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October 15, 2025October 15, 2025

Halloween Pattern Roundup

Find a spooky craft in Liz Chandler's Halloween craft roundup.

Halloween DIY Craft Roundup: Knitting, Crochet, and Craft Patterns from Liz Chandler @PurlsAndPixels

It’s spooky season! I’ve gathered up all the creepy, crawly, and goofy DIY projects here in the Halloween DIY Craft Roundup. Find fun homemade costumes pieces and decorations. Whether you’re looking to dress as the Princess or her Pumpkin, knit, crochet, and craft your way to the cutest Halloween ever.

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Below you’ll find the most exciting handmade holiday crafts:

🎃 Pumpkin Hat and Gloves Knitting Pattern Set

🧣 School Colors Scarf Knitting Pattern

❄️ Blue Snowflake Mitten Knitting Pattern

👠 Leg Warmers Knitting Pattern

🐸 Little Frog Knitting Pattern

🦀 Hermit Crab Hat Crochet Pattern

🍬 Candy Pillow Toy Knitting Pattern

Pumpkin Hat and Gloves Knitting Pattern Set

Be the cutest pumpkin in the land with this festive and adorable knitwear set. A cute and cozy pumpkin hat pairs perfectly with snuggly fingerless gloves. And there are sizes for adults and babies.
🎃 Find the pattern here

School Colors Scarf Knitting Pattern

Ready to show your school pride? Choose your house and knit the School Colors scarf. It works up so fast, it’s like magic. 🪄
🎃 Find the pattern here

Knit a scarf in your favorite school colors. Wear it for Halloween or to the next sports match. Free knitting pattern from Liz Chandler @PurlsAndPixels.

Blue Snowflake Mitten Knitting Pattern

Even the coldest princess can keep her hands warm and cozy in these frozen blue snowflake mittens. Add these cute mittens to your princess costume with the free knitting pattern.
🎃 Find the pattern here

Free frozen snowflake mittens knitting pattern from Liz Chandler @PurlsAndPixels.

Leg Warmers Knitting Pattern

Go full 1980s with handmade leg warmers. Add tall stiletto pumps in and cute leggings and tease that hair to be the ’80s party queen of your dreams.
🎃 Find the pattern here

Knit your own leg warmers for ballet, fashion, or costume with this simple knitting pattern from Liz Chandler @PurlsAndPixels.

Little Frog Knitting Pattern

Looking for a tiny prince? This little frog is your man. Knit him up and take him with you trick-or-treating.
🎃 Find the pattern here

Hermit Crab Hat Crochet Pattern

Feeling crabby this year? This Hermit Crab Hat Crochet Pattern makes an excellent Halloween costume DIY project. Costume idea: many customers have worn this crab hat to compliment a little mermaid buddy while trick-or-treating.

🎃 Find the p attern here

Hermit crab hat handmade crochet ear flap hat by PurlsAndPixels

Candy Pillow Toy Knitting Pattern

Don’t forget to sweeten up your home decor this Halloween. Knit candy toy pillows for every room with this super-simple knitting pattern.

🎃 Find the pattern here

Even kids and beginners can knit this easy Candy Toy Pillow. Get the printable PDF knitting pattern from Liz Chandler @PurlsAndPixels.

More Holiday Craft Ideas

Looking for more inspiration? Browse my holiday articles filled with cozy crafts and clever gift ideas:

🎅 Holiday Pattern Roundup

🎄 Liz’s Holiday Gift Guide

🎁 DIY Gift Ideas

💞 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas: Handcrafted with Love

🏡 Cozy Home Inspiration

🛍️ Shop Cozy Gifts on Amazon

Happy Halloween! Happy Crafting!

I hope this Holiday Pattern Roundup got you in the mood to create something amazing! I can’t wait to see what you create!

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October 14, 2025October 15, 2025

Chunky Ghost Hat Free Knitting Pattern

by Liz Chandler @PurlsandPixels

Looking for a fast and festive knit? The Chunky Ghost Hat Free Knitting Pattern is a cozy, one-hour project perfect for Halloween or chilly fall days. Made with super bulky yarn and big needles, this hat is soft, spooky, and surprisingly simple. Knit one while you settle in with your favorite scary movie and a warm drink.

