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Easy Crochet Ghost Pattern: 7-Step Halloween Amigurumi

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Easy handmade crochet ghost amigurumi for Halloween

This easy crochet ghost pattern makes a soft Halloween decoration with a rounded head, tiny arms and a gently waved base. The piece is worked mostly in one continuous shape and uses embroidered features, so it stays cute rather than scary.

easy crochet ghost pattern
A friendly handmade ghost for a mantel, desk or Halloween gift.

Project Details

  • Beginner level
  • 5.5 in (14 cm) tall
  • 2–3 hours
  • US crochet terms

Materials

  • 50 g white DK cotton yarn
  • 2.75 mm hook
  • Black embroidery thread
  • Fiberfill, marker, needle and scissors

Abbreviations: MR magic ring; sc single crochet; inc increase; dec invisible decrease; hdc half double crochet; dc double crochet; sl st slip stitch.

White yarn magic ring for a crochet ghost
Step 1: Begin the crown with six stitches in a magic ring.

Head

  1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. R2: Inc around. (12)
  3. R3: [Sc, inc] × 6. (18)
  4. R4: [2 sc, inc] × 6. (24)
  5. R5: [3 sc, inc] × 6. (30)
  6. R6–R11: Sc around. (30)
Flat white crochet crown circle growing from a magic ring
Step 2: Increase evenly to form a flat crown.
White crochet ghost head worked into a short cylinder
Step 3: Work even rounds to shape the head.

Face

Embroider oval eyes between rounds 8 and 10, six stitches apart. Secure the thread inside before stuffing.

Embroidering black eyes on the white crochet ghost
Step 4: Add two simple embroidered eyes.

Body and Wavy Edge

  1. R12: [4 sc, inc] × 6. (36)
  2. R13–R18: Sc around. (36)
  3. R19: Repeat [sl st, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc] six times.
White crochet ghost body widening below the head
Step 5: Add increases below the head for a floating shape.
Wavy crochet edge forming along the ghost base
Step 6: Alternate stitch heights to create six soft points.

Arms and Finish

For each arm, join yarn at the side, ch 5, work 4 sc back along the chain and sl st into the body. Repeat opposite. Stuff lightly, cut a white circle of crocheted fabric by working 6, 12, 18 and 24 stitches over four rounds, then sew it behind the wavy edge.

Small white arm crocheted directly onto the ghost body
Step 7: Add the arms, stuff lightly and close the base.

Tips and FAQ

If the base flares too much, use hdc instead of dc at each point. For outdoor display, use washable acrylic and keep the ghost dry. Embroidered eyes are safer than plastic eyes, but handmade decorations should still be kept away from children under three.

Practise the magic ring first, then explore more ideas in Occasions.

Shape a Stable, Friendly Ghost

This easy crochet ghost pattern should stand without a visible support. Distribute the stuffing in small pieces, keeping the base flatter and the top of the head softly rounded. Before closing, place the ghost on a table and adjust the filling through the opening. If it leans, move a small amount of stuffing toward the lower opposite side rather than overfilling the entire body.

Face Placement and Safe Finishing

Pin or mark the eyes before embroidering them. A distance of four to five stitches creates a gentle expression; closer eyes look playful, while wider spacing looks calmer. Use black yarn doubled only if it still passes cleanly through the fabric. For children under three, embroidered features are the safest choice. Secure every tail inside the body and avoid beads, glued decorations or wire.

Halloween Display Ideas

Make three ghosts in slightly different yarn weights and arrange them with battery-operated lights for a soft table display. Do not place yarn near candles or hot bulbs. The finished ghost can also become a hanging ornament by sewing a strong 6 in (15 cm) loop through several crown stitches. Spot-clean the surface, reshape the base and air-dry. Check yarn substitutions against the standard yarn-weight system so the hook still creates a dense fabric.

Easy crochet ghost pattern: Final Checklist

Before finishing this easy crochet ghost pattern, confirm the stitch count, shape, seam strength and care instructions. Photograph the completed easy crochet ghost pattern in natural light and record the yarn and hook used so the result can be repeated accurately.