Spooktacular Halloween cross stitch patterns + kits to start today
Halloween is upon us, and that means it's time for some spooktacular Halloween cross stitch! If like us, you love the macabre, the creepy and the haunting, then you're in the right place.
We've rounded up our most frighteningly fabulous Halloween cross stitch patterns for you to try this spooky season! You'll find lots of free patterns from a range of talented designers, plus a few Halloween cross stitch kits you might like.
You'll find all sorts of Halloween cross stitch projects, from glowing skeletons to creepy pumpkins and bubbling cauldrons. Keep reading if you dare!
1. Halloween skeleton cross stitch
First up, we've got this glorious glowing skeleton from Jenny Barton. This design is stitched in a glow-in-the-dark thread and would make the perfect Halloween window decoration. Turn the lights low and give folks a fright as your stitching starts to glow!
Use your glow-in-the-dark thread to stitch this skeleton on black aida. Hem the edges, hang on a wooden dowel rod measuring 10cm (4in), and finish with cord.
- Download our free Skeleton cross stitch Halloween pattern
2. Witch cross stitch Halloween pattern
This fabulously spooky cross stitch is completely free! We love this pattern with the bubbling cauldron and crescent moon details, perfect for any Halloween fans out there.
- Find the Witch cross stitch Halloween pattern at TheWitchyStitcher.com
Browse our cross stitch patterns on the Gathered Shop
If you prefer stitching cosy designs to spooky ones, why not give this autumn woodland design on our Gathered Shop a go? We have plenty of beautiful cross stitch patterns for you to buy and start stitching today!
3. Cross stitch Halloween cards
These delightful cards by Rhona Norrie were originally published in The World of Cross Stitch issue 207.
This free download contains three lovely designs, featuring some adorable animal friends all dressed up for the spookiest day of the year. Enjoy stitching the designs, then give your finished cards to loved ones to wish them a happy Halloween!
- Download the free cross stitch Halloween card patterns by Rhona Norrie
To make these cross stitch Halloween cards you'll need:
- Zweigart* 14-count white aida measuring 15x15cm (6x6in) for each design
- Stranded cotton as listed in the key
- Size 24 tapestry needle
- Purple, green and orange card
4. Pumpkin cross stitch Halloween pattern
Create this sad Halloween pumpkin for free with the pattern from The Witchy Stitcher!
It will look fabulous hanging up on your wall this spooky season, or it would make the perfect Halloween gift for your favourite person who loves all things creepy.
- Find the pumpkin cross stitch pattern from TheWitchyStitcher.com
5. Halloween mug cosy
Eye of newt and wing of bat might be perfect for a witch’s potion, but they won’t make for a good cup of coffee! So, put away that cauldron, pop the kettle on and keep your favourite mug warm with this spooktacular mug cosy. You could even brew up a pumpkin spice latte to feel extra autumnal.
We’ve transformed the finished stitching into mug hugs by mounting them onto strips of felt for a super-easy finish that won’t fray.
This Halloween mug cosy is designed by Rhona Norrie and first appeared in The World of Cross Stitch issue 298 as part of a set.
- Download the Halloween mug cosy cross stitch chart for free.
How to make a mug cosy:
- Trim your stitching to three squares and fray one block.
Then back your stitching with medium-weight iron-on interfacing. - Cut your chosen felt colour to 25x8cm (9¾x3¼in), rounding off the corners for a smoother finish.
- Machine or hand sew the stitched piece centrally onto your felt.
- Attach a button to the front of your felt – position it on the centre of one of the short edges.
- Attach a loop of elastic to the back of your felt panel along the other short edge, lining it up with your button. Why not use a thin elastic hairband in a matching colour as your loop?
6. Black cat cross stitch Halloween pattern
The black cat is a classic symbol of Halloween, with superstitions of them being bad luck and owned by witches. We think that black cats are totally adorable, though, and deserve to be in the spotlight all year round!
- Get the free black cat cross stitch Halloween pattern from DMC
Halloween cross stitch kits
Halloween-themed mini cross stitch patterns
How adorable are these mini Halloween cross stitch patterns?! The bundle contains the whole kit to make these cute Halloween decorations – we love them so much we could have them hanging up all year long!
Plus, they're super easy to create, so they're perfect for beginners.
- Find the mini Halloween cross stitch kit on Etsy
Cross stitch Halloween hoops
Get this set of amazing Halloween cross stitch patterns available to purchase on Etsy. If you're craving creating a Halloween masterpiece, this will certainly help!
Once you're finished, you can decorate your home with them or give them to a friend.
- Find the Halloween cross stitch patterns on Etsy
Matchbox cross stitch pumpkin
This adorable little kit would make the perfect spooky gift for someone looking to get into cross stitching. Thanks to its small size, it's super simple and quick to complete.
- Find the Matchbox cross stitch pumpkin on Etsy
Get spooky with Halloween cross stitch
Halloween is such a fun time of the year for cross stitchers, as there's spooky inspiration all around us and plenty of cross stitch patterns and kits to get stuck into. From pumpkins to skeletons to spiders, what will be your next project?
Hello, Halloween! It's time for crafting
If you love Halloween as much as we do, check out our favourite Halloween crafts and give one of the projects a go today.
