Are your kids wannabe wizards and witches or spellbound by Harry Potter? Halloween is fast-approaching and it's prime time to create mystical, magical and totally fantastical homemade costumes! From super simple to enchantingly intricate, we've got marvellous patterns to inspire you.

Knit Harry Potter-inspired scarves

If you're stuck for a last-minute costume, these Harry Potter-themed scarves are sure to tick all the boxes! Pop them on with a black cloak and send your kids off to enrol at Hogwarts. Whether they're in Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw or Slytherin; you can change up the colours of these patterns to suit.

Homemade witches costumes for kids

Bubble, bubble, toil and trouble! Wannabe witches will delight in wearing these fabulously fun witches outfits. From a simple hat to add to a costume, to a full trick or treat get-up; these costume ideas are sure to inspire a seriously spooky Halloween!

Make a cute Dobby costume for Halloween

If you're searching for a quick-knit Halloween costume, there is nothing cuter than this little knitted Dobby hat!

Crochet cool Harry Potter mittens for Halloween

These totally wizard mittens are perfect for any Potter fans heading out in the October weather to trick or treat. Kids will love showing off their house colours with pride! The pattern uses a couple of challenging techniques, but if you can work a double crochet and fancy a challenge then you can definitely whip up a pair of these in an evening!

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