One time, when I was little, my dad was put in charge of Halloween costumes. He showed up to the store late, and the only thing left were clown wigs. My brother and I were terrified for all the wrong reasons, but we wore them anyway. They were itchy, plasticky, and ridiculous. This hat is for anyone who’s been there: short on time but still determined to have some Halloween spirit. 👻

Liz Chandler's Fast & Easy Ghost Knit Hat PDF Knitting Pattern shown outside.

Prefer to knit offline? (Download the Printable Chunky Ghost Hat Knitting Pattern)

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This chunky ghost hat has personality. Its wavy bottom edge looks like the fluttering feet of a friendly ghost, and the button eyes give it a playful face that says “boo.” It’s simple, forgiving, and perfect for beginners who want quick results without complicated stitches.

How this Chunky Ghost Hat Free Knitting Pattern is Made

This easy Ghost Hat is knit seamlessly in the round. You’ll use super bulky yarn and circular knitting needles to knit the hat from the bottom, up. When you’ve finished knitting, the hat brim will curl naturally. Just add three buttons (or felt circles) to make eyes and a little surprised mouth.

You will need to know how to:

Materials

Yarn

One 108-yard (3.5 ounce) skein of super bulky weight yarn* (shown in Bernat Softee Chunky yarn in the color “White”), in your choice of color.

Baby size uses about 27.8 yards (0.9 ounces)
One-Size-Fits-Most uses about 64.8 yards (2.1 ounces)

*Weights estimated with Bernat Softee Chunky yarn; other yarn weights may vary. Weight does not include gauge swatch.

Needles

Short Circular Needles
• 16-inch (41cm) long US No. 13 (9.0 mm ) circular needle (or size needed to obtain gauge)

Notions

A stich marker
A measuring tape
A darning needle
Two matching black buttons and one smaller button (for eyes and mouth)

Gauge

7 stitches and 12 rows in stockinette stitch = 4 inches by 4 inches square. Learn how to check your gauge in this free knitting lesson.

Abbreviations

k = knit

Instructions: Baby Size Chunky Ghost Knit Hat

(10.5-inch to 16-inch [26.67-cm to 40.64-cm] head circumference)

Use the Long-Tail Cast On method. Knit in the round.

Row 1: Cast on 20 stitches. (20 stitches)

Row 2: Join the round (taking care not to twist stitches) and k 20. (20 stitches)

Rows 3 – 21: k 20. (20 stitches) [Work should measure 6 inches at this point.]

Cut yarn, leaving an 8-inch tail. With a darning needle, draw yarn tightly through the remaining 20 stitches. Weave in ends.

On the body of the hat, arrange the two larger buttons to look like eyes and the small button to look like a mouth. Sew on with thread or yarn that matches the buttons. For baby size, try to use safety buttons, crochet black circles, or felt pieces. (Never let babies play with an item that has regular buttons; they could choke.)

Instructions: One-Size-Fits-Most Chunky Ghost Knit Hat

(16-inch to 25-inch [40.64-cm to 63.5-cm] head circumference)

Use the Long-Tail Cast On method. Knit in the round.

Row 1: Cast on 32 stitches. (32 stitches)

Row 2: Join the round (taking care not to twist stitches) and k 32. (32 stitches)

Rows 3 – 33: k 32. (32 stitches) [Work should measure 11 inches at this point.]

Cut yarn, leaving an 8-inch tail. With a darning needle, draw yarn tightly through the remaining 20 stitches. Weave in ends.

On the body of the hat, arrange the two larger buttons to look like eyes and the small button to look like a mouth. Sew on with thread or yarn that matches the buttons.

Printable Ghost Hat PDF Knitting Pattern

The simple Chunky Ghost seamless knit hat is made with just knit stitches has a naturally rolling brim. Get the PDF knitting pattern from Liz Chandler @PurlsAndPixels.

Care

If you use the materials called for in the Chunky Ghost Hat Free Knitting Pattern, your final product will be machine washable. To keep your Ghost Hat looking its best, hand wash or machine wash separately on delicate cycle in cold water. You may tumble dry on low heat or lay flat to dry.

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This fast and easy chunky knit ghost hat is perfect for your very first project. Both kids and adults will love making these simple seamless knit hats with super bulky yarn. Get the free knitting pattern from Liz Chandler @PurlsAndPixels.

This pattern is for personal use, gifting, and charitable donation of completed items. You may also sell handmade items created using this pattern. Do not copy this pattern and distribute it. If you’d like to share the pattern, refer your friends to my website, purlsandpixels.com so they may obtain a copy.

