I remember learning to crochet as a kid. First, my mom taught my cousins and I how to crochet a chain. We would spend hours crocheting and ended up with 20+ foot long chains! Then, she taught us how to do the single crochet stitch, and we learned to make wash cloths. I have such fond memories of sitting nestled in the overstuffed armchair in my grandmother’s living room, crocheting washcloths endlessly with my cousins.

These days, there are so many fun and creative books out there that specifically include crochet patterns for kids! Kids today can jump right into amigurumi or whatever they want to make just by investing a little bit of money in a book and some tools.

I’ve scoured the web to find the best of the best out there offering crochet patterns for kids and, without further ado, let’s dive right in!

Books Including Crochet Patterns for Kids

1. Crochet for Kids – Pattern & Activity Book by Lucia-May (Create Onsight)

What I love about this crochet pattern book for kids is that it was written by a kid! Who better to teach other child beginners than a child? Lucia-May is 10 years old and created this crochet book that includes tips, patterns, stitches, word searches, activities, coloring, and more. It’s more than just a crochet book!

Click here to purchase this adorable book.

2. Crochet Basics for Children: Learn to Crochet Fun and Easy Toys, Accessories, and Gifts

This crochet book for kids by Cico Kidz looks like a fun addition to a beginner’s collection! The pencil toppers would be a fun project to customize school accessories, but this book also includes amigurumi and some gift options as well! Encourage your child’s creativity with this amazing book!

Click here to purchase.

3. My First Crochet Book

If you’re looking for crochet patterns for kids that lean more toward the traditional side of crochet, My First Crochet Book by Alison McNicol is the way to go! This book includes patterns that will teach beginner crocheters how to create the classic granny square, plus a pair of mittens, scarves, and more! Each pattern includes easy-to-follow instructions and big, bright pictures to make every step of the way as easy as possible.

Click here to check it out.

4. Learn to Crochet for Kids

This book, Learn to Crochet for Kids by Rita Weiss, is an absolute must-have for any beginner crocheter. Each stitch and technique throughout the book includes an actual-size drawing. This means the child learning to crochet can place his or her work on the picture to see if their stitch is correct! What a brilliant, easy way to help kids along in their crochet journey.

This book walks kids through the basics of crochet stitches and techniques, but it also includes five different crochet patterns for them to complete once they learn the ropes: a headband, a bag, a tablet cover, a scarf, and a pencil/crochet hook holder.

Click here to purchase this awesome book!

5. Crochet for Kids

For a more classic approach to learning crochet, consider Crochet for Kids by Franziska Heidenreich. This book includes 29 crochet patterns that include bracelets, hats, embellishments, mittens, bags, and more! I love that the first patterns start off by creating a chain and using them as shoelaces. That brings me right back to my childhood! Then, each pattern builds in difficulty until they reach afghans and amigurumi toys.

For a well-rounded, all around approach to teaching kids to crochet, start here!

Click here to purchase this book.

6. Creative Kids Complete Photo Guide to Crochet

Creative Kids Complete Photo Guide to Crochet by Deborah Burger includes over 200 pictures with easy instructions to guide children through each project. This book will help them learn the basics of crocheting to build their skills before moving on to more advanced crochet projects. With 4.5 stars and 184 reviews, this book is sure to be a great choice for crochet patterns for kids!

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Crochet Kits for Kids

If crochet books aren’t your style, why not try a crochet kit? Crochet kits are very popular, and they include everything you need to crochet a project within one bundled box. There are so many out there to choose from that it’s impossible to list them all! But I’ve included a list of the most highly rated that I could find. Take a look, and maybe one of these will strike your fancy!

7. Aura Crochet Kit for Beginners

I love this crochet kit for beginners because it includes a variety of amigurumi options to choose from! Some kits include enough supplies to complete just one project, but this one has enough to create four different animal patterns! What a great way to kick off a love for amigurumi crochet! This kit is highly rated and includes everything your little one will need to crochet each animal pattern in the kit.

Click here to buy!

8. Gerute Crochet Kit for Beginners

This crochet kit by Gerute is near and dear to my heart, because the very first amigurumi project I ever made was an elephant! I love that this kit includes everything your little one needs to create SIX different animal crochet patterns! With so many kits these days offering so many choices, it really just comes down to your child’s favorite animal or what they want to crochet!

Click here to give this one a go.

9. Joyclub Crochet Kit for Beginners

One of the best things about crochet is that each crocheter develops their own unique style. As you can see, these six amigurumi animal patterns have a slightly different aesthetic than the previous two kits. It all comes down to each individual crocheter and their favorite style of crochet. Why not try a few different kinds and see which one your child likes the best?

