As the nights grow longer and the crisp autumnal air settles in, there’s something wonderfully comforting about curling up with your yarn and needles/ hook. With Halloween just around the corner, we’ve been swept up by a ghostly breeze of inspiration at Baa! and have been hunting through Ravelry to find some spooky Halloween projects to cast on.
Whether you fancy crafting sweet autumnal home decor pieces, stitching up some brilliant handknit socks with a fantastic ghostie print or crocheting charming Halloween characters, we’re sharing our Ravelry favourites list in the hope it might inspire your creativity too!
So make yourself your favourite hot drink, cosy up under a blanket and check out some of our fave spooktacular knitting and crochet patterns on Ravelry for your next 2024 Halloween project.
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I challenge anyone to pass on yet another incredible design by Stone Knits. The Spooky Sock Set includes 2 colourwork sock patterns; ‘Season of the Witch’ and my personal fave, ‘I Ain’t Afraid of No Ghosts’ socks. How can anyone resist those (not so) spooky ghosts?!
Have a scroll of the projects on Ravelry and the test knit posts on Insta to see some wonderful examples using self striping yarns including a particularly fun pair by @cozamundo featuring a neon green and pink toe and cuff combo. For me, though, there’s something extremely appealing about the little white ghosts against the classic Halloween orange.
Baa! Yarn Rec: After the neon details of cozamundo’s ghostie socks, I feel like we can’t recommend anything but Socks Yeah! by CoopKnits.
Find the Spooky Sock Set Knitting Pattern by Stone Knits on Ravelry
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Put your hands up if you love the satisfying rhythm of a colourwork knit – the Eliot Gloves by Harper Bee have got your name all over them. This softly spooky design is knit bottom up in the round using stranded colourwork to create a subtly ‘spoopy’ bat motif.
Oh, and there’s even a matching hat design if you’re looking for another Halloween project to complement it!
Baa! Yarn Rec: While any fingering weight yarn would work beautifully, we recommend something soft and luxurious like Kinross 4-Ply, which once washed, blooms like a dream making it feel as soft as cashmere.
Find Eliot Gloves Knitting Pattern by Harper Bee on Ravelry.
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If you’d prefer a Halloween project that’s a little less ghosties and ghoulies and a little more autumnal, we’ve got a slightly different offering in the Fall Harvest Charm Set by Susan B. Anderson . This sweet knitting pattern includes four individual patterns for a pumpkin, acorn, pinecone and a leaf.
A beautiful stash busting knit and since each ‘charm’ is so wee, it’ll be incredibly easy to knit up several in no time at all. They look gorgeous strung together as a garland, but we love the idea of little hand knit pumpkins dotted about the place to bring in a little autumn magic.
Baa! Yarn Rec: Naturally as a fun, stash-busting knit, this collection is perfect for using up any and all fingering weight yarn scraps you have left over from other knit projects. However, we’re all die hard Spindrift by Jamieson’s of Shetland fans here at Baa! and with 100s of colour options, the 25g balls are a great size for these smaller knits.
Find Fall Harvest Charm Set Knitting Pattern by Susan B. Anderson on Ravelry
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From the wonderful Lydia Tressel, VLAD The Vampire Bat is a no brainer when it comes to choosing a Halloween project. This adorable bat crochet pattern is not only irresistibly cute, but also beginner friendly, featuring highly detailed instructions and plenty of step-by-step photos and tutorials. It’s a brilliant project for any amigurumi fans whether you’re a crochet pro, or just getting used to your hook.
We have to admit, Lydia is a particular favourite of ours at Baa! and you can hardly blame us – her crocheted characters are just the cutest! So, if yo’re interested in more adorable crochet designs, we also have her Bugs, Beetle and Butterflies book, which is one of Janice’s favourites!
Baa! Yarn Recs: Scheepjes Catona, hands down. It’s a natural choice for amigurumi and such a hit with our regular crocheters that we can hardly recommend anything else!
Find VLAD The Vampire Bat Knitting Pattern by Lydia Tresselt on Ravelry.
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Heinikki Design’s signature style of sock knitting patterns really do set her apart in the world of knitwear and Hugo is yet another incredible design in her repertoire. Known for her strong colours and spectacular patterns, her knit designs are wonder to look at and even more enjoyable to knit.
The Hugo socks feature a cute sugar skull pattern that we think you colourwork knitters will love. The pattern is comprehensive offering charts, written instructions, photos and even options for two different calf widths, making it accessible for a wide range of knitters.
Baa! Yarn Recs: Inspired by opecani’s version on Ravelry, we think this incredible sock pattern is just calling out for a colour gradient yarn like Zauberball Crazy.
Find Hugo Knitting Pattern by Heinikki Design on Ravelry
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Who could resist this spooky little cutie, eh? Gnome with Bat and Pumpkin is a satisfying make for amigurumi fans and we have to admit we’re a sucker for Olga Chemerys’ bright colour choices. Plus, with easily adaptable Halloween adornments, we’re already envisioning a festive, Christmas version with a red hat and white pom pom…
Baa! Yarn Rec: It’s featured on the list already, but the neon hues of Scheepjes Catona are a match made in heaven for these eye-catching gnomes, though crafters may be pleased to know its extensive colour palette extends to those who prefer a subtler look too!
Find Gnome with Bat and Pumpkin Crochet Pattern by Olga Chemerys on Ravelry.
Allison Van Zandt’s Basic Halloween Mitts show how any knitting pattern can be transformed into a ‘Halloween project’ with the perfect colour palette. These fingerless gloves, knitted with a fingering weight yarn, are based on her simple yet effective 2×2 ribbed mitt pattern. This version knit up in classic Halloween orange and black stripes, is ideal for keeping your hands cosy while trick-or-treating this Halloween, but the more subtle nod to the spooky season means you can easily enjoy them all year round.
Baa! Yarn Rec: A simple design calls for a classic. It’s Jamieson’s of Shetland Spindrift every time.
Find Basic Halloween Mitts Knitting Pattern by Allison Van Zandt on Ravelry.
Finally, a little bonus duo. We simply HAVE to share these Halloween projects knit up by Linda, one of our lovely knit group members – how fabulous are these handknit mitts?! Linda chose our beloved Spindrift for her Halloween projects and we honestly cannot get enough.
The Spooky Pumpkin Mitts by Cat in a Sweater are knitted bottom up with a fairly simple construction providing just the right level of brain engagement for colourwork knitters. X-Ray by Marjukka Vuorisalo is similar in its bottom up construction, plus, the pattern provides options for both a mitten and glove version.
It doesn’t get more Halloween than this!
Oh, and did we mention they’re both available to download on Ravelry FOR FREE.
Find Spooky Pumpkin Mitts Knitting Pattern by Cat in a Sweater on Ravelry.
Find X-Ray Knitting Pattern by Marjukka Vuorisalo on Ravelry.
So there we have it, 9 spooktacular Halloween projects for you to cast on just in time for the spooky season. The question is, which will you choose to make first?
