29 Free Halloween Decorations Knitting Patterns
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Looking for the best free Halloween decorations knitting patterns? We’ve got you covered with 29 of the best spoopy and cute Halloween knitting patterns.
​Halloween is our favorite holiday around here. Every year around September, we all start getting into the spoopy season, regardless of the still very warm weather here in TN.
One of the first movies for us to watch every year is Hocus Pocus. And now, Hocus Pocus 2! The second movie took a couple watches for me to really get into it, but I love it now too.
We’ll start with some fun patterns for your traditional decor such as pillows and cozies, then get into some amigurumi, bags, and more. Featuring black cats, candy corn, little bats, and more, there’s the perfect Halloween decoration here for everyone. These free Halloween knitting patterns are sure to get you into the Halloween spirit!
If you’re looking for crochet projects for Halloween, check out Fun and Free Crochet Patterns for Halloween.
Scroll to find the best knitting projects for Halloween this spooky season.
Designer: Sassy Skein
About the Pattern: This fresh take on Frankenstein would make a great addition to any couch or bench this spooky season. Everything is knit flat in stockinette stitch (except the tiny bolts for the sides) with a little bit of seaming for the eyes, nose, mouth, and bolts. The is the perfect way to show off your creative skills during the spooky time of year!
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Parlor Round
Designer: The AntiCraft
About the Pattern: I love the whole aesthetic of this pillow – the black spider web, the satin pillow lining, and the finishing rope around the edges are all perfectly spoopy! You’ll knit the spider web, then sew the pillow form, seam together, and finish with the gorgeous satin rope. This one is sure to turn heads!
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Foolish Mortals Pillow Cover
Designer: At Yarn’s Length
About the Pattern: This creative pillow cover would look great in lots of different yarn colors. The designer used dk weight yarn in 2 different colors. The blog post does not include a written pattern but it is worked flat in stockinette stitch and it includes a detailed stitch chart for the design.
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Bat Candle Holder
Designer: MillaMia Sweden
About the Pattern: These bat candle holders are sure to please! Pattern is worked flat and seamed. You’ll then use the duplicate stitch to create the colorwork. It also includes a chart if you would prefer to knit this candle holder fair isle. Pattern is available as a free download on Ravelry and includes multiple different patterns.
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Pumpkin Cozy
Designer: Becky Stern
About the Pattern: If you prefer more of a vintage look, this pumpkin cozy is perfect for you! You could also make it more modern looking with a different type of yarn of your choice. Pattern calls for bulky weight yarn and uses simple increases and decreases.
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Spooky Skeleton Jar Cozy
Designer: Yarnspirations
About the Pattern: Knit up a few of these jar cozies to display Halloween treats and snacks in a fun way. These little guys are very easy to knit using the rib stitch. Add buttons for eyes and simple embroidery for the rest of the face for a quick and easy project this Halloween season.
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Spooky Stripes Scrubby
Designer: Michele Wilcox for Red Heart
About the Pattern: Now let’s jump into some scrubbies and dishcloths. If you’ve never used scrubby yarn, it can be a little hard on your hands with how scratchy is. In my opinion, a small project like this is perfect for using that type of yarn to get the effect of it. This scrubby is made chevron style using basic knitting stitches.
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Candy Corn Scrubby
Designer: Michele Wilcox for Red Heart
About the Pattern: Candy corn and Halloween go hand in hand, would you agree? Even though I don’t personally like the candy, it is still super cute and traditionally Halloween-y! This easy pattern is made using garter stitch with easy increases for shaping.
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Spider Dishcloth
Designer: Oh La Lana!
About the Pattern: How awesome is this spider dishcloth? I love the look of the spider outlined with textured knitting stitches. Pattern is very easy using only knit and purl stitches and includes a written pattern and stitch chart.
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Pumpking Dishcloth
Designer: Teresa Gregorio for Knit Picks
About the Pattern: This adorable pumpkin shaped dishcloth is knit in garter stitch featuring stockinette stripes for the lines of the pumpkin. Pattern is considered intermediate but I could definitely see an advanced beginner tackling this pattern.
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Scary Treat Bags
Designer: Lion Brand Yarn
About the Pattern: These cute little bags are great for treats but did you know you can simply stuff them with some polyfil (or scrap yarn) to make them a cute Halloween decoration? This is one of those versatile and fun Halloween projects!
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Glow-in-the-Dark Boo! Bag
Designer: Bernat Design Studio
About the Pattern: This adorable boo bag is made using glow-in-the-dark yarn! I haven’t personally used it yet but I’m loving all the designs I’ve seen using it. Use it for trick or treating or for decorating! This pattern is knit in stockinette stitch and includes a chart for the wording. Available as a free download on Ravelry.
