Updated: 9 October 2026 by Sylwia (MyCrochetory)
Can I tell you what I think every time I see a $40 polyester cape in a store? “I could crochet that.” And guess what, so can you!
That’s exactly why I put together this list of 28 free crochet Halloween costume patterns. You’ll find crochet Halloween costumes for kids, babies and grown-ups: hats, capes and fun accessories. Most of them use plain worsted yarn, so you can start with what’s already in your stash.
The timing is pretty great, too. This year the two most popular adult costumes are the witch and the vampire, says the National Retail Federation. Both are on this list, so you’re already on trend!
And you don’t even need to make a whole outfit. One great hat, cape or accessory does most of the work, and the rest can come from your closet. Plus, walking around in something you made with your own hook feels way better than wearing a bag of polyester.
Ready to pick yours? Start with a hat, add a cape, then finish with an accessory.
Crochet Halloween hats
A hat is the fastest crochet Halloween costume you can make. Put it on with a black shirt, and everyone knows who you are right away. Most of these come in kid sizes too, so they make great crochet Halloween costumes for kids, and you can keep wearing them all fall.
Lots of these hats start at the top and grow in rounds. Never worked in rounds before? My guide on how to crochet a flat circle shows you the basics, step by step.
1. Halloween Witch Hat by Oombawka Design
I have a soft spot for a witch hat that actually stands up, and this one does. Two strands of yarn held together keep the cone and brim stiff, so there’s no sad, floppy tip by the end of the night.
It’s great for families, since six sizes let everyone match.
Yarn: medium #4, two strands · Hook: 5 mm (H) · Level: easy · Sizes: toddler to adult L
2. Silly Vampire Sack Hat by Underground Crafter
This vampire makes me smile every single time. The pointy Dracula collar, the bobble stitch eyes and the little white fangs are more goofy than scary, and that’s exactly why it works.
Go for it if your kids scare easily but still want to be a monster. With ten sizes, you can turn the whole family into vampires.
Yarn: medium weight · Hooks: 4.5 mm and 5 mm · Level: beginner-friendly stitches · Sizes: newborn to adult L
3. Pumpkins in a Row Hat by Repeat Crafter Me
Not everyone wants scary, and that’s where this hat shines. A row of tiny cluster stitch pumpkins sits on a green vine, and it’s just plain cute.
It’s a sweet pick for toddlers and anyone who loves Halloween more than horror, and there’s even a headband version for kids who hate hats.
Yarn: worsted · Hook: H · Sizes: newborn to teen/adult
4. Baby Bat Sack Hat by The Stitchin Mommy
That little bat face gets me every time. The ears on the corners, the tiny wings and those mini fangs are pure first Halloween photo material.
Making a gift for a new mom? Put this one at the top of your list, and since sizes go up to 5 years, big siblings can match too.
Yarn: category 3 (Vanna’s Choice) · Hooks: 4 mm, 5 mm, 5.5 mm · Level: easy · Sizes: preemie to 5 years
5. Frankenstein Hat by Maria’s Blue Crayon
What I love here are the details. The green spiky hair, the stuffed gray bolts and the tassels on the earflaps turn a basic hat into a real monster.
Make it for the dad who wants to join the fun without a full costume. Sizes run from baby to adult, so the whole family can be Frankenstein.
Yarn: worsted · Hook: H · Sizes: 6 to 12 months, toddler, child, adult
6. Jack-O-Lantern Beanie by Nicki’s Homemade Crafts
Short on time? This is the one to grab. You make a simple orange ribbed beanie, and the face is cut from black glitter foam, so there’s no tricky colorwork at all.
Even teens who say they’re too cool for costumes might wear this one.
Yarn: Lion Brand DIYarn · Hook: 5 mm · Level: beginner · Size: teen/adult (sizing chart linked)
7. Scarecrow Hat by Lovable Loops
A scarecrow is one of the easiest costumes to pull off: plaid shirt, jeans and this hat. The pointy crown, ruffled brim and orange patch with a little bow make it easy to spot from down the street.
It’s beginner-friendly, and sizes go from 0 to 3 months up to adult, so even babies can guard the pumpkin patch.
Yarn: worsted #4 (tan, orange, brown) · Hook: 5.5 mm (I-9) · Level: beginner · Sizes: 0 to 3 months up to adult
8. Skeleton Hat by Lovable Loops
Skeletons never go out of style, and this one keeps things simple. Black eyes, a little nose and a stitched grin sit on a white beanie, so the face is easy to see even from across the street.
It’s a smart pick for beginners who want a classic look without lots of pieces to sew on. Pair it with a skeleton print top, and you’re set.
Yarn: worsted #4 · Hook: 5.5 mm (I-9) · Level: beginner · Sizes: six, from 0 to 3 months up to adult
9. Spider Hat and Web Costume by Krazy Kabbage
Those eight floppy legs totally won me over. The black beanie also has big white eyes and a toothy grin, and the matching white web goes on like a poncho.
Want a full costume from one post? This is it, and the loose fit means it should still fit next year.
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver · Hook: 5 mm (H/8) · Sizes: kids, loose fit
10. Pumpkin Patch Hat by CrochetKim
My favorite thing about this one? You can keep wearing it long after Halloween. The slouchy coral hat has two green leaves and curly chain stitch vines on top, so it looks more autumn than costume.
Make it for the friend who never misses a pumpkin patch trip in October.
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (aran) · Hooks: 8 mm (L-11) and 5 mm (H-8) · Size: one size, 19″ stretchy brim
11. Freckled Baby Monster Hat by Hopeful Honey
One big white eye and six little green freckles make this baby monster more cute than creepy. The grape pom-pom on top adds a fun pop of purple to all that green.
Chunky yarn and a 7 mm hook make it a fast gift for a newborn’s first Halloween.
Yarn: chunky (King Cole Comfort Chunky) · Hooks: 7 mm and 5 mm · Sizes: newborn to 3 months, 3 to 6 months
12. Cotillon Hat by Libère tes mailles
Meet Cotillon, a funny little monster who loves to pull silly faces. It’s a beginner pattern with basic stitches, and you can pick any colors you like.
Kids aged 2 to 9 get a hat that works for Halloween and still keeps ears warm all winter.
Yarn: Hobbii Friends Wool, plus Friends Cotton 8/4 for the details · Level: beginner · Sizes: 2 to 4, 4 to 6, 6 to 9 years · Free download on Hobbii
13. Crochet Monster Hat by My Merry Messy Life
Big crochet eyes, a red mouth full of teeth and two little horns on top. What kid wouldn’t want this? The designer says it’s easy enough for beginners, even though all the extras make it look tricky.
Grab bright colors and let your little one choose how their monster looks.
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver · Hooks: 5 mm (H) and G · Level: beginner · Sizes: toddler, child (3 to 10 years)
14. Crochet Halloween Black Cat Hat by Crochet For You
Black cats and Halloween just belong together. This one has pointy ears, yellow eyes, a pink nose with whiskers and an orange bow that pops against all that black.
It’s written for toddlers, and the designer’s sizing guide helps you make it bigger.
Yarn: worsted #4 (black, orange) · Hooks: 5.5 mm (I-9) and 5 mm (H-8) · Level: intermediate · Size: toddler, 1 to 3 years
Want more hats to wear after Halloween? Try my Winterberry chunky crochet hat, or grab ideas from my free fall crochet patterns list.
Crochet Halloween capes and cloaks
A cape turns any outfit into a costume. Throw one over jeans, and you can be Red Riding Hood, a vampire or a superhero, depending on the color.
Capes are mostly flat pieces, so they grow fast and need very little shaping. Keep the sides neat with my tips on how to crochet straight edges, and your cape will hang nicely.
15. Hooded Crochet Cape by Jenny & Teddy
Who doesn’t love a Little Red Riding Hood cape? This one is just two rectangles plus a hood, with an easy one-row lace repeat and a cute pom-pom on top.
What sold me is that it’s not only for Halloween. Wear it without the hood as a wrap in November, and you get way more use out of your yarn.
Yarn: DK #3 (worsted works too) · Hook: 6 mm · Level: beginner-friendly · Sizes: adult S to L, XL to 2XL, 3XL
16. Hooded Cabled Cape by Jessie At Home
Dreaming of a cape straight out of a fantasy movie? The cables running up the hood and down the back make this one look seriously fancy, and a metal clasp holds it closed.
It’s best for crocheters who already know their cables and want a real wow piece. Think elf, ranger or forest witch at the next costume party.
Yarn: bulky #5 (worsted option) · Hook: 6 mm (J/10) · Level: intermediate · Size: adult, length adjustable
17. The Scarlet Hooded Shawl by Selina Veronique
If the classic red cape feels like a bit much, try this softer version. It’s a big ruby semi-circle shawl with a hood and a pretty chain arch edge.
