25 Spooky Halloween Cross-Stitch Patterns For When You’re Feeling Crafty
A slightly different kind of craft.
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I have a confession to make: I’m a little crafty. Like, knitting and such crafty. So, recently when Wiccan writer Ash Elding suggested we do some Halloween cross-stitch, I went deep into a rabbit hole on Etsy. And discovered this creepy cross-stitch book full of eerie patterns.
And, there, I found a whole ton of spooky cross-stitch patterns from creators like Night Spirit Studio, Tusk and Cardinal, and the Witchy Stitcher. Even if you’re not into textile arts, I figured you might enjoy looking through these designs. And, at worst, they could make a fun gift for your favorite goth friend or witch.
25 Halloween Cross-Stitch PDF Patterns to Download from Etsy
1. As Above So Below
And so it is done.
Available on Etsy.
2. It’s Fricking Bats Halloween Cross Stitch
Yes. And, as a result, less frickin mosquitos.
Available on Etsy.
3. Witchcraft Supply Cross Stitch
These shelves in this pattern are full of everything you need to decorate your altar including candles, incense, pentacles, chalices, and more.
Available on Etsy.
4. I Don’t Always Wear Black Sometimes I Wear Nothing
Our neighbors love us.
Available on Etsy.
5. Black Cats and Raven Halloween Cross Stitch
This “dark ritual” cross stitch pattern features two black cats and a raven perched upon a skull amongst a sea of lit candles. I’m not sure which one of these creatures would wake me up first, but my bet is the cat on the right.
Available on Etsy.
6. Bat Eating Ramen
Bats and ramen. Two of the things I love in one place. Please hold while I place an order with my local restaurant.
Available on Etsy.
7. Fangs in Filigree
For the vampire lover. Or the dentist. Or the vampire dentist.
Available on Etsy.
8. Spooky Haunted House
Just one question: how did the ghosts put out the pumpkins?
Available on Etsy.
9. Caroling Crows
Corvids. No longer just for Halloween.
Available on Etsy.
10. Kraken and Boat
Is it even Halloween if a giant Kraken doesn’t rise up and devour a boat?
Available on Etsy.
11. Ghost Tea Party
But, first tea. Then, hauntings.
Available on Etsy.
12. Snake Set Halloween Cross-Stitch
For when you want to match your home decor to your snake tattoo.
Available on Etsy.
13. Gothic Candelabra Cross Stitch
Is it weird that the first thing this reminded me of was Castlevania?
Available on Etsy.
14. Spooks and Spells Halloween Cross Stitch
A cute witchy cross stitch to keep around all year long.
Available on Etsy.
15. Witchy Desk
This one is perfect for the lots-going-on-all-the-time slightly disorganized witch.
Available on Etsy.
16. Enchanted Forest III
Mushrooms, now with an extra side of ectoplasm.
Available on Etsy.
17. Witchcrafts Halloween Cross Stitch
The pattern is wonderful, but I’m particularly in love with her bat floss bobbins. (Get those here.)
Available on Etsy.
18. Don’t Summon Demons in the Bathroom
They make such a mess.
Available on Etsy.
19. RIP Decaf Cross Stitch
The raven agrees. Nevermore.
Available on Etsy.
20. Gothic Bleeding Hearts Cross Stitch
This could be more romantic goth, but it would be hard.
Available on Etsy.
21. Ghost Cross Stitch
Finally, a cross stitch pattern that looks like the spirit you saw in the window.
Available on Etsy.
22. Leshy Cross Stitch
This pattern of Slavic forest spirit Leshy is undoubtedly eerie.
Available on Etsy.
23. Krampus Cross Stitch
For when you want to get a head start on your holiday projects.
Available on Etsy.
24. Poisonous Plants
Also known as things not to put in soup.
Available on Etsy.
25. Haunted Library Cross Stitch
In other words, every library.
Available on Etsy.
Halloween Cross Stitch Books
1. Creepy Cross-Stitch
This book by Lindsay Swearingen (known as Tusk and Cardinal on Instagram and on Etsy) features 25 spooky patterns that include haunted houses, ghosts, Baby Yaga’s House, poisonous botanicals, and more.
2. Stitchcraft: An Embroidery Book of Simple Stitches and Peculiar Patterns
Gayla Partridge is an Austin, Texas-based textile artist and pinup photographer. Her book Stitchcraft features a wide collection of anatomical and macabre patterns from human hearts to palmistry hands.
3. Mystical Stitches: Embroidery for Personal Empowerment and Magical Embellishment
Ok, technically this is embroidery. But, if you’ve ever gotten lost looking at photos of mythical animals in medieval bestiaries, Mystical Stitches is your kind of book. In it, you’ll find all sorts of magical patterns from candles to creatures from the Sorceress of Stitch that you can use to sew intentions into jackets, tablecloths, and everything else.
