Meet Bubu, the cutest little ghost who’s excited to join the Halloween fun. This crochet pattern is perfect for beginners and makes a sweet decoration, a thoughtful handmade gift, or a delightful toy for kids. With his cheerful face, little pumpkin bag, and playful details, Bubu is a charming companion that adds a spooky yet adorable vibe to your holiday celebrations.
Crochet Bubu Little Ghost
The best part? This Crochet Pattern is simple and uses common materials like yarn, safety eyes, and some polyester filling. You don’t need to be an expert to make him. Just follow along to create a friendly little ghost with legs, tiny hands, and a pumpkin bag. Plus, there’s an option to add a pumpkin hat for an extra festive look. Crochet Bubu at your own pace, and enjoy watching him come to life stitch by stitch.
Credit Lyn Crochet Journal
Materials & Tools Needed
- Yarn:
- White yarn (for body, hands, and part of the head)
- Orange yarn (for the pumpkin accessory)
- Brown yarn (for pumpkin stem)
- Cream yarn (for the legs)
- Hook: Size 3 mm (for sport yarn)
- Additional Tools:
- Scissors
- Needle
- Black marker
- Polyester filling (for stuffing)
- Straight pins (to mark and position pieces while sewing)
- Two safety eyes (6 mm) with washers
- Cardboard (cut into a circular shape for stability of the base)
Finished Size
The finished size will depend on your yarn weight, hook size, and tension. Using sport-weight yarn and a 3 mm hook, expect a size suitable for a small handheld decoration (around 4–6 inches).
Customization Ideas
- Change Yarn Colors: Use different colors for a playful ghost or holiday themes.
- Add Accessories: Use the tutorial’s pumpkin bag design and consider adding custom hats or other seasonal elements.
- Facial Expression: Draw a unique face using a black marker or embroider details.
Pattern Abbreviations & Terminology
Pattern uses US crochet terminology.
- MR: Magic Ring
- sc: Single Crochet
- sl st: Slip Stitch
- ch: Chain
- inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec: Decrease (2 stitches crocheted together, use invisible decrease if preferred)
- FO: Fasten Off
Step-by-Step Detailed Instructions
This will walk you through creating Bubu Little Ghost step by step.
Body
- Begin with white yarn and make a Magic Ring (MR).
- Round 1: Work 6 sc into the MR. (6 sts)
- Use a piece of scrap yarn to mark the start of each round for easy tracking.
- Round 2: inc in every stitch around. (12 sts)
- Round 3: (sc, inc) repeat around. (18 sts)
- Round 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat around. (24 sts)
- Round 5: (3 sc, inc) repeat around. (30 sts)
- Round 6: (4 sc, inc) repeat around. (36 sts)
- Rounds 7–12: Work 1 sc in each stitch around. (36 sts per round for 6 rounds)
Adding the Eyes
- Insert two 6 mm safety eyes between rounds 10 and 11, spaced 5 stitches apart.
- Use straight pins to mark the position before inserting the eyes.
- If holes for the safety eyes are small, use your hook to carefully stretch the stitch or scissors to widen the hole slightly. Attach washers to secure.
Stuffing the Body
- Add polyester filling to the body as you go. Make sure the bottom is firm but not overfilled.
- Cut a circle of cardboard and place it at the base of the body for stability.
Finishing the Body
- Round 13: (4 sc, dec) repeat around. (30 sts)
- Round 14: (3 sc, dec) repeat around. (24 sts)
- Round 15: (2 sc, dec) repeat around. (18 sts)
- Round 16: (1 sc, dec) repeat around. (12 sts)
- Round 17: Work decreases until the hole is closed. FO and weave in the remaining yarn tail.
Legs (Make 2)
- With cream yarn, start with a MR.
- Round 1: Work 6 sc into the MR. (6 sts)
- Round 2: (sc, inc) repeat around. (9 sts)
- Rounds 3–6: Work 1 sc in each stitch around. (9 sts per round for 4 rounds)
- FO, leaving a tail for sewing.
- Using straight pins, position the legs at the base of the body. Sew them securely in place using the yarn tail.
Hands (Make 2)
- With white yarn, start with a MR.
- Round 1: Work 6 sc into the MR. (6 sts)
- Round 2: (sc, inc) repeat around. (9 sts)
- Rounds 3–5: Work 1 sc in each stitch around. (9 sts per round for 3 rounds)
- Add a small amount of stuffing to make the hands firm.
- FO, leaving a tail for sewing.
- Use straight pins to position the hands on either side of the body (just below the “neck” area) and sew them in place with the yarn tail.
Blouse Detail (Optional)
- Using cream yarn, crochet a simple chain around the body at the level just below the eyes.
- Secure and tack in place to create a “blouse-like” accessory.
Pumpkin Bag
- With orange yarn, start with a MR.
- Round 1: Work 6 sc into the MR. (6 sts)
- Round 2: inc in every stitch around. (12 sts)
- Round 3: (sc, inc) repeat around. (18 sts)
- Round 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat around. (24 sts)
- Rounds 5–7: Work 1 sc in each stitch around. (24 sts per round for 3 rounds)
- Round 8: (2 sc, dec) repeat around. (18 sts)
- Round 9: (sc, dec) repeat around. (12 sts)
- FO, leaving enough yarn to sew the top closed slightly.
- Cut brown yarn and attach to the center of the top as the pumpkin stem.
Bag Handle
- Chain 10, then attach to either side of the pumpkin to form a bag handle.
Pumpkin Details
- Use the black marker to draw a simple pumpkin face.
Final Assembly
- Position accessories (e.g., attach the pumpkin to one of the hands or position it nearby), and make adjustments as desired.
- We’re done!
