I’m picking my next needlework project and decided to do something for Halloween! Modern halloween cross stitch patterns can be harder to find, but I had a lot of fun researching this list. DIY Halloween home decor is an area I really need to improve on, now that we are finally settled in a house and have room to store things. I’m picturing a spooky Halloween hoop wall, so I need to get started soon.

My first cross stitch project was this little ghost, and I hated making it after several false starts. After a two year break, I started again on a different project and had fun! It isn’t as relaxing as embroidery for me, but I’m going to keep working at it.

I also have a list of Halloween hand embroidery patterns, if you are a versatile crafter!

See more modern, curated cross stitch pattern lists here:

• Christmas cross stitch patterns
• Winter cross stitch patterns
• Modern cross stitch kits

As a beginner, I can’t give advice on cross stitch, but if you’re looking for tips on where to find hoops, stands, scissors, or floss, check out my post on the best hand sewing tools.

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Halloween cross stitch patterns

If I didn’t think this would create a very long, complicated conversation with my son, I’d definitely stitch this – snarky Halloween cross stitch pattern from Satsuma Street

Modern Halloween cross stitch pillow pattern from Satsuma Street

Adorable animals in costume cross stitch patterns from Stitch Patternz

Frankenstein trick or treating cross stitch pattern from andwabisabi

Quirky Halloween baubles cross stitch pattern from Trellis & Thyme

Halloween apothecary cross stitch design from The Pixel Parade

Serene, spooky cat cross stitch pattern from Luna River Crafts

Funny ‘When you got it, haunt it’ cross stitch pattern from Stitching With Zeal

Sweet spooks and spells cross stitch pattern from Lucky Star Stitches

Dancing skeleton cross stitch pattern from Cross stitch for you

Spooky, stylish ouija board cross stitch pattern from Witchy Stitcher

Punny “Home sweet haunted home” cross stitch pattern from Witchy Stitcher

Silly sewing friendly ‘Witches love Stitches’ cross stitch pattern from The Stranded Stitch

Sinister haunted house cross stitch pattern from Anita Stitch

Super cute Halloween unicorn cross stitch pattern from AnnaXStitch

Bride of Frankenstein cross stitch pattern from Kattuna

Free Halloween cross stitch designs

Spooky Halloween haunted house cross stitch pattern at Plaid/Bucilla

Photo provided by The Little Stitcher

Vintage witch silhouette free cross stitch pattern from The Little Stitcher

Happy Halloween costumed people cross stitch pattern from Stitch People

Free Boo Freakin’ Hoo cross stitch pattern here at Swoodson Says (but not designed by me!)

Simple spider and web cross stitch pattern from Stitched Modern

Basic Haunted house free cross stitch design at SubRosa

Fun The Witches Ball free cross stitch pattern from Abracraftdabra Cross Stitch Designs