If you find any errors or have any questions, email purlsandpixels@gmail.com and I will do my best to help.

I’d love to see your finished work! Tag your photos with @PurlsAndPixels on Twitter or Instagram.

More Patterns You’ll Love

🎃 Pumpkin Hat and Gloves Knitting Pattern Set

🍬 Candy Pillow Toy Knitting Pattern

🧣 School Colors Scarf Knitting Pattern

❄️ Blue Snowflake Mitten Knitting Pattern

🧺 All Knitting Patterns from Liz @PurlsAndPixels: Learn to Knit All the Things

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October 12, 2025October 11, 2025

What Does ** Mean in Knitting?

Knitting Abbreviations: ** = repeat the pattern or replay this part depending on your day. Find more knitting abbreviations from Liz Chandler @PurlsAndPixels.

Hint: Sometimes It Means Replay This Part 🎵🧶

In knitting patterns, * * marks a repeat. Whenever you see instructions framed by asterisks, it means “do this bit again.”
👉 Example: In a pattern written as *k, p* x 4, you would knit one stitch, purl one stitch, then repeat that pair four times total.

The Real Meaning of * * in Knitting

The asterisks are shorthand for repetition. Instead of writing the same directions over and over, designers put instructions between two stars and tell you to repeat them.

This is how you get ribbing, lace, cables, and all sorts of beautiful textures without filling pages with repeated text.

👉 Want a walkthrough? Check out my free guide on reading knitting patterns.

The Twist: * * = Replay This Part

Repeats can feel like déjà vu, but think of them like hitting replay on your favorite song. You already know the beat, you already love the rhythm, and now you’re just vibing while your needles do their thing.

Each repeat brings your project closer to harmony. It is muscle memory, rhythm, and a little bit of art all rolled into one.

So when you see * *, think of your knitting whispering: Replay This Part. Because sometimes, the best parts are worth doing again. 🎶

Why Repeats Matter for Beginners

Repeats are what make patterns flow. Once you can follow the stars, you can handle anything from a simple ribbed scarf to a detailed lace shawl.

✨ Want to practice? Try these projects with easy repeats:

🧣 Beginner Ribbed Scarf

🥳 Wide Brim Ribbed Hat

🧼 Ribbed Washcloths

🛁 Seed Stitch Washcloths

These projects use knit and purl combinations with repeats, making them perfect for building confidence.

📚 Knitting Pattern Library: Explore more patterns

Find More Abbreviations

Visit the Knitting Abbreviations Main Page to see the whole series.

What’s Next?

Now that you know * * = repeat the pattern (and sometimes replay this part), you are ready to keep exploring knitting shorthand. Next up: more abbreviations that unlock advanced textures and designs.

🧭 Explore the other knitting abbreviations.

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October 7, 2025October 7, 2025

It’s Getting Chilly

Knit This Now, Stay Warm Later 🧣

You feel that, right? That first spark of cold that sneaks under your sleeves and makes you gasp, “Oh wow, it’s happening.” The trees are turning, your coffee’s steaming, your dog’s giving you that “you first” look at the door, and somewhere deep inside, your yarn starts calling, “Pick me! Pick me!”

This is our season, knitters. The moment we’ve been waiting for since June. The air is crisp, the sweaters are calling, and your needles? They’re about to get busy.

Before we get too far, check out my Fall Classics Bundle. It’s perfect for knitters of every level. This collection includes all the warm, cozy favorites for fall: scarves, beanies, mittens, and fingerless gloves. Mix, match, and layer your projects, and knit sizes for the whole family. It’s the perfect way to bundle up before the cold really hits!

At PurlsAndPixels, we’re not letting winter sneak up on us; we’re grabbing it by the wool and turning it into something soft, snuggly, and spectacular. So pick out your favorite skein, pour something warm, and let’s cast on.

Liz Chandler's Fingerless Glove Knitting Pattern - a comfortable glove, perfect for autumn. Get the pattern at PurlsAndPixels.

🧤 Quick Projects (Because Instant Gratification Is Self-Care)

If you need a quick burst of accomplishment, start here:

Simple Beanie Hat: The world’s easiest way to look pulled together. One evening. One skein. Endless compliments.
Simple Mittens: Soft, warm, and surprisingly addictive. Fair warning: you’ll want to make them in every color.
Seed Stitch Washcloths: Textured, practical, and quick enough to make between cups of tea. They also make perfect gifts if you can bear to give them away.

