25 Halloween Granny Squares to make
🍂 🎃 We’re midway through August, which means that for us crocheters, Halloween is just around the corner! With cooler weather and the arrival of fall on the horizon, it’s the perfect time to start planning your spooky projects.
In this blog post, I’m excited to share 30 Halloween-inspired granny squares that will help you celebrate the spooky season in style. From witchy designs to ghostly motifs, I’ve got something for everyone. I’ve organized these patterns into eight categories to make it easy for you to find the perfect one: Witchy, Ghosts, Jack O’ Lanterns, Spiders, Skeletons, Cats, Celestial, and other Spooky themes.
Most of these granny squares are worked in the round from the center out, unless mentioned otherwise. As always, you can find the direct links to each pattern below under each picture.
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Witchy:
The first square on the list is the witch hat by Handmade with Love. I’m really into the granny motif they used for this one. You crochet the square first and then make the hat separately, which you sew on as an appliqué. The best part? There's a free video tutorial available on their YouTube channel to guide you through it!
Caldron Granny by Raffamusa Designs, see the pattern here.
You might also want to try out this cauldron granny square by Raffamusa Designs. I’m really loving the little details on this one, like the appliqué and the embroidered elements. It’s a paid pattern available in their shop, and they’ve got a ton of other fun Halloween squares to explore too!
Witch Hat Square by Pops DeMilk, see the pattern here.
I also loved this witch hat square by Pops de Milk. It’s made using the C2C (corner-to-corner) technique, so you'll need to be comfortable working with a grid. With worsted weight yarn, this pattern creates a large square measuring 17.5 by 15.5 inches (44 by 40 cm). You can find the free grid chart on their website.
This versatile square can be used to make a cozy lap blanket, create some wall art, or even join two squares together for a pillow cover.
Witch Granny Square by Maria's Blue Crayon, see the pattern here.
This witch granny square by Maria’s Blue Crayon is such a fun one to make. It creates a 6.5-inch (16.5 cm) square and features a special loop stitch. You'll also need safety eyes for the witch’s little eyes, which I think adds a playful touch. The pattern is available for free on their website.
Ghosts:
Boo Bells by Vintage Hallow Queen, see the pattern here.
First up is the Boo Bells Granny by Vintage Hallow Queen. This one is beginner-friendly and super fun to make. You crochet the square first, then add the ghost bells as appliqué. I found this one to be so whimsical and charming. It creates a 5.5-inch (14 cm) square, and you can snag the free pattern in their shop.
Ghost Granny by Raffamusa Designs, see the pattern here.
Or try this Ghost Granny by Raffamusa Designs. It's super cute and beginner-friendly, making it a great option for any skill level. The square is made in the round, and the adorable eyes and blushing details are added as embroidery. This pattern is available for purchase on their website.
Ghost Granny by Easy Crochet, see the pattern here.
Or I really liked this Ghost Granny by Easy Crochet. It uses the corner-to-corner (C2C) method, and when made with medium-weight yarn and a 6mm hook, it creates a finished size of 25 inches (63.5 cm). So, it's big enough to be used as a small blanket, tapestry, or even to make a pillowcase. This pattern is available for free on their website.
Ghost Granny by Krystal Everdeen, see the pattern here.
I also liked this Ghost Granny by Krystal Everdeen. You start by making the ghost, then work the square around it in the round, adding the embroidered face details at the end. This pattern is available as a video tutorial on her YouTube channel
Jack-O'-Lantern:
Jack-O'-Lantern by Pops DeMilk, see the pattern here.
First up is the Jack-O-Lantern by Pops de Milk. This one uses the corner-to-corner technique, and when made with worsted weight yarn, it measures 17.5 by 15.5 inches (44 by 40 cm). You can find this pattern for free on their website.
Jack-O-Lantern by Sara Sach Crochet Designs, see the pattern here.
This Jack-O-Lantern by Sara Sach Crochet Designs is also fantastic. You start by making the pumpkin, then crochet the square around it and add the embroidered face details. It creates a 6-inch (15 cm) square.
You can find a YouTube video tutorial on her channel, and there’s also a free written version available on her website.
Jack-O'-Lantern by Left in Knots, see the pattern here.
Or check out the Halloween squares by Left in Knots. This design uses the tapestry crochet method and is one of six grid-based patterns available on their website. If you enjoy working with grid-based projects, you’ll definitely want to explore their collection.
This design, along with all the grid charts, is available for free on their blog.
Jack-O'-Lantern by Happy Berry Crochet, see the pattern here.
I also liked this Pumpkin Granny by Happy Berry. It’s beginner-friendly, made in the round, and features an embroidered face on top. You can find a video tutorial on their channel and a free written pattern on their blog.
Spiders:
Web We Weave by Yarnutopia, see the pattern here.
First up is the Spider Web Square by Yarnutopia. This square measures 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) and is a bit more intermediate, as it requires some familiarity with the front post double crochet stitch. You can find this pattern for free on their blog.