Click here to try this one!

10. Squishmallows Crochet Kit: Omar the Bear

Squishmallows have been all the rage for quite some time now! Now, you can create your very own Squishmallow with this crochet kit! There are so many different options to choose from, Omar the bear is just one of them!

Click here to create your very own Squishmallows!

11. LuNuaFvy Crochet Kit for Beginners

I love this kit because the dragons look a lot like the dragons from the movies How to Train Your Dragon! What a fun project for lovers of this movie trilogy.

Click here to get yours!

12. Fortuning’s JDS Crochet Kit for Beginners

Okay, I absolutely adore this dachshund crochet kit! Look how adorable these little guys are! How fun would this project be for beginner crocheters?

Click here to get one!

13. Crochetta Crochet Kit for Beginners

Who doesn’t love an adorable octopus? Beginner crocheters can purchase this kit to make their very own adorable, plushy, chubby octopus amigurumi!

Click here to snag one.

14. Crochetta Crochet Kit for Beginners, Turtles

Another adorable sea creature? Turtles! This one is just so cute, and it makes me wish these kits were a thing when I learned to crochet!

Click here to purchase this one!

15. Cookie Box Crochet Kit for Beginners, Turtle Hugo

I adore this Turtle Hugo crochet kit by Cookie Box Crochet! One of the things I love the most about these beginner crochet kits is that they include a very soft, fuzz-free yarn to work with, making each stitch extremely visible and easier for beginner crocheters.

Click here to try out this one!

Whatever your taste or style, there’s something out there for every girl and boy beginning their crochet journey!

Crochet Tools for Kids

16. Coopay Crochet Hooks Set, Soft Grip

When first starting out, I don’t recommend investing in high-end crochet hooks. It’s really not necessary while you’re learning to crochet. That fun stuff can come later after you’ve developed your style and want to try different kinds of hooks. But, for learning, I recommend a set of comfortable, cushioned handles like these.

Click here to get yours!

17. Crochetobe Crochet Tension Tool for Beginners

Now this thing looks really cool! Learning to have consistent tension is one of the most frustrating parts of learning to crochet. I remember having such tight tension in the beginning that I could barely get my hook through the stitches. A tool like this would have come in handy!

18. Beginner Crochet Yarn

To pair alongside the crochet pattern books listed above, I recommend kids starting out with this beginner yarn. It’s a fuzz-free cotton blend that makes crochet stitches much easier to see. This really helps beginner crocheters get their stitches right in the beginning, so I really recommend starting here for beginners.

Click here to get some!

And that concludes the list of beginner crochet patterns for kids! I hope this gives you a great place to start when learning to crochet. There are so many options out there for books, kits, tools, etc., that you really can’t go wrong. Just pick your favorites, and off you go! Good luck learning to crochet!

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25+ Crochet Halloween Patterns You’ll Love This Spooky Season

If you’re searching for the best crochet Halloween patterns, you’ve come to the right place! Whether you’re decorating your home for spooky season, creating handmade gifts, or stocking your fall craft market booth, Halloween is one of the most exciting times of year for crocheters.

This roundup features a mix of free crochet Halloween patterns and premium PDF designs from talented crochet designers. From adorable ghosts and cuddly pumpkins to spooky witches, bats, black cats, and eerie home decor, there’s something here for every skill level.

So grab your favorite orange, black, purple, and green yarn, pour yourself a pumpkin spice latte, and let’s dive into these hauntingly adorable crochet projects!

Why You’ll Love These Crochet Halloween Patterns

Halloween crochet projects are perfect because they’re:

• Quick weekend projects
• Great stash busters
• Fun gifts for friends and family
• Perfect for Halloween markets
• Ideal for decorating your home
• Cute additions to shelves
• Great for beginner and experienced crocheters alike

Whether you enjoy spooky, creepy, whimsical, or downright adorable designs, these Halloween crochet patterns are sure to inspire your next project.

What You’ll Find in This Collection

This roundup includes a variety of Halloween favorites, including:

🎃 Crochet pumpkins

👻 Friendly ghosts

🧙‍♀️ Witch dolls

🦇 Bats

🕷️ Spiders

🐈‍⬛ Black cats

💀 Skeletons

✨ Magical decor

… and more!

Featured Crochet Halloween Patterns

1. Plush Voodoo Pumpkin Crochet Pattern (Free)

Skill Level: Beginner

This delightfully spooky pumpkin combines adorable and eerie into one cuddly Halloween decoration. Featuring a stitched smile, button eye, and plush velvet yarn, this pumpkin makes a fantastic shelf sitter or seasonal decor piece.

Perfect for:

• Halloween decorating
• Fall displays
• Pumpkin lovers
• Handmade gifts

Click here for the free pattern!

