Happy October 1st, everyone! It’s hard to believe that in 30 days it will be Halloween (or maybe you are totally in the midst of fall weather and it’s very believable!). With Halloween being 30 days away, I thought it would be great to put together my top ten halloween knitting pattern decoration suggestions. Some are free, some are very reasonably priced patterns, all are super fun and easily whipped up this month in time to add some knitted halloween charm to your decor this year. Because you needed another excuse to cast on a new knitting project, right? 😉
Top row, Left: Eyeballs! (free pattern). Think how spooky these would be suspended from tree branches as trick or treaters approach your door. Also, as you can probably tell, they make excellent cat toys. Top Row, Right: Ghosts (Free pattern)…. originally designed for glow in the dark yarn (and if you can find glow in the dark yarn, how fun would those be?!), these would also look fun and a bit spooky hanging from bushes or trees, or dangling in a doorway.
Middle Row, Left: These pretty autumnal pumpkins (free pattern) can be worked up in a variety of weights , and are perfect for adding a seasonal touch to your home decor. If you aren’t a big fan of Halloween, these pumpkins are just right for you. Middle Row, Right: Adorable mini candy corn! It’s a free pattern, and they knit up very quickly. just don’t eat them!
Bottom Row, Left: These Waldorf Halloween Witches (pattern is $4 US) come in two sizes, and are so adorable. Bottom Row, Right: And if you love candy corn but the mini ones were a bit too mini for you, here are some big candy corn! Also a free pattern.
The following four patterns are a fun hybrid between decor item and toy. If you have little ones, these might be just the thing for your halloween knitting!
Top Row, Left: The friendliest little bat is perfect for some non-scary halloween fun (pattern is $2.99 US), and included in the pattern are the directions for the mini pumpkins. Top Row, Right: Halloween hamsters (pattern is $3.78 US) come with directions for basic hamster and 5 different fun costume ideas. You could knit one, or the set!
Bottom Row, Left: Halloween Delights has the pattern for a jack o lantern and your choice of a ghost or a kitty that pops out (pattern is $4.50 US) it’s worth clicking through to see the animated gift of the ghost that pops out of this jack o’lantern, it’s quite adorable! Bottom Row, Right: Zombie Kitty is coming to get you (pattern is $6 US)… possibly for brains, possibly for cuddles. Think of all the fun colour combos!
What about you guys, are you really into halloween, and halloween knitting? Do you think you’ll knit anything new for Halloween this year?
