Confession time: as much as I adore autumn, I always wait until the last minute to put together a Halloween costume [3]. Every year around September I decide that dressing up just isn’t worth the hassle or the cost, but between Halloween parties, taking my younger relatives trick-or-treating, and feeling like a Scrooge handing out candy in regular ol’ clothes, it’s inevitable that I’ll have a change of heart in the eleventh hour. One way or another I always find myself in a party store on the day before Halloween, about to pay way too much for some witch hat [4] or elbowing a ten-year-old for the last pair of cat ears. Trust me, I wouldn’t wish that on the Wicked Witch of the West!
15 DIY Halloween Costumes for the Whole Family [6]
To save you the last-minute shopping hassle, I’ve gathered some of my favorite DIY costumes [7] that the whole family can enjoy. With a little knitting or crocheting experience, you can create some seriously cool Halloween costumes [3] that are totally one-of-a-kind and won’t break the bank. From mystical mermaids to hilarious hot dogs and skeletons to superheroes, these easy DIY Halloween costumes [8] are guaranteed to turn heads and crack laughs. Whichever of our Halloween patterns [9] you choose to make, I don’t want to see you in line with me on October 30th – those vampire fangs are mine this year!
Knit and Crochet Costumes for Kids
Whether it’s infant Halloween costumes you need or something to spook-ify a toddler, I’ve got you covered.
- Cute Crochet Mermaid Costume [11]
- Crochet Tiny Turtle Newborn Costume [10]
- Heroine for a Day Crochet Costume [12]
- Teddy’s First Halloween Knit Sweater and Hat [13]
- Fiery Flamenco Dancer Knit Costume [14]
Knit and Crochet Accessories for Adults
There’s no need to go all-out with your costume to make a serious statement – our knit and crochet accessories for adults can give any outfit a fun Halloween twist.
- Wicked Witch Knitted Cape [16]
- Whimsical Witch Crochet Hat [15]
- Scary Skull Crochet Sweater [17]
- Crochet Viking Helmet [18]
Knit and Crochet Costumes for Pets
Fluffy will be the talk of the town with these unique Halloween costumes that are just for pets!
- Clever Crochet Hot Dog Costume [19]
- Crochet Candy Corn Costume [20]
- Buddy in Bloom Crochet Costume [21]
- Little Monster Crochet Costume [22]
- Pirate Pup Knit Costume [23]
What costumes will you be making this Halloween?
Can’t get enough Halloween crafts? Find even more free Halloween crochet patterns in AllFreeCrochet’s eBook, 12 Halloween Crafts to Crochet [24]!