This delightful crochet ghost pattern is perfect for adding a touch of spooktacular charm to your Halloween decorations or any ghost-themed event. With its adorable design and quick-to-make nature, you’ll have a whole spectral family in no time. Here’s a brief description of the pattern:

Materials Needed:

  • Worsted weight yarn in white
  • Crochet hook (size G/4mm recommended)
  • Small amount of black yarn for eyes and mouth
  • Fiberfill stuffing
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors

Finished Size: Approximately 6 inches (15 cm) in height, but size may vary depending on yarn and hook size used.

Abbreviations:

  • ch: chain
  • sc: single crochet
  • st(s): stitch(es)
  • inc: increase (2 single crochets in the same stitch)
  • dec: decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)

Pattern: Note: This pattern is worked in continuous rounds. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of each round.

  1. Begin with a magic circle.
  2. Round 1: 6 sc into the magic circle. (6 sts)
  3. Round 2: Inc in the next st, sc in the following st. Repeat around. (9 sts)
  4. Round 3: Inc in the next st, sc in the next 2 sts. Repeat around. (12 sts)
  5. Round 4-6: Sc in each st around. (12 sts)
  6. Round 7: Dec, sc in the next 2 sts. Repeat around. (9 sts)
  7. Begin stuffing the ghost with fiberfill.
  8. Round 8: Dec, sc in the next st. Repeat around. (6 sts)
  9. Round 9: Dec around. (3 sts)
  10. Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Finishing:

  1. Using the black yarn, embroider the eyes and a playful mouth onto the ghost’s face.
  2. Weave in any remaining ends.

Now you have an utterly charming crochet ghost ready to haunt your space! You can make multiple ghosts in different sizes and arrange them creatively for a cute and spooky display. Enjoy your crafting!