Make this your spookiest Halloween ever with our round up of the best fright night inspired embroidery patterns.
From coffins and cauldrons to black cats and pumpkins, we’ve picked out 24 spook-tacular designs to fill your embroidery hoops with Halloween-inspired goodness. And we’ve even thrown in a few freebies too!
Scroll down to see our top picks for fright night and kick-start your Halloween stitching today – there’s something for everyone.
24 Halloween themed embroidery patterns to get you ready for fright night
1. Witches' Brew Halloween Embroidery Hoop Pattern PDF by Georgie Emery
This on-trend pattern features a seriously spooky mix of potions, candles, spell books, and a bubbling cauldron for you to embroider in your fave Halloween thread shades.
It’s created using just six beginner-friendly embroidery stitches and is the perfect design to whip up for your Halloween décor. It would also make a thoughtful gift for a budding witch or wizard.
Buy the Witches’ Brew embroidery pattern on the Gathered Shop and receive a full-size template, a step-by-step tutorial and an illustrated stitch guide for this design.
- Buy the Witches' Brew Halloween Embroidery Hoop Pattern on the Gathered Shop.
2. 3D Padded Pumpkin Hoop Pattern by Amy Burt
Master 3D embroidery techniques (aka Stumpwork) and then use your know-how to make this incredible 3D Pumpkin Hoop Pattern.
The design is created using padded felt covered with shiny copper pleather and is then finished with wrapped wire stalks for an impressive three-dimensional look. Almost as if it’s just been plucked from a pumpkin patch!
- Find Amy Burt’s free 3D Guide and Pumpkin Pattern right here on Gathered.
3. Sparkling Spider Web Embroidery Hoop Pattern PDF
If super spooky isn't your thing, why not try your hand at this sparkling spider web embroidery pattern by Jenni Davis? With shimmering beads that look like dewdrops on a freshly spun spider's web, the only scary thing about it is how frighteningly beautiful it is!
- Buy the Sparkling Spider Web Embroidery Hoop Pattern PDF on the Gathered Shop.
4. Toadstool with Little Snail Embroidery Hoop Pattern PDF
This beautiful toadstool will brighten up your spooky season decor with vibrant, autumnal shades of green, red and orange. Our favourite part of the design? It has to be the cheeky little snail that’s perched on top of the largest toadstool!
- Buy the Toadstool with Little Snail Embroidery Hoop Pattern PDF on the Gathered Shop.
5. Ghosts in the Garden Pattern By Tales from the Hoop
More friend than foe, the sweet little spirits featured in Tales from the Hoop’s fun Halloween embroidery pattern are embellished with cute floral details.
Stitch them onto pastel fabric rather than traditional Halloween hues (as suggested in the pattern) and enjoy ghoulishness all year-round!
Purchase the pattern and shop more of Tales from the Hoop beginner-friendly Halloween embroidery designs while you’re there.
- Buy the Ghosts In The Garden Halloween Embroidery Pattern on Etsy.
6. Magical Mushroom Embroidery Hoop Pattern PDF
Capture the magic of the forest floor with this stunning design of a selection of colourful mushrooms.
This soothing design is perfect for stitching on the sofa on cosy autumn evenings. Featuring six stitches and a colour-blending technique, this pattern is the ideal challenge for more confident embroiderers and will expand your stitching repertoire.
- Buy the Magical Mushroom Embroidery Hoop Pattern PDF on the Gathered Shop.
7. BOO Embroidery Hoop Pattern by Lisa Neal
Use spine-tinglingly sparkly Etoile thread to whip up this boo-tiful Halloween embroidery pattern on dramatically dark fabric.
The pattern is free to download, quick to stitch and beginner-friendly. Plus, it's guaranteed to get you in the spooky season mood!
- Find Lisa Neal’s Free Spider Web Embroidery Pattern here on Gathered.
8. Autumn Hearth Halloween Embroidery Pattern by Slow Evenings
Find a cosy corner and get stitching this modern ode to spooky season by the queen of mindful embroidery, Slow Evenings (aka Miriam Polak).
The design features a spookily styled Halloween fireplace complete with candles, moon bunting, colourful squashes, and a very regal-looking black cat who is just waiting to cast her spell over you!
Purchase the pattern and browse more of Slow Evening's mindful designs.
- Buy the Halloween Embroidery Pattern from Etsy.
9. Mini Halloween hoop trio by Emily Anne Ach
Halloween… but make it mini! These fun fright night necklaces are a great way to showcase – and celebrate – your love for Halloween whilst also practising your small-scale stitching skills.
The easy-to-make trio includes three classic motifs for you to stitch: a black cat, pumpkin and witch's broom, and they're free to download!
The small size lends itself well to making larger batches, so they’re ideal for Halloween party favours and alternative offerings for trick or treaters.
- Get the free tutorial for Emily Anne Arch’s Halloween Necklace Trio right here on Gathered.
10. The Stitcher Tarot Card Pattern by Florals & Floss
Take your stitching skills to the tarot table with this bold, gothic embroidery pattern by Florals & Floss.
Featuring a picture card filled with every spooky stitcher’s most important tools, this Halloween embroidery pattern is suitable for all levels and can be worked using just five fundamental embroidery stitches.
- Buy this Tarot Card Halloween Embroidery Pattern from Etsy.
11. Haunted House Pattern by Pixels & Purls
Nothing says fright night like a haunted house and this Halloween embroidery design by Sara Davey of Pixels & Purls is full of spooky surprises.
The simple line style is fun to embroider and ideal for newbies too. Plus, the pattern is available to buy either as a PDF download or as a complete kit.
