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Halloween Toys to Knit

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I love knitting pumpkins and other fall and Halloween decor, but one thing that’s extra fun to knit this time of year, especially if you have little kids, is Halloween dolls and toys. These are fun to tuck into Halloween goodie bags or countdown calendars and can be used as decor when the kids don’t play with them anymore.

This sweet pumpkin bear from Hobbi is a great option for beginners because it’s knit flat in pieces and seamed together. It also uses super bulky yarn so you can stitch it up in no time.

If you’re looking to go the opposite direction in terms of size, the mini pumpkin spirit from MLindDolls might be the thing for you. Worked in superfine yarn, it looks a bit like a mandrake with a pumpkin head. You can find the pattern on Ravelry.

Knit up some wee ghosties in whatever weight of white yarn you have handy with this pattern that’s a free download on Ravelry from Theresa Dixon Kappus. They’re worked in the round from the bottom up so you can make them as tall as you like, too. 

This pumpkin doll decoration from Etsy seller Claire Fariall Designs would be super cute sitting on a bookshelf or mantle. The pumpkin parts are worked flat and seamed, and you can use DK or worsted weight yarn. The arms and legs are made with I-cord and finished off with little garter stitch leaves. (I also love her little baby designs — a pumpkin, witch and skeleton — which would be great to make for little ones to play with or carry around.)

A creepy cute collection of knitting patterns for keychains would make great gifts for your trick or treaters with allergies. In this collection from Fluff and Fuzz on Etsy you’ll find a black cat, witch hat, bat, spider, Frankenstein’s monster, vampire, ghost and pumpkin. They’re all worked flat and use DK weight yarn, so they’re a great way to use any leftovers you have on hand.

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Vintage Knitted Coat Pattern PDF – Pembroke Coat

Oh, this one has proper old-Hollywood winter charm.

The Pembroke Coat is a vintage knitted coat pattern that instantly made me think of crisp winter walks, leather gloves, polished boots, and the sort of coat your grandmother would have casually worn while looking impossibly elegant. It has that beautiful longline shape, a classic collar, button front, sleeve tabs, pockets, and a smart plaid-style design that gives it such a tailored finish.

This is not a quick “knit it while watching one movie” sort of project — and honestly, that is part of the appeal. The Pembroke Coat is one for knitters who love a satisfying vintage knitting pattern with a proper garment construction feel. The updated PDF includes the original vintage reference image along with a modern mockup, which makes it much easier to picture how this coat could look in today’s wardrobe.

I especially love that this pattern still feels wearable. Made in grey, camel, forest green, burgundy, or navy, it would be a gorgeous handmade winter coat with that timeless “where did you get that?” look.

As with most vintage patterns, I’d recommend reading through the instructions first, checking your gauge carefully, and being prepared to make small adjustments for fit and modern yarn substitutions. But for confident knitters who enjoy heirloom-style projects, this is a really lovely one to add to the queue.

You can find the Vintage Knitted Coat Pattern PDF in the CraftGossipStore on Etsy.