Spider Square by C.A. Losi, see the pattern here.
Next is this Spider Square by C.A. Losi. It measures 6 inches (15 cm) and features special stitches like the air double crochet, invisible join, and puff stitch, along with unique techniques for the spider legs. The level of detail in this design is truly impressive. You can find this pattern for free on their Ravelry page.
Spider Square by Yarnutopia, see the pattern here.
Or check out this Spider Square by Yarnutopia. It also measures 6 inches (15 cm) and features special stitches like working in the back loops only (blo) and front loops only (flo). You can find this pattern for free on the Yarnutopia website.
Garden Heart Spider by Weaving Wyrd Studio, see the pattern here.
Or check out this Garden Heart Spider by Weaving Wyrd Studio. I love how lacy and detailed it is, and it’s beginner-friendly as well. You can find this pattern for free on their YouTube channel.
Skeletons:
Skull Granny by Creggy's Crochet, see the pattern here.
First is this Skull Granny by Creggy’s Crochet. It’s beginner-friendly and uses basic stitches.You can find a video tutorial on their YouTube channel, and the downloadable paid pattern is available in their Etsy shop.
Skull Square by Crochet Mili, see the pattern here.
Or try this Skull Square by Crochet Mili. You’ll start by making the skull, then crochet the square around it, and finish with the border. It’s also beginner-friendly. You can find the video tutorial on their YouTube channel.
Skull Square by The Mad Craft, see the pattern here.
I also loved this Skull by The Mad Catt. It’s more intermediate, featuring a skull motif with a charming little flower around it. The pattern includes both written and photo instructions. You can find this paid pattern in their Etsy shop.
Cats:
Cat Face Granny by Christine Anne Melvin, see the pattern here.
First up is this Cat Face Granny by Christine Anne Melvin. It’s an intermediate-level pattern due to the stitches involved and measures 8 inches (20 cm). I adore the big eyes, whiskers, and all the intricate details! You can find this paid pattern on their Ravelry.
Black Cat Granny by Saravah, see the pattern here.
Or check out this Cat by Saravah. I love the vibrant design and the use of colors. The square measures 9 cm (3.5 inches). You can find this paid pattern in their Etsy shop.
Moonlight Cat Granny by Crocheted Bean Store, see the pattern here.
I also love this Moonlight Cat by Crocheted Bean Store. It measures 7 inches and is beginner-friendly, though it does involve a bit of embroidery to add those fun details. You can find this paid pattern in their Etsy shop.
Cat Granny Square by Elendipity, see the pattern here.
Here’s another adorable cat granny by Elendipity. You create the cat first and then work the square around it. This pattern is available for free on their website. Feel free to embroider a face on it for extra detail or keep it simple as is!
Celestial:
Crescent Moon by The Green Marble, see the pattern here.
First up is this crescent moon granny by The Green Marble. I love the unique design of this one! It’s made in the round, and it features an interesting technique: you crochet with black yarn and then embroider the moon shape onto the square for a stunning effect. You can find this pattern on their YouTube channel, where they also have other fun Halloween-themed squares.
Crescent Moon by Heather Michelle Binkley, see the pattern here.
Or try this crescent moon granny by Heather Michelle Binkley. It’s made with basic stitches and creates a 4.5 by 4 inches (10 by 11.5 cm) square. You can download this free pattern from their Ravelry page.
Halloween Granny Square by Custom Comfy Crochet, see the pattern here.
Or check out this Halloween granny by Custom Comfy Crochet by Dawn Marie. I’m loving the cute moon and bat design! You’ll crochet the square in the round with the moon and then sew on the bat as an appliqué. You can find this free pattern on their YouTube channel.
Spooky:
Bat Granny by House of MUVE, see the pattern here.
First up is this bat square by HouseofMUVE—because what’s Halloween without bats, right? It comes with photos and a digital pattern to guide you. You can find it in their Etsy shop.
Audrey 2 by Vintage Halloween Queen, see the pattern here.
I also loved this Audrey 2 granny square by Vintage Hallow Queen. It’s a 3D design that measures 4 inches (10 cm), and it's perfect for Halloween with its Little Shop of Horrors inspiration. You can get this paid pattern on their Etsy shop.
Eyeball Granny Square by Stitch By Fay, see the pattern here.
I also love this eyeball square by Stitch by Fay. It uses the stacked single crochet stitch and measures 4.75 inches (12 cm). The red lines embroidered onto the whites of the eyes add a fantastic detail. You can find this free pattern on their blog.
Boo Granny Square by Crochet n More, see the pattern here.
Or try this Boo granny by Crochet N More. It measures 7.5 inches (19 cm) and is an intermediate-level project since it involves tapestry crochet and color changes that are written out instead of using a grid. You can grab this free pattern on their blog!
I hope you enjoyed exploring these 30 Halloween granny square patterns! If you did, don’t forget to come back each week for more crochet inspiration!
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