2. Crochet Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkin Stack (Free)

This Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkin Stack by MJ’s Off the Hook Designs is the perfect addition to any Halloween porch decoration! I absolutely adore the classic Halloween grins adorning their faces and the whimsical witch hat on top. I also love that this pattern includes a video tutorial as well, making it perfect for beginner crocheters.

Click here for the free pattern!

3. Pumpkin Amigurumi (Free)

This cute and tiny Pumpkin Amigurumi by Stringy Ding Ding is just so dang adorable I could die. That tiny Kawaii style face on the vibrant orange body, complete with a curly green stem just screams cutesy Halloween!

4. Crochet Halloween Ghost (Free & Paid)

No Halloween crochet roundup is complete without an adorable plushy ghost! This free crochet pattern bundle shows you how to create four different styles of ghosts: classic, witchy, zombie, and candy corn styles! Super easy, super quick, and super cute for spooky season!

Click here for the free pattern.

5. Crochet Ghost With Pumpkin Hat Keychain (Free)

This adorable ghost and pumpkin keychain by My Crafty Basket is the perfect mini Halloween addition to anything you want to add a tiny accessory to! Adorn your bags, backpacks, car rearview mirrors, keys, etc. with this festive and spooky cute keychain!

Click here for the free pattern!

6. Ghostly Garland (Free)

The Ghostly Garland by Stitches n Scraps is to die for (pun intended)! The simple but beautiful construction of the granny square bodies adds such a delicate and classic crochet touch to this decoration. This garland would look adorable hanging across an entryway, a window, or lining a banister!

Click here for the free pattern.

7. Hocus Pocus Inspired Sanderson Sisters Trio (Free)

One of my favorite Halloween movies of all time is Hocus Pocus. I watch it every year, no joke! So, I knew I had to create some spooky dolls to honor the legendary witch sisters! It’s also become something of a tradition for me to crochet these iconic ladies every year while I watch the movie on repeat. You can find free patterns for all three of them below!

The Flame-Haired Enchantress: Free Red-Haired Witch Crochet Pattern

Free Black-Haired Witch Crochet Pattern (Perfect for Halloween!)

Free Blonde-Haired Sister Witch Crochet Pattern (Hocus Pocus Inspired)

8. Witch Hat Bookmark (Free)

I don’t know about you, but I love to do everything seasonally. I love to create a cozy atmosphere around whatever the current season is. That means I also like to read books that are seasonally themed! Imagine curling up with a spooky mystery on a chilly October evening, complete with this beautiful Crochet Witch Hat Bookmark by DIY Crafts.

Click here for the free pattern!

9. Witch Hat (Paid)

This crochet Witch Hat by The Yarn Crew reminds me of a similar one I purchased at a Halloween farmer’s market years ago. It’s one of my favorite accessories for spooky season, and I love to wear it around! I’d love it even more if it was handmade by me, so I knew I had to include this hat in the roundup!

Click here to purchase the PDF pattern!

10. Halloween Bat (Free)

This Amigurumi Little Bat by How to Makes is so adorable! I love those tiny wings and that cute little happy smile. This little guy would make a perfect addition to a cute and fun Halloween display.

Click here for the free pattern!

11. Crochet Bat Storage Caddy

I love any crochet pattern that creates a cute amigurumi that doubles as a storage compartment! This Crochet Storage Bat by Teje con Ilusion is the perfect Halloween home decor addition!

12. Halloween Bat (Free)

There’s nothing better than soft, fluffy, plushy amigurumi! These Halloween Bats by Yarns Patterns are quick to make, easy to assemble, and the perfect, snuggly addition to any home.

Click here for the free pattern!

13. Spider Web Garland (Free)

I absolutely adore this beautiful Spider Web Garland by Urbaki Crochet! I think this would be so enchanting lining a window and adorned with soft twinkle lights! Or maybe some of that stretchy faux spider webbing? The possibilities for decorating with this simply delicate garland are endless.

Click here for the free pattern!

14. No Sew Spider (Paid)

Embrace the creepy crawlies of spooky season with this fun, easy, and plushy No-Sew Spider by Crafty W. Kingdom! I love any pattern that is no-sew, as I’m sure many crocheters out there will agree with!

Click here to purchase the PDF download!

15. Halloween Spider Web (Free)

I absolutely love this Crochet Spider Web by Deb D’Zio! It’s so beautiful, delicate, and lacy — like a giant doily! But draped somewhere in the house or sprawled across a mantle or table, this beautiful spider web will make an enchanting addition to your home for Halloween.

Click here to find the free pattern!

