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Crochet Pumpkin Pattern: 3 Sizes, No Magic Ring, One Evening

A ribbed rectangle, a running stitch and a little stuffing: the easiest crochet pumpkin there is, in small, medium and large, with a stem and a curly leaf.

Crochet Bat Amigurumi: A Tiny Halloween Bat in 45 Minutes

A round little bat with pointed ears and scalloped wings. Make one for a keychain, a string of them for a garland, or a whole colony for the mantel.

Crochet Spider Web: A Giant Halloween Web (and a Tiny Spider)

A lacy web worked in growing loops — hang it in a window, drape it over the porch light or stiffen it into a doily. Includes a 15-minute spider to sit in the middle.

Crochet Candy Corn: The Cutest 3-Colour Halloween Amigurumi

White tip, orange middle, yellow base — a little stuffed candy corn made in one piece with three colour changes. Great for bowls, garlands and keychains.

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Crochet Halloween Garland: Pumpkins and Ghosts on a String

Flat orange pumpkins and wavy little ghosts, joined on one long chain. No stuffing, no sewing up — just motifs and a hook.

Crochet Witch Hat: A Mini Hat for Costumes, Pets and Decor

A pointy little witch hat with a wide brim and an orange band. Pin it to a headband for a costume, perch it on a pumpkin, or make a tiny one for the cat.

Crochet Trick-or-Treat Bag: A Sturdy Pumpkin Candy Bucket

A round-bottomed pumpkin bucket with built-in handles that holds a whole night of candy. Worked in half double crochet, so it grows fast.

Crochet Black Cat Amigurumi: A Lucky Little Halloween Kitty

A sitting black cat with pointed ears, a curly tail and big eyes — about 6 inches tall. Perfect for Halloween, and cute enough to keep out all year.

Halloween Granny Square: Classic Pattern + 6 Spooky Colourways

The traditional granny square, written round by round, with six tested Halloween colour combinations and ideas for turning a stack of squares into a blanket, pillow or tote.

25 Halloween Crochet Ideas You Can Still Make This Week

Last-minute Halloween crochet, sorted by how long it takes — from 15-minute spiders to a weekend blanket. Every idea links to a free pattern.

Crochet Turkey Amigurumi: A Plump Little Thanksgiving Turkey

A round brown turkey with a fan of orange, yellow and red tail feathers. Make one for the Thanksgiving table or a whole flock as place-card holders.

Crochet Acorn Pattern: Tiny Fall Acorns in 20 Minutes

A tan nut, a brown cap and a little stem. Fill a bowl, string a garland, or make a pair of acorn earrings with smaller yarn.

Crochet Fall Leaves: 2 Easy Leaf Patterns for Garlands and Decor

A long single leaf and a three-lobe "maple" leaf — both worked straight from a chain in minutes. Make them in rust, gold and red for garlands, wreaths and table scatter.

Crochet Napkin Rings: 15-Minute Table Decor for Thanksgiving

A ribbed cotton band, seamed into a ring and finished with a leaf, acorn or mini pumpkin. Make a full set of eight in an evening.

Crochet Coffee Cup Cozy: A Pumpkin Spice Sleeve That Fits Any Cup

A button-up sleeve in half double crochet that fits takeaway cups and mason jars. Stripe it orange and cream for pumpkin spice season.

20 Thanksgiving Crochet Ideas for the Table, the Door and Gifts

Turkeys, pumpkins, acorns, napkin rings and cozy throws — 20 Thanksgiving crochet projects with free patterns and a timeline to finish before November 26.

Crochet Heart Pattern: A 5-Minute Flat Heart and a Puffy Heart

Two free hearts: a flat appliqué heart made in one magic ring, and a stuffed puffy heart. For Valentine’s Day, garlands, cards and “just because”.

Crochet Christmas Ornaments: 3 Quick Patterns + 8 More Ideas

A striped bauble, a jingle bell and a mini stocking — three quick ornament patterns on one page, plus eight more free ornament patterns for a fully handmade tree.

Crochet Christmas Tree: A Ruffled Amigurumi Tree That Stands Up

A cone-shaped tree with three ruffled tiers of branches, a flat base that stands on its own and a little gold star. A lovely centrepiece or a gift for teachers.

Crochet Christmas Stocking: An Easy 12-Inch Stocking in Two Pieces

Two flat stocking shapes in single crochet, joined around the edge, with a fluffy white cuff and a hanging loop. Add a name, and it becomes an heirloom.

Crochet Santa Hat: An Adult and Child Hat Worked Top-Down

A classic red Santa hat with a long, slouchy point, a thick white brim and a pom-pom. Worked top-down in half double crochet, so you try it on as you go.

Crochet Gnome Pattern: A Bearded Christmas Gnome That Stands Up

A round little gnome with a tall hat, a big nose and a fluffy brushed beard. The most-pinned Christmas crochet project — and easier than it looks.

Crochet Snowman Amigurumi: A Little Snowman With a Top Hat and Scarf

Two stacked white balls, a carrot nose, a black top hat and a striped scarf. A classic winter amigurumi that stays out from December to February.

