Learn how to crochet ghost amigurumi in 5 ways.
It is spooky season again, and that means it is time for some fun Halloween crafts! If you are looking for an easy and adorable way to get festive, try making your own crochet ghost amigurumi.
In this post, I am sharing 5 free amigurumi ghost patterns that you can mix and match. These patterns are cute, beginner-friendly, and perfect for using up white yarn in your stash. So grab your hook, settle in with your favourite spooky playlist, and let’s crochet ghost amigurumi together!
Abbreviations Used
Before we get into the patterns, here are the abbreviations I will be using throughout this crochet ghosts pattern:
| MR | Magic Ring |
| CH | Chain |
| SL ST | Slip Stitch |
| SC | Single Crochet |
| V | Single Crochet Increase |
| A | Single Crochet Decrease |
| BLO | Back Loop Only |
| HDC | Half Double Crochet |
| DC | Double Crochet |
| FV | Double Crochet Increase |
| FA | Double Crochet Decrease |
| TR | Triple Crochet |
| K | Empty Stitch |
Materials Needed
Here’s what you need to prepare to crochet the ghosts:
- Cotton Crochet Yarn (color used: white, black)
- Crochet Kit (3.0 mm Hook + Yarn Needle + Yarn Snips + Stitch Markers)
- Metal Wire
I have consolidated everything here if you would like more information on where I get my crochet supplies.
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Step by Step Instructions
I have broken this crochet amigurumi ghost pattern down into 5 different versions. Feel free to try one or make all five
Ghost 1
This is a great ghost crochet pattern for beginners, with a nice round shape and a gentle tapering body.
1: MR, 6 SC, SL ST
2: CH, 6V, SL ST
3: CH, 6 (SC, V), SL ST
4: CH, 6 (SC, V, SC), SL ST
5 to 6: CH, 24 SC, SL ST
7: CH, 4 (5 SC, V), SL ST
8 to 10: CH, 28 SC, SL ST
11: CH, 4 (3 SC, V, 3 SC), SL ST
12 to 14: CH, 32 SC, SL ST
15: CH, 4 (7 SC, V), SL ST
Add metal wire in row 17
16 to 18: CH, 36 SC, SL ST
19: CH, 4 (4 SC, V, 4 SC), SL ST
20 to 21: CH, 40 SC, SL ST
22: CH, 2 (2 SC, V, 2 SC), 20 SC, 2 (2 SC, V, 2 SC), SL ST
23: CH, 2 (5 SC, V), 20 SC, 2 (V, 5 SC), SL ST
24; CH, 2 (3 SC, V, 3 SC), 20 SC, 2 (3 SC, V, 3 SC), SL ST
Add metal wire for row 25
25: CH, 2 (7 SC, V), 20 SC, 2 ( V, 7 SC), SL ST
Close-up of adding metal wire.
Ghost 2
This one has more dramatic shaping and a fun wavy “skirt” at the base, a little fancier for your Halloween crochet ghost display.
1: MR, 12 DC, SL ST
2: 2 CH, 12 FV, SL ST
3 to 5: 2 CH, 24 DC, SL ST
6: 2 CH, 2 DC, (6 TR), 6 DC, (6 TR), 14 DC, SL ST
7: 2 CH, DC, FV, 3 FA, 3 (DC, FV), 3 FA, 7 (DC, FV), SL ST
8: 2 CH, 3 DC, SC, 13 DC, SC, 20 DC, FV, SL ST
9: CH, 6 [2K, (5 TR), 2 K, SL ST]
Ghost 3
The third variation is small, simple, and super cute with a rippled edge at the base.
1: MR, 6 SC, SL ST
2: CH, 6V, SL ST
3: CH, 6 (SC, V), SL ST
4: CH, 6 (SC, V, SC), SL ST
5 to 8: CH, 24 SC, SL ST
9: CH, 6 (3 SC, V), SL ST
10: CH, 30 SC, SL ST
11: CH, 6 (2 SC, V, 2 SC), SL ST
12: CH, 6 (5 SC, V), SL ST
13: CH, 7 (SC, HDC, DC, HDC, SC, SL ST), SL ST
Ghost 4
This mini ghost crochet pattern includes tiny hands made with chains and stitches, but you can totally skip them if you would like!
1: MR, 8 SC, SL ST
2: CH, 8V, SL ST
3: CH, 8 (SC, V), SL ST
4 to 8: CH, 24 SC, SL ST
9: CH, 7 SC, 5 CH go back 2 chains, SC, 3 HDC, 10 SC, 5 CH go back 2 chains, SC, 3 HDC, 7 SC, SL ST
(if you don’t want hands, you can do CH, 24 SC, SL ST for this round)
10: CH, 24 SC, SL ST
11: CH, 6 (3 SC, V), SL ST
12: CH, 6 (2 SC, V, 2 SC), SL ST
13: CH, 6 (5 SC, V), SL ST
14: CH, 7 (SC, HDC, DC, HDC, SC, SL ST), SL ST
Ghost 5
This one has more of a personality with that double-layered base effect. It is perfect if you are feeling more adventurous or want to make a unique ghost.
1: MR, 6 SC, SL ST
2: CH, 6V, SL ST
3: CH, 6 (SC, V), SL ST
4 to 6: CH, 18 SC, SL ST
7: CH, 5 SC, 6 CH go back 2 chains, 5 SL ST, 8 SC, 6 CH go back 2 chains, 5 SL ST, 5 SC, SL ST
(if you don’t want hands, you can do CH, 18 SC, SL ST for this round)
8: CH, 3 (5 SC, V), SL ST
9: CH, BLO 21 SC, SL ST
10: CH, 7 (SC, A), SL ST
Using the same color yarn, start from row 9 in the front loop
1: CH, 6 (3 SC, V, 3 SC), SL ST
2 to 3: CH, 24 SC, SL ST
4: CH, 6 (3 SC, V), SL ST
5: CH, 11 SC, 2 HDC, DC, FV, DC, HDC, SC, 2 SL ST, SC, HDC, DC, 5 FV, DC, HDC, SL ST
6: CH, 31 HDC, 5 SC, SL ST
There you go — five fun ways to crochet ghost amigurumi just in time for spooky season! Whether you are making a full Halloween set or gifting a mini ghost crochet pattern to a friend, these little ghosts are sure to bring some handmade magic to your October.
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