Whether you’re an experienced stitcher or a beginner looking for a creative Halloween craft, these glow-in-the-dark Halloween cross-stitch patterns and kits are sure to add a hauntingly beautiful touch to your holiday décor.
Here’s a roundup of some standout Etsy finds to illuminate your stitching.
Glow-in-the-Dark Cross Stitch Kits
These all-in-one kits include everything you need to start stitching right away, making them perfect for beginners or anyone who wants a fuss-free project.
Midnight Farm Halloween Kit
From: CraftNTreasureCoveUS

This spooky yet charming design features a haunted farm under a glowing full moon. The included glow-in-the-dark thread adds an extra magical touch to this eerie scene.
Halloween Glow-in-the-Dark DIY Cross Stitch Kit
From: ACuriousTwist

Featuring a ghosty design, this kit glows ominously when the lights go out. A perfect project for beginners.
Glow-in-the-Dark Cross Stitch Patterns
For those who prefer to use their own supplies, these digital patterns let you add glow-in-the-dark thread for a personalized touch.
A Raven’s Reply
From: LuminousFiberArts

This intricate raven silhouette is hauntingly elegant. Use glow-in-the-dark thread to make the moonlight come alive.
Halloween Night Flight
From: CottonPixels

This adorable black cat soars on a broomstick with a glowing moon and stars in the background.
Electric Elegy
From: badstitched

This neon-inspired skull design pops with modern flair and glows eerily in the dark.
Neon Gothic Edgar Allan Poe
From: FineFrogStitching

Celebrate the macabre genius of Edgar Allan Poe with this glowing neon design, perfect for Halloween and beyond.
Vampire Cross Stitch Pattern
From: HareAndNeedle

Add a touch of gothic flair to your collection with a vampire-inspired design, perfect for glow-in-the-dark embellishments. I also love this creator’s other patterns, if you’re looking for a folk-inspired design.
Vampurr Cross Stitch Pattern
From: WitchyStitcher

This adorable vampire cat design is equal parts spooky and cute. Use glow-in-the-dark thread for the eyes or the moon.
Cute Satanic Cats
From: CrossStichForYou

So cute! A playful yet edgy design featuring cats with occult-inspired details. Use glowing thread for the candles or the pentagram.
Cat Skeleton Pattern
From: FreeSampler

This skeletal feline design is perfect for adding glow-in-the-dark highlights to a spooky Halloween project. Check out this creator’s other patterns if you’re more of a dog person.
Gravestone Manor
From: StitchSprout

This gothic manor design is as chilling as it is beautiful, especially with glowing accents.
Glow-in-the-Dark Thread Options
If you’re looking to add a glow-in-the-dark twist to your cross stitch project, here are some excellent thread options:
DMC Light Effects Thread Set
Available in a range of colors, this thread adds a subtle glow to your stitching.
DMC Glow-in-the-Dark Floss (E940)
This 6-strand floss is a popular choice for creating glowing effects in your projects.
Glow-in-the-Dark Embroidery Thread
Ideal for hand embroidery and cross stitching alike.
I’d be remiss to not mention some other cross stitch books you can upgrade with glowing thread:
- Creepy Cross-Stitch Book by Lindsay Swearingen
- Witchy Stitching Book by Meg Black


What other kits, patterns, and thread do you use for your glow in the dark projects? Let me know in the comments!
Or check out more craft ideas here.
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