Add a touch of spooky charm to your crochet collection with this Amigurumi Cute Ghost pattern! Whether you’re crafting for Halloween, playful decor, or simply love adorable paranormal-inspired creations, this free pattern lets you stitch up a cheerful little ghost with personality. With its soft, rounded shape, flowing edges, and sweet expression, this amigurumi ghost is more friendly than frightening! Perfect for gifting, decorating, or adding to a whimsical display, this little spirit is sure to bring smiles rather than scares.
Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to play with different colors, embroidered features, or even tiny accessories like a bow, pumpkin, or miniature lantern! Give your ghost rosy cheeks for an extra charming touch, stitch expressive eyes for added personality, or create an entire ghostly gang for festive fun! Whether perched on a shelf, hung up as part of a seasonal garland, or crafted just for the joy of it, this amigurumi cute ghost is a delightful project that turns spooky into sweet—one stitch at a time! 👻🧶✨
👻 Amigurumi Cute Ghost – FREE Crochet Pattern
Float into Halloween fun with this adorable amigurumi ghost! Featuring a dome-shaped head, playful arms, and a flowing, ruffled sheet, this spook-tacular cutie is perfect for fall decor or gifting with a smile.
✨ Skill Level
Beginner-Friendly – Uses simple stitches and shaping with a flowing ruffle technique.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 6–7 inches (15–18 cm) tall using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Worsted weight yarn:
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White (main body)
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Black (mouth detail – optional embroidery or felt)
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3.0–3.5 mm crochet hook
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8–10 mm safety eyes (or black yarn for embroidery)
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch marker
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Fiberfill stuffing
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Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc two stitches together)
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
ch – Chain
🧠 Head
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–12. sc around (36) -
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
– Stuff firmly -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
FO, weave shut and hide tail.
🖐️ Arms (Make 2)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
3–5. sc around (12) -
(2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
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sc around (9)
FO, leave tail for sewing. Flatten and sew to sides near base of the head.
👻 Ruffled Sheet Skirt
Attach white yarn to base of head.
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Ch 1, work 2 sc in each st around (this will double the stitches and begin the ruffle)
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Repeat: (1 sc, inc) around
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Next round: sc around
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Optional: Continue with one more round increasing ruffle with (2 sc, inc) pattern
FO and weave in.
👁️ Face
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Attach safety eyes between Rounds 6–8, spaced ~5 stitches apart.
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Embroider a smiling mouth with black yarn OR cut a small felt mouth and glue/sew on.
✂️ Finishing Touches
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Lightly stuff the ghost’s head only (leave skirt unstuffed for a draping look)
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You can stiffen the ruffle with spray starch if desired
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Add a loop on top to hang your ghost from branches, doors, or windows!
💡 Customization Ideas
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Add blushing cheeks with pink felt
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Use glow-in-the-dark yarn for spooky night effects
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Make a whole ghost family in different sizes!
This little ghost might be haunting your shelf—but only in the cutest way! Perfect for autumn crafts, Halloween gifting, or spooky season smiles. 🎃👻
