, vintage spider web doily with crisp rounds and chain spaces. Elegant for a gothic tablescape or wall hanging. Skill level: intermediate.

Vintage crochet spider web doily pattern illustration in white thread with intricate web design.

Ghostly Garland

Crochet Ghost Garland Pattern (The Caffeinated Snail)
String a parade of adorable ghosts across your mantel or window. Uses cotton yarn and simple stitches, so it’s beginner friendly.

Crochet ghost garland with smiling white ghosts hanging across a wooden mantel.

Halloween Wreath

Crochet Halloween Black Cat Wreath (Repeat Crafter Me)
Transform your front door with a colorful wreath featuring a black cat, pumpkins, and festive accents. Beginner to intermediate with plenty of customization options.

Crochet Halloween wreath with a black cat in the center, surrounded by pumpkins and festive decorations.

Spider Web Table Runner

Spider Web Table Mat (Yarnspirations)
A dramatic spider web mat perfect for parties and dining room decor. Beginner to intermediate friendly with clear instructions.

Crochet black spider web table mat styled on a dark table with pumpkins and candles.

Spider Web Throw Pillow

Crochet Halloween Throw Pillow (Craft Passion)
A bold spider web design worked into a throw pillow cover. Perfect as spooky seasonal decor for your couch or bed. Beginner to intermediate friendly and great for Halloween accents.

Crochet Halloween throw pillow with a large black spider web design on the front.

🧙 Costume & Wearables

Spider Web Poncho

Spider and Web Poncho (free pattern)
A bold, wearable web that works up with simple stitches and lots of chains. Customize the length or neck to fit kids or adults.

Black crochet spider web poncho displayed on a mannequin with open web-like stitches.

Halloween Top Hat

Red Heart Halloween Top Hat (Yarnspirations)
A bold and playful Halloween top hat with a classic jack-o-lantern grin. Sized for adults, it makes a fun party accessory or costume piece.

Crochet Halloween top hat in bright orange with a black jack-o-lantern face design.

Halloween Web Collar

Halloween Web Collar (Lulu Loves Crochet)
A delicate, spider-web inspired collar that adds dramatic flair to any outfit. Worked with DK cotton and optional sparkle thread. Sized to fit most necks with ties. Perfect for a Halloween accessory that feels gothic and elegant.

Black crochet Halloween web collar laid flat with lace-like open stitches and tie strings.

Animal Ears Headband

Crochet Animal Ears Headbands (The Loopy Lamb)
Whether for dress-up or everyday fun, these animal ears headbands are super quick, beginner friendly, and stash-buster worthy. Great for Halloween costumes or just to add a playful touch.

Crochet animal ears headband with fluffy faux fur cat ears displayed on a mannequin head.

Witch Hat Headband

Witch Hat Headband (Crafty Kitty Crochet)
A fun and festive headband topped with a tiny crochet witch hat. Quick to make, beginner friendly, and perfect for Halloween costumes or parties.

Crochet witch hat headband styled in candy corn colors on a mannequin head, designed for kids or adults.

Spider Web Earrings

Spider Web Hoop Earrings (Ravelry free download)
Lightweight thread earrings worked on hoops for a dramatic, spooky accessory. Fun evening make.

Pair of crochet spider web hoop earrings made with black thread on silver hoops, displayed against a light background.

Crochet Cupcake Halloween Costume

Crochet Cupcake Costume (Repeat Crafter Me)
A sweet and cozy cupcake costume that’s perfect for little ones on Halloween. Beginner to intermediate friendly, with fun sprinkle details and a cherry on top.

Crochet cupcake Halloween costume with sprinkle details and a cherry hat, modeled by a toddler.

🕷️ Amigurumi & Spooky Friends

Ghost Amigurumi

Quick Mini Amigurumi Ghost (The Loopy Lamb)
A no-sew mini ghost that works up fast. Perfect for favors, garlands, or keychains. Beginner friendly and great for scraps.

Small crochet ghost amigurumi with stitched black eyes sitting on a wooden surface.

Skeleton Amigurumi

Amigurumi Skeleton (Supergurumi)
A tiny skeleton that measures about two inches tall. Quick to make and perfect as an ornament or desk buddy.

Small crochet skeleton amigurumi with black embroidered eyes and stitched bone details.

Bat Wall Hanging

Bat Amigurumi Garland (StringyDingDing)
Crochet several little bats and string them up as a garland, or hang individually as a wall accent. Fast and fun in bulk.

Crochet bat garland featuring multiple black amigurumi bats hanging on string against a white background.

Freaky Zombie Amigurumi

Freaky Zombie Amigurumi (StringyDingDing)
A delightfully creepy zombie doll pattern with fun details. Great for intermediate crocheters who want a spooky project with personality.

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Crochet zombie amigurumi doll with green skin, black hair, stitched mouth, and ragged clothes.

Black Cat Amigurumi

Black Cat Amigurumi (StringyDingDing)
A sweet black cat free-pattern that’s beginner friendly. Uses medium weight yarn and safety eyes, making it perfect for Halloween décor or as a cuddly plush companion.

