25 Beautiful Halloween Crochet Granny Square Patterns

Cover image: AI-generated inspiration by Patterned Memories. The illustrated motifs are not samples of the linked patterns.

These Halloween crochet granny square patterns bring together playful motifs for spooky seasonal projects. A little ghost, a golden pumpkin, a bat with tiny fangs: Halloween crochet granny squares give you plenty of room to play before committing to a whole blanket. Make one motif for a small decoration, or build a collection for a bag, pillow cover, or seasonal throw.

This roundup brings together 25 designs from independent crochet designers, with links to their original instructions. The selection includes traditional granny-style squares, solid squares, sewn appliqués, and a tapestry block. They create different effects—and they will not all finish at the same size.

Each linked source offered a free online pattern or free download when researched on October 10, 2026. Some designers also sell an optional printable PDF. Follow the original page for the full instructions and current availability.

These are curated recommendations, not patterns designed or individually tested by Patterned Memories. Measurements below are the designers’ stated sizes with their suggested materials.

Explore Halloween Crochet Granny Square Patterns

Choose the look you love, then check the construction before gathering your yarn.

Looking for…	Start with	What to expect
A ghost with a separate appliqué	Maria’s Blue Crayon Ghost, #1	Make the square and ghost separately, then sew them together.
A ghost worked into its background	Single Girl’s DIY Boho Ghost, #2	Shape the ghost first, then work the surrounding square.
Pumpkins with a matching blanket pattern	MJ’s Off the Hook Pumpkin, #8	Square instructions within a complete blanket pattern.
A coordinated family of motifs	Maria’s Blue Crayon designs throughout this list	Several motifs share the same square base.
A dimensional bat	Thoresby Cottage Bat, #12	Separate pieces and embroidered details create the character.
A skull with a solid background	Truly Crochet Solid Skull, #16	Work the skull before adding the square around it.
A compact eyeball	Stitch by Fay Eyeball, #18	A roughly 4.75-inch square with color changes and embroidered detail.
A spider without sewing it onto a finished square	Elendipity Spider, #22	Begin with the spider and crochet the square around it.
A web with video support	YARNutopia Web We Weave, #24	Written instructions and a linked video tutorial.
A celestial accent	Totally Stitchcraft Crescent Moon, #25	A free PDF and video tutorial offered on the designer’s page.

Ghosts and Halloween Characters

1. Ghost Appliqué Granny Square — Maria’s Blue Crayon

A white ghost on a contrasting square makes a cheerful starting point for a Halloween collection. Maria’s design uses a separate ghost appliqué, so you can finish the background before arranging the face and arms. It belongs to a larger coordinated Halloween collection—helpful if you want several different motifs with a shared base.

Pattern notes: Free written instructions with video support advertised on the page. The square is approximately 6.5 inches; the designer specifies a 6 mm hook for the base and a 4 mm hook for the ghost. US terms.

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2. Boho Ghost Granny Square — Single Girl’s DIY

Prefer to build the background around your ghost? This version starts with the white shape and adds the contrasting frame afterward. The embroidered expression keeps the finished look playful. It is worth comparing with the appliqué option above: both feature ghosts, but the construction gives you a different making experience.

Pattern notes: Free written pattern on the website; an optional paid photo PDF is also offered. Check the source’s yarn and hook guidance before starting.

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3. Witch Granny Square — Maria’s Blue Crayon

Bring a little character to a sampler with this witch appliqué square. A figure with facial details can become a focal point among simpler squares, especially when you repeat the background colors elsewhere. Choose this one if you enjoy assembling small pieces and giving a motif its own expression.

Pattern notes: Free pattern in Maria’s Halloween crochet-along collection. Read the special-stitch and finishing instructions before deciding whether it suits your experience.

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4. Frankenstein Granny Square — Maria’s Blue Crayon

This monster motif introduces a different face into a collection of pumpkins and ghosts. Use it as a character square rather than repeating the same motif everywhere, or alternate it with plain squares to give the details more space. Staying within Maria’s collection also makes it easier to follow one consistent background pattern.

Pattern notes: Free instructions on the designer’s website. The motif is part of her coordinated Halloween collection; follow the source for its individual materials and assembly.

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Pumpkins and Candy Corn

5. Pumpkin Granny Square — Maria’s Blue Crayon

If you started with Maria’s ghost or witch, her pumpkin is a natural companion. The separate motif lets you keep the background construction familiar while changing the Halloween subject. It is a useful choice for a sampler that needs a balance between character faces and simpler seasonal shapes.

