Pick One & Make It: September Fall-Themed Crochet Along

🍂 September Fall-Themed Crochet Along 🍂

Fall is almost here, and that means it’s time to bring out the cozy yarn, warm colors, pumpkins, ghosts, and all the fun little makes that come with the season!

For September, we’re doing our Crochet Along a little differently.

Instead of everyone working on the exact same project, this month is a Pick One & Make It Crochet Along! 🧶

Each week, I’ll share a collection of fall and Halloween-inspired projects based around a different theme. And I’m making it even easier to join in, I’ll be providing links to free crochet patterns available online for each of the projects on our list!

🍁 Week 1: Fall & Halloween Decor
👻 Week 2: Fall & Halloween Toys
🎃 Week 3: Fall & Halloween Wearables
🧶 Week 4: Maker’s Choice Fall Finale

Your job? Browse the patterns, pick ONE that inspires you, and make it!

Maybe you want something quick that you can finish in an afternoon. Maybe you’ve been looking for an excuse to try a new technique. Maybe there’s a skein hiding in your stash that is practically begging to become a pumpkin.

This month is about having choices and enjoying the process.

I’ll do the pattern hunting and gather some fun FREE patterns from crochet designers and creators around the web. You choose the project that works for your skill level, your yarn stash, and the amount of time you have available.

Of course, each pattern will link directly back to its original designer or creator so you can follow their instructions and show them some love for sharing their work with the crochet community. 💜

There is no pressure to make everything on the list. In fact, that’s not the goal!

The lists are there to give you choices without leaving you scrolling endlessly trying to figure out what to make.

And if you’re still learning? You absolutely belong here, too.

Look through the choices and pick something that feels manageable for where you are right now. A tiny pumpkin counts just as much as an elaborate Halloween creation. The goal is to pick something, give it a try, and enjoy making alongside everyone else.

Throughout the month, bring your project into the community and show us what you picked. Share your yarn choices, progress photos, questions, funny little mishaps, and, of course, those finished makes!

And remember, you don’t have to stick strictly to my choices. If our weekly theme inspires you but you already have a free pattern you’ve been wanting to try, feel free to make that instead. This is Pick One & Make It, after all!

By the end of September, we should have a community full of pumpkins, ghosts, cozy accessories, fall decorations, and plenty of handmade personality.

So grab your hook, raid those fall-colored yarns, and get ready to browse the first round of free patterns.

What will you pick first?

🍂 Week 1: Fall & Halloween Decor

It’s officially time to bring those cozy fall vibes to our hooks!

For our first week of the September Pick One & Make It Crochet Along, we’re starting with Fall & Halloween Decor. I’ve gathered 10 FREE crochet patterns from creators around the web, ranging from cute and cozy autumn decorations to projects with a little more spooky-season personality.

Remember, the goal is not to make all 10!

Take a look through the choices, visit the original designer’s pattern, and choose ONE project that you’d like to work on this week.

Pick something you know you can finish, challenge yourself with something new, or simply choose the one that makes you happiest!

Chunky Crochet Pumpkin

Is it really fall crochet without a pumpkin?

This chunky pumpkin would make a cozy addition to a table, shelf, mantle, or fall centerpiece. Play around with different yarn colors and textures to create a pumpkin that fits your own fall decorating style.

Ghost Garland

Let’s add a little BOO to the room!

These little crochet ghosts can be strung together to create a fun Halloween garland for a mantle, doorway, shelf, classroom, or anywhere that could use a few friendly ghosts.

Fall Garland

If spooky isn’t really your thing, how about something that celebrates all the cozy colors of autumn?

Create a fall-inspired garland that you can hang across a mantle, doorway, window, or wall. This is also a fun opportunity to dig through those yarn scraps and put some autumn colors to work!

Halloween Door Hanger

Give your front door a little handmade Halloween personality!

This Superstitious Black Cat Wreath is a fun way to welcome spooky season with something you made yourself. With its black cat design and Halloween feel, it’s perfect for hanging on your front door, adding to an entryway, or incorporating into your Halloween decorating.

It’s a great pick if you’re looking for a Week 1 project that’s a little more involved and gives you a statement piece you can bring out year after year.

Pumpkin Pot

How cute would one of these little pumpkin pots be sitting on a desk, shelf, or table?

This is a fun choice if you want seasonal decor that’s a little different from the traditional stuffed pumpkin. Make one or create a few in different colors and sizes.

Spiderweb Wall Hanging

Ready to lean into Halloween?

This crochet spiderweb makes a fun wall hanging for spooky season. Hang it on its own or add a few creepy-crawly touches to make it your own.

Thankful Table Runner

Looking for something a little bigger to sink your hook into this week?

The Thankful Table Runner is a beautiful choice for adding something handmade to your fall table. This one could carry you right through the fall season and into Thanksgiving.

Candy Corn Pillow

Team candy corn, where are you?

Whether you actually like eating it or not, you have to admit it makes pretty cute Halloween decor! This oversized crochet candy corn can add a playful pop of spooky-season color to your couch, chair, or bed.

Autumn Mug Rug

Sometimes the little projects are just as fun as the big ones.

Make an autumn-inspired mug rug to add a little handmade fall coziness to your morning coffee, tea, or cocoa. This could also be a great option if you want a project that feels a little more manageable this week.

Witch Hat

And finally, we need a little witchy fun!

Although a witch hat can certainly become part of a Halloween costume, it can also make a fun decorative piece for spooky season. Set it on a shelf, incorporate it into a Halloween display, or make it part of your seasonal decor.

Your Week 1 Challenge

Now comes the fun part.

Pick ONE & Make It!

Choose one Fall or Halloween Decor pattern from this week’s list and start crocheting.

Your goal is to complete your project by the end of the week or simply make as much progress as you can. Some of these projects are much larger than others, and this Crochet Along isn’t about racing to the finish line.

Once you’ve chosen, come into The Hook Nook and show us what you picked!

Share your yarn choices, your progress, the moments when you have to frog a row (because we know it happens), and finally that finished project.

And remember: these patterns belong to the talented designers and creators linked above. Please visit their websites for the complete patterns, and while you’re there, take a moment to show them some love for making their patterns available to the crochet community. 💜

So…

Which Week 1 project are you putting on your hook?

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