16. Black Cat Plushie (Paid)

This cute black cat plushie is still one of my favorites I’ve designed. With just a chunky head and tail, it’s basically a ball shaped like a cat’s head. And I love it! This one works up so quickly and is a HIT at markets! Seriously, I had a few of them and they were the first things to go. I definitely recommend giving this one a try to add to your market stalls.

Click here to purchase the PDF download!

17. Halloween Black Cat (Free)

As soon as I saw this Crochet Halloween Black Cat by Amigurumi Space, I knew I had to include it in this roundup. Look at how adorable that tiny witch hat is! This is such a fun and creative spin on a classic black cat pattern, and it’s a perfect addition to any home for spooky season!

Click here for the free pattern!

18. Gothic Black Cat (Paid)

Now, this Gothic Black Cat by QZ Loops Studio is right up my alley with the adorable gothic/voodoo style. I can’t get enough of it! I love the addition of the rhinestone details. It just adds such a cute touch to this spooky critter.

Click here to purchase the PDF download!

19. Jack Skellington (Paid)

Another movie I like to watch every year around Halloween is The Nightmare Before Christmas! It’s such a classic, and no Halloween is complete without the Pumpkin King! This Jack Skellington crochet pattern by StitchesHandmadeMX would make a to-die-for (pun intended) Halloween pattern for your stash! And bonus? It includes the Sally pattern as well!

Click here to purchase the PDF download!

20. Sugar Skull Snail (Paid)

Sugar skulls are some of the coolest things! I love the creativity of crocheting a sugar skull as the shell of a cute snail, and this Sugar Skull Snail Crochet Pattern by Super Handmade Craft is to die for. How adorable would this be to adorn a mantle or shelf for Halloween?

Click here to purchase the PDF pattern!

21. Bones Baby Dino (Paid)

How cool is this Bones Baby Dino Amigurumi by Studio Elegant Designs? I can’t get over the uniqueness of the design, and the skeleton aesthetic makes it perfect for Halloween! Why not cuddle up with your hook one night and give this one a go?

Click here to purchase the PDF download!

22. There’s a Witch Stuck in My Wreath! (Free)

As soon as I saw this There’s a Witch Stuck in My Wreath pattern by Stringy Ding Ding, I was in love! This crochet pattern mixes the perfect amount of crochet whimsy and cute crafty touches. I personally can’t wait to get my hook out and start making this one!

Race you to the free pattern here!

23. Crochet Mini Cauldron (Free)

This Crochet Mini Cauldron by Craftorator would make such a cute Halloween decoration in any home! I love how it makes the perfect candy holder for giving out candy to the trick-or-treaters. On another note, does anyone else not get any trick-or-treaters since Covid? Either way, this little cauldron is sure to be a conversation starter in your home this spooky season!

Click here for the free pattern!

24. Halloween Spiral Mobile (Paid)

Oh, my lanta! These Halloween spiral mobiles are such a creative, adorable way to decorate for Halloween! Imagine having these hanging from a porch or in a window? I love the intricate beading details they have as well. Truly beautiful! This crochet pattern by Emma Pixels Studio is sure to be a huge hit!

Click here to purchase the PDF download.

25. Coraline Plushy (Paid)

I adore Coraline! It’s another Halloween movie I watch every year! I love the creepy, cute aesthetic, and this Coraline Doll Crochet Pattern by Blue Marmalade Crochet would be such a fun project to crochet while watching the film. Beware the Other Mother and snuggle down with your hooks and plush yarn to bring this little doll to life!

Click here to purchase the PDF pattern!

26. Mesmer Witch Hat (Paid)

How freakin’ cool is this Mesmer Witch Hat by Whymsi Row? I think this one absolutely must make its addition in my witch hat collection! Anything with black and white stripes just steals my heart, but the whimsical curly shape of this one adds such a Burtonesque beauty. I cannot get enough!

Click here to purchase the PDF download!

27. Zombie Bee

Any crochet pattern that spookifies traditional crochet patterns just melt my heart, so I knew I had to include this Zom-Bee by Amigurumi Cat in this roundup! Just look at its adorable green face and whimsical stitches! I love it. Best of all, this pattern is free!

Click here to find the free pattern.

28. Voodoo Doll (Free)

It wouldn’t be a Halloween pattern roundup without including a voodoo doll crochet pattern! This little guy works up super quickly and is perfect for using up scrap yarn. In fact, the more color changes you can make, the better! It gives him such a fun and patchwork style. You can also create a plush version of this little guy by using plush yarn and a bigger hook. Endless possibilities await!

Click here for the free pattern.

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And that concludes our Halloween crochet patterns roundup! I hope you found some inspiration for your next project. Which one will you make first? Share below!

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