Halloween crochet blanket pattern
Looking for a cute Halloween project for a little one? This ghost baby blanket is festive, cozy, and perfect for a baby’s first Halloween. The friendly ghost design is worked in rows of double crochet with simple color changes.
This Halloween baby blanket makes a fun project for fall decorating, baby gifts, and Halloween photos. The repeating ghost motif gives the blanket a playful seasonal look without feeling too spooky.
Quick answer
This Halloween crochet blanket pattern features a cute ghost design worked in rows of double crochet. The finished baby blanket measures 32 by 40 inches and uses worsted weight yarn in gray, white, and black. It is best for advanced beginners who are comfortable following color changes.
Why you’ll love this pattern
- Cute Halloween design: The friendly ghost motif is festive without being scary, making it perfect for babies and young children.
- Baby blanket size: The finished blanket measures 32 by 40 inches, a cozy size for nurseries, strollers, tummy time, and handmade gifts.
- Simple crochet stitches: The blanket is made with rows of double crochet stitches.
- Great colorwork practice: This pattern is a fun way to practice changing colors and carrying yarn.
- Perfect for fall: Make it for Halloween decorating, a fall baby shower, or a baby’s first Halloween.
- Easy to personalize: Change the background or ghost colors to create your own version.
- Helpful written details: The pattern includes sizing, gauge, materials, abbreviations, color-change notes, and stitch-count reminders.
This ghost baby blanket crochet pattern uses basic double crochet stitches, but the color changes make it best for advanced beginners. You can carry the unused yarn behind your stitches or cut and rejoin the yarn as you work.
Halloween crochet blanket pattern details
Here’s a quick overview of the materials, sizing, gauge, and pattern notes before you begin.
Skill level
Advanced beginner — This pattern is worked in rows of double crochet, but you’ll need to follow color changes to create the ghost design.
Materials needed
- I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook — Or the size needed to match the gauge.
- Worsted weight yarn (#4) — Approximately 500 grams (18 ounces) total in gray, white, and black.
- Yarn needle — For weaving in ends neatly.
- Scissors — To cut your yarn.
- Stitch markers — Optional, to help mark stitches or keep track of rows.
Finished size
32 inches wide by 40 inches long (81.25 cm wide by 101.5 cm long)
For more information on blanket sizes, visit my blanket sizing guide.
Gauge
14 double crochet stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches (10 cm)
Learn how to check crochet gauge before you begin so you can adjust your hook size if needed.
Crochet abbreviations
- dc = double crochet
- ch / chs = chain / chains
- st / sts = stitch / stitches
Pattern notes
- This blanket is worked back and forth in rows of double crochet stitches.
- Carry the unused yarn behind your stitches when changing colors, or cut and rejoin the yarn as preferred.
- Keep your color changes neat by changing colors on the final yarn over of the stitch before the new color begins.
- Chain 3 at the beginning of each row. This does not count as a stitch.
- Check your stitch count at the end of each row to keep the blanket edges straight.
- The arrows show the direction each row is read. Read rows marked ← from right to left and rows marked → from left to right.
Free Halloween crochet blanket pattern instructions
The blanket is worked entirely with double crochet stitches. My how to double crochet tutorial is helpful if you need a quick refresher.
The number after each color tells you how many double crochet stitches to make with that yarn. For example, (gray) x 8 means to work 8 double crochet stitches with gray yarn.
First row of ghosts
Check your stitch count at the end of every row. Each row should have 126 double crochet stitches.
