Crochet Halloween Wreath Free Pattern

The crochet fall and Halloween project collection won’t be complete without a crochet Halloween wreath pattern! I decided to combine various projects to make a spooky Halloween wreath.

This wreath has spider webs, spiders, and pumpkins. 

The crochet Halloween Wreath is a free pattern, scroll down for the tutorial.

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Materials for the crochet Halloween wreath

Stylecraft Special Aran, (#4, 100% Acrylic, 196 m per 3.5 oz/100g Ball)

Estimated yardage per project:

Wreath – Color A – 120 yards

Spider web Lace – Color B – 30 yards

Spider – Color C – 20 yards 

Pumpkins Color D – 70 yards

Hook and other materials

• 4.5 mm Crochet Hook for wreath cover, pumpkin, and spider web lace
• 4 mm crochet hook for the spider 
• Yarn needle
• Wreath ring (25 cm/10”)
• Stitch Markers
• Cinnamon Stick
• Twine for pumpkin accessories.
• Googly Eyes (8 mm – 2 pcs) for one spider.
• Glue to secure the googly eyes to the spider

Gauge

16 sts over 10 rows = 4 x 4” made in hdc, before blocking.

Adjust hook size if necessary, to obtain gauge.

Pattern Notes

1. Please kindly read through the pattern before starting.
2. Any # 4 weight yarn can be substituted
3. You can customize the colors to fit your decoration idea.

Skill Level – Advanced Beginner

Terms – US Terminology

Stitches 

Chain(s) – ch(s)

Single Crochet – sc

Half Double crochet – hdc

Double crochet – dc

Back Loop Only – BLO

Crossed half double crochet – xhdc

Back loop only – BLO  

Front Post Half double crochet – FPhdc

Back Post Half double crochet – BPhdc

Special stitch

Xhdc – Crossed hdc – skip next st, hdc in next st, crocheting over the hdc just made, work hdc into the skipped st

Front Third Loop – This is the loop below the front loop. When you crochet into this stitch, it pushes the loops to the other side and creates beautiful braids.

Construction Note

This Crochet Halloween Wreath pattern is made in 3 sections.

• Section 1 – The wreath ring cover is made in rows until you have a length long enough to cover the ring.
• Section 2 – The Spider web lace, made in round
• Section 3 – Spider in rounds
• Section 4 – Pumpkins 

Finished Measurements of the Crochet Halloween Wreath Components

Wreath

• The main wreath measures 10” around. You can customize this to fit the

Spider

The spider size might be different if you have used another yarn weight/hook size. Using a worsted weight yarn and 4 mm crochet hook, the finished  

• Spider with legs = 3” by 3” 
• Spider without the legs = 2 by 2”

Pumpkins

• Small: 4″ wide and 4″ tall (not parted into 8) and 3” for the parted version, including stem
• Medium: 5″ wide and 5″ tall, including stem
• Large: 6″ wide and 6″ tall, including stem

Adjustments

Spider 

Adjustments

Size: You can use any other yarn weight of your choice.

Pumpkins

Use any other yarn weight for your pumpkins. 

How to Crochet Halloween Wreath

Section 1: Wreath covering

With Color A

Chain 18

The length should be adjusted to wrap around the ring. 

Row 1: Hdc in 3rd chain from hook, and in each chain across, turn 16 hdc

Working in BLO from here until the end.

Row 2: Ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn (16hdc)

Row 3 – end: repeat Row 2.

Continue the repeats until you have enough length to wrap around the ring.

Do not fasten off.

To assemble the wreath cover

Step 1 – Wreath ring and cover.

Fold the wreath cover around the foam wreath and sew it up using a darning needle or crochet hook.

Aim to sew/join the sides on the outer side of the wreath to make joining the spider web lace easier. 

Sew/join the ends together using either a darning needle or a crochet hook.

Weave in all ends and fasten off.

Set aside.

Make the spider web lace using this free pattern

Make the spider using this free pattern

Make the pumpkins using this free pattern.

To accessories the wreath 

Step 1: Spider lace to the wreath

• Place the spider web inside the wreath hole.
• With Color B, thread the yarn through each ch sp of the lace and into the stitches on the ridge created when joining the wreath cover. Repeat this process until you have completely used up the ch sps.
• Make sure to space the sts on the wreath evenly.
• Cut yarn and weave in ends.

Step 2: Spiders to the wreath

Pickup the wreath

Tack the spiders to the wreath using stitch markers and check their positioning to ensure satisfaction.

Using a darning needle or crochet hook, join the accessories to the upper part of the wreath.

Step 3: Pumpkins to the wreath

• Stack the pumpkins on each other and secure the set firmly by passing yarn through the 3 layers.
• You can secure the stacked pumpkins to the spider web lace or the wreath.
• You can also decide to go with just one pumpkin.
• Or tack the pumpkins individually to different slots on the wreath.

Hanging Options

I have played with different locations in my house to place my Halloween wreath.

You can hang it on the door, on a table, or on the wall.

• I prefer using the yarn on the back of the wreath used to secure the spider web lace to the wreath covering. 
• You can also use the spider’s rope.

Weave in all ends.

Enjoy your Crochet Halloween Wreath.