The designer says it worked up much faster than she expected, since it’s mostly double crochet. That makes it a great pick if you want a big piece without weeks of work.
Yarn: Lion Brand Landscapes, Ruby (5 skeins) · Hook: 7 mm · Level: easy · Size: adult, 58″ x 25″
18. Red Heart Vampire Cape by Yarnspirations
A vampire needs a dramatic collar, and this cape nails it. The tall stand-up collar frames the face, and the amethyst lining color adds a little extra spooky.
I love that there’s a matching Young Vampire Cape for kids 2 to 10, so dad and kid can be matching vampires.
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver · Level: easy · Sizes: adult S/M, L/XL · Free PDF download
19. Crochet Hero’s Cape by Red Heart
One jumbo ball of yarn is all this cape needs. It ties at the neck and comes in a child and an adult size.
It’s a great fit for superhero kids who switch heroes every week. Pick their favorite colors, and add a felt logo if you like.
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Jumbo (1 ball) · Hook: 5.5 mm (I/9) · Level: easy · Sizes: child (14″ x 30″), adult (18″ x 40″) · Free PDF download
20. Red Heart Mystical Cape by Yarnspirations
Need a little drama? Red Heart calls this an easy, dramatic cape, and I like that it’s made for Halloween or any time.
It closes with a fun pom-pom tie and comes in sizes S to XL. Go for it if you want a costume piece you’ll actually keep wearing in winter.
Yarn: Red Heart Boutique Swanky and Red Heart Soft · Level: easy · Sizes: adult S to XL · Free PDF download
Into hoods now? Check out my free crochet hooded scarf patterns.
Liking the list so far? Pin it to your Halloween board now, so you can find it fast when October gets busy!
Crochet Halloween costume accessories
Sometimes one small piece is all you need. Horns on a headband, a mask or a broom can carry a whole costume on its own. They’re also great for kids who want to wear their regular warm jacket on a cold October night.
21. Pumpkin Trick-or-Treat Bag by Petals to Picots
Plastic candy buckets crack, but this one won’t. I love how the front post double crochet ridges make it look like a real pumpkin, and the sewn-on handle keeps it strong.
Make it for kids who never miss trick-or-treating, so it can come out again every October. Pick cotton yarn, and you can wash off sticky fingers after the big night.
Yarn: worsted (acrylic or cotton) · Hook: 5 mm (H-8) · Level: intermediate
22. Mummy Halloween Treat Bag by Easy Breezy Crochet
A mummy instead of a pumpkin? Love that twist. White rounds with thin black stripes look just like bandages, and two big red eyes peek out from a wide black band in the middle.
It’s a sweet first project for beginners, since it’s almost all single crochet and the handles are worked right into the bag. The size is just right for toddlers and preschoolers, and the designer explains how to make it bigger. To see the last steps, you’ll need a free account on the site.
Yarn: #3 light/DK (white, black) · Hooks: 5 mm and 4 mm for the eyes · Level: beginner · Size: about 8″ x 8″, 10″ tall with handles
23. Little Devil Headband by Red Heart
Two stuffed red horns plus a dollar store headband, and your little devil is ready. It’s a tiny project and a great way to use up red scraps.
Busy parents, this one is for you, since you can finish a full costume in one evening. Just add a red shirt.
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (Cherry Red) · Hook: 5.5 mm (I/9) · Level: easy · Free PDF download
24. Radiant Defender Super Hero Mask by Red Heart
A superhero mask that glows in the dark? It’s made with Red Heart’s glow yarn and worked out from the eye holes, so it sits nicely on the face.
Kids will love the glow, and parents will love that it’s easy to spot after dark. Pair it with the Hero’s Cape (#16) for a full set.
Yarn: Red Heart Super Glow · Hook: 3.75 mm (F/5) · Level: easy · Strap: adjustable · Free PDF download
25. Crocheted Cat Mask by Delia Creates
This little cat mask can almost be the whole costume on its own, and that makes Halloween night so much easier. It has pointy ears and fabric ties at the back, and it’s a quick make.
Leave off the ears, and it turns into a superhero mask, so one pattern gives you two costumes. The designer says the shaping isn’t worked in normal rows or rounds, so it suits crocheters with a few projects behind them.
Yarn: worsted (about 50 yards) · Hook: 4 mm (G-6) · Size: one size fits most, about 8.25″ x 4.25″
26. Girly Masked Hero Set by Red Heart
Bright neon wrist cuffs, a mask and little crochet stars to stick on a t-shirt. What I like most is how the cuffs and stars alone make a plain outfit look heroic, even without the cape.
