Crochet Ghost Amigurumi Pattern

About This Amigurumi Ghost

• This is an easy crochet amigurumi pattern and is ideal for a beginner. 
• It crochets up very quickly, and you can use any size of yarn to make this - see our notes about yarn below.
• This little ghost pattern is worked in one piece from the top down, you can make it with or without the witch hat.
• When made in lightweight yarns like DK or sports these little ghosts are great for keychains, zipper pulls, or bag charms.
• Make them in heavier yarn weights or work with two strands of yarn to make cute stuffed plushie toys. 
• If you like this pattern you might also like to see more free Halloween crochet patterns.

Type of Yarn To Use

You can use almost any kind of yarn for amigurumi, but it is best to a type that does not stretch too much.

This way, you will create a firm fabric that keeps the stuffing inside.

The thickness of the yarn you choose will change how big or small your item turns out.

Chunky and bulky weight yarns make things quite large, while worsted weight yarn makes them somewhat medium size and lighter ones like DK and sport yarn make them smaller.

When selecting your yarn, do not use the suggested hook size. Instead, choose a hook size that is one or two sizes smaller. This way, your stitches will be tight and neat.

Crochet Stitches

You will need to know a few basic stitches like; chain stitch, single crochet, double crochet, treble stitch and slip stitch to make this amigurumi ghost pattern.

Double Crochet Stitch (dc)

1. Yarn over hook (YO), insert the hook from the front to the back of a stitch.
2. Yarn over hook (YO) again and pull back up through the stitch. You will have three loops on the hook.
3. Yarn over hook (YO) pull the yarn back through two loops on the hook. You will now have two loops on the hook.
4. Yarn over hook (YO) pull the yarn back through the two loops on the hook.
5. This completes a double crochet stitch.

Treble Crochet (or Triple Crochet) (tr)

1. Wrap the yarn over the hook (YO) twice, and insert the hook from the front to the back of a stitch.
2. Yarn over hook (YO) again and pull back up through the stitch. You will have four loops on the hook.
3. Yarn over hook (YO) pull the yarn back through two loops on the hook. You will now have three loops on the hook.
4. Yarn over hook (YO) pull the yarn back through two loops on the hook. You will now have two loops on the hook.
5. Yarn over hook (YO) pull the yarn back through the two loops on the hook. 
6. This completes a treble crochet stitch.

Front Loops (FLO) And Back Loops (BLO)

In this pattern, you will need to know the difference between the front or back loops of stitches. If you are not sure what this means, check out our blog post understanding front and back loops in crochet. It explains everything in a super easy way.

Single Crochet Decrease (scdec or sc2tog)

This pattern uses single crochet decrease. If you are a new crocheter and do not know how to make this stitch check out our easy guide on how to sc2tog!

Amigurumi Tips for Beginners

New to amigurumi? Check out our blog post for beginner-friendly tips! Learn essential techniques and troubleshoot common challenges to make your crochet projects a success.

Skill Level

Intermediate/Advanced Beginner

What You Will Need

Yarn 

#3 Light ( light worsted, DK, 8py) 100% acrylic yarn or similar.

Ghost

• About 18.6 yards (17 meters) of white yarn.

Witch Hat 

• About 9.85 yards (9 meters) of red yarn
• A small amount of black yarn for the hat band
• A small amount of yellow yarn for the hat buckle

Hook

• 3.5mm hk or a hook size 1-2 sizes smaller than recommended on the yarn you are using.

Notions

• Scissors
• Yarn needle
• 10 mm Safety eyes, or yarn for embroidered eyes.
• Fiberfill for stuffing

Finished Size

The finished size of this little ghost is about 1.6 inches (4 cm) tall (without the witch hat) when made with #3 light (light worsted, DK, 8ply) yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.

Your ghost size may vary depending on the type of yarn used, hook size, tension, and how much stuffing you use.

Gauge

Not so important for this pattern.

Stitches and Abbreviations Used - US Terms

• ch - chain stitch
• sc - single crochet
• dc - double crochet
• hk - hook
• rpt - repeat
• sc2tog - single crochet 2 together
• st/sts - stitch/stitches
• tr - treble
• YO - yarn over hook
• FLO - front loop only
• BLO - back loop only

Pattern Notes

• This amigurumi pumpkin is crocheted in a spiral, so do not join the rounds.
• Use a stitch marker to make the first stitch of each round as you go.

Pattern Instructions

Round One

Round 1, white yarn - Chain 2, and make 6 single crochets into the 1st chain stitch. [6 single crochet in this round.]

Note: You could also work this round into a magic ring instead of a chain stitch.

Abbreviated version

Round 1, white yarn - Ch2, make 6sc in 1st ch. [6sc]

Round Two

Round 2 - Make 2 single crochet in each of the next 6 stitches. [12 single crochets in this round.]

Abbreviated version

Round 2 - 2sc in the next 6-sts. [12sc]

Round Three

Round 3 - (Make a single crochet in the next stitch, then make 2 single crochets in the next), repeat the instructions in the brackets 6 times. [You should have 18 single crochets in this round.]

Abbreviated version

Round 3 - (sc in next st, 2sc in next) rpt 6 times. [18sc]

Round Four

Round 4 - (Make a single crochet in each of the next 2 stitches, then make 2 single crochets in the next), repeat the instructions in the brackets 6 times. [You should now have 24 single crochets in this round.]

Abbreviated version

Round 4 - (sc in next 2-sts, 2sc in next) rpt 6 times. [24sc]

Pull the yarn tail tight to close the first round made, and fasten off the tail.

There is no need to cut the yarn tail, tuck it inside the cavity when adding the stuffing.

Witch Hat

I have not included detailed instructions for making the witch hat here but have included the instructions in the printable pattern below.

If you need to see a step-by-step guide on how to make the hat you can see them here on my amigurumi witch hat page.

Finishing

Thread the yarn tail onto a yarn needle, and draw the yarn through the front loops of the last 8 stitches, pull tight to close the hole.

Position the hat on the ghost and sew into place.

More Free Crochet Patterns For Halloween

• Crochet bat applique
• Crochet bat garland
• Crochet Mummy Halloween treat bag
• Easy crochet witch hat applique

Quick Crochet Reference Guide

Not sure which hook to pair with your yarn? This free yarn weight & hook size chart makes it easy, with clear guides for:

• Yarn weights and recommended hook sizes
• Conversions between US, UK, and metric sizes
• Quick references for common projects with each yarn weight

Download your free Yarn Weight & Hook Size Chart (printable PDF)

Print it, save it on your phone, or keep it right next to you while crocheting.

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