Haunted Home Decor
17 Crochet Pillow Ideas for Halloween
Welcome to a spooktacular roundup of the best patterns for crochet Halloween pillows and pillow covers!
If you’re a crocheter looking to add a touch of festive fright to your home decor, you’ve come to the right place. From eerie ghost pillows to wickedly adorable pumpkin designs, get ready to crochet your way into the Halloween spirit!
14 Free Crochet Halloween Pillow Patterns
Mr Jack O’Lantern Pillow Cover from Chain 8 Designs
This free crochet Halloween pillow pattern has great texture owing to its use of the Bobble Stitch. This designer also has a free pattern for another version of this with a black and white striped background. They look great together.
SIZE: to fit a 20″ x 20″ (50 cm x 50 cm) pillow form.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Vanna’s Choice from Lion Brand.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 3 x 100g skeins in Black, and one each in Orange, Green, and Chocolate Brown.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.75 mm (F-5) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, yarn needle, and 20″ x 20″ (50 cm x 50 cm) pillow form.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Tunisian Crochet and working from a graph.
Mad About Boo: Crochet Halloween Pillow from The Loopy Lamb
This free crochet Halloween pillow cover pattern uses the Intarsia colourwork technique. The pillow is worked in Single Crochet, and the different colours are carried along the back of your work. The pattern suits intermediate skill levels and includes a chart and written row-by-row instructions.
SIZE: 15″ x 10″ (38 cm x 25 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Red Heart Super Saver.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 103 g of yarn in Black, 73 g in White, and 19 g in Orange.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4.50 mm (7) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, stuffing material, and a tapestry needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Intarsia Colourwork.
Cat Pillow from Annemarie Benthem
This cute black cat pillow would make a great addition to your Halloween decor. It’s a free pattern with easy-to-follow instructions.
SIZE: 6″ x 6¾” (15 cm x 17 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #6 / Super Bulky / Roving weight t-shirt yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3 mm and 10 mm (N/P-15) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: scissors, a yarn needle, a 9¾” (25 cm) round pillow form or fiberfill stuffing, and 10 mm safety eyes. You’ll also need small amounts of White and Pink #2 weight yarn for the eyes, nose and whiskers.
Free Ghost Pillow Crochet Pattern from Maria’s Blue Crayon
This Ghost pillow is a free crochet Halloween pillow pattern. It’s an easy pattern; the ghost’s face is crocheted separately and sewn onto the pillow, applique style. The pillow is not designed as a removable cover, but there is a video tutorial included to show you how to achieve this, which is perfect for seasonal pillows.
SIZE: 14″ x 14″ (35.5 cm x 35.5 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Brava Worsted.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: Two 100g skeins in White and one in Black.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) and 6 mm (J-10) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: 14″ (35.5 cm) square pillow insert, a tapestry needle, scissors.
Crochet Skull Pillow from the Northern Moose
This is a free crochet Halloween pillow pattern with both row-by-row written instructions and a graph for the colourwork.
SIZE: 14″ x 14″ (35.5 cm x 35.5 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 14″ (35.5 cm) square pillow form, scissors, and a yarn needle.
Spooky Pillow from Briana K Designs
Make a spooky Halloween crochet pillow with this free, beginner-friendly pattern. The pillow has an optional burlap back, if you prefer you can crochet both sides.
SIZE: 12″ x 20″ (30.5 cm x 51 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn. e.g. Brava Worsted.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: Three 100g skeins in Black (if crocheting the back) and one in White.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, yarn needle, five 1″ (2.5 cm) buttons, a 12″ x 20″ (30.5 cm x 51 cm) pillow, and ¾ yard of burlap (optional).
Halloween Crochet Pumpkin Pillow from Marias Blue Crayon
This free Halloween crochet pillow pattern gives you a few different options for the style of the pillow. You can make the pillow with a non-removable cover, a removable cover with buttons, or an envelope-style removable cover. There is a YouTube tutorial available for this pattern.
SIZE: 14″ x 14″ (35.5 cm x 35.5 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Brava Worsted.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: two 100 g skeins in Orange and one in Black.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) and 6 mm (J-10) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: scissors, a tapestry needle, and a 14″ x 14″ (35.5 cm x 35.5 cm) pillow insert.
Frankenstein Pillow Pattern from Maria’s Blue Crayon
A cute Frankenstein crochet Halloween pillow with the same basic pattern as the Pumpkin pictured above.
