20 Best Spooky Knits For Halloween
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Make your own custom Halloween costumes with one of these free knitting patterns.
With Halloween around the corner, there is still time to make something spooky to wear.
20 Spooky Knits For Halloween
Look through the mostly free Halloween knitting patterns below and find a spooky knitting project.
Witch Hat Knitting Pattern
Make a witch hat with super bulky yarn.
This is an easy project and a great way to use up a one-skein wonder in your stash.
Knitted Halloween Treat Bags {Candy Corn Colors}
Make a treat bag to place small gifts like candy inside.
You can make a few in festive colors for your Halloween party and use leftover yarns in your stash.
Dog Sweater Knitting Pattern | Mischief Managed
Make a dog sweater inspired by the Weasley sweaters that Mrs. Weasley makes in the Harry Potter movies.
Stitch your pet's initial into the back panel.
It is a fun project that can be worn throughout October and on Halloween night.
Hellebore Circle Shawl Knitting Pattern
Make a shawl in variegated yarn to wear over your black dress to any Halloween celebrations this season.
Knit flat on circular needles; this shawl uses fingering weight yarn (two strands held together).
Cable Knit Pumpkin Pattern
Make a little pumpkin for the perfect Halloween decoration.
You don't need much yarn, and this is a quick knit.
Make a few and glue them together to make a Halloween wreath.
Red Heart Trio of Treat Bags
Knit a set of thee treat bags for your trick-or-treating with this free pattern by Yarnspirations.
The pattern is available as a free PDF.
Odd Soul Hat Knitting Pattern
Knit a cute and spooky hat with this free knitting pattern by Lion Brand Yarn.
This pattern is available as a free PDF.
Cat Shawl Knitting Pattern
Stranded colorwork shawl by Susanne Ljung features cat silhouettes with pawprint borders.
The English version of the pattern is at the bottom of the page, under the Swedish version.
Cat Ear Headband - Knitting Pattern
Make a last-minute costume for Halloween with this wonderful free cat ear headband pattern by Gina Michelle.
Striped Sweater Knitting Pattern {From Small to 3X}
Make a striped sweater in black and red colors to look just like Freddy Kruger.
Pair with a scary mask, hat, and gloves to get the full effect!
Knit a Quick & Easy Cat Hat!
Make a black cat hat for a last-minute Halloween costume and draw some whiskers on with a red lip!
Get the free knitting pattern from Lion Brand.
Thigh High Socks Knitting Pattern Novelty Socks Over The | Etsy
Knit thigh-high cat socks for your trick-or-treating with this free pattern by YarnInspirations.
The pattern is available as a free PDF.
Very Easy Poncho pattern by Cara Carina
Make a poncho in black and add it to your Halloween costume if you are dressing as a witch or a teacher from Harry Potter (or knit in pink if
you go as Dolores Umbridge).
Get the free pattern by Cara Carina on Ravelry.
Witchy Hands Pattern (Knit)
Knit a pair of spooky, witchy hands with this free knitting pattern by Lion Brand Yarn.
This pattern is available as a free PDF.
Tabby Cat Scarf Knitting Pattern
This free pattern is excerpted from Fiona Gable’s book Knitted Animal Scarves, Mitts, and Socks: 35 Fun and Fluffy Creatures to Knit and Wear.
Find the free pattern from Cut out and keep.
Wear as part of your Halloween costume and through the fall/winter to stay warm!
The Witch and Wizard Knitting Pattern Set
Knit your witchy wardrobe with the knitting patterns by Tiny Owl Knits Patterns.
Purchase her pdf e-book on Etsy.
The e-book contains five knitting patterns
Bags of Halloween Fun Knitting Pattern by Dollytime
Knit a set of four Halloween trick or treat bags with this knitting pattern by Dollytime.
You can purchase this pattern on LoveCrafts
Bats Sweater Pattern by Natalie Meredith
Make the perfect sweater for Halloween with this knitting pattern by Natalie Meredith.
You can purchase this pattern on Ravelry.
Superstitious Pullover Pattern by Michael Shawn
Knit a Halloween sweater with this knitting pattern by Micheal Shawn.
You can purchase this pattern on Ravelry.
Chainmail Coif (Helmet and Cowl) Pattern by Katie Golus
Knit a mock chainmail coif for your Halloween parties with this free knitting pattern by Katie Golus.