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Spooky Treat Bags
Designer: Christine Marie Chen for Red Heart
About the Pattern: This free knitting pattern is actually a 3-in-1! Make one that looks like candy corn, a spider web, or Frankenstein. This pattern is labeled as a bag but I’m invisioning them as a decorative basket for a side table in the foyer.
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Skeleton Door Hanging
Designer: Lily Sugar ‘n Cream
About the Pattern: Ward off evil spirits (or invite them inside) with this spooky skeleton door hanging. Pattern features a human skeleton with jagged edges for extra spook factory.
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Halloween Wreath
Designer: Nicola Valiji
About the Pattern: Holy Halloween vibes! A knit ghost, spiders, creepy eyeballs, a pumpkin, a mummy, skeletons, AND a witch? This Halloween wreath has got it al! Stitch this impressive pattern up to make a lasting impression for your Halloween celebrations.
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Halloween Garland
Designer: Woollen Affairs
About the Pattern: Stitch up this awesome and versatile garland pattern for your home decor this spooky season. This pattern combines knit and crochet for a super fun make. I think I would make this in black yarn and white yarn but it would look amazing in any color combination!
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Creeptacular Halloween Bunting
Designer: Yarnspirations
About the Pattern: This creepy and cute bunting pattern includes instructions using basic knitting stitches for a little vampire, a gravestone, Frankenstein, a little pumpkin, and a friendly ghost. This is one of those easy knits you can make in a sitting and make multiples of.
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DIY Leaf Garland
Designer: Arianna Frasco
About the Pattern: So this leaf garland pattern is more of a fall decor pattern but I think it would look awesome in Halloween colors too! The pattern is very simple using only basic knitting stitches and is very easy to assemble. Hang it on your mantle, across a bar or a dining room table, or above a doorway.
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Ghost Bob
Designer: Midnight Knitter
About the Pattern: This cute little knitting pattern is knit in all garter stitch making it suitable for beginner knitters. There’s a loop on the back of the head to slip your fingers behind to use as a toy. I think this adorable little ghost pattern would make a great Halloween decor item as well!
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Ghost Family
Designer: Your Crafts
About the Pattern: This little ghost family pattern is a super fun and easy project to work up. You’ll make a small square with a stockinette stitch body and seed stitch border and wrap it around a small foam ball to create the shape. Finish it off with cute felt eyes and that’s it. A set of white ghosts with this pattern could be a perfect quick knit gift!
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Quick Knit Pumpkin
Designer: B.Hooked
About the Pattern: What’s Halloween without pumpkins? I love the look of this cute knit pumpkin with Lion Brand Yarn Scarfie (#5 bulky weight yarn). Pattern is worked in the round and beginner friendly.
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Cable Knit Pumpkin
Designer: Handy Little Me
About the Pattern: Looking for something a little more extra? Knit up some of these beautiful cable knit pumpkins to place all around your home. Pattern calls for bulky weight yarn and is knit flat and seamed.
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Squishy Squashes
Designer: Holly Woodward Designs
About the Pattern: Looking for a quick squash knit instead? This squishy squash pattern looks so realistic with the bulky weight yarn used. Pattern is available as a free download on Your Crafts.
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Gourd Knitting Pattern
Designer: Gina Michele
About the Pattern: Knit a patch of gourds for your Halloween home decor this year. The blog post includes 4 different knitting patterns!
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Bat Toy
Designer: Milla Mia Sweden
About the Pattern: Bats are an iconic Halloween decoration so we couldn’t complete this roundup without one! The designer used a tennis ball for inside the body and pipe cleaners to shape the wings which I think was genius. Pattern is available as a free download on Ravelry.
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Eyeballs
Designer: Stana D. Sortor
About the Pattern: How cool with these eyeballs be on display in your home? This eyeball pattern uses a very small amount of yarn and is written in 3 different sizes. Pattern is available as a free download on Knit Picks.
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Arachnophobia Spider
Designer: Revati Poole
About the Pattern: If you’re scared of spiders, knit up this adorable stuffed version instead! This cute and squishy spider is made using bulky yarn and pipe cleaners inside the legs to shape them. Pattern is available as a free download on Ravelry.
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Candy Corn
Designer: Will Knit For Beer
About the Pattern: First of all, a nod to the designer for their awesome name (beer lovers unite!). These cute little candy corn stuffies would look super cute as decor and would make a great toy for little kids too. Pattern uses worsted weight yarn and is worked top to bottom uses easy increases.
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Broomstick
Designer: Stana’s Critters Etc
About the Pattern: Let’s finish this roundup of free Halloween decorations knitting patterns with this adorable tiny broom. You’ll simply knit an i-cord around pipe cleaner and make a tassle for bristles. This easy project would also be good for playing house with larger dolls!
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Final Thoughts on Free Halloween Decorations Knitting Patterns
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