Here you can learn how to make this cute crochet amigurumi ghost! Halloween is soon here. Oh boy, how fast time flies! Time to make some scary ghosts for Halloween.

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Amigurumi ghost

Today we are going to share this super easy and quick amigurumi ghost pattern. This ghost has minimal sewing, and the body and the head are made in one piece.

I love making Halloween patterns, and if you scroll, you can find even more free patterns on this blog. These are all quick and easy projects that you can finish in no time.

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Materials

You only need some white yarn, safety eyes, a hook, some filling materials, and 30 minutes or so to finish this ghost. The eyes can also be embroiled on if you don't have safety eyes.

Crochet hook

Safety eyes

More free Halloween patterns

If you are looking for other scary amigurumi patterns for Halloween, be sure to check out these! All these patterns are free as well, and some are also in German, like the mouse pattern. Be sure to share with your fiber friends as well!

New to crocheting?

If you are new to crocheting or want to practice your amigurumi skills before making the crochet ghost, I have a great video for you

In this video, the basics of how to start and crochet animals will be explained.

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German video

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Video tutorial

Be sure to check out the video as well! You can find many useful tips and tricks that you can use when making your ghost or other amigurumi.

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Amigurumi ghost. A free pattern

This pattern is the intellectual property of Yarnhild. The pattern must not be altered, translated, copied or republished without approval.You are welcome to sell the items that you have made from my patterns, but please be sure to give me credit for the pattern that you sell online. For private use only, no commercial use. 2021 – Yarnhild

How to crochet a ghost

Abbreviations – US terms

Ch – chain 
R – round 
St – stitch  
Sc – single crochet  
Sc dec - single crochet decrease
Sc inc – single crochet increase
Mr – magic ring
Sl st – slipstitch
Hdc – half double crochet

About the pattern

The body and head are made in one part. The ghost is made in continuous rounds. Use a stitch marker and move it up as you go. The ghost is crocheted bottom up. Stuff as you go. Use a 3 mm crochet hook or a hook recommended for the yarn you use.

Materials

Crochet hook 3.0 mm
Yarn: Worsted weight.
Color: white
A small amount of thinner, black yarn for the nose and mouth for the facial features.
Tapestry needle
10 mm safety eyes
Stitch marker
Stuffing materials

Notes

Body and head

In white

R1: 6sc in a mr (6 sc)
R2- 3: 6 sc
R4: (Sc inc) x 6 (12 sc)
R5: (1sc, sc inc) x 6 (18 sc)
R6: 18 sc
R7: sc dec x 3, 6sc, sc inc x 3, 3sc (18 sc)
R8-9: 18sc (18sc)
R10: sc inc x 3, 6sc, sc dec x 3, 3sc (18 sc)
R11-12) 18 sc
R13: (1sc, sc dec) x 6 (12 sc)
R14: (1sc, sc dec) x 4 (8 sc)
Add stuffing.
R15: sc inc x 8 (16 sc)
R16: (1sc, sc inc) x 8 (24 sc)
R17: (2sc, sc inc) x 8 (32 sc)
R18-24: 32 sc
Attach safety eyes between rounds 22 -23, 3-4 sc stitches apart.
R25: (2sc, sc dec) x 8 (24 sc)
R26: (1sc, sc dec) x 8 (16 sc)
Add stuffing.
R27: sc dec x 8 (8 sc)
Sl st into the first sc. Fasten off. Sew the hole closed.

Arms

In white

R1: 7sc in a mr (7 sc)
R2-6: 7 sc
Pinch the hole flat and close it with single crochet. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Assembly

Sew on the arms below the neck. Make little hairs. Cut some strands of yarn and attach it on the top of the head. Use the tapestry needle to split the yarn to make it look like hair. Weave in all ends. Embroider facial features, like eyebrows and a mouth.

Thank you!
Thank you for making my pattern! I hope you like your ghost! Please share your finished work with me! You can find me on Instagram and Facebook: @Yarnhild. Let’s connect!