Mini Pumpkins and Jack o’Lanterns to Cross Stitch — quick Halloween minis and where to find them

If you want fast Halloween stitching that fits in a small hoop, on a card, or as a tag, this roundup points to patterns designed to stitch quickly and finish very small. The post highlights stitch counts, finished measurements on 14-count fabric, and color usage so you can judge time and material before you buy.

• Stitch count: 23 by 8 stitches
• Colors: 4
• Finished size on 14-count fabric: about 1.6 by 0.5 inches (4 by 1.27 cm)

Luzatolye — jack o'lantern with witch hat

• Stitch count: 14 by 18 stitches
• Colors: 4
• Finished size on 14-count fabric: ~1 inch by just over 1 inch (~3 cm square)
• Notes: Another very small, two-color-feel project useful for tiny decorations.

White Protea Art — jack o'lantern with leaves

• Stitch count: 47 by 28 stitches
• Colors: 9
• Finished size on 14-count fabric: about 3.4 by 2 inches (8.5 by 5.1 cm)
• Notes: Larger than the minis above and uses more colors if you want something a bit more substantial.

White Protea Art — pumpkin with leaf

• Stitch count: 33 by 36 stitches

• Finished size on 14-count fabric: about 2.4 by 2.6 inches (6 by 6.5 cm)
• Notes: A mid-size mini that still fits small hoops but provides more detail.

Template Love Create — two mini jack o'lanterns

• Stitch count (listed): 28 by 28 stitches
• Colors (listed): 6 in listings, though the author perceived fewer in screenshots
• Finished size: both fit inside a 3-inch hoop
• Notes: One round and one oblong shape, useful if you want a different pumpkin silhouette.

Threadbound Art — broader shop options (not all Halloween)

• Example: Farmer goose watering carrots
• Stitch count: 42 by 48 stitches
• Colors: 13
• Finished size on 14-count fabric: 3 by 3.43 inches (7.62 by 8.7 cm)
• Notes: Uses whole cross stitches only, making it beginner-friendly despite the higher color count.
• The shop also includes farmhouse, Nordic/Scandinavian, woodland animal and mini collections that contain pumpkins and seasonal motifs.

• Finished use: Pick the 1–1.5 inch pieces for button covers, tiny hoops, and tags. Choose 2–3.5 inch pieces for small framed pieces or ornament-sized hoops.

• Choose White Protea Art patterns for more color and slightly larger minis suitable for small frames.
• Browse Template Love Create for shape variety if you prefer nonstandard pumpkin silhouettes.
• If you want a shop with many small motifs and non-Halloween options, review Threadbound Art's collections.

This roundup was written by Sarah White and published on the Cross-Stitch section of Craftgossip on Oct 1, 2026.