Halloween is the perfect time to cosy up with a creative project, and embroidery is a fun way to add a personal, handmade touch to your seasonal decorations. Whether you’re a beginner looking for something easy or an experienced stitcher craving something charmingly spooky, these five cute Halloween embroidery designs are sure to inspire you.   All of these patterns feature blackwork-inspired repeating designs inside the shapes, adding a timeless, textured twist to your stitching. Let’s take a look!   

1. The Sweet Ghost 👻

This little ghost is more friendly than frightening! With a soft, rounded shape and a patterned body that nods to traditional blackwork embroidery, it’s the perfect project to start your Halloween stitching. The repeating design adds depth and interest, whilst keeping the look whimsical and cute.   

2. The Midnight Bat 🦇

Bats may have a spooky reputation, but this one is full of charm. Its wide wings are filled with intricate geometric detail, making it a striking centrepiece for your Halloween hoop art. The patterning adds a delicate, almost lace-like quality—perfect for mixing spooky with stylish.   

3. The Pumpkin Classic 🎃

Nothing says autumn like a plump pumpkin! This embroidery pattern pairs a cosy autumn favourite with a modern blackwork-inspired texture, giving it a little extra flair. Perfect for Halloween and autumn displays, you can stitch it in traditional orange or experiment with unexpected colours for a playful twist.   

4. The Halloween Gonk 🎩

Who says gonks are just for Christmas? This quirky Halloween gnome comes dressed for spooky season, complete with patterned hat and robe. He’s a fun and unexpected addition to your seasonal décor—plus, the repeating designs in his outfit give him a touch of handmade magic.   

5. The Elegant Spider 🕷️

This spider isn’t creepy—it’s classy! Its sleek body and patterned abdomen give it a refined, decorative feel, perfect for Halloween with a sophisticated twist. Pair it with dark, moody fabric for a dramatic hoop art display.   

Displaying Your Halloween Embroidery

Once your designs are stitched, it’s time to turn them into beautiful seasonal decorations. A simple and effective way to finish them is by wrapping the outer hoop in ribbon—choose a colour that complements your stitching, such as black satin, burnt orange or deep purple. Tie the ribbon in a neat bow at the top, and your embroidery is ready to hang on the wall, display on a shelf, or even give as a handmade gift.   With these five cute Halloween embroidery designs, you can create a set of spooky-yet-sweet decorations that will bring warmth and personality to your home all season long.   

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