Every pattern is ad-free, printer-friendly, and written in my “real human” language; no decoding required. Just you, me, and the click-clack of needles doing their thing.

Learn to knit the perfect fall accessories for everyone with this knitting pattern bundle by Liz Chandler @PurlsAndPixels.

🧶 Slow Knits, Big Payoffs

For the knitters who like to take their time (or just love an excuse to stay on the couch):

Rice Stitch Blanket: Cozy on day one, masterpiece by the end. Knit this and become the hero of your own snow day.
Single Row Striped Scarf: Chill, rhythmic, and perfect for a long movie marathon. The scarf that practically knits itself.
Subtle Cable Mittens: A little fancy, a lot of fun. Impress everyone without breaking a sweat.

With the Fall Classics knitting pattern bundle, you can knit a scarf, hat, fingerless gloves, and mittens. Grab the set of 4 fall knitting pattern PDFs by Liz Chandler @PurlsAndPixels.

☕ Why Start Now?

Because “later” never kept anyone warm, and procrastination won’t knit you a scarf.

Cast on tonight, and by the time that first snowflake falls, you’ll be ready with something handmade, beautiful, and uniquely yours. Every stitch is a love letter to your future self, saying, I’ve got you covered.

Now grab your yarn, light that candle, and knit like the world’s depending on your coziness. Because around here, we don’t just survive the season; we style it.

Fall hat and gloves knitting patterns by Liz Chandler @PurlsAndPixels

✨ Come Get Cozy with Me

Want to dive right in? My Fall Classics Bundle is the perfect place to start – packed with easy, cozy projects to build skills fast while keeping you warm and happy.

If you’re a layering fan, these patterns are perfect for building your cold-weather wardrobe. Mix and match your makes: mittens, beanies, scarves, and blankets that work together to keep you stylish and warm. And if you’ve got leftover yarn from past projects, turn it into something new! Every one of these makes a fantastic stash-buster and helps reduce waste while keeping your creativity rolling.

Explore All My Knitting Patterns

All these patterns, and dozens more live in the PurlsAndPixels Pattern Library. You’ll find lessons, printable PDFs, and enough cozy chaos to keep your needles dancing all season long.

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October 4, 2025October 4, 2025

Chunky Knit Candy Pillow Toy Free Pattern

A Fun, Squishy Project by Liz Chandler @PurlsAndPixels 🍬

This cheerful project looks just like a giant wrapped candy, but it is really a chunky knit pillow toy. Soft, squishy, and playful, this knitting pattern is perfect for beginners of all ages. With super bulky yarn and only knit stitches in the round, you can make a colorful pillow that looks like candy. It is a great way to get kids excited about knitting and a fun project for adults who enjoy quick, creative knits.

⏱️ Time to make: 2 to 3 hours
🧶 Skill level: Beginner (kid-friendly)
🧵 Stitches used: Knit (in the round, no purling, no sewing)

The sweetest knitting project around. Knit the free and easy candy pillow toy with knitting instructions in this pattern by Liz Chandler @PurlsAndPixels.

This pillow is easy enough for kids to learn on and fun enough for adults who want a fast, playful project. Knit it in the round, stuff it with fluff, and tie up the ends to make it look like a wrapped piece of candy.

Prefer to knit offline?

This pattern is free to read below, but if you’d rather print it or save it for later, I’ve created a clean, ad-free PDF version for you.

Includes complete, row-by-row instructions
Easy to print or use on your tablet
Supports my small business 💖

Download the Candy Pillow Toy PDF – $9.99

Get the easy beginner and kid-friendly candy pillow toy knitting pattern from Liz Chandler @PurlsAndPixels.

Kids Can Knit This Free Chunky Knit Candy Pillow Pattern! 🎉

This pattern is a wonderful first project for kids. Since it uses only the knit stitch in the round, there are no tricky parts to slow you down. Kids can watch their pillow grow like magic and then proudly show off a candy pillow they made themselves. 🍬🧶

🍬 Beginner friendly: Only the knit stitch is needed.
🧶 Quick knit: Super bulky yarn means this works up in just a few hours.
🎁 Great gift: Kids can make one for friends, or you can surprise a candy lover.
🏡 Playful decor: Adds a pop of color and fun to bedrooms, playrooms, or the couch.

If you need help, there are instructions and video tutorials here on PurlsAndPixels for every step you’ll take: