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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 Yourself Some Pockets

It’s a common complaint among women and femme dressing folk that our clothes do not include enough (and enough useful) pockets. And even if your clothes do have good pockets, there’s always a chance that you’d rather have another pocket to put some essentials in rather than having to carry a whole bag. 

But because we are knitters, we can take this problem into our own needles and knit ourselves some auxiliary pockets. 

Beatrice Mase did just that, with a kind of fancy toolbelt pocket accessory that they call VELVET Pockets. 

The stitch pattern has a plush, sort of velvet effect, thus the name, but it’s worked with regular fingering/sock weight yarn. (The sample uses wool, but you could experiment with other fibers, too.) It calls for 776 yards of 710 meters, which you might just have in your sock yarn stash. 

The pattern includes several pockets of different sizes, with the main body of the pocket worked flat in one piece and the exterior pockets sewn on at the end. You also have the option of adding screw rivets and a coordinating clasp that make it look even more toolbelt chic. 

The design is worked with a loop of knit fabric at the top so it can slide onto a belt. The pattern includes explanatory diagrams, photo and video tutorials and is adjustable to fit different sizes of belts. 

It’s almost enough to make me want to start wearing belts again, even though I haven’t for years. Because who wouldn’t want a few extra little pockets to hold things when you don’t have enough to really justify carrying a bag around? 

The pattern is available in English and French on Ravelry and you can also buy a kit complete with the yarn, rivets and clasp (the pattern is not included in the kit) direct on Etsy. 

[Photo: Beatrice Mase]