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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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Stitch Your Favorite Fruit on a Sweater

The other day I saw a post from Pinterest about trends for summer and it said one of them was “cultivating whimsy.” 

Well, I don’t know where Pinterest has been all this time, but we’ve been cultivating whimsy here at Craft Gossip for a long time. I love sharing projects that are a little different, things that make you smile when you see them, and will make you smile when you knit them and wear them or use them. 

Such it is with the Tutti Frutti tee knitting pattern from Bea Creative Knits. 

This cute little baby tee is worked top down in the round with contiguous shoulder construction to shape the sleeve caps. There are short rows for the neckline and folded hems with picot edging at the hemline, neckline and edges of the sleeves. 

All of this would be great on its own, but then there’s the addition of a super cute fruit icon, which is added with duplicate stitch. There are a lot of options, including strawberry, banana, orange, cherries, watermelon, lemon, blueberries, kiwi, peach, dragon fruit, apple and pear, so it’s likely you can add on your favorite fruit. 

It is offered in eight sizes, to fit a bust measurement ranging from 28-30 inches (71-76 cm) to 56-58 inches (142-147 cm). The design is meant to be worn with around 6.3 inches/16 cm of negative ease, but you can choose the fit you prefer. There’s also optional bust and waist shaping included in the pattern if you want to make it even curvier.

This is considered an advanced beginner or intermediate project because of all the skills involved, but it’s sure to be a lot of fun even if some of these techniques are new to you.

Grab a copy of the pattern for yourself form Bea Creative Knits on Etsy. 

[Photo: Bea Creative Knits]