Welcome to the whimsical and spooky world of amigurumi! 👻✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for a Ghost—a charming little specter perfect for Halloween décor, playful displays, or adding a touch of supernatural cuteness to your handmade collection! 🎃 Whether you love crafting festive seasonal pieces, enjoy making adorable themed decorations, or simply want a ghostly buddy to haunt your amigurumi lineup, this pattern will guide you through stitching up a delightful ghost with soft, flowing features and expressive charm! 💜
This design embraces simplicity and personality, making it an ideal project for beginners or seasoned crocheters looking for a fun, quick, and charming addition to their collection! 🧶💀 I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Ghost turns out just right—perfect for adding a spooky-yet-sweet touch to any space! 🕸️ So grab your hooks, pick out classic whites or playful pastel shades, and let’s stitch up a friendly little apparition! ✨🎭
👻 Amigurumi Ghost Crochet Pattern
This charming little ghost is cloaked in a draping blanket-like body, with wide eyes and flowing folds — an adorable haunting buddy for autumn!
🧶 Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate — Simple shapes with subtle shaping and texture for the draped look.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 20–24 cm (8–9.5″) tall using medium-weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
✂️ Materials Needed
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Worsted weight yarn in white
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3.5 mm crochet hook
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Fiberfill stuffing (minimal – for inner head)
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Black safety eyes (12 mm)
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Yarn needle
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Stitch markers
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Scissors
🔁 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR – Magic Ring
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sc – Single Crochet
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inc – Increase (2 sc in one st)
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dec – Decrease (sc2tog)
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ch – Chain
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sl st – Slip Stitch
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FO – Fasten Off
🧵 Pattern Instructions
🎩 Inner Head Form (optional, stuffed for shape)
White Yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–12. sc around (30) -
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff lightly -
dec x6 (6)
FO and weave in
👻 Ghost Cloak (Outer Sheet Body)
Worked from top down in rounds. Use white yarn.
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(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)
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(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
8–15. sc around (42) -
ch 2, skip 1 st, sc in next 6 repeat around (creates eye holes)
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sc around, including into chains (42)
18–26. sc around -
Begin adding flare: (sc, inc) x7, sc 14, (sc, inc) x7, sc 7 (adds wave folds)
28–32. sc around -
[Optional] Add small ruffle: (sc in next, hdc, dc, hdc, sc) repeat for soft edge
FO, weave in end
🧿 Eyes
Insert black safety eyes into the eye holes made on Round 16.
If you didn’t create eye holes, attach them between rounds 10–12 approximately 8 stitches apart.
🪡 Assembly
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Place the cloak over the head form (if used)
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Adjust ruffles naturally around base
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Stitch the cloak lightly at the crown if needed to keep shape
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Pose ghost folds as desired for a floating effect
💡 Optional Add-Ons
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Add a string at the top to hang as a ghost ornament
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Stitch a little smile or blush circles for a kawaii vibe
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Crochet tiny arms underneath for a peekaboo look!
🧵 Boo-tiful Work!
Your amigurumi ghost is ready to float onto a windowsill, haunt a shelf, or cuddle into a Halloween vignette!