Use the recommended thread in the instructions and your stitching will glow in the dark for extra spook-factor!
- Buy the Haunted House Halloween Embroidery Pattern from Pixels & Purls.
12. Frog on a Mushroom Embroidery Pattern by ModaVationStitchery
Scale up your stitching to embroider this adorable and quirky design of a frog sitting on top of a toadstall. The pattern is suitable for seasoned stitchers and total beginners, so it's a fantastic project to whip up this Halloween, whatever your skill level.
Enjoy stitching this realistic design and display it in your home to make a spooky (but mostly cute!) statement all year round.
- Buy the Cute Little Frog On Mushroom Halloween Embroidery Pattern from Etsy.
13. Raven Witch Pattern by Magnus & Quill
3D hair, a crooked broomstick, a pointy hat, shining stars and ravens – this witchy-themed hoop has it all!
Unwind as you embroider all of the spooky seasonal details, and learn how to create realistic-looking hair using only your needle and thread, following the beginner-friendly guide.
- Buy the Raven Witch Halloween Embroidery Pattern from Etsy.
14. Moon and Broom Pattern by Broderie Bloom
Celebrate spooky season with a beautiful moonlit design stitched onto fabric that’s as dark at the night’s sky.
The pattern is evocative of the age-old traditions of spellcasting and herbology. The broomstick features a lovely 3D detail that will bring a bit of extra magic to your Halloween embroidery hoop!
- Buy the Halloween Moon and Broom Pattern from Etsy.
15. Skull Pattern by Crewel Ghoul
One for the weekend, this simple but oh-so-spooky still life is a pleasure to stitch and speedy too.
It’s packed with gorgeously gothic elements – think leatherbound books, dripping candles, a crimson rose, and of course the star of the show, an eerie skull. Is it just us or do its eyes seem to follow you around the room?
- Buy the Bookish Embroidery Pattern from Etsy.
16. Floral Skeleton Hand Pattern by Maggie Jo’s Studio
Mix fright night aesthetics with a dash of friendly florals to stitch this hauntingly beautiful skeleton design.
The pattern comes with two versions – one featuring a hand and the other the skeletal hand shown here. Why not embroider both and then switch out the ‘everyday’ version for the spooky one in the run up to Halloween?
- Buy the Floral Halloween Embroidery Pattern from Etsy.
17. Witch’s Library Pattern by Penny Dowdell Embroidery
Looking for a bigger and more challenging Halloween pattern to delve into? Then this densely stitched design by embroidery whizz, Penny Dowdell should be top of your list.
Depicting a relaxed witch wearing pyjamas and sipping a glass of red wine surrounded by books and magical accessories, it contains oodles of enchanting details, stars and sparkles for you to stitch. Whether that be for Halloween, or just because you fancy a bit more magic in your life!
- Buy the Witch’s Library Embroidery Pattern from Penny Dowdell Embroidery.
18. Bat Halloween embroidery pattern
This spooky moonlit scene is the perfect piece of Halloween Decor or would make a great gift for a crafty friend!
The bats, spider web, and branches are set against a realistic moonlit background, creating a beautiful spooky scene.
What makes this set really special is that the web is stitched using metallic silver thread, adding a lovely sparkly detail.
- Buy the Halloween Scene Embroidery Pattern from Etsy
19. Pumpkins and Web embroidery pattern
This delicate pumpkin embroidery kit would be perfect for anyone who loves the spooky season but is also a huge fan of autumn!
Give this kit as a gift or complete it yourself on a cosy autumn evening.
- Buy the Pumpkins and Web Embroidery Pattern from Etsy.
20. Spell Halloween embroidery pattern
‘I put a spell on you… because you’re mine!‘ Embroider this fun pattern and give it to someone special for spooky season - or just because!
- Buy the I Put A Spell On You Halloween Embroidery Pattern from Etsy.
21. Cat and Pumpkins Halloween embroidery pattern
If you want to up your embroidery skills try this cute Halloween embroidery pattern, featuring a black cat hiding behind some bright pumpkins.
The kit contains everything you need to complete this project, it can even be personalised! This project would be suitable for experienced stitchers.
- Buy the Cat and Pumpkins embroidery pattern from Etsy.
22. Skeleton Hand embroidery pattern
This creepy skeleton hand will look fabulous as part of your modern Halloween décor. The stitches used are very simple and beginner-friendly.
- Buy the Skeleton Hand Embroidery Pattern from Etsy.
23. Coffin embroidery pattern
Add some gothic chic to your Halloween decor with this floral coffin Halloween embroidery. The pattern is available to purchase as a digital download in PDF format. Since you are able to reuse the download, why not sew one for a friend?
- Buy the Gothic Rose Halloween Embroidery Pattern from Etsy.
24. Halloween Witch embroidery kit
This modern and sleek Halloween embroidery pattern would look fabulous in any confessed magic lover’s home. This hand embroidery kit is ideal for stitchers of all levels, including beginners, and is an easy hand stitch embroidery project you can complete in three or four hours.
- Buy the Halloween Witch Embroidery Kit from Etsy.
Spend your Halloween with embroidery
Stitch your way through spooky season with Gathered and get in the mood for Halloween. Embroidering your own hoops for fright night is a fun way to practise new stitches and try new colour combos.
Display your ghoulishly good work on your walls, or gift them to fright-loving pals!
Stitch Halloween costumes as well as hoops!
If you love Halloween and want to take on more ghoulish projects, we have plenty right here on Gathered.
Try out these stylish and modern Halloween embroidery kits if you’re short on time or need some inspiration!