Pattern notes: Free pattern within the same Halloween collection. Use the original instructions for the pumpkin and square rather than combining hook recommendations from different entries.

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6. Pumpkin Granny Square — VivCrochets

VivCrochets offers another route: make the pumpkin, then form the square around it. A linked video provides a visual companion to the written instructions. This is a good source to explore if you like seeing the transition from a shaped motif to a square background before trying it yourself.

Pattern notes: Free written pattern and linked video; optional paid printable PDF. The source specifies medium-weight yarn, a 5 mm hook, and a finished square of approximately 3.54 inches. US terms.

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7. Pumpkin Granny Square — Single Girl’s DIY

An orange pumpkin against a light background gives this square a softer fall look. Consider it for a project you want to display beyond Halloween, with cream, brown, and green replacing a darker palette. Compare its finished dimensions with your other choices before planning a mixed-design blanket.

Pattern notes: Free instructions on the website, with an optional paid PDF. Consult the original tutorial for the recommended materials and individual rounds.

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8. Pumpkin Square from the Pumpkin Patch Blanket — MJ’s Off the Hook Designs

Want a clear path from one square to a complete project? Michelle’s Pumpkin Patch Blanket combines pumpkin squares with plain squares in a repeating layout. The original post includes the blanket pattern and video support, making this an especially useful choice when you would rather follow one designer’s plan than calculate a new arrangement.

Pattern notes: Free blanket pattern containing the pumpkin-square instructions. The designer’s square gauge is 5 × 5 inches using a 5 mm hook and DK yarn. Blanket dimensions are separate from square dimensions.

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9. Haunted Harvest Granny Square — Wiam’s Crafts

For a different pumpkin treatment, explore Haunted Harvest. Wiam provides written instructions and charts, which gives you two ways to follow the design. It is a useful candidate for crocheters who enjoy seasonal motifs and want to practice reading a chart alongside the written directions.

Pattern notes: Rated intermediate by the designer. The source lists a 3 mm hook and an approximate 6-inch square. US terms; follow the original yarn recommendations for that size.

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10. Candy Corn Granny Square — Maria’s Blue Crayon

Candy corn adds a recognizable Halloween color combination without another face in your layout. Maria’s appliqué version belongs to the same family as her ghosts, cats, and pumpkins, so it is a practical way to vary the subject while keeping the background consistent. Repeat the candy colors elsewhere to connect the finished project visually.

Pattern notes: Free written pattern on the designer’s website. This is the appliqué choice; the next entry uses a different construction.

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11. Tapestry Candy Corn Afghan Square — Divine Debris

Here is an option for crocheters who prefer creating a picture with color changes. Divine Debris works this candy corn block back and forth in rows, rather than building a traditional granny square in rounds. It belongs in the collection as a clearly labeled alternative for a Halloween square project.

Pattern notes: Free written pattern. The block measures approximately 7.5 inches without its border or 8 inches with the border. The source specifies medium-weight yarn and a 5 mm hook.

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Bats and Black Cats

12. Bat Granny Square — Thoresby Cottage

Gray crochet bat with tiny white fangs and pink ears on a purple granny square by Thoresby Cottage. — Design and photo: Thoresby Cottage.

Tiny fangs and embroidered facial details give this dimensional bat plenty of personality. The design includes separate head, wing, and ear pieces, so allow time for assembly as well as crocheting. It is a lovely candidate for a standout square in a pillow or wall display where the raised features can be appreciated.

Pattern notes: Free written pattern; an optional paid PDF adds photographs and tips. DK cotton, a 2.75 mm hook, and an approximately 5.1-inch square with the suggested materials. US terms.

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13. Halloween Bats Granny Square — Wiam’s Crafts

This design creates a small scene with bats and stars arranged across the background. It offers a different effect from a single centered bat, making it a candidate for a focal square. Check the layout before attaching the pieces so the details have room to stand out.

Pattern notes: Free written instructions and charts; intermediate according to the designer. Approximately 6 inches with a 3 mm hook and the listed yarn. Wiam credits HappyBerry for the larger bat component.

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14. Cat Appliqué Granny Square — Maria’s Blue Crayon

Maria’s black cat is made separately and sewn onto a contrasting square. The face gives you room to enjoy the finishing details without changing the familiar background pattern. It can sit alongside her ghost and pumpkin motifs when you want several Halloween characters within one coordinated set.

Pattern notes: Free written instructions with video support advertised. Approximately 6.5-inch base; 6 mm hook for the square and 4 mm for the cat. US terms.