SIZE: 14″ x 14″ (35.5 cm x 35.5 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Brava Worsted.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) and 6 mm (J-10) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: scissors, a tapestry needle, and a 14″ x 14″ (35.5 cm x 35.5 cm) pillow insert.
Boo Halloween Pillow Cover from Chain 8 Designs
This free crochet Halloween pillow pattern makes an envelope-style pillow cover for a 20″ pillow form. The colourwork is worked from a graph.
SIZE: to fit a 20″ x 20″ (50 cm x 50 cm) pillow form.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Vanna’s Choice from Lion Brand.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: Three 100g skeins in Black and one in White.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 3.75 mm (F-5) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a yarn needle.
Crochet Ghost Pillow Tutorial from Crochet by Colleen
A popular pillow by Urban Outfitters inspired this free crochet Halloween pattern. It’s a beginner-friendly pattern with free written instructions and a YouTube tutorial.
YARN WEIGHT: #5 / Bulky / Chunky / Craft weight yarn, e.g., Homespun from Lion Brand and #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Vanna’s Choice.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: Three 170 g skeins of Homespun in the Hepplewhite colourway and one skein of Vanna’s Choice in Black.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) and 9 mm (M/N-13) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: scissors, a tapestry needle, and fiberfill stuffing.
Creepy Eyeball Pillow Crochet Pattern from Sara Sach
These crochet eyeball pillows make fun Halloween decorations. There is a free written pattern to accompany the video tutorial.
SIZE: 12″ across (30.5 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Red Heart Super Saver.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 1½ oz/43 g of Black yarn, 2 oz/57 g of Blue or Green, 2½ oz/70 g of White and 1 oz/28 g of Red.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: Video: Sara Sach
NOTIONS: scissors, a large-eyed yarn needle, and fiberfill stuffing.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Working with two strands of yarn held together.
Spooky Spider Pillow Pattern from Alt Knots
This free crochet Halloween pillow tutorial is worked from a graph in single crochet with a picot stitch edging.
SIZE: 16″ x 16″ (40 cm x 40 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Basic Stitch Anti Pilling Yarn from Lion Brand.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 2 x 100 g skeins in Black and one in Black/White.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 16″ square pillow insert, scissors, and a yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Crochet colourwork from a graph.
Spooky Halloween Crochet Pillow from Knotted Nest
Spooky! Not really – this free Halloween crochet pillow pattern definitely falls in the realm of cute Halloween decor.
SIZE: 14″ x 14″ (35.5 cm x 35.5 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn. e.g., Dishie from We Crochet.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 420 yards (384 m) of Black and 30-40 yards (27-37 m) each of Orange, White, Purple, and Pink.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.50 mm (I-9) and 6 mm (J-10) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: 14″ (35.5 cm) pillow insert, scissors, a yarn needle, and measuring tape. You’ll also need some popsicle sticks or something similar to use as bobbins for the colourwork.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Colourwork.
Hypnotic Pillow from Sincerely Pam
This free crochet Halloween pillow pattern is so cool! The cushion cover is made by crocheting two black rounds that are then decorated with white surface crochet to make the spiral.
SIZE: 14″ round (35.5 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Red Heart with Love.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: one skin each of Black and White.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6.50 mm (K-10 ½) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 14″ (35.5 cm round pillow insert, scissors, a tapestry needle, measuring tape, and a stitch marker.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Surface Crochet.
3 Favourite Paid Patterns for Crochet Halloween Pillows
Hocus Pocus Pillow from While They Dream
The Hocus Focus Pillow is a paid pattern for a crochet Halloween cushion with an optional zipper closure. The pattern suits intermediate skill levels and includes a full photo tutorial and detailed instructions.
SIZE: 16″ square (41 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.5 mm Tunisian crochet hook with a long cord.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Tunisian Crochet and Intarsia Colourwork.
Trick or Treat Crochet Pillow Pattern from Anna B Crochet Designs
This cure crochet colourwork cushion is the perfect addition to your Halloween decor. Worked in single crochet using the Intarsia colourwork technique. This paid pattern includes a char with counts.
SIZE: 17″ x 16″ (43 cm x 40.5 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Intarsia Colourwork.
Pumpkin Pillow Crochet Pattern from One Stop Wonders
This cute envelope-style crochet Halloween pillow is a paid pattern – perfect for Halloween in this orange and black colour scheme. I can imagine it with a soft beige background which would be great for Fall decor.
SIZE: 17′ x 17″ (43 cm x 43 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a tapestry needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Modified Puff Stitch and Foundation Half Double Crochet.
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