I LOVE Halloween, always have, since I was a young child. I’ve always wanted to adorn my house with decorations and what better than with crochet Halloween decorations?
One of my children is Autistic and has always really struggled with Halloween. He doesn’t go out “Guising” (the Scottish term for Trick or Treating) nor can he cope with them coming to our house for sweets. It’s too random, too different, too much uncertainty, and too scary. We’ve had many years with the lights off because he just can’t cope and one of us parents has had to always be with him upstairs distracting him, while the other goes out with our other kids. He can only cope with just a small amount of decorations and making a carved pumpkin.
But last year we began to see glimmers of tolerance and enjoyment. He wanted to look out the window for Guisers and when someone came to the door he hid to peek and see if he could handle it. He actually managed to interact with some. We didn’t have many anyway so it wasn’t overwhelming.
This year, we now live in a very quiet Street and he has been talking about dressing up and wanting more decorations up. I’ve been showing him pictures of crochet decorations and he loves them. He said he isn’t scared of decorations and costumes anymore and wants to join in. He doesn’t feel he can go out yet, that’s still too much, but what an amazing leap forward for him and us as a family. He’s nearly 11.
So I’m VERY excited to get the green light to make crochet Halloween decorations. He said absolutely no spiders though! Awwww, maybe next year!!!
I asked my Crochet Designer friends for their gorgeous patterns so I could write this post. All photos are shared here with the Designers permission and include the link to their pattern. Maybe next year I’ll have some Halloween patterns of my own to share with you.
These crochet Halloween decorations are all free crochet patterns are fun crochet projects to make! I’m sure you’ll find the perfect inspiration amongst these super crochet patterns by Independent Crochet Designers.
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~ 1 ~ Frankenstein Candy Bowl
By A Crocheted Simplicity
CUUUUTE! Dinky and adorable, everyone needs a lil mushy plushy in their life and it works up quick too!. FREE Pattern.
By Jo to the World
An essential part of Halloween (and all through Autumn too) is a crochet pumpkin! This one is an easy pumpkin crochet pattern and includes instructions for 3 sizes to make this gorgeous display. FREE Pattern.
~ 3 ~ Halloween Heart Ornament
By Golden Lucy Crafts
Oh what a sweet decoration, even the addition of the spider is cute! I wonder if my son would approve of this one, I’m certainly going to try! FREE Pattern.
By Jen Hayes Creations
Lovely colourful bunting perfect for a Halloween party. I love that this isn’t scary at all and associates with the fun food instead of the more spooky traditions. FREE Pattern.
By Virkadia
What a little cutie! These little bats will make a super addition to a window display and I suspect would be a huge hit with kids all year round too! FREE Pattern.
By Hooked by Robin
Delightful wee ghosties that you can make with glow in the dark yarn for a super cool look. FREE Pattern.
By Start Crochet
A super cute hanging decoration for your porch or window. I’m excited that I have a little covered porch in the house we live in now and this would look fabulous! FREE Pattern.
By Hooked on Patterns
These coasters are a super cool eye-dea (sorry, couldn’t resist!!!) for a fun Halloween themed coffee table and just perfect for Halloween parties! FREE pattern.
By Yarnandy
If you haven’t tried Tapestry Crochet this could be the perfect time to try! This leaf pattern would be fabulous all through Autumn not just for Halloween. FREE Pattern.
By Hookfully
An adorable spider applique that you can easily add into to your decorations. Sit it on a pumpkin, a web or just on it’s own casually chillin by the sweetie bowl. As cute as this one is, I’m not allowed to even think about making it this year! I will keep high hopes for next year though. FREE Pattern.
~ 11 ~ Ghost in the Mushrooms Wallhanging
By Divine Debris
A cute Ghost wallhanging will be a fabulous addition to your room decorations. This Designer has loads more great Halloween crochet patterns, have a look around her site, her designs are amazing! FREE Pattern.
~ 12 ~ Quick Chunky Spider Web
By Annie Design Crochet
This chunky spider web is great as a coaster and as a hanging decoration too. It works up so quick in bulky weight yarn too! FREE Pattern.
By Stitch by Fay
These little ghost coasters are delightfully cute making them ideal for kids parties and decorations suitable for all ages. FREE Pattern.
~ 14 ~ Flying Witch Wall Hanging
By Raffamusa Designs
A super addition to your Halloween decorations. She has some more on her site too! FREE pattern.
~ 15 ~ Crochet Pumpkin
By DIY Fluffies
I just had to include another pumpkin pattern. This chunky one looks so irresistibly cuddly! Both are actually made from the same pattern just by switching yarn and they look fantastic together. FREE Pattern.
How’s that for super spooktastic crochet Halloween decor inspo.
While you are here why not have a look around? You’ll find more ideas on my Crochet Patterns page.
Do you like to connect with other Crocheters on Facebook? I have a lovely friendly crochet Facebook group if you’d like to join us? The Crafty Therapist Crochet Community. Hope to see you there!
love Jan xx