37 Spooky and Fun Halloween Amigurumi Crochet Patterns to Try This Year

Halloween is the perfect time to let your creativity run wild with some amigurumi crochet patterns. Whether you love making spooky home décor, creepy-cute accessories, or costumes that turn heads, crochet is your secret weapon for creating something truly unique.
In this roundup, I’ve gathered 37 of the best Halloween amigurumi crochet patterns—a mix of free and paid designs—so you can whip up your own pumpkins, ghosts, bats, and beyond. Almost all of the patterns included are free!!
These projects are perfect for cozy evenings with your yarn stash, and they’ll add just the right handmade magic to your Halloween celebrations.
Why Crochet for Halloween?
Halloween crochet patterns are some of the most versatile projects you’ll ever make. You can:
- Decorate your home with pumpkins, bats, and spooky wall hangings.
- Whip up quick gifts like treat bags or cute toys for kids.
- Make wearable accessories—there are some perfect charm sized patterns here to hook up to bags, jeans and hoodies!
- Use up your yarn stash with small seasonal projects that work up quickly.
And let’s be real: store-bought decorations? Overpriced and usually fall apart by next year. But your crochet creations? Handmade heirlooms that you’ll bring out every spooky season.
What You’ll Find in This Roundup
This collection of Halloween crochet patterns has a little something for everyone:
- Free and paid patterns (although almost all are free on the blog posts with a paid version available!)
- Beginner-friendly projects (perfect for quick wins!)
- Intermediate and advanced designs if you’re ready for a challenge
- Classic Halloween motifs like pumpkins, ghosts, witches, and black cats
- Unique, creative designs you won’t find in the seasonal aisle at the store
Whether you’ve got an hour or a whole weekend, there’s a project here waiting for your hook.
Supplies You’ll Need for Halloween Crochet Patterns
Before you dive into these projects, here are some go-to materials that come in handy for almost every Halloween crochet pattern:
- Yarn: Orange, black, white, and purple are the classic Halloween colors, but don’t be afraid to mix it up with neon green or sparkly yarns.
- Hooks: Most patterns here use sizes 4mm–6mm, but always check the pattern first.
- Safety eyes / felt / embroidery thread: Great for adding little faces to amigurumi ghosts or bats.
- Stuffing: Essential for plush toys and 3D décor.
- Your favorite spooky playlist: Optional, but highly recommended for atmosphere. 👻
37 Halloween Amigurumi Crochet Patterns You’ll Love
Free Crochet Pattern | Jaunty Jack o’Lantern
This free crochet pattern is perfect for decorating around your home or office space. And with the facial features being made of felt you can make several, all with different smiles and eyes!
Get ready for Halloween with this free black cat witch pattern!
Cobweb the Cat is a must for this Halloween season! Dressed in a tiny witch hat and holding a mini broom, this beginner-friendly amigurumi black cat is the perfect project to celebrate the season. And there is minimal sewing required ...
Candy Corn Dinosaurs [Free Crochet Pattern]
Not the usual theme for Halloween patterns, but I couldn't not include these cute dino's - my nephew would have never forgiven me! Luckily they are ready for October with their candy corn colours.
Tiny Ghost – Free Crochet Pattern
This is a perfect pattern for those new to amigurimi techniques who would like to give it a try! I am looking at this one thinking it would make a great keychain or bag charm too.
Baxter the Hanging Bat – Free Crochet Pattern
Nicole has so many cute Halloween amigurumi patterns it is hard to pic just one or two for this roundup! This bat is just adorable.
Odin the Owl Amigurumi
Odin the Owl by Lisa ta Green Fox Farms is perfect for year round. I can see this one being made in so many different colourways - team colours, favourite colours, random colours from the scraps and part used skeins you may have ...
Halloween Eyeball pattern
If you want little surprises to hide around your home these eyeballs are just perfect! Ohhh, wouldn't it be fun to have the kids hunt for eyeballs with a 'trick or treat' at the end?
Easy Crochet Spider Pattern
These are the sort of spiders that I wouldn't mind being in my house!! This is a no-sew, beginner friendly free pattern.
No-Sew Crochet Frankenstein Pattern
Fay also has this great free Frankenstein pattern and it works up really quickly. You can see from the photos that there isn;t a lot of rounds for this one. And I love how you can alter the faces and make each one unique.
Mini Potion Bottle Crochet Pattern
Every respectable withc or wizard carries around a potion or two for emergencies, and these potion bottles are perfect for that task. The question is, what is your potion for?
Crochet Witch Gnome
If you have a little more cropchet time available, then I would recommend you give these witch gnome's a try! Jen has designed these rather awesome witches, and they are a free pattern on her blog.
Small Crochet Bat
Another wonderful bat pattern is this free offering by Jen. The bow tie on this one gives him a cute, friendly feel and adds a bt of character.
Crochet Pitchfork
This pitchfork is a great standalone prop, but also makes a great addition to Halloween-themed gnomes, ghouls, devils, and dolls.
Jasper the Pumpkin Goblin
Jasper is a friendly pumpkin goblin that the kids will love. Krissy has step by step photos to help you work this one in her free on the blog post pattern.
Pumpkin Goblin Snuggles
And if you are looking for a version of the pumpkin goblin for babies, Krissy has this paud version in her etsy shop.
