Yes, it’s Time for Fall Crochet Already!
Ah, the season that is fall! My favorite! Full of cozy evenings, crisp air, and time spent indoors. It’s the perfect opportunity to work on projects that make us feel warm and cozy. From quick makes and blankets to Thanksgiving and Halloween decorations, there are so many ways to bring autumn color into your home. This collection of fall crochet projects brings together patterns that are practical, fun, and full of the delights this season brings. I’m sure YKWIM! 🍎👻🍂 Plus, each of the following patterns can be used again, year after year!
Many of the patterns in this roundup have been released within the past year and a half, which means they feel fresh and you may not have seen them before! Each design comes directly from talented crochet professionals who put care into creating patterns that are easy to follow and rewarding to make. Having access to newer projects is a real benefit, because you’re less likely to see them in other collections and you’ll be working on ideas that feel current.
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Cozy Home Decor for Fall
Cooler days call for pieces that make a home feel snug. Blankets and throws offer slow, soothing stitches and real warmth on the couch. Coasters, dishcloths, and potholders work up fast and get used every day in the kitchen and around the table. Garlands and bunting are friendly stashbusters that brighten mantels, shelves, and walls in a snap. These are the pieces you’ll look forward to pulling out each October.
Small Fall Crochet Projects
Jack-O-Lantern Coasters by Crochet To Play
Great for Thanksgiving and Halloween, these easy coasters are a playful way to decorate your table for October gatherings. The beginner-friendly colorwork gives each pumpkin face personality, while attaching them to cork makes them sturdy enough for daily use. They’re a fun pick for crochet fall projects that bring the harvest into your home.
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Pumpkin Patch Coasters by The Crochet Village
The free pumpkin patch coasters are a quick and easy project that brings autumn color to your table. The beginner-friendly design uses a small amount of cotton yarn, making it perfect for leftovers. Their textured look makes them stand out as thoughtful seasonal gifts or practical fall accents for the home.
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Embrace the Elements Crochet Mug Rugs by Green Fox Farms Designs
Element-themed mug rugs offer a small canvas to practice simple colorwork without pressure. Each coaster brings a bold symbol for Earth, Air, Fire, or Water, making it a fun gift set or an eye-catching accent for autumn drinks and cozy nights in. Personalize by element or zodiac for giftable crochet fall projects, that feel thoughtful and modern.
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Hazel Potholder Dishcloth Crochet Pattern by The Crochet Village
An easy, one-row repeat makes this potholder and washcloth set a great pick for beginners and busy makers. Cotton yarn turns it into sturdy kitchen pads, soft bath cloths, or quick cleaning squares that hold up to daily use. The simple, modern look and fast finish make it perfect for gifts or stocking a market table.
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Halloween Pumpkin Bunting Crochet Pattern by Hookfully
Pumpkin bunting is a quick project that works well for Halloween, Thanksgiving, or general fall decorating. The beginner-friendly design can be made on a weeknight and is easy to adjust in length, so it fits mantels, walls, or windows. Its simple shapes make it cute to make for seasonal garlands, ornaments, or even as fall appliqués to attach anywhere!
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Falling Flowers Bunting by Meladora’s Creations
This garland is an easy to make wall hanging pattern that brings color to blank walls and hallways. It’s a free pattern that suits beginners and makes good use of scrap yarn in different shades. This quick make can be hung high on a wall or across a room to bring nature indoors in the cooler seasons.
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Mini Crochet Pumpkin Bookmark & Garland Set by Virkadia
A 2-in-1 bookmark and garland set that the whole family will love. Each piece is small in size, making it perfect for decorating a cozy reading nook, gifting to book lovers, or hanging as seasonal home décor. The mix-and-match style also lets you combine it with coordinating acorn and mushroom sets for a full autumn collection!
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Moonrise Mountain Wall Tapestry by Green Fox Farms Designs
Hook a moon you can hang—this free tapestry crochet wall hanging uses just single crochet and two colors. Step-by-step photos and a quick video tutorial walk you through tidy color changes as the mountains and crescent moon rise row by row.
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Crochet Blanket Patterns for Fall
Rustling Leaves Blanket by Made By Gootie
Join the free crochet-along, or grab the patterns as they’re released. This fall blanket pattern captures the beauty of falling leaves in a cozy square design. With each section offering new textures and colors, it keeps intermediate makers engaged while still being guided step by step. It’s one of those crochet fall projects that becomes a treasured heirloom, perfect for snuggling into during the cooler months.
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Sweet Stripes Throw Blanket by Green Fox Farms Designs
A striking modern afghan works up quickly in three sizes. The simple stitch repeat suits advanced beginners, while chunky yarn delivers everyday coziness. A solid pick for handmade gifts or a relaxing weekend make that warms any room.
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Three Little Kittens Tunisian Crochet Graphghan Blanket
Playful kittens pop in a clean, modern block layout that’s friendly to confident beginners. Simplified color changes and clear guidance keep the project manageable, with helpful video support along the way. A cozy gift for cat lovers and a feel-good blanket for movie nights at home.
