5 Crochet Halloween Pillow Patterns with Ghosts, Skulls and Spooky Lettering

One crochet pillow can change the mood of a room without requiring a full set of seasonal decorations. You might want a friendly ghost on a reading chair, bold lettering on the sofa or a round eyeball as a playful accent. The right pattern depends on the shape you want and how much colorwork you enjoy.

These five Halloween pillow patterns cover several distinct approaches. Some make picture panels, one focuses on lettering, and one uses a round shape. The links point to the original listings, with paid PDFs and advertised free alternatives clearly identified.

Pattern guide: These links lead to the credited designers’ instructions, not finished products. Paid PDFs and free options are marked separately. Check each source for its complete requirements and current availability.

Compare the five designs

1. Mad About Boo Halloween Pillow

Designer: Ashley Parker / The Loopy Lamb
Format: Paid PDF · free website version linked

At a glance: Aran yarn; intarsia; chart and written support

The large white ghost makes this design easy to recognize across a room, while the smaller lettering adds another seasonal detail. Ashley Parker describes an intarsia project using single and half-double crochet. The pattern includes a color chart, written chart instructions and assembly guidance.

This is a good candidate if you want to try picture crochet with both chart and written support. Choose colors with strong contrast so the face stays clear. Before starting, organize the separate yarn sections so you can turn the work without pulling on the color changes.

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2. Halloween Ghost Pillow

Designer: Maria’s Blue Crayon
Format: Paid PDF · LoveCrafts

At a glance: Aran yarn; beginner listing; two sizes

Instead of one large character, this design uses a repeating ghost motif. The listing includes two pillow sizes: 14 by 14 inches and 20 by 12 inches, plus notes for adapting the size. That is useful when you already have a cushion insert to cover.

The rectangular version gives the repeated motif a different rhythm from a square pillow. Compare both formats with the chair or sofa where you plan to use it. Match the project to the actual insert dimensions rather than relying only on a general label such as “small cushion.”

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3. Halloween Skull Pillow

Designer: SeeLoveShare
Format: Paid PDF · LoveCrafts

At a glance: Bulky yarn; intarsia; intermediate listing

The skull and crossbones create a bolder look than the ghost designs. SeeLoveShare’s pattern uses intarsia, with row-by-row instructions and a graph for following the colorwork. The listing classifies it as intermediate and specifies bulky yarn.

Choose this one when you want the motif to dominate the room. The large light-and-dark areas make color contrast especially important. Keep track of the front and back of the work while following the graph, and check the full pattern’s assembly method before buying an insert or deciding on a removable closure.

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4. Trick Or Treat Crochet Pillow

Designer: Anna B. Crochet / Anna Burton Designs
Format: Paid PDF · LoveCrafts

At a glance: Medium yarn; 5 mm hook; counted chart

This pillow turns the Halloween greeting into the design. The listing specifies single crochet and color changes, with a counted chart and guidance on changing colors and completing the pillow. Its stated finished size is approximately 17 by 16 inches.

Lettering rewards careful checking: a missed color change is often more noticeable in a letter than in an abstract motif. Mark completed chart rows and pause occasionally to read the design from a little distance. This option suits makers who enjoy following a graphic pattern and want a clear seasonal focal point.

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5. Halloween Eyeball Pillow

Designer: Elyse Eades / HyggeCrochetCo
Format: Paid PDF · Ravelry

At a glance: Worsted yarn; 4.5 mm hook; some sewing

The round eyeball changes both the shape and the mood of the collection. The listing gives an approximate size of 9 by 9 inches and includes written and photo instructions in US terms. The designer describes the project as easy to intermediate, with a small amount of sewing.

Choose it as a smaller accent beside larger cushions. The iris color is the obvious place to coordinate it with a room or seasonal palette. Since this is a shaped, stuffed project, follow its filling and finishing instructions rather than assuming it works like a standard square pillow cover.

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Pick the pillow format before buying supplies

Start with an insert you already own or a finished size you want. Square and rectangular covers need a different plan from a shaped stuffed pillow. Check whether the instructions explain a removable opening, a permanently joined cover or direct stuffing; those are different finishing methods.

For picture and lettering designs, choose the background and motif colors together. A yarn that looks attractive in the ball can hide a chart when contrast is weak. Work a small color-change sample before the full panel, and keep your row-tracking method beside the project.

Frequently asked questions

Which pattern gives two clear cushion sizes?

Maria’s Blue Crayon lists both square and rectangular versions. Check its adaptation notes and measure your own insert.

Does beginner mean no colorwork?

No. A design can use basic stitches while requiring chart reading, color changes and finishing. Read the technique notes as well as the difficulty label.

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Pattern details come from the designers’ published listings. Follow the original instructions and gauge guidance for your chosen project. The full patterns remain with their creators.