Easy No-Sew Amigurumi Crochet Ghost Pattern
Maggie from Zamiguz has this friendly ghost amigurimi pattern that is sure to be a hit this Halloween. It is a free pattern on her website if you have a grow account.
Crochet Frankenstein Free Pattern
I know Frankenstein is not supposed to be adorbale, but this version is!! It is another free pattern accessible with your grow account.
Free Crochet Spider Pattern: Quick Halloween Amigurumi
Another wondeful free spider pattern, this time by Darling Maple Designs. This no=sew spider pattern also has a vidoe tutorial to help you through making it.
How to Make – Flip Flop Vampire Crochet Pattern
There has to be a vampire somewhere at Halloween... here is ours! Darling Maple Designs has Vinnie as a free pattern on her website. He definately looks more friend than foe!
Easy Crochet Garland for Halloween – Free Pattern Included
If you are looking for some amigurimi wall decorations this garland would look perfect either on a wall or threaded down your bannister! Featuring skulls and spiders it is sure to be a hit!
Crochet Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkin Stack: Free Pattern
At just over 15 inches this free pattern by Michelle from MJ's Off the Hook is sure to take pride of place this year. And I love that she has information on how to weight the bottom of your pumpkin too so you can use it for so many things.
Free Wheat Stitch™ Crochet Ghost Amigurumi Pattern
This wheat stitch ghost by Brianna K is a free pattern on her blog. It is worked top down and there are video tutorials to help you work the stitch and the base.
Crochet Black Cat Free Pattern
The Nomad Knot has this sweet black cat pattern. It is perfect for using your scraps and is a free pattern ont he blog post.
Crochet Posable Candy Corn free amigurumi pattern
Candy corn isn't a 'thing' here in the UK, but I was sent some to try by a friend a few years ago. I liked it almost as much as I like these posable candy corns. These two have a lot of personality... I can only imagine what they are talking about lol.
Mini Grim Reaper Amigurumi Free Pattern
Little Crochet Farm has this grim reaper ami pattern. It is another one that is the perfect size for a bag charm or hiding around the house as part of a scavanger hunt.
Crochet Mini Scarecrow Amigurumi Free Pattern
And if you make the grim reaper, what about adding the scarecrow to your collection too? nyone else sing 'If I only had a brain..." in their head when they saw this one? Just me?
Free Crochet Pumpkin Pattern: NO-SEW Amigurumi
I love that you can choose what weight yarn to make this one with! Anything form 2 weight (4ply) up to 5 weight (bulky in US, chunky in UK).
Free Crochet Spider Pattern
This spider pattern is worked up a little differently to the previous 2 so I wanted to include it in this roundup. It is made with 4 ply (2 weight) yarn and so will take a wee bit longer than the spiders above, but the effort is worth it with this pattern!
EASY Crochet Pumpkin Pattern for Beginners (Amigurumi Plushie)
If you are looking for an easy pumpkin pattern to get you going with amigurimi this Halloween, then this may be the pattern you are looking for!
Zeena the Small Crochet Witch Doll
Zeena the witch is adorable! Whether you grew up with the Wizard of Oz or the Harry Potter series (of which I am a big fan!) this is a pattern that you have to add to your list to make.
Marvin the Crochet Mummy
Marvin is our first Mummy pattern. Looking back on halloween parties when I was a kid growing up in the 80s and early 90s most kids dressed up as witches or mummies ... mainly because the costumes were so easy to put together. Marvin brought back a whole lot of fun memories for me.
3 Last-Minute Halloween Earring
All 3 of these sets of earrings are free on May's blog. This link will take you to her roundup where you can pick which earring set you will make first. All are free on their blog posts, or there is a bundle that you can purchase if you prefer.
Free Mummy Cat Crochet Pattern
Halloween can bring out some of the best creativity. I love this mummy cat pattern and know a few children who would adore it too!
Free Ghost Amigurumi Pattern – Easy Crochet Tutorial
I really like the size of this pattern and the hat for me just finishes it off perfectly. The hat is removable so you don't have to add it if you don't want to.
Free Cat Crochet Pattern – Amigurumi Tutorial
I can visualise this pattern beong made in lots of different colours to resemble beloved pets. This one is perfect for Halloween though - is it really a halloween without a balck cat somewhere in the house?
Crochet Halloween Character Buddies
These keychains were originally part of a mystery CAL hosted by Underground Crafter. There are a set of 4 different keychain, all available free on the blog post.
Crochet Frankenstein Baby Doll: Friendly Baby Frankenstein’s Monster
Designed with little ones in mind, Underground Crafter has this Frankenstein baby doll pattern free on her blog!
Tips for Making the Most of Halloween Crochet Patterns
- Start early: Handmade décor and gifts take time, so don’t wait until October 30th!
- Think reusable: Choose durable yarns like cotton or acrylic that hold up well year after year.
- Gift them: A crocheted pumpkin or ghost makes a thoughtful, handmade Halloween gift.
- Mix and match: Combine several of these crochet patterns to create a whole themed display—like a haunted mantel or pumpkin patch centerpiece.
Final Thoughts
Crochet brings a little handmade magic to Halloween, and these patterns prove just how fun and creative the season can be. Whether you’re crafting for your home, your family, or just for the joy of making, these Halloween crochet patterns are the perfect way to get into the spooky spirit.
So grab your yarn, light a candle (pumpkin spice, of course), and let’s make this Halloween the coziest and creepiest one yet.
Happy haunting—and happy hooking! 🧶✨🎃