← Row 1: Ch 129 with gray, dc into the 4th ch from the hook and in each remaining chain across, turn. (126 stitches)
→ Row 2: Ch 3, (gray) x 126, turn. (126 stitches)
← Row 3: Ch 3, (gray) x 4, (white) x 4, (gray) x 1, (white) x 3, (gray) x 1, (white) x 4, (gray) x 8, (white) x 4, (gray) x 1, (white) x 3, (gray) x 1, (white) x 4, (gray) x 8, (white) x 4, (gray) x 1, (white) x 3, (gray) x 1, (white) x 4, (gray) x 8, (white) x 4, (gray) x 1, (white) x 3, (gray) x 1, (white) x 4, (gray) x 8, (white) x 4, (gray) x 1, (white) x 3, (gray) x 1, (white) x 4, (gray) x 8, (white) x 4, (gray) x 1, (white) x 3, (gray) x 1, (white) x 4, (gray) x 4, turn. (126 stitches)
→ Row 4: Ch 3, (gray) x 4, (white) x 13, (gray) x 8, (white) x 13, (gray) x 8, (white) x 13, (gray) x 8, (white) x 13, (gray) x 8, (white) x 13, (gray) x 8, (white) x 13, (gray) x 4, turn. (126 stitches)
← Row 5: Ch 3, (gray) x 4, (white) x 13, (gray) x 8, (white) x 13, (gray) x 8, (white) x 13, (gray) x 8, (white) x 13, (gray) x 8, (white) x 13, (gray) x 8, (white) x 13, (gray) x 4, turn. (126 stitches)
→ Row 6: Ch 3, (gray) x 4, (white) x 13, (gray) x 8, (white) x 13, (gray) x 8, (white) x 13, (gray) x 8, (white) x 13, (gray) x 8, (white) x 13, (gray) x 8, (white) x 13, (gray) x 4, turn. (126 stitches)
← Row 7: Ch 3, (gray) x 4, (white) x 13, (gray) x 8, (white) x 13, (gray) x 8, (white) x 13, (gray) x 8, (white) x 13, (gray) x 8, (white) x 13, (gray) x 8, (white) x 13, (gray) x 4, turn. (126 stitches)
→ Row 8: Ch 3, (gray) x 4, (white) x 4, (black) x 1, (white) x 3, (black) x 1, (white) x 4, (gray) x 8, (white) x 4, (black) x 1, (white) x 3, (black) x 1, (white) x 4, (gray) x 8, (white) x 4, (black) x 1, (white) x 3, (black) x 1, (white) x 4, (gray) x 8, (white) x 4, (black) x 1, (white) x 3, (black) x 1, (white) x 4, (gray) x 8, (white) x 4, (black) x 1, (white) x 3, (black) x 1, (white) x 4, (gray) x 8, (white) x 4, (black) x 1, (white) x 3, (black) x 1, (white) x 4, (gray) x 4, turn. (126 stitches)
← Row 9: Ch 3, (gray) x 4, (white) x 4, (black) x 1, (white) x 3, (black) x 1, (white) x 4, (gray) x 8, (white) x 4, (black) x 1, (white) x 3, (black) x 1, (white) x 4, (gray) x 8, (white) x 4, (black) x 1, (white) x 3, (black) x 1, (white) x 4, (gray) x 8, (white) x 4, (black) x 1, (white) x 3, (black) x 1, (white) x 4, (gray) x 8, (white) x 4, (black) x 1, (white) x 3, (black) x 1, (white) x 4, (gray) x 8, (white) x 4, (black) x 1, (white) x 3, (black) x 1, (white) x 4, (gray) x 4, turn. (126 stitches)
→ Row 10: Ch 3, (gray) x 5, (white) x 11, (gray) x 10, (white) x 11, (gray) x 10, (white) x 11, (gray) x 10, (white) x 11, (gray) x 10, (white) x 11, (gray) x 10, (white) x 11, (gray) x 5, turn. (126 stitches)
← Row 11: Ch 3, (gray) x 6, (white) x 9, (gray) x 12, (white) x 9, (gray) x 12, (white) x 9, (gray) x 12, (white) x 9, (gray) x 12, (white) x 9, (gray) x 12, (white) x 9, (gray) x 6, turn. (126 stitches)
Solid blanket section
→/← Rows 12-88: Ch 3, (gray) x 126, turn. (126 stitches)
Second row of ghosts
← Row 89: Ch 3, (gray) x 6, (white) x 9, (gray) x 12, (white) x 9, (gray) x 12, (white) x 9, (gray) x 12, (white) x 9, (gray) x 12, (white) x 9, (gray) x 12, (white) x 9, (gray) x 6, turn. (126 stitches)
→ Row 90: Ch 3, (gray) x 5, (white) x 11, (gray) x 10, (white) x 11, (gray) x 10, (white) x 11, (gray) x 10, (white) x 11, (gray) x 10, (white) x 11, (gray) x 10, (white) x 11, (gray) x 5, turn. (126 stitches)
← Row 91: Ch 3, (gray) x 4, (white) x 4, (black) x 1, (white) x 3, (black) x 1, (white) x 4, (gray) x 8, (white) x 4, (black) x 1, (white) x 3, (black) x 1, (white) x 4, (gray) x 8, (white) x 4, (black) x 1, (white) x 3, (black) x 1, (white) x 4, (gray) x 8, (white) x 4, (black) x 1, (white) x 3, (black) x 1, (white) x 4, (gray) x 8, (white) x 4, (black) x 1, (white) x 3, (black) x 1, (white) x 4, (gray) x 8, (white) x 4, (black) x 1, (white) x 3, (black) x 1, (white) x 4, (gray) x 4, turn. (126 stitches)
