Halloween is the best time of year to crochet something a little spooky and a lot cute. Small amigurumi ghosts, witches and spiders make great shelf decor, party favors and treats for trick-or-treaters. Most of them work up in one evening.
This list has 13 free Halloween amigurumi crochet patterns, each from a different designer. You will find tiny keychain ghosts, a posable candy corn, a little witch doll, a spider and even a ghost walking a ghost dog. Yarn, hook and skill level are listed for each one.
Halloween Amigurumi Free Crochet Patterns
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What You’ll Need
- Worsted or sport weight yarn in white, black, orange and purple
- Crochet hooks, 2 mm to 5 mm
- Safety eyes, 6 mm to 16 mm
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing
- Black and pink embroidery floss
- Tapestry needle and stitch markers
- Glow-in-the-dark yarn (optional)
1. Little Witch Amigurumi Doll
Photo: Little Crochet Farm (Ana)
This 4-inch witch has purple hair, a black hat with an orange brim and an orange-and-black skirt. Her eyes can be embroidered or made with safety eyes. She is worked in the round with single crochet and front and back loop details. She is small enough to sit on a windowsill or a bookshelf.
- Designer: Little Crochet Farm (Ana)
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: Light worsted cotton (see pattern)
- Hook: 2 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
2. Baby Pumpkin Head
Photo: Sweet Softies (Jade)
This spooky-cute doll has a round pumpkin head on a tiny body with i-cord arms and legs. It is about 4 inches tall. Half double crochet in the back loops gives the head its ribs. It is a fun mix of pumpkin and character.
- Designer: Sweet Softies (Jade)
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 3.75 mm (F)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
3. Posable Candy Corn
Photo: The Nomad Knot (Ana)
This 3-inch candy corn has skinny posable arms and legs and a funny face. You can bend him to sit on a shelf edge or hug a jar of candy. He is worked from the legs up in yellow, orange and white cotton.
- Designer: The Nomad Knot (Ana)
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: Sport weight cotton
- Hook: 2 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
4. Spider Pocket Pet
Photo: Virkadia (Joey Diehl)
This green spider has eight legs, two pincers and a mix of big and small safety eyes. It is about 4.5 inches tall. The legs use half double and double crochet. It is part of a five-piece Halloween pocket pet set, with a bat, cat, ghost and grim reaper.
- Designer: Virkadia (Joey Diehl)
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 5 mm (H-8)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
5. Crochet Ghost Gnome
Photo: Winding Road Crochet (Lindsey)
A gnome wearing a ghost as a hat, plus a little orange top hat on top. The ghost face is drawn on with a paint pen. Add braids and a bow for a girl gnome. He is about 7 inches tall, and you can change the body to any color you like.
- Designer: Winding Road Crochet (Lindsey)
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: see pattern (Red Heart Super Saver shown)
- Hook: 3.5 mm (E)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
6. Ghost Walking a Dog
Photo: Once Upon a Cheerio (Juli Anne)
A tiny ghost walking a tiny ghost dog on a leash. It is made in glow-in-the-dark yarn, so it lights up at night. The set is about 3 inches tall and uses low-sew construction. It is a clever gift for any dog lover.
- Designer: Once Upon a Cheerio (Juli Anne)
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Fingering (#2), glow-in-the-dark
- Hook: 3.5 mm (E)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
7. Fab-Boo-Lous Mini Ghost
Photo: The Loopy Lamb (Ashley Parker)
This is a little no-sew ghost with chain arms and a witch hat you can sew on or leave loose. It is worked top-down in one spiral. It makes a quick party favor, and you can make a few in one evening.
- Designer: The Loopy Lamb (Ashley Parker)
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 3.5 mm (E)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
8. Scout the Ghost
Photo: Storyland Amis (Holly Lanier)
Scout is a bigger ghost, about 8 inches tall with his oversized black hat. The hat has a sparkly purple band, and a fringe at the base makes him look like he is floating. Pink cheeks finish the sweet face.
- Designer: Storyland Amis (Holly Lanier)
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 4 mm (G)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid ad-free version
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
9. Tiny Ghost
Photo: Nicole Chase
This is the mini pick on our list. The white ghost is about 2 inches tall, with a ruffled bottom edge and pink blush cheeks. It is seamless and worked top-down. Add a loop to make a keychain or bag charm.
- Designer: Nicole Chase
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 4 mm (G)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
10. Ghost with a Pumpkin
Photo: StringyDingDing
This ghost has a wispy curl on top of its head, a little tail and a tiny orange pumpkin to hold. The body is one continuous piece. Short rows make the wisp, which is a fun new trick to learn.
- Designer: StringyDingDing
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 4 mm (G)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
11. Boop the Ghost
Photo: Little World of Whimsy (Sara)
Boop is a chubby round ghost with small arms and a scalloped ruffle at the base, so she seems to float. The designer calls her very beginner friendly, since she is mostly a stretched sphere. She is about 4 by 3 inches.
- Designer: Little World of Whimsy (Sara)
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: Sport weight
- Hook: 2.5 mm (C)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
12. Chibi Crochet Ghosts
Photo: Knot Bad Ami (Vincent)
These chibi ghosts come in two sizes, about 2 and 2.5 inches tall, with two face options. Front loop half double crochet makes the wavy bottom. You can use safety eyes or embroider the faces, which is better for small kids.
- Designer: Knot Bad Ami (Vincent)
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 4 mm (G)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
13. Plush Ghost with Hat
Photo: GorbunovaDolls (Yulia), design by @julia_knitting11
This soft ghost is made in bulky velvet yarn and wears a lilac hat with a black band and a little buckle. It has sleepy embroidered eyelids and a pink smile. The page credits the original design to @julia_knitting11, translated by GorbunovaDolls.
- Designer: GorbunovaDolls (Yulia), design by @julia_knitting11
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Bulky (#5)
- Hook: 3.5 mm (E)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
Which One Should You Make?
- First Halloween amigurumi? Start with #9 (Tiny Ghost) or #11 (Boop). Both are simple shapes with few parts.
- Need party favors fast? Make a batch of #7 or #12. They are small and quick.
- Want a keychain? #9 is about 2 inches tall and perfect on a key ring.
- Want a show-stopper? Try #6 (glow-in-the-dark ghost and dog) or #5 (Ghost Gnome).
- Building a Halloween shelf? Pair #1 (Little Witch) with #3 (Candy Corn) and #4 (Spider).
FAQ
What is the easiest Halloween amigurumi for beginners?
A ghost is the easiest. It is mostly a ball or a tube with a wavy bottom edge, so there is little shaping and little sewing. Try a tiny ghost first, then move on to a witch or spider with more parts. Pumpkins are another great first project.
Are safety eyes safe on toys for small kids?
Safety eyes can come loose and are a choking risk for children under 3. For babies and toddlers, embroider the eyes with black yarn or floss instead. Several patterns on this list show embroidered faces, and they look just as cute.
How can I make my Halloween amigurumi glow in the dark?
Use glow-in-the-dark yarn, like the ghost and dog pattern in #6. Charge it under a bright lamp or in sunlight before dark. Polyester glow yarns can be slippery, so use stitch markers and keep your tension even.
Pick a ghost, grab some white yarn, and make your shelves a little spooky this October.
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