Free Amigurumi Crochet Ghost Pattern (No-sew!)

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Looking for the friendliest crochet ghost pattern on the block? This little fella is not only adorable, but it’s also a beginner friendly, no-sew, Halloween crochet project.

I love everything Halloween! I am all about Fall, to be honest. The smell of nature, the food (pumpkin spice and pies… yum!), the decoration and the harvest of everything fresh. 

If you love decorating for Halloween (and fall in general), then you will love crocheting this friendly ghost. Not only this will be a cute Halloween decoration, but it will also make a great gift for kids.

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How to crochet an Amigurumi ghost

This crochet ghost pattern is basically made in one piece. Aside from the hat, that you will crochet separately, there is zero sewing needed. Here is how you will make it:

1. Firstly, you will create a magic circle (mc) to start with the top of the head. 
2. Secondly, as you will make rounds with single crochet increases (inc). You will place the eyes and leave holes for the arms as you go.
3. Then, once you reach the bottom you will decrease to finish it.
4. Next, you will go back and make the arms and add the ruffled bottom.
5. And lastly, you will crochet the hat and embroider the mouth. 

Materials and Supplies You’ll Need

If you’re an Amigurumi maker, you probably already have everything you need. Here is what you’ll be using for this crochet ghost pattern:

• Worsted Weight (#4) yarns
• 3.5 mm (US E) hook
• Stitch Marker
• A pair of 8mm or 10mm safety eyes 
• Tool for placing safety eyes (optional)
• Stuffing fiber, like PolyFil
• Stuffing tool (optional), I use a hemostat
• Tapestry Needle
• Scissors

Best yarn for a crochet ghost pattern

Use worsted weight (#4) yarn if you want your crochet ghost pattern to be small. But feel free to use any other yarn weight and fiber that you like. I used Sugar’n Cream, which is 100% Cotton. 

Here are the colors and amount:

• Ghost: White, 1.57 oz (45 g) or 76 yds (69 m).
• Hat: Black Currant Classis (purple), 0.23 oz (7 g) or 11 yds (10 m), and a small amount of black for the hat stripe.
• Mouth: use tiny scraps of pink yarn or thread (or other color you like).

Stitches and Techniques to Know

If you’re a beginner, this crochet ghost pattern may be a great first project for you. And the reason why this is an easy crochet ghost pattern is because it’s “no-sew” and is simple and small. 

But please make sure you are comfortable with these stitches and techniques:

• Single Crochet (sc): Amigurumi needs to be made with single crochet stitches because it’s the best way to create a fabric with no holes. This will also prevent your stuffing fiber from showing and coming out.
• Chain (ch), half double crochet (hdc) and double crochet (dc): you will use chains, half double and double crochet stitches in this pattern to make the ruffled bottom of the ghost.
• Yarn-Under Single Crochet: with this technique, you will “yarn under” instead of “yarn over” to make an “x” looking single crochet (sc). This is optional though, as you can use the regular single crochet stitch if that’s what you prefer.
• Continuous rounds: this means you will not join the rounds with a slip and chain 1 to start the next one. The reason why Amigurumi needs to be made in continuous rounds is because that way you will give your crochet plush a seamless look.
• Invisible decrease: this is another way to give your Amigurumi makes a smoother look. When you do a single crochet invisible decrease, you’ll be picking the front loop only of the next two stitches. Which makes your decrease less bulky.

Pattern Notes 

• This crochet ghost pattern was written using US terminology.
• The ghost is crocheted starting at the top of the head down to the bottom, in continuous rounds with Single Crochet (sc). 
• Amigurumi needs to be crocheted with tight stitches, so the fiber won’t show through the holes after stuffing. 
• Add fiber to stuff it firmly as you go, but do not overstuff. 
• Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round, moving it up as you go. 
• When you Fasten-Off and cut the yarn, there is no need to leave a long tail, unless otherwise instructed.
• Gauge is not important for this project. See the finished project size for reference.

Crochet Ghost Pattern size: Assuming you’re using the same material and hook size, the ghost will be approximately 5.5” (14 cm) tall, without the hat. And the hat will be about 2.5” (6.5 cm) tall.

Pattern terms and abbreviations

• approx.: approximately 
• blo: back loop only 
• ch: chain/chains
• dc: double crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• flo: front loop only
• inc: increase (2 sc in the next stitch)
• dec: decrease (single crochet 2 together, see “invisible decrease” instructions)
• FO: Fasten-Off
• mc: magic circle
• Rnd: Round
• sl st: slip stitch 
• st(s):  stitch(es)
• sk: skip
• sc: single crochet 
• ( ):  repeat instructions within parenthesis as many times as directed
• [ ]: stitch count in a round

More Halloween & Fall Patterns

While you’re scrolling through this crochet ghost pattern, you may also like to take a look at this roundup with other Halloween and Fall patterns.

Would you rather have a PDF?

An inexpensive PDF download (costs less than a coffee) can be purchase in my Etsy or Ravelry pattern shops here:

Crochet Ghost Pattern Instructions

Estimated Cost: 10.00 USD

Supply:

• Medium weight yarn (#4)

Tools:

• 3.5 mm (US E) hook, Stuffing tool (optional) like a hemostat, Tool for placing safety eyes (optional)

Materials: Stitch Marker, a pair of 8mm or 10mm safety eyes, stuffing fiber, tapestry Needle

There you have your crochet ghost pattern all done. I hope you enjoyed making it and it ended up being exactly what you expected it to be.

Would you rather have a PDF?

An inexpensive PDF download for this crochet ghost pattern (costs less than a coffee) can be purchase in my Etsy or Ravelry pattern shops here:

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