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Chestnut Throw Blanket by the Crochet Village
Start a throw-mance with your sofa as the Chestnut Throw brings thick, squishy texture to cool nights. An easy-to-intermediate pattern uses a one-row repeat, so you can stitch on autopilot while the bulky yarn does the heavy lifting. Clear size notes let you level up from lap to lounge, making a gift-ready blanket that feels at home in any room.
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Autumn Fireworks Hexagon Crochet Blanket by Concrete Gems
Brightly colored hexagon motifs can feel like fireworks for your sofa! Beginner-friendly, motif-by-motif building is great for stash busting and easy to size for a baby blanket or a full throw. The free pattern includes step-by-step photos and a full video tutorial, giving beginners confidence to follow along.
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The following beginner-friendly, stash-busting crochet fall projects are perfect for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and more autumn moments. You’ll find handmade gift ideas, along with plenty you’ll want to keep for yourself. Leaf it to your hook to make something truly gourd-geous! 🍂🧶
Toadstool Tales Book Sleeves by Green Fox Farms Designs
This beginner-friendly mushroom book sleeve works up fast in super bulky yarn, features a secure button-loop closure, and includes two size options to fit paperbacks, e-readers, and small tablets. Customize the toadstool cap and spots for a stash-busting gift, then spore your stories safely—this toad-ally cute cover keeps pages crisp and screens scratch-free.
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Crochet Autumn Leaves Pattern Collection by Raffamusa Designs
These free crochet leaf patterns, birch, willow, oak, and maple, make perfect quick autumn leaf appliqués for garlands, table décor, hats, blankets, and wreaths. Each motif is a speedy, stash-busting make that will add instant cozy fall crochet vibes to anything you attache them to!
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Easy Crochet Cauldron Halloween Dice Bag by Green Fox Farms Designs
Brew up Cerridwen’s Cauldron free dice bag pattern with “bubbles,” a sturdy base, and a drawstring top. It’s the perfect D&D dice bag or spooky-cute Halloween crochet treat bag. This quick amigurumi cauldron uses basic stitches and includes a step-by-step photo tutorial. Gift it to your favorite gamer, or size it down for a witchy keychain.
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Easy Crochet Pumpkin Earrings by Start Crochet
Hook cute pumpkin earrings in under an hour with this beginner-friendly free crochet pattern—perfect for Halloween and cozy autumn outfits. Step-by-step photos and shaping tips make this a quick, giftable fall crochet make that’s truly ear-resistible.
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Faerie Forager Mushroom Backpack by Green Fox Farms Designs
This free fall crochet pattern features a rounded toadstool cap front, adjustable drawstring straps, and a secure buttoned top flap. Perfect for cosplay, ren faire, school runs, or woodsy walks—practical and delightfully fungi-tional! 🍄
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Crochet Halloween Heart Ornamentby Golden Lucy Crafts
Stitch a little spooky-sweet decor with this free Halloween ornament pattern. A simple heart, lacy spider web, and tiny spider come together fast—perfect for gift toppers, garlands, or a cute mantel accent. Quick to make and easy to customize, it’s become an easy go-to seasonal favorite.
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Mini Crochet Mushroom Dice Bags by Green Fox Farms Designs
Quick, beginner-friendly, and offered in two sizes, this drawstring dice pouch pattern is perfect for D&D dice, earbuds, or other tiny treasures. Hook a handy mushroom pouch that’s great for stash-busting, gifting, craft fairs, and fall accessories.
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Mini Crochet Acorn Bookmark Garland Set by Virkadia
Stitch this free tiny acorn and leaf pattern set, that you can use as a bookmark or a custom-length garland. It’s a quick, stash-friendly make that’s perfect for fall crochet projects, cozy autumn décor, and thoughtful gifts. Mix and match colors to create a woodsy set for readers, mantels, and party tables.
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Crochet Amigurumi for Autumn & Halloween
Decorate with cute and cuddly handmade dolls this year. This handpicked set of free amigurumi patterns are fun for fall displays and Halloween decorating. Make these quick designs for quirky table centerpieces, to add to wreaths, or as market prep that are sure to sell quickly!
Step-by-Step Sitting Fox Amigurumi by Little Crochet Farm
A sweet amigurumi fox that looks adorable on shelves, desks, and nursery book nooks. The free woodland animal pattern is clearly written with step-by-step photos and helpful links, so confident beginners can follow along. Perfect as fall décor, a handmade gift, or a cuddly companion for kids.
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No-Sew Hestia Hedgehog Amigurumi by Green Fox Farms Designs
Make a cute hedgehog amigurumi, using this free no-sew crochet pattern with a step-by-step photo tutorial. Customize the color to match a nursery or woodland theme and you’ll have a sweet plush ready in an afternoon. A great pick for fall crochet projects and last-minute gifts.
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Pumpkin Cat Amigurumi by Little Crochet Farm
This cute and Halloween ready amigurumi joins the Halloween Cats in Costume series! Use the free pattern to make ornaments, desk buddies, or treat table setups. Watch the step-by-step on YouTube, or download the PDF to make for gifts, and spooky-season decor.
