You don’t need a whole month to fall-ify your home. With a hook, some warm-toned yarn, and a week (or far less), you can stitch your way from bare mantel to cozy autumn display. This roundup of 14 free patterns covers garlands, table linens, wall hangings, pumpkins, and more — every one a quick win for fall. Several include a free video tutorial so you can follow along stitch by stitch.
What you’ll need
- Crochet hooks in sizes 3.5–6.5 mm (most projects use 4–5.5 mm)
- Medium-weight yarn in fall shades: orange, rust, mustard, burgundy, brown, cream, olive
- Scissors and a yarn needle
- Extras: wreath form, foam ring or dowel for wall pieces, pillow form for the leaf pillow, stiffener or starch for vases
14 Under-One-Week Fall Decor Free Patterns
Save1. Leaf Garland
The lowest-effort fall decor on this list. This leaf garland design is just a string of colorful leaves that works up fast — drape it over a mantel or doorway, or pull the leaves apart and use them as individual appliqués on wreaths and blankets.
Tip: crochet leaves in three or four autumn shades, then alternate colors on the string for a natural look.
Save2. Gnome Wall Hanging
This leafy gnome guards your house and greets your guests all fall long. It uses hdc, dc, triple, double triple, and picot stitches — a nice little stitch sampler built into one adorable wall hanging.
Tip: use a fluffy yarn for the beard so the gnome gets that soft, wispy look.
Save3. Wall Art
This autumn tree wall art turns a bare wall into a mini seasonal scene, scattered with fallen leaves in classic red, orange, and yellow. The techniques stay short and simple, but the visual impact is big — perfect above a sideboard or in an entryway.
Tip: mount your finished piece on a wooden dowel or a simple embroidery hoop for easy hanging.
Save4. Pumpkin Table Mat
Pumpkin-shaped table mats that dress up your dining table instantly. This creative, practical design by Crochet Mili works for crafters of every level — guests will absolutely notice and ask where you got them.
Video tutorial: Crochet Mili’s pumpkin table mat tutorial
Tip: cotton yarn holds up best to hot dishes and washes cleanly.
Save5. Table Runner
The Fern Forest runner joins twelve 7-inch fern leaves into a roughly 20″x30″ centerpiece. It pairs beautifully with the pumpkin table mats as a full table theme — sophisticated enough for a Thanksgiving table.
Tip: block every leaf before joining — it makes the whole runner lie perfectly flat.
Save6. Fall Table Runner
If you’d rather have a runner in the same sunset palette as your mats, this design connects little leaf motifs in shades that scream fall. Make it long or short; the motif-based construction grows to any table size.
Tip: join-as-you-go instead of sewing later to save yourself a pile of finishing work.
Save7. Maple Leaves
Maple leaf placemats that need only medium-weight textured yarn and a 5 mm hook, so you can make a whole set in no time. Functional, simple, and the motif is classic enough to work year-round, not just in October.
Tip: make a set of six in mixed autumn colors — they look wonderful as a full table set.
Save8. Fabulous Fall Wreath
The showstopper of the list. This fall wreath rings flowers, leaves, and acorns around a base — the first thing guests will notice at your front door. It’s the biggest project here, but the payoff is worth every stitch.
Tip: start from a foam or grapevine wreath form so the base stays sturdy for years.
Save9. Maple Garland
Stitch up a handful of maple leaves in your favorite colors, string them together, and you have an instant decoration for a fireplace or doorframe. The simplest big-impact project on this list.
Tip: leave long tails on each leaf and use them to tie directly onto the cord — no sewing needed.
Save10. Maple Tree
Running short on both time and decorative pieces? Be Creative & Healthy’s handmade maple tree is a free-standing autumn accent that works up in about a week — a charming centerpiece for a side table.
Video tutorial: Be Creative & Healthy’s maple tree tutorial
Tip: real twigs from the yard make a wonderfully rustic trunk — just make sure they’re dry and clean.
Save11. Leaf Pillow
Something soft and homey for the couch. WONDER NETTING designed this lovely maple leaf-shaped pillow with very easy steps, and you can make it in one or a few evenings. Chunky yarn and a big hook keep it fast.
Video tutorial: WONDER NETTING’s maple leaf pillow tutorial
Tip: stuff generously — plush pillows photograph and sit much better when they’re full.
Save12. Flower Vases
The project you wouldn’t expect from a crochet hook. These beautiful, versatile handcrafted flower vases decorate your home — and you can crochet some DIY flowers to complete the whole piece. A lovely handmade alternative to store-bought vases.
Tip: a cardboard base and a little stuffing give the vase its shape; fill with faux or crocheted blooms.
Save13. Pumpkin Basket
Get fall and Halloween ready at the same time. Lily’s Lyric crochet pumpkin baskets work up in different sizes and colors, with little personalization details — and the kids can even take them trick-or-treating.
Video tutorial: Lily’s Lyric pumpkin basket tutorial
Tip: make three in graduated sizes and nest them for a cute shelf display.
Save14. Oval Rug
Bag-O-Day Crochet walks you through a versatile oval rug using multiple colors of medium-weight yarn and a 5.5 mm hook. Adjust the size and it doubles as a table runner — a cozy anchor for a fall entryway or beside the couch.
Video tutorial: Bag-O-Day Crochet’s oval rug tutorial
Tip: check that your work lies flat every few rounds — adjusting increases early beats frogging later.
Caring for your fall crochet decor
- Dust regularly: A lint roller or soft brush keeps yarn pieces fresh without washing.
- Spot clean when needed: Dab with a damp cloth and mild soap, then air dry flat.
- Keep out of harsh sun: Rich fall colors fade faster in strong direct light.
- Store flat between seasons: Tuck finished pieces into a breathable cotton bag to keep them clean until next fall.
- Block table linens: Placemats and runners stay flat and crisp if you block them after washing.
Fourteen projects, one week, and a whole house that feels like fall. Pick the one that makes you smile first — the rest will follow faster than you think. Happy crocheting!
