Amigurumi Ghost – FREE Crochet Pattern

Amigurumi Ghost – FREE Crochet Pattern
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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! ✨🎭

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👻 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

  • Worsted weight yarn in white

  • 3.5 mm crochet hook

  • Fiberfill stuffing (minimal – for inner head)

  • Black safety eyes (12 mm)

  • Yarn needle

  • Stitch markers

  • Scissors


🔁 Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR – Magic Ring

  • sc – Single Crochet

  • inc – Increase (2 sc in one st)

  • dec – Decrease (sc2tog)

  • ch – Chain

  • sl st – Slip Stitch

  • FO – Fasten Off


🧵 Pattern Instructions


🎩 Inner Head Form (optional, stuffed for shape)

White Yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
    6–12. sc around (30)

  6. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  7. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  8. (sc, dec) x6 (12)
    Stuff lightly

  9. dec x6 (6)
    FO and weave in


👻 Ghost Cloak (Outer Sheet Body)

Worked from top down in rounds. Use white yarn.

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)

  7. (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
    8–15. sc around (42)

  8. ch 2, skip 1 st, sc in next 6 repeat around (creates eye holes)

  9. sc around, including into chains (42)
    18–26. sc around

  10. Begin adding flare: (sc, inc) x7, sc 14, (sc, inc) x7, sc 7 (adds wave folds)
    28–32. sc around

  11. [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

  • Place the cloak over the head form (if used)

  • Adjust ruffles naturally around base

  • Stitch the cloak lightly at the crown if needed to keep shape

  • Pose ghost folds as desired for a floating effect


💡 Optional Add-Ons

  • Add a string at the top to hang as a ghost ornament

  • Stitch a little smile or blush circles for a kawaii vibe

  • 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!


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