Crochet Ghost Pattern For Halloween Gifts

Have you ever wanted a cute little companion for Halloween? Have a look at the crochet ghost pattern a fantastic little project that even beginners can tackle with ease! This crochet ghost has a charming look with its soft, cottony body, cute whitch hat and spirited scalloped edges that mimic ghostly whispers.

You can personalize your ghost with different yarn colors or add a playful blush and movable eyes using minimal supplies like a little pink yarn and darning needles. Whether it's hanging on your bag as a keychain or sitting on your desk, this little ghost promises to bring a touch of handmade fun to your Halloween decor.

Crafting The Crochet Ghost

Yarn Requirements:

• 5P milk cotton yarn in color white for the ghost's body
• Black and purple yarn for features and hat

Suggested Yarn:

• 5P milk cotton yarn

Suggested Hook:

• 3mm hook for the ghost's body
• 3.5mm hook for the ghost's eyes

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• inc = increase (2 single crochets in one stitch)
• sl st = slip stitch

Special Stitches:

• Magic ring
• Yarn under for tighter stitches

Step by step Pattern

Ghost Body:

1. Magic Ring: Wrap the yarn around your fingers to create a ring, insert hook, pull through and twist 180°, yarn over and pull through to secure the ring. Adjust the loop on your hook so it's not too tight or loose.
2. Round 1: Place 6 single crochet (sc) stitches into the magic ring. Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of the round.
3. Round 2: Increase by placing two sc in each stitch around (12 stitches total).
4. Round 3: [One sc, increase] repeat around (18 stitches total).
5. Round 4 to Round 9: Place one sc in each stitch around to create the height of the ghost.
6. Round 10: Scallop Round: 3 sc in next stitch, slip stitch in the next stitch, repeat from * to * around.

Eyes:

1. Mark the position of the safety eyes between Round 5 and 6, about five stitches apart.
2. Use the darning needle to make holes if your stitches are too tight, and place the safety eyes.

Blush:

1. With pink yarn, sew a blush spot right underneath where each eye will be.

Ghost Hands:

1. Start with a Slip Knot: Chain 2.
2. Row 1: Single crochet in the second chain from hook, fasten off leaving a tail.
3. Sew the hands to the ghost, two rows above the scallops and two stitches away from the eyes.

Ghost Hat:

1. Magic Ring: Place 6 sc into the magic ring.
2. Round 1: Join to the first stitch.
3. Round 2: Place one sc in each stitch around.
4. Round 3: Alternate one sc with an increase all around.
5. Round 4: One sc in each stitch around, forming a cone shape.
6. Round 5 (Brim): Increase in every stitch around.
7. Slip Stitch: To join and finish the round, cut the yarn and pull through tight.
8. Final Touches: Use black yarn to wrap around the hat for decorative band and glue the hat onto the ghost.

Finishing:

1. Sew or glue the hat onto the ghost. Position the hat slightly to one side.
2. Weave in all ends and trim any excess yarn.
3. Add any additional decorations or personal touches as desired.