After reading Knit Your Own Moustache I started thinking about different ways you can add knitting to costumes for Halloween or any occasion that might call for dressing up. And of course there are a lot of options out there.
Halloween is the perfect excuse to have a little fun with your knitting needles. Whether you’re making a full handmade costume or just adding one clever knitted accessory, there are so many ways to work knitting into your Halloween dress-up.
These Halloween knitting patterns include costume pieces and accessories that can transform an ordinary outfit into something much more memorable. Think knitted crowns, wigs, animal ears, witchy accessories, fantasy pieces and quirky character details that are perfect for Halloween parties, school dress-up days, cosplay events, Comic-Con or year-round imaginative play.
One of the best things about knitted costume pieces is that you don’t always need to make an entire outfit. A pair of dramatic gloves, a funny hat, a crown or even a knitted wig can do most of the work for you. They’re also much more fun than grabbing a last-minute costume from a shop, especially if you enjoy adding that handmade touch.
There are ideas here for adults, kids and even babies, ranging from quick accessories to more involved costume projects. Some are spooky, some are silly and some are simply brilliant examples of how creative knitters can be when Halloween rolls around.
So if you’re planning a costume, heading to a themed party or looking for something unusual to make for dress-up, these knitted Halloween costume ideas are a great place to start.
Here are a few.
A crown is a great addition to a lot of different costumes. I have instructions for a custom-fit crown over at About; you can also find a cute felted one at Lion Brand Yarn’s website.
Knitty has been a great contributor to the knit costume world through the years. I have always loved the Hallowig by Meagan Reardon, and Jennifer Tallapaneni’s angel wings known as Allete are pretty gorgeous, too.
This kid’s chainmail hauberk is amazing, as is the knitting chain mail hood for men (that one’s a PDF, by the way). If you have a little geek in your family, you’ll want to check out the Baby Link outfit, which you could also see as a baby Robin Hood, I suppose.
More adorableness for little kids includes this knit ladybug pattern from DROPS and the knit lamb by Margot Stevens (Ravelry download). These sweet cat ears are pretty excellent, too, and kids will love them for dress up all year.
I cannot get over the vintage men’s bathing suit pattern translated by Vintage Purls (or the bravery of this male model!).
And sometimes you just need a quick little knit addition to make it’s own costume or to add to other stuff. For those instances I offer the Viking hat, brain slug, fu manchu, steampunk hat and witch hands. You’re welcome.
Looking for more Halloween Knitting patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