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15. Black Cat Granny Square — GoldenLucyCrafts

In this version, the black square itself becomes the cat’s face. Separate eyes and a nose, plus embroidered features, create the expression. It is an interesting alternative to sewing a whole cat silhouette onto a background, and it gives a dark square a clear role in your color layout.

Pattern notes: Intermediate according to the designer; approximately 5.75 inches. The pattern combines yarn weights and uses different hooks for details, so follow the instructions for each component.

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Skulls and Eyeballs

16. Solid Skull Granny Square — Truly Crochet

A pale skull against a solid dark background makes a striking Halloween square. This design begins with the skull, then builds the surrounding square onto it. Choose it if you prefer that integrated construction to attaching a separate appliqué to a finished base.

Pattern notes: Free written instructions; optional paid PDF versions provide visual help. The source specifies Aran yarn, a 5 mm hook, and American crochet terminology.

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17. Skeleton Face Granny Square — Maria’s Blue Crayon

Despite the pattern’s skeleton name, this square features a face appliqué rather than a full skeleton figure. The separate face and eyes give it a friendly look, especially among brighter Halloween colors. It is another option for crocheters building a sampler around Maria’s shared square base.

Pattern notes: Free written instructions with video support advertised. Approximately 6.5-inch square; 6 mm base hook and 4 mm appliqué hook. US terms.

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18. Halloween Eyeball Granny Square — Stitch by Fay

Eyeball Halloween crochet granny square patterns by Stitch by Fay, with purple and yellow irises on black squares. — Design and photo: Stitch by Fay.

Choose an iris color you love and let this little eyeball become the surprise in your layout. The pattern works from the center outward, with embroidered details completing the effect. Its smaller stated size makes it worth considering for compact square projects—but measure your own sample before choosing a layout.

Pattern notes: Free written pattern. DK yarn, a 3 mm hook, and approximately 4.75 × 4.75 inches. US terms; the instructions use stacked single crochet in later rounds.

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19. Eyeball Granny Square — Just the Worsted

This eyeball design includes a granny-cluster frame, giving it a different look from a solid-background eye. The designer also links a visual tutorial for following the construction. Compare the two styles before choosing: the surrounding stitches can change the feel of your project as much as the motif itself.

Pattern notes: Free tutorial page with written guidance and an embedded video. The source lists DK yarn, a 4.5 mm hook, and US terminology. Check the source’s gauge section before sizing your project.

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20. Halloween Eyeball Granny Square — Wiam’s Crafts

Wiam’s eyeball is another option for a Halloween sampler, with written instructions and chart support. Compare its background and eye treatment with the other eyeballs rather than choosing solely by the motif name. If you are already making Wiam’s bats or Haunted Harvest square, this is a useful companion to explore.

Pattern notes: Free pattern on the designer’s website. Follow its individual material and measurement guidance; the other eyeball patterns’ specifications do not apply to this version.

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21. Skull Granny Square Garland — Mooey and Friends

If a whole blanket feels like too much, a skull-square garland gives you a smaller decorating project to consider. The source includes the skull and surrounding square, then explains the garland construction. The author also acknowledges the earlier skull technique that inspired the design.

Pattern notes: Free written pattern; beginner–intermediate according to the author, using US terms. The page contains inconsistent hook references, so confirm the intended hook with the designer if needed before starting.

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Spiders, Webs, and a Crescent Moon

22. Spider Granny Square — Elendipity

Elendipity builds the square around the spider, offering an alternative to sewing a spider onto a finished background. The open spaces around the legs add to the web-like effect. Read the spider appliqué instructions along with the square tutorial so you understand the whole construction before beginning.

Pattern notes: Free tutorial using US terminology. The sample uses a 3 mm hook and cotton yarn; the source provides the individual stitch abbreviations.

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23. Spider Appliqué Granny Square — Maria’s Blue Crayon

This version places a separate spider onto a solid base, giving you control over the position of its legs. Maria notes that sewing it down takes patience, even though the spider itself is quick to crochet. Choose it when you enjoy finishing details and want another motif for her coordinated collection.

Pattern notes: Free written pattern with video support advertised. The base is approximately 6.5 inches; the source uses a 6 mm square hook and a 4 mm spider hook. US terms.

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24. The Web We Weave Granny Square — YARNutopia

Nadia’s spiderweb square creates its effect with chains and front-post stitches over a square base. A linked video accompanies the written pattern, which can be useful when you want to see where the web stitches belong. Alternate webs with character motifs to give a busy Halloween sampler some visual breathing room.

