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Free Halloween Patterns from Red Heart – Knitted Candy Bowl

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I’m not the only one getting into the Halloween spirit already: Red Heart has a collection of a dozen knit and crochet patterns for the holiday, and there are a few that really stand out to me.

Halloween is one of those holidays that sneaks up quickly, and before you know it, the decorations, costumes, and candy are everywhere. For knitters, it’s the perfect excuse to whip up something festive and fun. Whether you’re looking to add a handmade touch to your spooky décor or stitch up a cozy accessory to celebrate the season, free Halloween knitting patterns are a treat you won’t want to miss.

Thanks to Red Heart Yarns, there’s a whole collection of free patterns that capture the spirit of Halloween—everything from whimsical decorations to themed wearables. These patterns are perfect for knitters of all levels and are a great way to use up your yarn stash in holiday colors like orange, black, purple, and green.

What You Can Knit for Halloween

Here are just a few ideas included in the free Red Heart Halloween knitting collection:

  • Pumpkin-themed projects – From soft pumpkins to table toppers, these quick knits make charming decorations you can reuse year after year.

  • Spooky home décor – Knit up cobwebs, bats, or eerie accents to dress up your home for trick-or-treaters.

  • Fun accessories – Think Halloween hats, scarves, and cozy pieces you can wear while handing out candy or attending a fall festival.

  • Kid-friendly projects – Cute and playful designs that little ones will love to wear (or cuddle).

Why We Love These Patterns

  • Free and beginner-friendly – Perfect if you want a simple project that doesn’t require a big investment.

  • Fast makes – Many of the patterns can be finished in a weekend or less, making them ideal for last-minute Halloween crafting.

  • Reusable décor – Handmade decorations have a special charm and can be pulled out every year, just like your favorite costumes.

Get the Free Halloween Knitting Patterns

You can browse the full set of Red Heart’s Free Halloween Knitting Patterns here.

So grab your needles, a pumpkin spice latte, and your stash of yarn—it’s time to knit your way into the Halloween spirit!

The Bug Infested Bowl is a fun project to hold your treats for a Halloween party or to give out on the big night. Especially if you leave it on a semi-dark porch and watch for reactions!

The Candy Corn Cocoon and Hat is the perfect holiday outfit for a newborn, and the Red Riding Hood Cape can make a relatively simple costume look awesome.

[Photo by Red Heart.]

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Knit an Adorable Set of Sea Creatures

Amigirumi may be more popular in crochet than it is in knitting; there are certainly more patterns for cute creatures, food and whatever else you can think of in crochet than there are in knitting. 

But that doesn’t mean you can’t knit amigurumi or that there aren’t a lot of patterns for fun toys and critters out there that are knit. 

Case in point: this adorable trio of knit sea creatures from Natasha Wildly. 

The pattern includes a turtle, octopus and manta ray, all worked in DK weight yarn. The finished projects are about 10 cm or 4 inches long. You could make them bigger if you want by using heavier yarn and a correspondingly larger knitting needle.

The patterns are rated for beginners, and from the look of the suggested materials they’re all worked flat and seamed. The pattern is described as “a perfect project for those who love small intricate knits” and that contains “useful photos for the tricky bits.”

These would be so cute to knit just as they are, in natural colors or whatever colors you have on hand. A scrappy stripey octopus with legs of different colors would also be cute. You can make them to be toys or make one or two of each critter and turn them into a mobile for an ocean themed baby’s room. 

Of course you could also just knit the turtle for your turtle loving friend. 

Whatever way you go with these, you’re sure to have fun and enjoy seeing what the world of knit amigurumi is like with these cute and easy patterns. 

You can grab your copy of the pattern from Love Crafts.  

If you’re looking for more knit amigurumi patterns, check out these patterns that are all worked in worsted weight yarn, or this collection of Christmas themed amigurumi. 

[Photo: Natasha Wildy via Love Crafts]