Crochet black cat amigurumi with green eyes sitting upright on a white background.

Finger Puppets Set

Frankenstein & Mummy Finger Puppets (Elisa’s Crochet)
A sweet set of spooky finger puppets—Frankenstein, Mummy, Black Cat, Pumpkin & more. Perfect for quick Halloween projects, gift tags, or kid-friendly crafts.

Set of crochet Halloween finger puppets including Frankenstein, a mummy, a pumpkin, and a black cat, displayed on a white background.

Frankenstein’s Monster Amigurumi

Frankenstein’s Monster (Spin a Yarn Crochet)
A flat-style Frankenstein’s Monster that’s spooky cute and easy to make. Great for décor, toys, or handmade Halloween gifts.

Flat crochet Frankenstein’s Monster doll with green skin, black hair, and embroidered bolt details, displayed on a white background.

Giant Candy Corn

Giant Candy Corn (Repeat Crafter Me)
Make a big statement with this oversized candy corn! Perfect as a festive pillow, cuddly toy, or bold Halloween décor piece. Beginner friendly with simple stitches and fun color changes.

Oversized crochet candy corn plush in orange, white, and yellow, styled on a couch.

🍬 Treats & Party Makes

Candy Corn Bunting

Candy Corn Bunting (My Passionate Soul)
Bright and festive triangles that work up fast. Instant Halloween cheer for mantels, walls, or party tables.

Crochet candy corn bunting with orange, yellow, and white triangle pennants strung together and displayed against a white background.

Candy Corn Amigurumi

Amigurumi Candy Corn (Grace & Yarn)
Sweet little candy corn stuffies that work up fast. Perfect for décor, keychains, or bowl fillers. Great for beginners and stash-busting.

Two crochet candy corn amigurumi plushies in orange, white, and yellow yarn, displayed on a wooden surface.

Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cozy

Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cozy (Heather Corinne)
A cozy pumpkin-applique coffee sleeve that wraps your mug in autumn vibes. Worked flat using single crochet, fast to make, and a lovely gift for caffeine lovers (or yourself!).

Crochet pumpkin spice coffee cozy with orange pumpkin applique wrapped around a mug.

Frankenstein’s Monster Mug Cozy

Franken-cozy Coffee Cup Cozy (The Stitchin’ Mommy)
A cute Frankenstein-themed cozy that slides onto your cup. Beginner friendly and festive for spooky season sips.

Crochet Frankenstein coffee cup cozy in green with black hair, stitched smile, and bolt details, wrapped around a white mug.

Pumpkin Candy Basket

Pumpkin Basket (Desert Blossom Crafts)
A tapestry-style pumpkin basket that’s perfect for holding treats, toys, or fall decorations. Works up in worsted weight yarn and adds rustic charm to any Halloween display.

Crochet pumpkin basket with tapestry colorwork in orange, tan, and green, styled on a wooden table with fall accents.

Mummy Coffee Cozy

“Mummy Needs Coffee” Cup Sleeve (The Crafter Life)
Wrap your coffee cup in spooky fun with this Mummy-style cup sleeve. Great for Halloween vibes, quick texture, and perfect for gifting or personal sips.

Crochet mummy coffee cup sleeve in white yarn with googly eye accents wrapped around a travel mug.

Skull Coaster

Skull Coaster (Drops Design)
A spooky skull-shaped coaster to keep your table safe and stylish. Perfect for Halloween parties, and it works up quickly in cotton yarn.

White crochet skull coaster displayed flat on a dark background with visible eye sockets and teeth stitches.

Boo Halloween Mug Rug

Boo Crochet Halloween Mug Rug (The Loopy Lamb)
A fun and festive mug rug that spells out “BOO!”—perfect for spooky season sipping. Quick, beginner-friendly, and great for stash-busting.

Crochet Halloween mug rug with the word BOO stitched in black and orange yarn.

Witch Hat Placemat

Witch Hat Placemat (Sunflower Cottage Crochet)
A tapestry crochet placemat shaped like a witch’s hat. Bold and festive, perfect for setting a spooky table this Halloween. Intermediate beginner techniques with striking color-block work.

Crochet placemat in the shape of a witch’s hat, made with black and purple yarn and accented with a golden buckle, displayed on a wooden table.

Halloween Treat Bag

Candy Corn Trick-or-Treat Bag (Repeat Crafter Me)
A cheerful candy corn-inspired treat bag, perfect for Halloween night. Sturdy with a handle for little hands, and quick enough to whip up before the big night.

Crochet candy corn trick-or-treat bag in orange, yellow, and white with a handle, displayed filled with candy.

🎉 Halloween Party Bundle

Want to deck out your haunted home fast? This bundle pulls together quick, festive projects you can finish in a weekend:

🧵 Wrapping It Up

Whether you’re decorating your haunted home, whipping up giftable goodies, or crafting costume extras, these free Halloween crochet patterns will keep your hooks busy all season. Most are quick makes, stashbusters, and beginner friendly.

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