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Easy No Sew Acorn Amigurumi Pattern by Hookfully
This free, no-sew acorn is worked in one piece with a simple, step-by-step tutorial—perfect for beginners. Finish a few for gift toppers, bowl fillers, or add a key ring for a cute bag charm.
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Candy Apple Crochet Pattern by Virkadia
Here’s something different! Hook a festive candy apple plush, with all the deliciousness, but no chance of cavaties! With clear, step-by-step rounds and easy finishing the free pattern includes a clever shaping trick for the top and an optional ooze layer you can add in any color. Achieve a professional look by following the amigurumi techniques video tutorial.
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Jelly Bean Starfish Amigurumi Pattern by Darling Maple Designs
Whip up this no-sew starfish plushie with a full step-by-step video that walks you through shaping and joining the five arms as you go, with no assembly needed! It’s a fast, beginner-friendly make that’s easy to customize with colors or embroidered details. Perfect for gifts, keychains, and quick market stock.
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Glow in the Dark Mini Ghost by Hooked By Robin
If simple is your style, this ghost is a breeze: watch the video or follow the step-by-step pattern. It works up quickly, stands on its own, and the sheet is fully poseable. Cute on a shelf, in a garland, or as a pocket pal.
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Flip Flop Deer Ragdoll Pattern by Darling Maple Designs
Make a soft, squishy deer plush that’s beginner-friendly and easy to assemble. The pattern includes photo and video support, plus options to attach the limbs as you go. Stitch it as a classic woodland friend or tweak a few details to turn it into Rudolph for Christmas.
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Harvest Spirit Gourds and Pumpkin Trio by Green Fox Farms Designs
A whole harvest in one go! This free trio—pumpkin, bottle gourd, and crookneck squash—is no-sew, beginner-friendly, and quick for seasoned makers, too. Add it to your fall crochte projects for an instant tablescape, market best-sellers, or a colorful mantel mix.
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Large Velvet Pumpkin by Carol Hladik Designs
Go big with a plush velvet pumpkin that feels as good as it looks. The step-by-step makes assembly simple, and the oversized shape looks gorgeous from Halloween through Thanksgiving. The free pattern walks you through the pumpkin, stem, and leaves with clear photo help, so it’s an easy win.
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You’ve probably had an active summer! But as you notice a chill in the air, Fall is the perfect time to settle into sitting and crafting again. This round up has premium and free patterns that range from practical blankets and coasters to playful amigurumi and festive Halloween decorations, all designed to make your October decor feel warm and inviting. Because so many of these autumn crochet patterns are newer releases, you’ll find fresh ideas that haven’t been included in other roundups. Each one has been created by a professional designer, giving you clear instructions and projects that you can enjoy making as much as using. From quick accessories to larger fall crochet projects, there’s something here to fit every skill level and every autumn evening.
Be sure to save this post for later! With so many options, it’s the kind of list you’ll want to come back to year after year.🧶
Frequently Asked Questions for Fall Crochet Projects (FAQs)
When is it okay to start displaying fall crochet projects around the home?
A soft start is September 1 (meteorological fall). By mid-September you’re solid 👍 for leaf garlands, pumpkins, and acorns. Save actual Halloween pieces for October 1, then swap them out after Oct 31 while keeping the general autumn décor up through Thanksgiving.
When should I start making handmade items in time for October?
Begin larger makes in late July or early August so you’ve got 4–6 weeks to stitch without rushing. Small amigurumi and ornaments can start mid- to late August; plan 1–2 weeks plus a buffer for finishing and photos. Selling or gifting? Aim to have everything done by mid-September so you’re ready to list, ship, or display on October 1.
I’m decorating for both Halloween and late fall—how do I transition?
Use a base of neutral pumpkins, acorns, mushrooms, and garlands all season. Layer in bats, ghosts, and candy motifs for October. On Nov 1, pack the Halloween pieces and keep the harvest set through Thanksgiving.
I’m short on time—where should I start?
Pick the mini makes first (think small amigurumi or ornaments). They’re fast finishes and perfect for last-minute gifts.
Any timing tips for markets or gifts?
It depends on the market date you’re attending. But in genereal, for markets, finish inventory and pricing by mid-September. For gifts you’ll hand-deliver in October, finish a week before you need them; for mailed gifts, ship by Oct 15 to be safe.
Can I change sizes or colors for these fall crochet patterns?
Absolutely. Go neutral colors for farmhouse vibes, bright for playful décor, or scale your project by adjusting yarn weight and hook size to suit your own needs. eg. big plushies use bulky yarn with larger hook, or mini keychains use thinner yarn and smaller hook.
How can I make kid-safe or pet-safe versions?
Swap plastic pieces for embroidered features and keep your fabric dense – with tighter stitches – so stuffing stays put.
How do I achieve a more professional finish and keep shapes neat and sturdy?
Work with even tension, stuff gradually in layers, and use markers to keep your rounds aligned.
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