Pattern notes: Free written pattern and video tutorial. Approximately 6.5 inches using the suggested Red Heart Super Saver yarn and a 5 mm hook.

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25. Crescent Moon Granny Square — Totally Stitchcraft

A crescent moon gives the collection a quieter finishing note. Use it as a celestial accent among cats and bats, or explore a separate night-sky palette. The designer offers a PDF and a video, so you can choose the format that helps you follow the shaping most comfortably.

Pattern notes: The original designer’s page offers a free PDF download and video tutorial. The PDF specifies worsted-weight yarn, a 4.5 mm hook, and a finished 5 × 5-inch square. It uses stitches of differing heights, including extended double crochet, to shape the moon.

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How to Choose Squares That Work Together

When choosing Halloween crochet granny square patterns from different designers, check more than the colors. A collection can look coordinated in a collage and still be difficult to join. Before making a stack of squares, choose two or three designs and crochet a sample of each.

Compare Size and Construction

Measure the finished samples using the same method and check their edge stitch counts. A 4.75-inch eyeball and an 8-inch tapestry block need a deliberate layout; they are not automatically interchangeable because both are squares.

You may be able to add border rounds to a smaller square, but check the stitch count and keep the fabric flat. Blocking can help even out a suitable square; it cannot reliably turn a much smaller motif into a much larger one without distortion. For your first mixed-motif project, choosing designs intended for one coordinated collection can simplify planning.

Keep Your Yarn Choices Consistent

Use the recommended yarn and hook as your starting point, then check the result. Changing the yarn weight can change the size, texture, and appearance of small details. Even different yarns labeled with the same weight can behave differently.

For a cohesive look, try one background color, one border color, and a small group of motif colors. Black, cream, pumpkin orange, and a little purple give you plenty of variety without requiring a different palette for every square. Make sure your chosen yarns also have compatible care instructions.

Plan the Join Before Making Every Square

Lay the samples side by side and check how their corners and edges line up. Decide whether you want a visible crochet seam or a sewn join, and test it on a short section first.

If you are following Maria’s coordinated collection, her Halloween blanket joining and border tutorial provides a project-specific next step. For mixed designs, resolve size and edge-count differences before committing to a whole blanket.

What Can You Make with Halloween Granny Squares?

You do not need to start with a large throw. A small project can give one favorite motif a chance to stand out.

Garland: Choose the linked skull garland if you want a complete decorating pattern to follow.
Wall display: Frame an individual square or plan a small hanging around a few compatible motifs.
Pillow cover: Choose a coordinated collection or a complete pillow pattern, then check the panel size against your insert.
Treat bag: Follow a full bag pattern for its sides, handles, and finishing; selecting the squares is only part of the construction.
Seasonal blanket: Use a complete blanket pattern or calculate your layout from finished samples, allowing for seams and a border.

These are project ideas unless a complete pattern is linked. The number of squares and amount of yarn depend on your chosen design and finished dimensions.

Questions Before You Start

Are These Halloween Crochet Patterns Free?

The linked sources offered free online instructions or a free download when researched. An ad-free PDF may be sold separately, and access can change. Use the original designer’s page to find the current free version and any optional paid format.

Which Square Should a Beginner Choose?

Look for a design whose stitches you already know and whose instructions you can follow comfortably. A simple base with an appliqué may suit you, but sewing and embroidery still take practice. Read the complete pattern before choosing, and make one sample before planning a large project.

Do All These Patterns Use US Crochet Terms?

Many of the sources explicitly use US terms; check each original pattern, especially any PDF or video you follow. A UK double crochet and a US double crochet are different stitches. The Craft Yarn Council abbreviation guide is a useful reference when comparing terminology.

Can I Mix Granny Squares from Different Designers?

Yes, with planning. Compare finished measurements, stitch counts, fabric feel, and corner construction. Start with samples and test the join. Matching background colors can make different designs look coordinated, but color alone will not solve sizing differences.

Is Every Design Here a Traditional Granny Square?

No. This collection includes granny-style squares, solid squares, appliqué designs, and a row-worked tapestry block. The construction notes help you choose the type of crochet you want to make.

Choose One Square to Start

Start with one of these Halloween crochet granny square patterns: pick the motif you would most enjoy making, open the designer’s instructions, and crochet a sample. That first square will tell you more about the yarn, scale, and finishing than a whole folder of inspiration images.

If you would like a different seasonal direction next, explore our sunflower granny square guide and video tutorial. For help understanding symbols and abbreviations, visit our guide to reading crochet charts