Light up your spooky season with this Amigurumi Haunted Lantern crochet pattern! Inspired by eerie Halloween nights, this charming design captures the flickering glow, mysterious details, and ghostly charm of a haunted lantern in every stitch. Whether you’re crafting for Halloween decor, adding a mystical touch to your collection, or simply enjoy making unique amigurumi designs, this pattern lets you stitch up a miniature lantern bursting with personality! Perfect for brightening up your space with a spooky yet cozy vibe, this crochet creation brings a touch of handmade haunted magic to your collection. 🎃✨
Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different shades of orange, black, or even glow-in-the-dark yarn for an extra eerie effect. Add embroidered details, tiny accessories like a miniature ghost or bat, or even create a full set of Halloween-inspired amigurumi for a festive display! Whether gifted as a quirky keepsake, displayed as a spooky accent, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Haunted Lantern is a fun and creative project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade Halloween magic to every stitch! 🧶💖✨
🎃 Amigurumi Haunted Lantern with Ghost -Halloween Crochet Pattern
Create an enchanting Halloween centerpiece with this hauntingly cute crochet lantern! This spooktacular project features a glowing ghost inside a wired pumpkin lantern, complete with spooky black netting, curly vines, tiny pumpkins, and a dangling “BOO!” sign. A clever mix of yarn, structure, and fun seasonal details makes this piece a must-make for your fall decor! 👻🕸️🧡
✨ Skill Level
Advanced – includes wire shaping, structured frame, layered assembly, and multiple decorative details.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 10–12 in (25–30 cm) tall including the handle, when made with DK or worsted yarn and a 2.5–3 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- DK or worsted weight yarn:
- Orange (lantern frame & handle)
- Black (netting)
- White (ghost & sign)
- Green (curly vines, pumpkin stems)
- Brown/Beige (ghost pedestal & pumpkin accents)
- Yellow (ghost eyes – or glow yarn)
- 2.5–3 mm crochet hook
- Pipe cleaners / floral wire (for ribs & vines)
- Black tulle/netting (to fill frame)
- Small LED tea light (for glow effect)
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Tapestry needle, scissors, stitch marker
- Hot glue (optional, for attaching structure)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
BLO – Back Loop Only
FO – Fasten Off
🏮 Lantern
Top Ring (with scallop edge) – Orange
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- sc around (24)
6–7. BLO sc around (24) - (sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc) in each st around for scallops
FO, weave in.
Bottom Ring – Orange
Repeat rounds 1–7 of top ring (no scallops).
👉 Insert wire in last round to stiffen base.
Lantern Ribs (Make 6) – Orange
- Ch 45
- sc in 2nd ch and across (44)
FO, leaving tail.
👉 Wrap each rib around floral wire for stability.
Attach evenly spaced between top & bottom rings. Bend outward to form pumpkin-like curves.
Netting (Black)
Cut black tulle strips. Weave or sew between ribs for see-through ghost cage look.
Handle – Orange
- Ch 45
- sc in 2nd ch and across
FO. Curve and attach inside top ring.
🌿 Curly Vines – Green
Ch 35–40
2 sc in each ch across
FO.
Wrap around wire if stiffer curls are desired. Attach 2 vines to sides of lantern.
👻 Ghost
Head & Body
With white:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–10. sc around (24) - Scallops: (sl st, ch 3, sc back in same st, sl st in next st) repeat around to form ghosty drape
Stuff lightly.
Eyes (Make 2, yellow or glow yarn)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
FO. Shape into almond by pinching sides slightly when sewing.
Attach to head. Embroider black outline if desired.
Pedestal (Brown)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–5. sc around (18)
FO, stuff, and sew ghost on top.
Place pedestal in lantern bottom.
🎃 Mini Pumpkins (Make 2–3)
Body – Orange
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–6. sc around (18) - (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6)
FO, stuff.
Shaping Ridges
With orange yarn, pull long strands from top through bottom several times to create pumpkin ribs.
Stem – Green
Ch 4, sl st back across, sew to top.
🏷️ “BOO!” Sign
Base – White (puffy cloud)
- MR, (sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc) repeat 6–8 times, join in round.
This creates wavy edges.
Letters
Surface stitch or embroider “BOO!” in black.
String
Ch 20. Attach one end to sign, the other to top ring.
🛠️ Assembly
- Attach ribs to top & bottom rings, forming curved pumpkin cage.
- Weave/sew netting inside ribs.
- Place pedestal & ghost inside lantern, secure with glue or stitches.
- Attach curly vines to sides.
- Add pumpkins around base.
- Hang “BOO!” sign from top ring.
- Insert LED light under ghost for glowing eyes.
✨ Display Tip
Place on a doily with leaves and pumpkins around. Dim the lights, switch on the LED, and enjoy your glowing ghostly lantern centerpiece. 🕯️🎃👻
