Tiptoe into spooky season with the Ghost Slippers, a hauntingly cozy crochet project that’s more boo-tiful than bone-chilling! 👻🧶 With their soft ghostly shapes, playful expressions, and snuggly soles, these slippers are perfect for lounging in style while channeling your inner ghoul. Whether you’re curling up with a scary movie or handing out candy to trick-or-treaters, these ghostly companions will keep your feet warm and your Halloween spirit high.
This pattern is ideal for crocheters who love mixing comfort with a dash of whimsy. You can customize your ghosts with sleepy eyes, cheeky grins, or even glow-in-the-dark yarn for a spooky surprise. Whether you’re crafting a gift for a fellow Halloween lover or treating yourself to something frightfully fun, the Ghost Slippers are a delightful way to stitch up seasonal charm—one ghostly loop at a time! 🧵🎃
👻 Crochet Ghost Slippers – Multi-Size Family Pattern
Bring some spooky-cute charm to your feet with these cozy Ghost Slippers! Perfect for Halloween (or all year round if you love ghosts), these slippers feature chunky white bodies, friendly black faces, and an adorable little “ghost bump” on top. The pattern includes sizes for Toddler, Kids, Women, and Men, so the whole family can enjoy a pair!
✨ Skill Level
Easy to Intermediate – you should know how to crochet in the round, increase, decrease, and sew appliqué details.
📏 Finished Sizes
- Toddler: US 7–9 (14–15 cm sole)
- Kids: US 11–13 (17–18 cm sole)
- Women’s: US 7–9 (23–24 cm sole)
- Men’s: US 10–12 (27–28 cm sole)
👉 Adjust hook size or add/remove sole rounds for in-between sizes.
🧶 Materials
- Super bulky white yarn (main body & sole)
- Worsted weight black yarn (eyes & mouth)
- 4.5 mm hook (Toddler/Kids)
- 5.0 mm hook (Women)
- 5.5 mm hook (Men)
- Tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors
- Fiberfill stuffing (for the little ghost bump)
- Optional: puff paint or rubber dots for non-slip soles
🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR = Magic Ring
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase (2 sc in one st)
- dec = decrease (sc2tog)
- sl st = slip stitch
- ch = chain
- FO = fasten off
🧵 Gauge
With super bulky yarn & 5.0 mm hook:
6 sc = 2″ (5 cm)
👟 Pattern Instructions
1. Sole (Make 2 per slipper, work in White)
Toddler (US 7–9):
- Ch 7.
- R1: sc in 2nd ch, sc 4, 3 sc in last, work other side: sc 4, 2 sc in last (14).
- R2: inc, sc 4, inc x3, sc 4, inc x2 (20).
- R3: sc, inc x2, sc 4, sc, inc x3, sc 4, sc, inc x2 (26).
Kids (US 11–13):
- Ch 9.
- R1: sc in 2nd ch, sc 6, 3 sc in last, other side: sc 6, 2 sc in last (18).
- R2: inc, sc 6, inc x3, sc 6, inc x2 (26).
- R3: sc, inc x2, sc 6, sc, inc x3, sc 6, sc, inc x2 (32).
Women’s (US 7–9):
- Ch 12.
- R1: sc in 2nd ch, sc 10, 3 sc in last, other side: sc 10, 2 sc in last (26).
- R2: inc, sc 10, inc x3, sc 10, inc x2 (32).
- R3: sc, inc x2, sc 10, sc, inc x3, sc 10, sc, inc x2 (38).
Men’s (US 10–12):
- Ch 14.
- R1: sc in 2nd ch, sc 12, 3 sc in last, other side: sc 12, 2 sc in last (30).
- R2: inc, sc 12, inc x3, sc 12, inc x2 (36).
- R3: sc, inc x2, sc 12, sc, inc x3, sc 12, sc, inc x2 (42).
👉 Make 2 soles per slipper. Place a piece of felt/foam between them if you want extra sturdiness, then whipstitch together.
2. Walls & Dome Body (White)
- Join yarn at heel, sc around.
- Work 3–4 rounds evenly (short walls).
- Begin shaping dome:
- (For toddler/kids) dec 4 evenly in next round.
- (For women/men) dec 6 evenly in next round.
- Work 2–3 more rounds evenly.
- This should create a rounded ghost dome over the toes.
👉 Try slipper on at this stage. The dome should cover toes and arch, leaving heel open.
3. Ghost Bump (Knob on Top – White)
- MR, 6 sc.
- R2: inc around (12).
- R3–4: sc around (12).
- R5: dec around (6).
- FO, stuff, sew to top center of slipper.
4. Face (Black Yarn)
Eyes (Make 2 per slipper):
- Ch 7.
- R1: sc in 2nd ch, sc 4, 3 sc in last, work other side: sc 4, 2 sc in last (12).
- R2: sc around to make oval (sl st to join).
- FO, leave tail, sew vertically as ovals.
Mouth:
- Ch 14 (Toddler/Kids) or Ch 16 (Women/Men).
- R1: sc across (13–15).
- FO. Curve slightly into a smile, sew below eyes.
5. Finishing
- Sew eyes and mouth firmly.
- Weave in ends.
- Add puff paint dots to soles for safety.
🎀 Final Look
Now your ghost slippers are done — with their cheerful oval eyes, wide grinning mouths, and playful ghost bump on top! Soft, cozy, and spooky-sweet, they’re the perfect handmade accessory for Halloween lounging or festive family photos.
👻✨ Make a set for the whole family and watch them haunt the living room in style!
📏 Ghost Slippers Size & Stitch Count Chart
This chart shows the sole foundation stitch counts and final stitch totals per round for each family size. Use it as a quick reference while crocheting.
🧾 Sole Stitch Count Chart
| Size | Foundation Chain | Round 1 (base count) | Round 2 (after increases) | Round 3 (after increases) | Round 4 (even sc) | Final Sole Sts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toddler (US 7–9) | Ch 7 | 14 sts | 20 sts | 26 sts | 26 sts | 26 |
| Kids (US 11–13) | Ch 9 | 18 sts | 26 sts | 32 sts | 32 sts | 32 |
| Women (US 7–9) | Ch 12 | 26 sts | 32 sts | 38 sts | 38 sts | 38 |
| Men (US 10–12) | Ch 14 | 30 sts | 36 sts | 42 sts | 42 sts | 42 |
👉 For half sizes or custom fit, add one more increase round (sc, inc evenly).
👟 Body & Dome Rounds
| Size | Wall Rounds (even) | Dome Shaping (decreases) | Ghost Bump Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toddler | 3 rounds | dec 4 evenly | MR 6 → 12 → 12 → 6 |
| Kids | 3–4 rounds | dec 4–6 evenly | MR 6 → 12 → 12 → 6 |
| Women | 4 rounds | dec 6 evenly | MR 6 → 12 → 12 → 6 |
| Men | 4–5 rounds | dec 6–8 evenly | MR 6 → 12 → 12 → 6 |
👀 Face Size Guide
| Size | Eye Chain (oval) | Mouth Chain | Placement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toddler | Ch 5 | Ch 12 | Closer together, small smile |
| Kids | Ch 6 | Ch 14 | Moderate spacing |
| Women | Ch 7 | Ch 16 | Wider smile, larger ovals |
| Men | Ch 8 | Ch 16–18 | Broadest smile, largest ovals |
