Picture a tiny ghost with a crooked lilac witch hat, sparkling eyes, and the softest velvety body you can imagine sitting on a shelf all October long. This Halloween Ghost amigurumi pattern is designed for confident beginners and intermediate crocheters who want a spooky-cute project that comes together in an evening or two. You’ll build the body, head, and hat as one continuous spiral, then add a pair of tiny arms for personality. Grab your hook and plush yarn — this little ghost is ready to haunt your home in the best possible way.
Why the Finished Piece Stands Out
What makes this ghost so special is the combination of textures and details. The plush white yarn gives it a soft, huggable body, while the lilac witch hat adds a pop of unexpected color. The sparkle-finished safety eyes catch the light and give the ghost a lively, mischievous expression. The small embroidered eyelids and curved smile add personality, and the floppy, unstuffed arms create a playful drape. This isn’t just a Halloween decoration; it’s a charming companion that feels wonderful to hold and looks adorable on any shelf or mantel.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Yarn Art Dolce (plush/velvet yarn, medium/worsted weight) in white, lilac, and a small amount of black
- Hook: E-4 (3.5 mm)
- Safety eyes: 16 mm, sparkle/glitter finish, 1 pair
- Stuffing / fiberfill
- Yarn needle / tapestry needle
- Sewing needle and cotton sewing thread
- Embroidery thread (for eyelids and mouth details)
- Scissors
Abbreviations Used
- dec — Decrease (invisible decrease)
- inc — Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
- MR — Magic Ring
- sc — Single Crochet
- sl st — Slip Stitch
Pattern Notes
- This pattern is written in US crochet terminology.
- The body, head, and arms are worked in continuous spirals — do not join or turn unless noted.
- The hat is worked in joined rounds, closed with slip stitches at the end of each round.
- Gauge is not critical for this project; it only affects the finished size of your ghost.
- Stitch count is given at the end of each round in parentheses: (##)
- Insert the safety eyes as directed between specific rounds, then stuff firmly before closing each piece.
- Embroider eyelids and a small mouth with embroidery thread once the head is complete.
- The hat buckle is worked directly onto the hat brim using slip stitches — no separate piece needed.
Pattern Instructions
Body and Head
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
Rnd 2: sc in each st around. (6)
Rnd 3: inc, sc in next 5 sts. (7)
Rnd 4: inc, sc 2, sl st 2, sc 2. (8)
Rnd 5: sc 1, inc, sc 6. (9)
Rnd 6: sc 2, inc repeat around. (12)
Rnd 7: sc 3, inc repeat around. (15)
Rnd 8: sc 4, inc repeat around. (18)
Rnd 9: sc 2, inc repeat around. (24)
Rnd 10: sc 3, inc repeat around. (30)
Rnds 11–14: sc in each st around. (30) — repeat this round 4 times total
Rnd 15: sc 8, dec repeat around. (27)
Rnd 16: sc in each st around. (27)
Rnd 17: sc 7, dec repeat around. (24)
Rnd 18: sc 6, dec repeat around. (21)
Rnd 19: sc 5, inc repeat around. (18)
Rnd 20: sc 1, dec repeat around. (12)
Rnd 21: inc in each st around. (24)
Rnd 22: sc 3, inc repeat around. (30)
Rnd 23: sc 4, inc repeat around. (36)
Rnds 24–29: sc in each st around. (36) — repeat this round 6 times total
Insert the safety eyes between Rnds 27 and 28, spacing them 5 sc apart from edge to edge.
Rnd 30: sc 4, dec repeat around. (30)
Rnd 31: sc 3, dec repeat around. (24)
Rnd 32: sc 2, dec repeat around. (18)
Rnd 33: sc 1, dec repeat around. (12)
Rnd 34: dec in each st around. (6)
Stuff the body and head firmly before closing, adding extra fill to the head so it holds its shape. Fasten off, weave the tail through the remaining 6 stitches, pull tight to close, then weave in the end.
Hat
Rnd 1: 4 sc in MR. (4)
Rnd 2: sc in each st around. (4)
Rnd 3: inc, sc 1, sl st 2. (5)
Rnd 4: sc 1, inc, sc 1, sl st 2. (6)
Rnd 5: sc 1, inc twice, sc 1, sl st 2. (8)
Rnd 6: sc 2, inc twice, sc 2, sl st 2. (10)
Rnd 7: sc 1, inc, sc 4, inc, sc 1, sl st 2. (12)
Rnd 8: sc 3, inc, sc 2, inc, sc 3, sl st 2. (14)
Rnd 9: sc 2, inc, sc 6, inc, sc 2, sl st 2. (16)
Rnd 10: sc 4, inc, sc 4, inc, sc 4, sl st 2. (18)
Rnd 11: sc 5, inc repeat around. (21)
Rnd 12: sc 6, inc repeat around. (24)
Switch to black yarn.
