17+ MEDIEVAL CROCHET PATTERNS 🏰 Free & Beginner-Friendly Designs
Recently I asked you all what kind of crochet round-up you’d like to see for Halloween and Medieval was highly requested.
I stumbled on a Pinterest board called Medieval Halloween Mood at home and this Medieval Weird Pin and they really inspired the pieces in this round-up. This aesthetic is described as haunted banquet energy, has aged textures, candlelit corners and a little gothic drama as well. So I’ve included some medieval inspired crochet patterns that you will actually want to make if you enjoy this aesthetic and it includes clothing, accessories and home decor and I have mostly free as well as paid patterns. And as always, exact links to each pattern can be found over on the blog on my website which is linked in the description below.
Clothing:
First is the hooded cloak by Dillion Ekle. This pattern starts with the body then the hand openings and the hood and border to finish it off. This one is free on Ravelry, and the special stitches are the reverse single crochet v-stitch. I really love the length of this one, and it could even be a really great scrap busting project.
Next is the princess cloak by Wonder Netting. This one is a free video tutorial on their YouTube channel. First you start with the body, then work the edge, then the hood and some shaping. This one is also so simple to create and I love the little ties in the front as well to create a bow.
Or make the corset belt by Yarnspirations. This one is also free and the sizes available are XS to 5XL. It’s worked with a series of half double crochet herringbone stitches with optional skirt hikes to complete the outfit. You also work the linked double crochet, as well as the boning, busk and lacing, and this one is a bit more intermediate level to make and I love the laces in the back of this one.
I also like the clamshell lace corset belt by Salty Pearl Crochet. This one is also free on their blog, and the special stitch is the double crochet 5 together. To create it you work row by row then repeat it until it measures just over 5 inches shorter than your waist measurement, and repeat rows 1-3 complete the base of the belt. And this one would be perfect for layering with over a dress to accentuate the waist of your look.
Lace Cape by Han Jan, see the pattern here.
Next is the lace cape by Han Jan. This one is free on their website and there are many different ways you can drape it and wear it. The special stitches to make it are the 3 double crochet cluster, Tunisian knit stitch, and return pass. The cape is made up of 4 identical panels, each panel is worked in rows throughout, then the panels are joined together so construction is pretty simple, and this one would be so fun to style since it is so versatile.
Accessories:
Crochet Snood by Athens, see the pattern here.
I also liked the crochet snood by Athens. It’s free on their website and the finished size is 17 inches in diameter. It comes to the nape of the neck when and you can make it with a finer or heavier yarn weight depending on the texture you would like. You work it in the round then finish it off by creating a drawstring and weaving it through the posts.
Medieval Pouch by April Duclos, see the pattern here. Next is the round medieval purse by April Duclos in Round is a Shape. It is made in the round and pretty beginner friendly, the only special stitch is working into the front loop only. This one is free on their blog as well, and is finished off by creating a strap that is as long as you like then can be attached to a belt or simply held to complete your look.
Dragon Scale Fingerless Gloves by The Yarnivore UK, see the pattern here.
Or make the dragon scale fingerless gloves by The Yarnivore UK. The size is medium and also has suggestions on how to alter the size. The special stitches used are the front post and back post double crochet as well as the crocodile stitch and v-stitch to create the dragon scales. There is a video tutorial on how to make the crocodile stitch which is helpful if you’re a more visual learner and this pattern is made in the round and you can also make the gloves longer as you like as well.
Dragon Scale Necklace by Julie Measures, see the pattern here.
Or make the game of thrones inspired dragon scale necklace by Julie Measures. It is made with a series of v-stitches to create the scales and it’s quite a great way to practice that technique because it follows a simple six stitch repeat. Using the same technique you can also create a dragon egg by working in the round, which there are detailed instructions for as well.
Lacy Juliet Cap by Atelier Delilah, see the pattern here.
Another accessory to wear is the Lacy Juliet cap by Atelier Delilah. This one is also free on their website, and the special stitch is the treble 2 and 3 together. It’s designed to fit a standard adult woman’s head size, and I love the beads on the headpiece and how they used glass seed pearls. There is also a helpful chart if you like reading charts to help with making it. 
Viking Warrior Helmet by DACcrochet, see the pattern here.
Next is the viking warrior helmet by DAC Crochet. It’s a paid pattern on the love crafts website, and the special stitches are the front post double and triple crochet as well as the puff stitch and working into the back loop only. The pattern utilizes post stitches to add interest and structure to the hat as well as front post stitches create raised dimensional effects that enhance the warrior helmet appearance. And there are sizes newborn, 3 months, 6 months, toddler and child so it’d be a perfect hat for kids for Halloween.
Home Decor:
Toadstool Book Sleeve by Green Fox Farms Designs, see the pattern here.
First is the toadstool book sleeve by Green Fox Farms Designs. It’s beginner friendly to make. There are two sizes small which is free and 8 by 6-9 inches and medium which is 10 by 7 to 10 inches wide, so you can make these for paperbacks, readers and small tablets and books. There is a video tutorial on the invisible join stitch, and this one is very detailed oriented as well which is especially nice if you are a beginner.
Or make the castle tapestry by 3Alpacas. It is more intermediate level to make and is created using the overlay mosaic crochet technique. This is a paid pattern on their Etsy website, and includes written instructions, a chart colors and symbols to help with making it. The finished size will of course depend on your gauge and the yarn weight you decide to make it in, but with DK yarn it measures 55 by 65 cm.
You could also make the knight tapestry by Nocturna Pattern. This one is more intermediate level and is a paid pattern in their Etsy. It includes a color-coded grid chart and written instructions, and it is more advanced beginner or intermediate level to make with the color changes and if you use the same yarn weight an gauge as them the finished tapestry measures 24 cm by 71 cm so it’s pretty long.
Next is the candle cozy by Through the Loop YC. It’s a free pattern on their website and it’s beginner friendly as it mainly uses the half double crochet slip stitch to make. It’s worked in continuous rounds and there are three different sizes and you can just use them for battery operated candles to not have a fire hazard and it would be fun to style on a mantle or porch spooky display.
You could also make the medieval sword filet tapestry curtain by Guakoo. This one is a paid pattern on their Etsy, and it includes a detailed grid chart along with symbols and a gift pattern as well. I would say this one is an intermediate level pattern, and I feel like this one would be perfect to whip up for displaying around Halloween season or all year long if you like a more gothic medieval inspired look for your space.
Medieval Stained Glass Afghan by Vintage Beso, see the pattern here.
Next is the vintage 1970s medieval stained glass afghan by Vintage Beso. It’s a paid pattern in their Etsy, and it’s made out of a series of squares and each square is complex and uses multiple stitches and a scalloped border. Because it is a vintage pattern it seems more intermediate or confident beginner level to make. It only uses basic stitches and is available in many languages including English, Spanish, Italian, French, German and Polish which is convenient. So this one would be fun to whip up and display as a throw on a couch or bench.
Well what did you think of these patterns? If you enjoyed these you might also like this other Medieval Crochet Pattern Round-Up next. Thanks for being here, crocheting along with me, and I hope you'll join me in the next one.
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