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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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Easy Projects to Knit with a Square (or Two)

I often get asked, or see the question online, as to what is a good project to start with when you are learning to knit. 

I usually start adult knitters on a garter stitch scarf worked with bulky yarn (like the gold one shown in this post) because it gives you a lot of practice but is still relatively quick to knit. 

For kids, or anyone with a shorter attention span, a smaller project is in order. I also like to start kids on worsted weight yarn because smaller needles (compared to working bulky yarn) are easier for little hands. 

One great option is just to knit a little square. Cast on 12 or 15 or whatever number of stitches you like (I use knit cast on when teaching people of any age) and keep knitting until your piece is roughly square. You can test this by folding one corner up to the needle; if it makes a perfect triangle you’ve got a sqaure. 

But what can you do with a square? I wrote a roundup of kids toys you can make with a square a couple of years ago, and these are all good choices. The bunny shown there is such a classic I also found that idea in a post I came across recently on How Wee Learn about knitting projects made with squares. 

That post is a roundup, too, so go check it out for more ideas, but I did want to point out one of my favorites, this sweet little wall pocket. The pattern is from Wunderweib and is in German, but it’s easy enough to figure out what’s going on (it calls for a ball of Rowan Big Wool, which is a super bulky yarn, and if I can read correctly you cast on 25. This is probably technically a rectangle, as it is folded and seamed along the sides to make a pocket. You could also knit two squares, or a square and a slightly longer rectangle, to make this sweet pouch. 

Either way it’s cute and easy and a great project for a beginner. If you have a favorite project for beginner knitters, I’d love to hear about it!