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Add a dash of spooky sweetness to your space with the Amigurumi Ghost Pillow with Witch Hat, a cuddly crochet project that’s perfect for Halloween snuggles and playful décor! 👻🧶 With its soft, plush body and charming witchy hat perched on top, this ghost is more cute than creepy—ready to haunt your couch in the most huggable way. Whether you’re decorating for the season or crafting a cozy companion for a little ghoul, this pillow brings festive fun with every stitch.

Ideal for crocheters who love oversized amigurumi and seasonal flair, this pattern invites you to get creative with yarn textures, hat colors, and expressive ghostly features. Add blush cheeks, a cheeky smile, or even a tiny broom for extra charm. Whether it’s lounging on your bed or starring in your Halloween display, the Ghost Pillow with Witch Hat is a delightful way to stitch up spooky comfort—one magical loop at a time! 🧵🎃

A crochet ghost pillow with a black witch hat featuring a purple band and orange buckle, embroidered with "BOO!" on its body, seated on a vintage armchair.

👻 Amigurumi Ghost Pillow with Witch Hat Crochet Pattern

Add spooky cuteness to your home with this soft and squishy ghost pillow! With its wavy scalloped bottom, cheerful oval eyes, embroidered smile, and “BOO!” lettering, it’s the perfect Halloween décor piece. The tall witch hat stays upright thanks to hidden reinforcement, making this ghost look exactly like the one in the photo.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – includes shaping, structural reinforcement, and appliqué details.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 28–32 cm (11–13 in) tall (including hat), when made with bulky yarn and a 5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials Needed

Bulky/Chunky yarn (or 2 strands worsted):
- Cream/White (body)
- Black (eyes, hat, “BOO!” text)
- Purple (hat band)
- Orange (hat buckle)
Hook: 4.5–5 mm
Fiberfill stuffing
Yarn needle & stitch marker
Black felt (optional, for lettering if not crocheted)
Plastic canvas or stiff felt (for hat brim reinforcement)
Stiff sheet or thin plastic cone insert (to keep hat cone upright)

🪡 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR = Magic Ring
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in same st)
dec = decrease (sc 2 together)
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
BLO = back loop only
dc = double crochet

🧵 Pattern Instructions

1. Ghost Body (Cream/White)

R1: MR, 6 sc [6]
R2: inc x6 [12]
R3: (sc, inc) x6 [18]
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
R6: (4 sc, inc) x6 [36]
Continue increasing evenly until you reach 72 sts.
R13–40: sc around [72] to build height.
👉 Stuff as you go, firm but soft.

Wavy Bottom Edge (Scallops):

Switch to FLO of last round.
(skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sl st in next st) repeat around.
This creates big rounded waves like in the photo. FO and weave ends.

2. Arms (make 2, Cream/White)

R1: MR, 6 sc [6]
R2: inc x6 [12]
R3–6: sc around [12]
R7: (2 sc, dec) x3 [9]
R8–10: sc around [9]
FO, stuff lightly, and sew to body sides mid-height.

3. Witch Hat

Hat Cone (Black):

R1: MR, 6 sc [6]
R2: inc x6 [12]
R3: (sc, inc) x6 [18]
R4–5: sc around [18]
R6: (2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
R7–8: sc around [24]
R9: (3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
R10–12: sc around [30]
👉 Continue increasing in this pattern until ~60 sts, making the cone ~20 cm tall.

Reinforcement for Standing Cone:

Crochet tightly.
Insert a rolled stiff felt/plastic sheet inside the cone.
Lightly stuff around the insert to hold shape.

Hat Brim (Black):

Attach yarn at cone base.
R1: FLO inc around [120]
R2: (sc, inc) repeat around [180]
R3–4: sc around [180]
👉 Place a plastic canvas circle between R2 & R3 layers for firmness.
FO.

4. Hat Band (Purple)

Ch 50 (adjust to fit base).
Row 1: sc across. FO.
Wrap around hat base and sew ends together.

5. Buckle (Orange)

Ch 12, join into loop.
R1: sc around, increasing slightly at corners to form a rectangle.
FO.
Sew centered over purple band at the front.

6. Face & “BOO!” Text

Eyes (Black, make 2):

Ch 6.
Work around chain: sc, hdc, 2 dc in next st, hdc, sc on other side.
This forms a tall oval eye.
FO, sew vertically on face.

Mouth (Black):

Embroider a small curved smile with black yarn under the eyes.

Letters “BOO!” (Black):
Option 1: Crochet blocky letters using chains + sc rows.
Option 2: Cut letters from felt and stitch/glue onto front.
👉 Place centered below mouth as in the photo.

🧩 Assembly

Sew arms to body sides.
Attach hat firmly on top of head.
Add hat band and buckle.
Sew on oval eyes and embroider smile.
Add “BOO!” text to body front.

🎃 Finishing Touches

Adjust hat cone to stand upright.
Flare out brim evenly.
Position scalloped bottom naturally for a ghostly wave effect.

🥰 Final Words

Your Amigurumi Ghost Pillow with Witch Hat is ready! With its wide scalloped base, straight-standing witch hat, and bold “BOO!” letters, it’s a perfect match to the photo. This cuddly ghost will bring Halloween spirit to any corner of your home.