Cute Crochet Ghost

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Make a ghost… but make it cute and not scary!

Make it quick to make.

And make it glow.

I think I have ticked those boxes with this little cutie that will bring a bit of fun and joy to your Halloween decorations.

I think these little ghosts are having a belly laugh – like they’ve been tickled… a lot.

Hope this little ghost makes you smile.

Pattern Details

• Refer to Appendix A for Example Project Details, including the pictured project.
• Skill Level: Easy
• Yarn: Light Worsted/DK/8ply/Cat. 3 weight, Worsted/Aran/10ply/Cat. 4 weight or Chunky/12ply/Cat. 5 weight, ~5-10g/0.2-0.5Oz per ghost.
• Hook: Use yarn label instructions as a guide for selecting hook size. Swatch to determine the optimal hook size for your tension.
• Size: Varies with chosen yarn. 
• Gauge: Specific gauge not required.
• Stitch Terminology: US. Refer to Abbreviations and Special Stitch Instructions.
• Notions: Scissors and darning needle. Optional tiny buttons or safety eyes (for eyes).
• Pattern Synopsis: This cute ghost is made in rows in one piece from top (head) down. Chains and skipped stitches are used for the eyes and mouth. Ghosts can be joined along a garland chain string in the circle at the top of their heads.
• Social Media Share: Tag me @TheCrochetFix #CuteCrochetGhost

Abbreviations

• ~ = Approximately.
• Ch = Chain.
• DC = Double Crochet.
• FLO = Front Loop Only.
• HDC = Half Double Crochet.
• MC = Magic Circle.
• RS = Right Side.
• SC = Single Crochet.
• Sk = Skip.
• Sl St = Slip Stitch.
• Sp = Space.
• St(s) = Stitch(es).
• StSC-2 = Stacked stitch made from two stacked SCs. This stitch is DC height and is worked as the first stitch in a DC row. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• StSC-SlSt = Stacked stitch made from a Single Crochet and stacked Sl St. This stitch is HDC height and is worked as the first stitch in a HDC row. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• WS = Wrong Side.

Special Stitch Instructions

StSc-2

Notes:

• Sometimes also referred to as a DC Standing Stitch.
• Can be substituted with (Ch 1, SC, Ch 2), any other chainless DC, or Ch 3.
• If preferred, the Ch 1 (before each SC) can be omitted.

StSC-SlSt

Notes:

• Sometimes also referred to as a HDC Standing Stitch.
• Can be substituted with (Ch 1, SC, Ch 1), any other chainless HDC, or Ch 2.
• If preferred, the Ch 1 (before the SC and Sl St) can be omitted.

Ch 1, SC in first st, Ch 1, Sl St loosely into FLO of SC that was just made, (i.e. stacking a Sl St on top of SC).

Pattern Instructions

Notes:

• Work all stitches in ( ) in the same stitch from the previous row.
• If small button eyes or cartoon eyes are preferred, instead of pattern Ch 1 Sp eyes, work a DC stitch in place of each Ch 1 in Row 3.
• StSC-2 counts as a DC for stitch count purposes.
• StSC-SlSt counts as a HDC for stitch count purposes.
• RS/WS are a suggestion only – choose your preferred RS.
• A stitch count follows each round instructions in ( ).

Beginning Circle

Row 1 – WS

Row 2 – RS

Row 3 – WS

Notes:

• If preferring more obvious eyes work Ch 2 in place of Ch 1. Stitches in the following row will be worked into a Ch 2 Sp instead of a Ch 1 Sp.

Turn. StSC-SlSt in first st, HDC in next st, Ch 1, sk next st, HDC in next three sts, Ch 1, sk next st, HDC in last two sts.

(St Count: 7 HDC, 2 Ch 1 Sp)

Row 4 – RS

Notes:

• If preferring a more obvious mouth work Ch 4 in place of Ch 3. Stitches in the following row will be worked into a Ch 4 Sp instead of a Ch 3 Sp.

Turn. StSC-SlSt in first st, HDC in next st and Ch 1 Sp, Ch 3, sk next three sts, HDC in next Ch 1 Sp and last two sts.

(St Count: 6 HDC, 1 Ch 3 Sp)

Row 5 – WS

Notes:

• Sl St are not included in the stitch count.

Ch 6, turn. HDC in each of 3^rd to 6^th Ch sts (arm made), HDC in next three sts, 3 HDC in next Ch 3 Sp, HDC in last three sts, Sl St loosely into base of same (last) st, Ch 6, turn, HDC in each of 3^rd to 6^th Ch sts (arm made), Sl St into top of last HDC made before the second Ch 6 was made.

(St Count: 2 arms, 9 HDC (in body for next row))

Row 6 – RS

Notes:

• The arms from Row 5 should not be worked into in this row.
• Do not turn to start the row – the turn was already done in Row 5 (prior to making the second arm).

StSC-SlSt in first st, HDC in next eight sts.

(St Count: 9 HDC)

Row 7 – WS

Row 8 – RS

Finishing

Optional Garland

Pattern Support

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Pattern Versioning

Appendix A:

Example Projects

For additional inspiration, refer to Ravelry projects once design is available on Ravelry.

Glow In The Dark Mini Garland

• Yarn: ~55g/2Oz of Lion Brand Diy Glow (Natural) (Worsted/10ply/Cat. 4) in total for 9 ghosts (approx. 5g each) and garland string.
• Hook: 5mm/H/8.
• Ghost Size: ~7.5cm/3in tall, 10cm/4in maximum width (arm to arm).