In this step-by-step tutorial, you’ll learn how to crochet a ghost from start to finish. If you’re looking for a fun and easy Halloween crochet pattern for crafts to make this year then this cute crochet ghost will be the perfect crochet project for you!

With just a few simple supplies, including medium light crochet yarn, a 3.5mm crochet hook, a pair of scissors, and a tapestry needle, you can create a cute and cuddly ghost that’s perfect for decorating your home during Halloween, a craft for making and selling or giving as a gift.

You can use this ghost as a part of a Halloween bunting, crochet ghost applique, a keychain, as a crochet ghost coaster, or even make it into a granny square, the options are endless!

DIY Cute Crochet Ghost

In this blog post, I’ll walk you through the steps to create your own crochet ghost, including a free pattern and easy-to-follow instructions.

So grab your yarn and let’s get started!

Supplies Needed

• Crochet yarn – medium light
• Crochet hook – 3.5mm
• A pair of scissors
• Tapestry needle

How to make crochet a ghost:

Here are the step-by-step instructions to crochet a ghost applique or coaster:

Step 1: Select a white yarn bundle for the ghost base shape. Start with a slip knot and work 6 chain
stitches.

Step 2: Skip the chain next to the hook and insert it into the next chain.

Step 3: Work a single crochet into that chain.

Step 4: Work 1 SC into each of the chain stitches. You should have 5 chain stitches.

Step 5: Chain one on the hook and flip the crochet pattern.

Step 6: Work 2 SC into the 1st and last chain stitches of this row and work 1 SC into each of the chains
between. You should have 7 chain stitches.

Step 7: Chain 1 and flip again.

Step 8: Repeat the previous process; Work 2 SC into the 1st and last chain stitches of this row and work 1
SC into each of the chains between. You’ll have 9 chain stitches now.

Step 9: Chain 1 and flip the crochet pattern.

Step 10: This is our last row of increases. Work 2 SC into the 1 st and last chain stitches of this row and
work 1 SC into each of the chains between. You’ll have 11 chain stitches now.

Step 11: Chain 1 and flip the crochet pattern.

Step 12: Work 3 chain stitches in the hook.

Step 13: Work 1 DC into the 2 chain stitches next to the hook.

Step 14: Now, work 1 DC into each of the chains of the previous row.

Step 15: Flip the pattern and work 3 chain stitches on the hook.

Step 16: Work 1 DC into the 2 chain stitches next to the hook.

Step 17: Slip the stitch into the chain stitch adjacent to the hook.

Step 18: Slip stitch towards the open side. Keep the slip stitches straight. Chain 1 and flip the crochet
pattern.

Step 19: Work 2 or 3 more SC crochet rows next.

Step 20: For the last row, we’re doing a scalloped border. Chain and flip pattern. Work the following
stitches in the next stitches, 1 DC, 1 TC, 1 DC, and 1 ST into the next 4 chain stitches.

Step 21: Repeat the 4 stitches 2 more times.

Step 22: Finish the scalloped border with a slip stitch.

Step 23: Now, start working an SC border around the entire crochet pattern.

Step 24: Done working around the border? Work a slip stitch and cut off extra yarn leaving a few inches.
Use a tapestry needle to stitch the remaining yarn on the backside of the crochet ghost pattern to
secure the open end.

Step 25: Use black yarn and a tapestry needle to stitch the eyes and mouth of the crochet ghost and use pink
yarn to crochet the blushes.

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Cute Crochet Ghost Applique (Free Pattern)

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Looking for a fun Halloween crochet pattern? Check out this free Crochet Ghost Pattern! Create cute amigurumi ghosts, crochet ghost coasters, or use the pattern to make ghost appliques for various crafts.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Active Time 15 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Difficulty Easy

Estimated Cost $5

Materials

• White crochet yarn

Tools

• Crochet hook
• A pair of scissors
• Tapestry needle

Instructions

1. Choose a bundle of white yarn for the base shape of the ghost. Begin with a slip knot and create 6 chain stitches.
2. Skip the chain closest to the hook and insert it into the following chain.
3. Perform a single crochet into that chain.
4. Single crochet into each of the chain stitches. You should have 5 chain stitches now.
5. Chain one on the hook and flip the crochet pattern.
6. Work 2 single crochets into the first and last chain stitches of this row, and 1 single crochet into each of the chains in between. You should now have 7 chain stitches.
7. Chain 1 and flip the pattern again.
8. Repeat the previous process: Work 2 single crochets into the first and last chain stitches of this row, and 1 single crochet into each of the chains in between. You will now have 9 chain stitches.
9. Chain 1 and flip the crochet pattern.
10. This marks the last row of increases. Work 2 single crochets into the first and last chain stitches of this row, and 1 single crochet into each of the chains in between. You will now have 11 chain stitches.
11. Chain 1 and flip the pattern.
12. Create 3 chain stitches on the hook.
13. Work 1 double crochet into the next 2 chain stitches next to the hook.
14. Now, work 1 double crochet into each of the chains from the previous row.
15. Flip the pattern and work 3 chain stitches on the hook.
16. Work 1 double crochet into the next 2 chain stitches next to the hook.
17. Slip the stitch into the chain stitch adjacent to the hook.
18. Slip stitch towards the open side, keeping the slip stitches straight. Chain 1 and flip the crochet pattern.
19. Work 2 or 3 more single crochet rows next.
20. For the final row, create a scalloped border. Chain and flip the pattern. Work the following stitches in the next stitches: 1 double crochet, 1 triple crochet, 1 double crochet, and 1 single crochet into the next 4 chain stitches.
21. Repeat the sequence of 4 stitches 2 more times.
22. Complete the scalloped border with a slip stitch.
23. Now, start working on a single crochet border around the entire crochet pattern.
24. After finishing the border, work a slip stitch and cut off excess yarn, leaving a few inches. Use a tapestry needle to stitch the remaining yarn on the backside of the crochet ghost pattern to secure the open end.
25. Use black yarn and a tapestry needle to stitch the eyes and mouth of the crochet ghost, and use pink yarn to crochet the blushes.

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