It’s a fun pick for little heroes aged 2 to 8 who want to save the day this year.
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (neons) · Hook: 5.5 mm (I/9) · Level: easy · Sizes: 2 to 8 years · Free PDF download
27. Crochet Witch’s Broom by Winding Road Crochet
No witch flies without a broom! This one is a full-size crochet prop, 6 feet for adults and 3 feet for kids, with a brown handle and yellow yarn bristles.
The best part? Nobody gets poked, and the designer even hangs hers on the wall as cottagecore decor.
Yarn: medium #4 · Hook: 4 mm (G) · Level: easy · Sizes: adult 6 ft, kid 3 ft
28. Hooded Dragon Scarf with Pockets by Winding Road Crochet
Half costume, half winter scarf, and that’s why it made this list. The dragon hood has spikes and button eyes, and the pocket ends have little claws for cold hands.
It’s great for beginners, since bulky yarn and a 9 mm hook make it fast. Kids who love dragons will want to wear it all winter.
Yarn: bulky (Red Heart Soft Essentials) · Hooks: 9 mm (M/N) and 6 mm (J) · Level: easy
29. 30-Minute Cat Ear Headband by Jenny & Teddy
Forgot about the school costume party until tonight? Two small ears from a magic ring, sewn on a headband, and you’re done in about half an hour.
That’s why it’s my go-to tip for last-minute parents. The ears end up 2.5 to 3 inches tall, big enough to show up in the class photo.
Yarn: weight 4 · Hook: 3.5 mm · Level: beginner
Need another quick headband? My twisted crochet headband is a fun one to make next.
And if the pumpkin bag got you hooked, browse my 80+ free crochet bag patterns.
Tips for a last-minute crochet costume
Size up your hook for capes. Big pieces don’t need tight stitches, and a bigger hook gives you a softer drape and a faster finish. Keep hats at the hook size the pattern asks for, though, or they’ll slide over the eyes.
Pick acrylic for the big night. Trick-or-treating can be cold and wet, and acrylic is cheap, comes in every spooky color and goes straight in the washing machine. Save your nice wool for something you’ll wear all winter.
Raid your stash before you shop: costume pieces are a great home for odd balls and leftovers, and my guide on how to join yarn ends helps you switch colors without ugly knots. Got an old project you never finished? Here’s how to reuse frogged yarn so it can come back as a witch hat.
Fix a hat that ripples or cups. Top-down hats grow in rounds, and the wrong number of increases makes the crown wavy or tight. My post on why your crochet circle is curling walks you through 5 easy fixes.
Keep it safe for little ones. Skip long ties at the neck for babies and toddlers, and sew eyes and fangs on firmly instead of using small buttons.
Crochet Halloween costume FAQ
What is the easiest crochet Halloween costume for beginners?
The cat ear beanie (#7) is the easiest one on this list, since it’s a single rectangle sewn on two sides. The jack-o-lantern beanie (#6) and the hero’s cape (#16) are also great first projects. New to crochet? Start with my free crochet tutorials for beginners.
What are the best crochet Halloween costumes for kids?
Superheroes and witches are both on this year’s most popular kids’ costume list. Try the hero’s cape (#16) with the glow-in-the-dark mask (#22), or the witch hat (#1) with the leg warmers (#24). For a full costume from one pattern, go with the spider hat and web (#10).
How long does it take to crochet a Halloween costume?
A hat or headband usually takes an evening or two. A kid’s cape is more of a weekend project. A long adult cloak like the wizard cloak (#18) can take a few weeks, so start early.
What yarn weight works best for crochet costumes?
Most patterns here use worsted weight (#4), so that’s the safest pick. Bulky yarn and a big hook are great for capes when you’re short on time. For tiny baby hats, lighter #3 yarn works well, like in the bat hat (#4).
Can I crochet a costume for a baby?
Yes! The bat sack hat (#4), the candy corn hat (#8) and the superhero cape and mask (#17) all come in baby sizes. For even more ideas, browse my 60+ free infant hat crochet patterns.
Can I sell costumes made from these patterns?
It depends on each designer. Check the terms on the pattern page before you sell anything you made from it.
Which one are you making?
So, are you going witch, vampire or tiny pumpkin? Tell me in the comments which pattern you picked. And if you’re making a matching family set, I really want to hear about it!
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