13 Spooktacular Halloween Free Dishcloth Knitting Patterns
A few months ago, I published a blog post 15 Easy Dishcloth Knitting Patterns and knitters like you are loving it! It is quickly becoming one of the most popular articles here at NobleKnits.
So with Halloween just around the corner, I rounded up 13 spooktacular free dishcloth patterns for you to knit.
These ghoulish and creepy cloths may be used as dishcloths, washcloths, or facecloths.
If you like to decorate for holidays, these cloths add a bit of whimsy to your kitchen and bathroom.
Almost all of the patterns are easy to knit and work up in as little as an hour or two.
Projects include ghosts, jack-o-lanterns, bats, skulls, candy corn, pumpkins, and spiders.
Grab your favorite durable cotton yarn such as Lily Sugar’n Cream or Spinrite Peaches & Cream yarns.
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Free Halloween Dishcloth Knitting Patterns
#1. Pumpking Free Dishcloth Knitting Pattern
This adorable pumpkin will certainly get your kitchen ready for fall! This dishcloth features garter stitch with “outlines” of stockinette to create a reversible fabric that gives the look of a pumpkin from each side.
#2. Batty Dishcloth Free Knitting Pattern
Designed by Dee Frey, batty is a reversible dishcloth pattern featuring a bat motif. It’s created using knit and purl stitches featuring Lily Sugar ‘n Cream yarn.
#3. Skully Dishcloth Free Knitting Pattern
Skully was also crafted by Dee Frey. This scary skull motif looks good from either the front or back and uses only knit and purl stitches.
#4. Morticia’s Washcloth Free Knitting Pattern
Knit a hauntingly spooky ghost. This washcloth feature a ghost with orange patch and clanking chains.
#5. Punkin Dishcloth Free Knitting Pattern
Punkin is a reversible dishcloth pattern designed by Dee Frey. This project features a jack-o-lantern motif using Lily Sugar’n Cream cotton yarn.
#6. Skull and Crossbones Free Dishcloth Knitting Pattern
Miriam Giles shows you how to knit a skull and crossbones dishcloth knitting pattern using Peaches & Cream White Cotton.
#7. Halloween Cat Free Dishcloth Knitting Pattern
Meow! Knit a Halloween dishcloth with a cat motif. This reversible cloth was created by Kelly Montag aka One Crafty Mama. Knit yours using Lily Sugar’n Creme yarn.
#8. Candy Corn Dishcloth Free Knitting Pattern
No tricks, just treats! Knit iconic candy corns to display and use in your kitchen or bathroom. Designed by Yarnspirations, these cloths use Lily Sugar’n Cream Yarn.
#9. It’s a Bat, Man! Dishcloth Free Knitting Pattern
This bat may just be my favorite in this Halloween dishcloth collection. Designed by Elaine Fitzpatrick, the project uses Peaches & Cream OR Sugar’n Cream yarns. Her website also includes instructions to make a baby bib version of this motif.
#10. Spooky Spider Dishcloth Free Knitting Pattern
I hate spiders but I love this spooky spider dishcloth designed by One Crafty Mama. It’s a quick-knit project using Lily Sugar’n Cream cotton yarn.
Jack-o-lantern Dishcloth Free Knitting Pattern
#11. Jack-O-Lantern Free Dishcloth Knitting Pattern
Carve a jack-o-lantern with your knitting needles! Designed by Kat Mcab, this free dishcloth pattern uses all knit and purl stitches to create a reversible finished project. Knit it using Lily Sugar’n Cream durable cotton yarn.
#12. Ghost Dishcloth Free Knitting Pattern
This ghost dishcloth was designed by Teaandcakes. It was created as the Pacman ghost but I think it is also suitable for Halloween. Knit it using DK weight cotton yarn.
#13. Halloween Skull Dishcloth Free Knitting Pattern
Michelle Dickson created a gruesome skull using eyelets and garter stitch. The result is a reversible dishcloth or washcloth that is quick and easy to knit.
It’s Your Turn!
Which of these spooky fellows will you be casting on your needles? Will you be knitting these dishcloths for yourself or giving them to friends?
