This crochet ghost is simple, adorable, and perfect for the Halloween season or year-round decorations. Its rounded, chubby shape and cheerful design are great for adding character to your desk, shelves, or any cozy corner. You can even use it as a cute companion for kids or a festive gift idea.
Crochet Halloween Ghost
This crochet process doesn’t require complicated steps, just some soft velvet yarn, a crochet hook, and a little patience. You’ll shape the ghost in sections, including a tiny body, subtle arms, and a smiling face with eyes that you can customize. Adding blush to its cheeks creates a sweet and playful look. Even if you're new to crochet, this ghost amigurumi design feels approachable and rewarding to make.
Credit San.crochet
Materials and Tools Needed
- Yarn: Velvet wool or any soft plush yarn (white for the ghost, black for eyes and mouth).
- Crochet Hook: 6mm crochet hook.
- Polyfiber Stuffing: For filling the ghost.
- Yarn Needle: For sewing and finishing.
- Safety Eyes: Small black eyes (or you can embroider them).
- Blush/Soft Pastel: To add a cute blush effect to the cheeks.
- Scissors: For cutting yarn.
Finished Size
The ghost’s size depends on the yarn and hook used. With velvet wool and a 6mm hook, the finished ghost will be approximately 6 inches tall. You can adjust the size by using thinner/thicker yarn and smaller/larger hooks.
Customization Ideas
- Color Variations: Use pastel colors like pink, blue, or purple for a unique ghost.
- Accessories: Add tiny hats, scarves, or bows to your ghost to customize it for different holidays or themes.
- Face Expressions: Use embroidery to create different expressions, from happy to spooky.
- Keychain: Add a keychain loop to make it a cute charm!
Pattern Abbreviations & Terminology
This pattern follows US crochet terminology:
- ch = Chain stitch
- sc = Single crochet
- sl st = Slip stitch
- inc = Increase (crochet 2 stitches into the same stitch)
- dec = Decrease (crochet 2 stitches together)
- hdc = Half-double crochet
- dc = Double crochet
Step-by-Step Detailed Crochet Instructions
Body
- Magic Circle: Create a magic circle or adjustable ring.
- Round 1: Crochet 12 sc into the magic circle. (12 stitches total)
- Pull circle tight and join with a sl st to the first sc.
- Ch 1 to start the next round.
- Round 2: Work 1 sc in the first stitch, then inc (2 sc in the same stitch). Repeat this sequence 6 times. (18 stitches total)
- Rounds 3-5: Crochet 18 sc (no increases). Join with a sl st after each round.
- Round 6:
- Crochet 5 sc.
- Arm (Part 1):
- Crochet 6 ch, skip the first hook foot, and work 5 sl st back along the chain.
- Body Continuation: Work 8 sc.
- Arm (Part 2): Repeat the arm process (6 ch, 5 sl st) and return to the body.
- Finish with 5 sc. Ensure the round has 18 stitches total.
- Round 7:
- Crochet 5 sc, then work dec (crochet 2 sc together).
- Repeat this sequence 3 times. (21 stitches total)
- Round 8: Work 21 sc but crochet into the back edge of previous stitches to form a circular ridge. (21 stitches total)
- Round 9: Work 1 sc, then dec (crochet 2 stitches together). Repeat this sequence 7 times. (14 stitches total)
- Finishing: Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the body firmly with polyfiber stuffing.
- Using a yarn needle, sew the gap closed.
Base
- Connect yarn to the remaining ridge from Round 8.
- Round 1: Crochet 3 sc, then work inc (2 sc into the same stitch). Repeat this sequence 3 times. (24 stitches total)
- Rounds 2-3: Crochet 24 sc in each round.
- Round 4: Crochet 3 sc, then inc (2 sc into the same stitch). Repeat this 6 times. (30 stitches total)
- Round 5: Work 11 sc, then:
- Crochet 2 hdc.
- Crochet 1 dc.
- Crochet 1 dc, then inc (2 dc into the same stitch).
- Crochet 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, 2 sl st.
- Repeat similarly: 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc*, 5 dc, then inc, 1 dc, 1 hdc.
- Finish the round and cut the yarn.
Face
- Eyes: Insert safety eyes or embroider black eyes between Round 4. Leave a gap of 2 rows.
- Mouth: Use black yarn and a yarn needle to create a small smile.
Finishing Touches
- Add a bit of blush or soft pastel on the cheeks to make your ghost appear cuter.
- Ensure all ends are securely sewn and weave in the extra yarn for a neat finish.
