This adorable and beginner-friendly crochet ghost is the perfect addition to your Halloween decorations! With my Free Crochet Ghost Pattern, you can easily create a spooky yet charming ghost to complement your festive setup. Whether you’re crafting for Halloween parties, trick-or-treat decor, or just love all things ghosts and witches, this pattern is a must-have for your crochet collection!
This Free Crochet Ghost Pattern is the perfect way to add a touch of spooky charm to your home! Imagine a cozy Halloween setup with these adorable ghosts placed on shelves, hanging from doorways, or nestled among pumpkins and candles. Whether you make just one or a whole collection, these crochet ghosts will bring warmth and whimsy to any Halloween-themed space!
Note
Yarn Choice: I made my ghost with acrylic yarn because it’s what I had available, but you can absolutely use whatever type you prefer. Cotton, acrylic, or chunky yarn all work beautifully for this project. Just be aware that if you go with chunky yarn, your ghost will end up quite large!
Finished Size: Using a 5mm hook, your completed Halloween ghost (hat included) will stand about 9 inches tall following this free pattern.
Creating Indents: Those bottom indents can be a bit tricky for some crocheters. The technique involves using a running stitch (basic hand sewing) and then gently pulling the yarn to create the indent shape. This might not work well if you’re using yarn that breaks easily, so choose something with good tensile strength for this part.
Materials Needed:
- 1 skein of white yarn
- A small ball of orange yarn
- A yard of black yarn
- A small ball of purple yarn
- Polyfill stuffing
- ½ inch safety eyes
- H hook (5mm)
- Tapestry needle
Abbreviations (US)
- Magic ring (mr)
- Single crochet (sc)
- Increase (inc) – 2 stitches in the same stitch
- Chains (ch)
- Decrease (dec) – 1 stitch in 2 stitches
Variations:
🦇 Vampire Ghost – Add tiny bat wings, a little cape, and fangs for a spooky yet adorable Dracula look.
âš¡ Frankenstein’s Monster Ghost – Stitch on bolts at the sides of the head and add some stitched “scars” with black yarn.
🎃 Pumpkin Ghost – Give your ghost a little pumpkin hat and an orange scarf for a festive autumn touch.
🧙 Witch Ghost – Crochet a tiny witch hat and a broomstick for a spellbinding effect.
👻 Glow-in-the-Dark Ghost – Swap out the white yarn for glow-in-the-dark yarn to make your ghost extra eerie at night!
Instructions for Free Crochet Ghost Pattern
we will mostly be working in rounds.
Round 1: Using white yarn, make a mr and work sc x6 into the circle. If magic rings give you trouble, just chain 2 and then make sc x6 in the second chain from your hook. (6)
Round 2: Inc in each sc around the circle. (12)
Round 3: Work (inc, sc) pattern all the way around. (18)
Round 4: Work (inc, sc x2) pattern throughout the round. (24)
Round 5: Work (inc, sc x3) pattern all the way around. (30)
Round 6: Work (inc, sc x4) pattern around the entire round. (36)
Round 7: Work (inc, sc x5) pattern throughout the round. (42)
Round 8: Continue with (inc, sc x6) pattern for the whole round. (48)
Round 9: Work (inc, sc x7) pattern all the way around. (54)
Round 10: Work (inc, sc x8) pattern throughout the entire round. (60)
Round 11: Sc in each stitch around. (60)
Round 12: Work (inc, sc x19) pattern twice. (63)
Round 13: Sc in every stitch around. (63)
Round 14: Work (inc, sc x20) pattern twice. (66)
Round 15-34: Sc in every stitch around for 20 rounds. (66)
Round 35: Work (dec, sc x9) pattern throughout the round. (60)
Round 36: Work (dec, sc x8) pattern all the way around. (54)
Round 37: Work (dec, sc x7) pattern for the entire round. (48)
Round 38: Work (dec, sc x4) pattern throughout the round. (40) [ADD EYES BETWEEN ROUNDS 17 AND 18 AND BEGIN STUFFING THE BODY]
Round 39: Work (dec, sc x3) pattern around the whole round. (32)
Round 40: Work (dec, sc x2) pattern for the complete round. (24)
Round 41: Work (dec, sc) pattern throughout the round. (16)
Round 42: Dec around the entire round. (8)
Slip stitch, fasten off, but leave a lengthy tail for sewing and embroidery, then sew the ghost closed.
let’s start the arms for our Free Crochet Ghost
Round 1: Using white yarn, create a mr and work sc x4 into the circle. If magic rings are tricky for you, simply chain 2 and make sc x4 in the second chain from your hook. (4)
Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (8)
Round 3: Sc x8 around. (8)
Round 4: Work (inc, sc) pattern all the way around. (12)
Round 5-8: Sc x12 for 4 rounds. (12)
Fasten off with a tail long enough for sewing. Attach the arm to one side of the ghost body, positioning it slightly toward the front so it can hold the trick-or-treat bag.
Pumpkin Treat Bag Instructions
Round 1: Using orange yarn, make a mr and work sc x6 into the circle. If magic rings give you trouble, just chain 2 and then make sc x6 in the second chain from your hook. (6)
Round 2: Inc in each sc around the circle. (12)
Round 3: Work (inc, sc) pattern throughout the entire round. (18)
Round 4: Work (inc, sc x8) pattern twice around. (20)
Round 5-7: Sc x20 for 3 rounds. (20)
Round 8: Work (dec, sc x2) pattern around the entire round. (15)
Fasten off yarn and weave in ends.
To attach the bucket to the ghost’s hand, thread black yarn on your tapestry needle. Stitch through one side of the bucket, then through the arm, and finally through the opposite side of the bucket to secure it in place.
Fasten off and weave in the end.
Witches hat Of the Free Crochet Ghost :
Round 1: Using purple yarn, make a mr and work sc x3 into the circle. If magic rings are difficult for you, just chain 2 and then make sc x3 in the second chain from your hook. (3)
Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (6)
Round 3: Work (inc, sc) pattern throughout the round. (9)
Round 4: Work (inc, sc x2) pattern all the way around. (12)
Round 5: Sc x12 around. (12)
Round 6: Work (inc, sc x3) pattern for the entire round. (15)
Round 7: Sc x15 around. (15)
Round 8: Work (inc, sc x4) pattern throughout the round. (18)
Round 9: Sc x18 around. (18)
Round 10: Work (inc, sc x5) pattern all the way around. (21)
Round 11: Sc x21 around. (21)
Round 12: Work (inc, sc x6) pattern throughout the round. (24)
Round 13: Sc x24 around. (24)
Round 14: Work (inc, sc x2) pattern all the way around. (32)
Round 15: Work (inc, sc x3) pattern throughout the entire round. (40)
Round 16: Work (inc, sc x4) pattern all the way around. (48)
Round 17: Work (inc, sc x5) pattern for the complete round. (56)
Fasten off and attach the hat to the top of your ghost. For a fun, whimsical look, position it slightly off-center rather than directly in the middle.
You’ve now completed your free crochet ghost pattern! Your adorable ghost is ready for trick-or-treating adventures and cozy snuggles!
If you have leftover purple yarn, consider making a crochet bat bag as an additional trick-or-treat accessory for your spooky friend.
