Float into spooky season with the Amigurumi Ghost, a delightfully haunting crochet project that’s equal parts eerie and adorable! 👻🧶 With its soft, rounded shape, playful expression, and ghostly charm, this little specter is perfect for Halloween décor, party favors, or just a fun companion to keep you company during chilly autumn nights. Whether you’re crafting a friendly ghost or one with a mischievous grin, this pattern is sure to bring a smile to your face—no scare required!
This pattern is a treat for crocheters who love quick, character-filled projects with room for customization. You can add safety eyes, stitch on a spooky smirk, or even accessorize with a tiny bow or witch hat for extra flair. Whether you’re decorating your home, gifting a ghostly pal, or building a whole haunted crew, the Amigurumi Ghost is a charming way to stitch up some seasonal magic—one boo-tiful loop at a time! 🧵✨
👻 Amigurumi Ghost Crochet Pattern
This little ghost is more sweet than spooky! With its big embroidered eyes, playful ball arms, and pleated ruffled base, it looks like it’s floating right off your hook. Perfect for Halloween décor, gifting, or making a whole ghost family!
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – worked in the round, with embroidery and pleat shaping at the base.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 20–22 cm (8–9 inches) tall when using medium-weight cotton yarn and a 3.5–4.0 mm crochet hook.
🧶 Materials
- Off-white or light beige yarn (main body)
- Black yarn (eyes, brows, smile embroidery)
- 3.5–4.0 mm crochet hook (adjust to yarn weight)
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn/tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- sc – Single Crochet
- inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
- dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
- BLO – Back Loop Only
- sl st – Slip Stitch
- FO – Fasten Off
👻 Pattern Instructions
Head & Body (worked in one piece)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
- (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
8–22. sc around (42) → creates the tall tube shape for the ghost’s head and body.
Begin Skirt Flaring with Pleats
Here we build the pleated folds you see in the photo.
- In BLO: (6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
- In BLO again: (7 sc, inc) x6 (54)
- (8 sc, inc) x6 (60)
- sc around (60)
Tip: By stacking increases in BLO, the fabric begins to form vertical channels, which fold into natural pleats.
Ruffled Base
- (sc, inc) around (90)
- (2 sc, inc) around (120)
- (3 sc, inc) around (160)
- sc around (160)
- sl st around for a neat finished edge. FO and weave in ends.
Arms (make 2)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
3–5. sc around (12) - (sc, dec) x4 (8)
7–8. sc around (8)
FO, stuff lightly. Sew to sides of the body halfway down.
Face (embroidered details)
- Eyes: With black yarn, embroider 2 oval patches directly onto the face, spaced evenly.
- Eyebrows: Short curved lines above each eye.
- Mouth: Curve a sweet smile below the eyes.
Optional: Add blush with pink embroidery thread or fabric paint.
✂️ Finishing Touches
- Stuff the head and upper body so it holds shape, but leave the lower ruffled area soft to “flow.”
- Spread pleats outward with your fingers — you’ll see them fall into neat folds thanks to the BLO increases.
- Lightly steam block if you want the pleats extra crisp.
🎃 Final Thoughts
Your ghost is ready to float around the house! 👻
This pattern makes a perfect Halloween shelf buddy, a fun handmade gift, or a centerpiece for your autumn décor.
Try making a whole family of ghosts — tall, short, smiling, or spooky! They’ll bring instant charm to your Halloween celebrations.
