These little crochet Halloween ghosts are the perfect decoration to add a playful yet spooky touch to your home this season. Whether you place them on a shelf, use them as part of a table setup, or gift them to friends and family, their charming faces and accessories make them special and truly stand out. From witch hats to pumpkins, each ghost can have its own personality, making them fun and unique.
Crochet Halloween Ghosts
You don’t need to be an expert to create these adorable Crochet Halloween Ghosts. Simple crochet techniques, a soft white yarn, and a few extras like mini hats or facial details will bring these ghosts to life. The process is straightforward and fun, with endless ways to customize the colors, expressions, and accessories. These cheerful ghosts will make a great addition to Halloween festivities, keeping the spooky vibe fun and friendly.
Credit Chubby Cheeks
Materials & Tools Needed
- Yarn:
- White yarn (ghost body)
- Black yarn (witch hat)
- Purple yarn (witch hat)
- Brown yarn (pumpkin stem)
- Green yarn (maple leaf)
- Pink yarn (blush)
- Black yarn or thread (mouth embroidery)
- Hook: 2.5mm crochet hook
- Stitch Marker
- Stuffing: Polyester stuffing for shaping the ghost
- Eyes: 4mm black plastic safety eyes
- Glue: Craft glue (hot glue or similar)
- Needle: Yarn needle for sewing pieces and embroidery
Finished Size & Customization Ideas
- Size: Approximately 2.5-3 inches tall, depending on yarn and tension.
- Customization:
- Add different facial expressions using embroidery.
- Accessorize your ghosts with pumpkins, witch hats, or maple leaves as featured in the pattern.
- Use blush to give rosy cheeks for a cute effect!
Pattern Abbreviations & Terminology
The pattern follows US crochet terminology.
- sc: Single Crochet
- inc: Increase (2 single crochets in the same stitch)
- dec: Decrease (crochet 2 stitches together)
- hdc: Half Double Crochet
- dc: Double Crochet
- ch: Chain
- sl st: Slip Stitch
- st: Stitch
- BLO: Back Loop Only
- Magic Ring: Adjustable circle to begin projects worked in rounds.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Part 1: Ghost Body
- Round 1: Start with a magic ring. Make 8 sc into the ring. Pull the tail to close the ring. (8 sts)
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch. (16 sts)
- Round 3: Sc in the next stitch, inc in the next. Repeat 8 times. (24 sts)
- Round 4: Sc in each stitch around. (24 sts)
- Round 5: Sc in the next 2 stitches, inc in the next. Repeat 8 times. (32 sts)
- Round 6: Sc in each stitch. (32 sts)
- Round 7: Work as follows:
- Sc in the next 7 sts.
- Create the four-triple crochet cluster to form an arm:
a. Yarn over twice, insert the hook into the next st, pull through.
b. Yarn over, pull through 2 loops (3 loops remain), yarn over, pull through 2 loops (2 loops remain).
c. Repeat four times in the same st, then pull through all loops on the hook to complete the cluster. - Sc in the next 15 sts, repeat the cluster for the second arm in the next st, then finish with 8 sc. (32 sts)
- Round 8: Sc in each stitch. (32 sts)
- Round 9: Sc in the next 3 stitches, inc in the next. Repeat 8 times. (40 sts)
- Rounds 10-11: Sc in each stitch. (40 sts)
- Round 12 (BLO): Sc in the next 3 stitches, dec over the next 2 sts. Repeat 8 times. (32 sts)
- Round 13: Sc in the next 2 stitches, dec over the next 2 sts. Repeat 8 times. (24 sts)
- Round 14: Sc in the next st, dec over the next 2 sts. Repeat 8 times. (16 sts)
- Stuff the ghost with polyester stuffing.
- Round 15: Dec in every stitch until the circle closes. (8 sts)
- Fasten off, leaving a tail. Using a needle, close the remaining hole with stitches worked through the front loops only. Weave in the yarn tail to hide it.
Part 2: Ghost Base (Ruffle Skirt)
- In Round 12 BLO, attach yarn to the first unused stitch.
- Round 1 (base): Work 4 sc, inc in the next st. Repeat 8 times. (48 sts)
- Round 2: In the same starting space:
- [1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc]. Sl st to the next st.
- Repeat the sequence for 8 scaloped sections.
- Fasten off and weave in tails.
Part 3: Witch Hat
- Round 1: Start with a magic ring. Make 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
- Round 2: Sc, inc in the next st. Repeat 3 times. (9 sts)
- Round 3: Sc in each stitch. (9 sts)
- Round 4: Sc in the next 2 stitches, inc in the next. Repeat 3 times. (12 sts)
- Round 5: Sc in each stitch. (12 sts)
- Round 6: Sc in the next 3 stitches, inc in the next. Repeat 3 times. (15 sts)
- Round 7 – Brim: Attach black yarn. Work 2 dc in the BLO of each st. (30 sts)
- Fasten off, hide tails, and glue the hat to the ghost head.
Part 4: Maple Leaf
- Round 1: Start with a magic ring. Make 10 sc into it. (10 sts)
- Round 2 (petals): hdc, picot, sl st into the next st.
- Continue to shape the leaf as instructed for each stitch. Fasten off and attach to the ghost’s body.
Part 5: Pumpkin
- Rounds 1-2: Create a magic ring, sc 8, then work an inc in every stitch. (16 sts)
- Rounds 3-6: Sc in each stitch.
- Round 7: Dec around. Begin stuffing the pumpkin.
- Shape the pumpkin by threading a yarn needle and pulling yarn through it to create “sections.”
- Create a small brown stem with a 3 ch slip stitch sequence, and attach it to the pumpkin.
Final Touches
- Eyes: Attach 4mm safety eyes on the 6th row from the top, 4 stitches apart. Use craft glue to secure them.
- Mouth: Embroider with black yarn/thread, creating different expressions (“o” shape for a surprised ghost or a wide-laughing mouth).
- Blush: Sew pink yarn below each eye to create a cute blushing effect.
Customization Ideas
- Add accessories like the witch hat, pumpkin, or maple leaves for themed ghost designs.
- Embroider unique facial expressions for variety.
- Mix and match yarn colors for different styles!