Rnd 13: sc 7, inc repeat around. (27)
Rnd 14: sc 8, inc repeat around. (30)
Switch back to lilac yarn.
Rnd 15: inc in each st around. (60)
Rnds 16–17: sc in each st around. (60) — repeat this round 2 times total
Fasten off and weave in all ends, tucking them neatly inside the hat. To make the buckle, work a small rectangle directly onto the brim using slip stitches in black yarn, then a smaller gold or yellow center detail if desired.
Arms (make 2)
Rnd 1: 8 sc in MR. (8)
Rnds 2–3: sc in each st around. (8) — repeat this round 2 times total
Rnd 4: sc 2, dec twice, sc 2. (6)
Rnds 5–8: sc in each st around. (6) — repeat this round 4 times total
Do not stuff the arms — leave them soft and flat for a floppy, ghostly drape. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Assembly
Once the Body and Head piece is stuffed and closed, embroider the eyelids and a small curved smile using embroidery thread, positioning them just below the safety eyes. Sew each Arm to the Body between Rnd 19 and Rnd 20, spacing them evenly on either side so the ghost appears to be reaching outward. Place the Hat on top of the Head at a jaunty angle and sew it in place using a whipstitch around the base of the hat, working through the back loops of the head stitches for a clean, invisible seam. Attach the buckle detail to the hat brim if you haven’t already worked it directly into the piece. Weave in any remaining yarn tails and trim closely.
Tips & Tricks
- Plush yarns like Yarn Art Dolce are wonderfully soft, but they can hide your stitches, making it harder to count accurately. Work under bright, direct light and count stitches out loud every few rounds to stay on track, especially through the shaping sections of the body and head.
- When you reach the invisible decrease rounds, insert your hook into the front loops only of the next two stitches before pulling the yarn through — this keeps the decreases nearly invisible against the plush texture and avoids the small holes a standard decrease can leave.
- Stuff the head more firmly than the body so it holds a rounded shape, but stop adding fiberfill once the piece feels dense and springs back gently when pressed — overstuffing plush yarn can stretch and distort the stitches.
- If you want to substitute yarn, choose another chenille or velvet-style yarn in a similar worsted weight; smooth acrylic or cotton yarns will work too, but they’ll show stitch definition more clearly and give the ghost a slightly different, less plush finish.
- The hat’s joined rounds with slip stitches can feel fiddly at first since you’re closing each round rather than spiraling continuously — count your starting chain-equivalent stitch each time and always slip stitch into the very first stitch of the round to keep your rounds aligned and your hat brim symmetrical.
Frequently Asked Questions
What weight yarn should I use for this ghost amigurumi?
This pattern calls for Yarn Art Dolce, a plush velvet-style yarn in medium/worsted weight. You can substitute any similar chenille or worsted weight yarn, though smooth yarns will show more stitch definition than the original plush texture.
Do I need to stuff the arms of the ghost?
No, the arms are left unstuffed so they drape softly and give the ghost a floppy, playful movement. Only the body and head sections are stuffed firmly to hold their rounded shape.
Why does the hat use slip stitches instead of a continuous spiral?
The hat is worked in joined rounds rather than a spiral, closing each round with slip stitches to keep the brim’s shaping symmetrical. This technique helps the hat curve outward cleanly at the wide brim instead of spiraling unevenly.
Where exactly should I place the safety eyes?
Insert the safety eyes between Rnd 27 and Rnd 28 of the head, spacing them 5 single crochet stitches apart from edge to edge. Placing them at this point ensures they sit centered on the face before the head begins decreasing toward the top.
Can I use a different hook size?
While the pattern specifies a 3.5 mm hook to match the plush yarn, you can experiment with a slightly larger or smaller hook. Just note that changing the hook size will alter the finished size and density of your ghost.
How do I make the hat buckle?
The buckle is worked directly onto the hat brim using slip stitches in black yarn. You can also add a small gold or yellow center detail with embroidery thread for a more decorative look.
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