→ Row 92: Ch 3, (gray) x 4, (white) x 4, (black) x 1, (white) x 3, (black) x 1, (white) x 4, (gray) x 8, (white) x 4, (black) x 1, (white) x 3, (black) x 1, (white) x 4, (gray) x 8, (white) x 4, (black) x 1, (white) x 3, (black) x 1, (white) x 4, (gray) x 8, (white) x 4, (black) x 1, (white) x 3, (black) x 1, (white) x 4, (gray) x 8, (white) x 4, (black) x 1, (white) x 3, (black) x 1, (white) x 4, (gray) x 8, (white) x 4, (black) x 1, (white) x 3, (black) x 1, (white) x 4, (gray) x 4, turn. (126 stitches)
← Row 93: Ch 3, (gray) x 4, (white) x 13, (gray) x 8, (white) x 13, (gray) x 8, (white) x 13, (gray) x 8, (white) x 13, (gray) x 8, (white) x 13, (gray) x 8, (white) x 13, (gray) x 4, turn. (126 stitches)
→ Row 94: Ch 3, (gray) x 4, (white) x 13, (gray) x 8, (white) x 13, (gray) x 8, (white) x 13, (gray) x 8, (white) x 13, (gray) x 8, (white) x 13, (gray) x 8, (white) x 13, (gray) x 4, turn. (126 stitches)
← Row 95: Ch 3, (gray) x 4, (white) x 13, (gray) x 8, (white) x 13, (gray) x 8, (white) x 13, (gray) x 8, (white) x 13, (gray) x 8, (white) x 13, (gray) x 8, (white) x 13, (gray) x 4, turn. (126 stitches)
→ Row 96: Ch 3, (gray) x 4, (white) x 13, (gray) x 8, (white) x 13, (gray) x 8, (white) x 13, (gray) x 8, (white) x 13, (gray) x 8, (white) x 13, (gray) x 8, (white) x 13, (gray) x 4, turn. (126 stitches)
← Row 97: Ch 3, (gray) x 4, (white) x 4, (gray) x 1, (white) x 3, (gray) x 1, (white) x 4, (gray) x 8, (white) x 4, (gray) x 1, (white) x 3, (gray) x 1, (white) x 4, (gray) x 8, (white) x 4, (gray) x 1, (white) x 3, (gray) x 1, (white) x 4, (gray) x 8, (white) x 4, (gray) x 1, (white) x 3, (gray) x 1, (white) x 4, (gray) x 8, (white) x 4, (gray) x 1, (white) x 3, (gray) x 1, (white) x 4, (gray) x 8, (white) x 4, (gray) x 1, (white) x 3, (gray) x 1, (white) x 4, (gray) x 4, turn. (126 stitches)
→ Row 98: Ch 3, (gray) x 126, turn. (126 stitches)
← Row 99: Ch 3, (gray) x 126. (126 stitches)
Finish: Fasten off and weave in all remaining ends.
Frequently asked questions
Is this Halloween crochet blanket beginner-friendly?
This pattern is rated advanced beginner. The blanket is worked in rows of double crochet, but you will need to follow color changes to create the ghost design.
What size is the finished ghost baby blanket?
The finished blanket measures approximately 32 inches wide by 40 inches long, or 81.25 by 101.5 cm.
What yarn weight should I use?
Use worsted weight yarn, also known as medium weight or #4 yarn. The pattern uses gray, white, and black yarn.
How much yarn do I need?
You will need approximately 500 grams, or 18 ounces, of worsted weight yarn in total.
What crochet hook is used for this pattern?
The pattern uses an I-9, 5.5 mm crochet hook. You may need to change hook sizes to match the listed gauge.
What is the gauge for this blanket?
The gauge is 14 stitches and 10 rows of double crochet measuring 4 inches, or 10 cm.
How are the color changes worked?
Change colors on the final yarn over of the stitch before the new color begins. You can carry the unused yarn behind your stitches or cut and rejoin the yarn, depending on your preference.
Does the beginning chain count as a stitch?
No. Chain 3 at the beginning of each row, but do not count it as a stitch.
How can I keep the blanket edges straight?
Check your stitch count at the end of every row. Keeping the same number of stitches throughout the pattern will help prevent the blanket from becoming wider or narrower.
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— Melissa