Grab the free PDF on Ravelry.
What Can I Knit For Halloween?
There are plenty of fun and spooky knitting projects you can undertake for Halloween!
Here are some ideas to get your creative needles clicking:
- Witch Hat: Knit a classic witch hat in black or dark purple. You can add a wide brim and a pointy tip for an authentic witchy look.
- Pumpkin Hat: Create a cozy pumpkin hat in shades of orange. Add a green stem at the top for an adorable pumpkin-inspired accessory.
- Ghost Plushies: Knit small ghost plushies in white yarn. You can give them friendly or spooky faces, depending on your preference.
- Spider Web Shawl: Knit a lace shawl with a spider web pattern. This elegant accessory can be both stylish and Halloween-themed.
- Halloween Socks: Knit socks with Halloween-inspired patterns like pumpkins, ghosts, skeletons, or spiders. These are perfect for keeping your feet warm while adding a touch of Halloween spirit.
- Bat Bunting: Knit small bat shapes and string them together to create a cute Halloween bunting. Hang it up for a festive decoration.
- Jack-o’-Lantern Dishcloth: Knit dishcloths or washcloths with jack-o’-lantern motifs. They make practical and seasonal additions to your kitchen.
- Halloween Garland: Knit various Halloween-themed shapes like witches, bats, and pumpkins and string them together to create a festive garland.
- Halloween Mug Cozies: Keep your drinks warm with Halloween-themed mug cozies. You can knit cozy patterns like spiders, skulls, or candy corn.
- Candy Corn Baby Blanket: Knit a baby blanket in the iconic candy corn colors – yellow, orange, and white. It’s a sweet and festive project.
- Spider Web Fingerless Gloves: Knit fingerless gloves with a spider web pattern. These are both stylish and fitting for the Halloween season.
- Frankenstein’s Monster Doll: Knit a cute Frankenstein monster doll with green yarn and add details like a stitched face for a spooky but adorable effect.
- Halloween Mittens: Knit mittens with Halloween motifs like bats, witches, or black cats. They’ll keep your hands warm while adding a touch of Halloween fun.
- Pumpkin Pillow: Knit a pumpkin-shaped pillow in various shades of orange. It can serve as a cozy and festive accent for your living space.
- Witchy Leg Warmers: Knit leg warmers in black or purple with a witch’s hat or broomstick pattern. They’re a fun accessory for Halloween costumes or chilly autumn days.
These Halloween knitting projects are not only enjoyable to make but also add a handmade touch to your Halloween decorations and attire.
Get creative with colors, patterns, and embellishments to personalize your spooky and festive creations.
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Handmade Halloween Costumes
Do you like to plan your Halloween costumes months in advance? or are you a last-minute kinda person?
Whatever you want to dress up this post can give you a few ideas – from Freddy Kruger (the knitted sweater) to a cat with some black cat ears.
Making unusual Halloween costumes will get you noticed at any parties this season.
Don’t pick something you know that everyone else is going to wear, but make something that shows off your maker skills as well as your individuality!
Halloween Decor Ideas + Crafts
For more inspiration, take a look at these posts…
- 8 Cute Halloween Decorations
- Hocus Pocus Halloween Ideas {Decoration + Costume}.
- Harry Potter DIY Crafts
- Harry Potter Knitting Patterns
- Last Minute Halloween Costume Ideas
- 30 Free Halloween Knitting Patterns (Spooky + Fun)
Knits For Halloween And Fall
If you are a knitter and love Halloween, why not make your own costume or something a little witchy-related to wear in the fall?
While you can always buy at stores everything you need, making a unique item on your own in Halloween colors is definitely more fun.
You can also bring your personal fashion sense in to make something original, which can be as spooky as you like.
Get The Needles Out For October
Find something to make in this Halloween knitting pattern collection, with quick last-minute costume knits (cat ears) and more complicated projects like the beautiful cat shawl.
Wear something handmade while trick-and-treating, like a Halloween hat.
If you want to make something smaller for spooky season, like pumpkins, you can find my pumpkin patterns – Fall
There is also a pumpkin-making tutorial on my YouTube channel here.
I hope that you have enjoyed my Halloween pattern roundup and that you have found some ideas for costumes, spooky fun, and of course, a Halloween pumpkin.
Happy Halloween and happy knitting!
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