Crochet Reindeer Amigurumi: A Red-Nosed Reindeer With Antlers

A sitting brown reindeer with a tan muzzle, a bright red nose and branching antlers. A sweet Christmas plush for kids (embroider the eyes) or a shelf.

Crochet Snowflake Pattern: An Easy 3-Round Snowflake

Three rounds, six points, and a little starch: an easy crochet snowflake for ornaments, gift toppers and window garlands. Works in thread or worsted yarn.

Crochet Christmas Wreath: A Mini Ornament and a Door-Sized Version

Crochet over a plastic ring, add holly leaves and red berries, and finish with a bow. The same method makes a 3-inch ornament or a 12-inch door wreath.

Crochet Candy Cane: Real Spiral Stripes With One Simple Trick

Diagonal red-and-white stripes appear on their own when you work a 7-stitch tube in a 6-stitch colour sequence. A clever little ornament or gift topper.

Crochet Star Pattern: A 10-Minute Flat Star and a Puffy Tree Topper

A flat five-point star made in two rounds, plus a puffy stuffed version for the top of the tree. Great for garlands, ornaments and baby mobiles.

Crochet Gingerbread Man: A Flat Ornament With White Icing

A flat gingerbread man worked in rows, with a white "icing" border, button eyes and a smile. Make one ornament or a whole gingerbread family.

Crochet Mini Christmas Sweater Ornament (The Cutest Ugly Sweater)

A tiny jumper with ribbed hems and sleeves, decorated with cross-stitched snowflakes, trees or reindeer. The ornament everyone asks you to make for them.

30 Last-Minute Crochet Christmas Gifts (Most Under 2 Hours)

Quick crochet gifts sorted by time, from 10-minute ornaments to one-evening hats — with free patterns, yarn amounts and who each gift suits best.

Easy Crochet Top Pattern: A Square-Neck Crop Top in 6 Sizes

Two rectangles, two straps and two side seams — the easiest crochet top there is, in sizes XS to 2XL, cropped or full length. Perfect for summer (or Australian spring).

Crochet Beach Dress: A Mesh Cover-Up Dress in 6 Sizes

A simple mesh tube with a drawstring neckline, thin straps and a scalloped hem. Throw it over a swimsuit for the beach — or over a slip dress in the city.

Crochet Skirt Pattern: An Easy A-Line Skirt With Elastic Waist

Worked top-down in half double crochet with a casing for elastic and gentle increases for an A-line flare. Mini or midi, sizes XS–2XL.

Crochet Shorts Pattern: Easy Drawstring Shorts From Two Rectangles

Two rectangles folded into legs, joined at the centre seams, with an elastic or drawstring waist. Crochet shorts made simple, in sizes XS–2XL.

Crochet Bikini Top: A Classic Triangle Top With Ties

Two triangle cups in single crochet, a tie band underneath and halter ties at the neck. Adjustable, quick and sized from S to XL by cup width.

Crochet Two-Piece Set: How to Make a Matching Top and Skirt

The crochet co-ord set is everywhere. Here’s how to build one from free patterns — plus a ribbed bandeau top you can make in a weekend — with yarn, colour and fit tips.

Crochet Sweater for Beginners: An Oversized Drop-Shoulder Jumper

Four rectangles, some seams and ribbing worked in the round — the easiest crochet sweater there is, in six sizes with an oversized fit. Your first garment starts here.

Crochet Cardigan for Beginners: A Boxy Cardi From Five Rectangles

A back, two fronts and two sleeves — all rectangles — plus a button band. The easiest crochet cardigan, in six sizes, worked in hdc with an oversized fit.

Crochet Poncho Pattern: The Classic Two-Rectangle V-Neck Poncho

Two identical rectangles, sewn in a clever L-shape, become a V-neck poncho. Easy double crochet, sizes child to adult XL, with fringe or a shell edge.

Easy Crochet Ghost Amigurumi: A Free No-Sew Halloween Pattern

A squishy little ghost with a scalloped hem, worked in one piece from the top down — no limbs to attach, about an hour from magic ring to finished. Perfect for your first amigurumi.

Crochet Balaclava Pattern: A Cozy Ribbed Hood for Winter

A ribbed neck worked in the round, a hood worked in rows, and a stretchy face edging. The cozy winter balaclava everyone is wearing — beginner friendly.

How to Single Crochet: Step-by-Step for Total Beginners

The single crochet is the stitch almost everything else is built from. Learn it in four moves, see what each loop does, and fix the five mistakes every beginner makes.

How to Double Crochet: The Stitch Behind Granny Squares

Double crochet is twice as tall as single crochet and twice as fast. Learn the yarn-over-first technique, the turning-chain rule, and how to keep straight edges.

Half Double Crochet: The Fast, Warm Stitch for Hats and Blankets

The half double crochet sits between single and double in height, with one smooth pull-through. Learn the stitch, the third-loop trick and when to choose it.

Treble Crochet Stitch (tr): How to Make the Tallest Basic Stitch

Treble crochet starts with two yarn overs and pulls through two loops three times. Learn it step by step, plus when its tall, lacy fabric is the right choice.

Slip Stitch in Crochet: Joining, Moving and Making Fabric

The slip stitch is the shortest crochet stitch — and the most misunderstood. Learn how to make it, the four jobs it does, and why your slip stitches are too tight.