Dear Crochet Friend,

Ah, the crisp, fresh feel of fall! This is a great time to get out and admire the fall foliage—and maybe show off a new project or two! We have a veritable cornucopia of crochet for you in the October 2026 issue of I Like Crochet. So, let’s take a peek, starting with our featured patterns…

Featured Crochet Patterns for October

When autumn rolls around, we say goodbye to colorful summer flowers and admire the changing leaves. Of course, chrysanthemums make that transition to cooler weather a lot easier. Carry the cheerfulness of these fall flowers when you make our Chrysanthemum Scarf. It’s light enough for bright fall days and warm enough for cooler weather. Plus, people will admire your delicate floral stitchwork.

Here there be dragons! Make Flint the Dragon your crochet companion, protecting your yarn horde—um, stash. Best of all, this advanced crochet project is worth the time and effort. You’ll create a fiercely adorable dragon that you can pose. Plus, pipe cleaners in the arms, neck, and wings give your dragon some flexibility.

Hacky sacks have been around for ages, and now you can put your own spin on this fun pastime. Make our Playful Puff Stitch Footbag in cotton yarn. Using just single crochet and puff stitches, you’ll be able to work up a small pile of these little balls in an afternoon. Then, share them with the neighborhood kids, make them as last-minute gifts, or customize some for stocking stuffers!

Next, add a little spooky charm to your Halloween décor with our Witchy Halloween Table Runner. This eye-catching runner features playful seasonal motifs and beautiful stitchwork. Dress up your counter or dining room table with this boo-tiful runner!

Everyday comfort meets eye-catching colorwork with our Rustic Retreat Mosaic Slippers. These slippers are as fun to make as they are to wear! In addition, you’ll really appreciate the warm, cushioned fit of these striking slippers on chilly evenings.

And while you’re here, be sure to enter our Mosaic Mastery Toolkit Giveaway for a chance to win more great mosaic crochet projects!

While you’re here, be sure to enter our Yarn Lover’s Dream Gift Basket Giveaway, too. Can you ever have too much yarn or too many hooks? Of course not!

Harvest Home Décor

We love the bright, bold colors of fall. Now, here are some of the ways we’re bringing those colors inside:

Brighten up your kitchen with our Autumn Blooms Set, with a matching dishcloth and towel. The two pieces are quick to work up and would make a great gift set.

Next, serve up dinner harvest style with our Acorn Hot Pads. Double strands of dishcloth cotton give these hot pads plenty of insulating power. Plus, you’ll have fun working on increases and decreases to create the decorative criss-cross pattern on the acorn caps. These would make a great gift, too.

Our Autumn Equinox Pillow hints at the autumnal equinox, with its equal measure of day and night. Meanwhile, this pillow pattern mixes light and dark colors to create a dynamic look in the round. Why shop for designer pillows when you can make your own stylish pillows?

Looking for a throw with denser fabric and a more subdued texture? Then make our Autumn Zig-Zag Throw. This intermediate pattern has a straightforward pattern repeat that results in a stunning throw with marvelous texture.

And there’s even more! We have even more projects for home décor, both inside and out:

• Fall for Floral Pillow
• Cottage in the Woods Wreath
• Sunny Sunflower Door Decor
• Flicker of Fall Tea Light Holder
• Colors of Autumn Baby Blanket

Wrapped in Autumn

Stay warm in our Pumpkin Patch Cowl. One side of the cowl has dots that will remind you of a packed pumpkin patch. The other side has deep ridges that will remind you of a field after the harvest. Best of all, it takes just two simple stitch patterns to crochet this creative cowl.

From the “Everything old is new again” files, introducing our Joyful Granny Tassel Scarf. This vibrant scarf takes the traditional granny square to a new level. You’ll love the eye-catching design of this scarf. Plus, it’s reversible, warm, and full of charm.

A lacy stitch pattern and sweet flower fringe make our October Blossoms Scarf a real standout. Even better, adjust the size to suit you, and make this as a scarf or even a lovely wrap for cool fall days.

The Convertible Pocket Shawl is one of those fabulous projects with great visual interest combined with a super-easy pattern. The two angled pockets sport decorative buttons, and the shawl conceals three invisible fasteners so you can convert the shawl to a capelet! Plus, there are instructions for three sizes, and you can easily customize the fit. You could have this mostly done by the end of a weekend.

Sometimes you have to go big and bold. Our Autumn Garden Sweater features two bold blocks of color in a pattern that’s casual, chic, and comfy. So, pick your favorite color combo and make your own bold statement!

And there’s even more autumn splendor to wrap around you:

• Wonder-FALL Infinity Scarf
• Autumn Sunrise Infinity Scarf
• Autumn Leaf Shawl
• Seasonal Symphony Shawl
• Farmers Market Wrap
• Amber & Gold Wrap
• Westerly Duster Cardigan
• Pumpkin Pie Shawl

Cozy Socks & Slippers

October’s the one time of year when candy corn is abundant. So, go with the festive flow and make yourself a pair of Caramel Corn Slipper Socks. These socks are worked from toe to heel, so even if you’ve never crocheted socks before, they’re a great pair to start with.

Looking ahead to more festive times? How about a pair of Gingerbread Dreams Slipper Socks? These cheerful slipper socks capture the warm feel of a gingerbread house. Plus, they’ll keep your feet cozy on cold days!

And keep your toes toasty two more ways. Make our Toes-ty Slippers—perfect as a first pair of socks, with a simple heel and gusset—or our Relaxing Socks, which are as fun to make as they are to wear!

Or, stitch up some of these fun foot coverings:

• Up North Slippers
• One Skein Joy Slippers
• Baby Ballerina Slippers
• Cozy Wintery Boots

Crochet Projects for Fall 2026

So many choices! After all, some of these projects are great for quiet nights and rainy days. Others you can toss in your yarn bag and work on almost anywhere!

Finally, make something for yourself, or make a gift or two for friends and family. Our October 2026 issue of I Like Crochet is packed with 37 inspiring, fun projects.

So, grab your favorite yarn and hooks, settle in, and enjoy the season. Let’s go crochet!