Free Crochet Ghosts Pattern Step By Step

Let's make an adorable crochet ghost following this step-by-step pattern. These little ghosts are designed to look super cute, with a solid and slightly wavy base that mimics their feet, giving them a bit of character. You'll work mainly with solid white yarn to bring these ghosts to life and add small, black eyes to each one, making them a favorite for everyone who sees them. Whether you're new to crochet or looking for a fun project, this pattern will help you create these charming little ghosts that will surely add a bit of spooky cuteness to your decorations.

Crochet Ghosts Pattern

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MATERIALS

• Crochet hook size 2.5 mm
• Scissors and needle
• Teddybear stuffing
• Piece of cardboard
• 8/4 cotton yarn: I have used Drops Safran white (uni color 17)

ABBREVIATIONS

• Ch - Chain
• Sc - Single crochet
• Hdc - Half double crochet
• Dc - Double crochet
• Inc - Increase: Two stitches in the same loop
• ** - Repeat the sequence

GHOST BODY - TOP

• 1.round: Start with 6 sc in magic ring
• 2.round: *1 increase* x 6 (12)
• 3.round: *1 sc, 1 increase* x 6 (18)
• 4.round: *2 sc, 1 increase* x 6 (24)
• 5.round: *3 sc, 1 increase* x 6 (30).
• 6.round: *4 sc, 1 increase* x 6 (36)
• 7.-19.round: *1 sc in each stitch* (36) - 13 rounds.
• 20.round: *3 hdc in the same stitch, 1 sc* x 18.

Fasten off. If you wish to make a taller ghost you can add rounds of sc between round 19 and 20.

GHOST BODY - BOTTOM

All rounds are joined with a slip stitch. Start every round by chaining two.

• 1.round: Start with 12 dc in magic ring
• 2.round: *1 dc increase* x 12 (24)
• 3.round: *1 hdc, 1 increase* x 12 (36). Fasten off.

BOW - OPTIONAL

• 1.row: Chain 7 and make 6 sc starting in the second loop from the hook.
• 2.row: *1 sc in each stitch* (6)
• 3.row: *1 sc in each stitch* (6)

Fasten off and tie a piece of yarn around the middle to give it the bow shape.

ASSEMBLING

• Place the safety eyes between rounds 10 and 11, with 4-5 stitches between. Sew on the bow if you wish.
• Cut a round piece of cardboard and glue it to the wrong side of the ghost bottom.
• Fill the ghost with teddybear stuffing and sew the top and bottom together.
• Sew between the last round of single crochets on the top and the edge on the bottom.

Free crochet pattern by @bomuldskys