Looking for a cute and spooky Halloween project? This free ghost amigurumi crochet pattern is beginner-friendly, quick to make, and adds a charming handmade touch to your fall decor. Made with glow-in-the-dark yarn, this ghost is perfect for trick-or-treat baskets, Halloween gifts, or decorating your home with cozy, spooky vibes.
This project is part of the Halloween crochet series on CrochetWithNikki.com. Be sure to check back for more seasonal crochet patterns and tutorials.
Materials Needed
- Worsted weight yarn (Lion Brand DIY Glow or similar)
- 2.75 mm crochet hook
- 10 mm safety eyes
- Polyfill stuffing
- Tapestry or darning needle
- Scissors
- Optional: pink yarn for cheeks
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- SC – Single Crochet
- INC – Increase (2 SC in one stitch)
- DEC – Decrease
- HDC – Half Double Crochet
- SL ST – Slip Stitch
- CH – Chain
Pattern Instructions
Round 1
Create a magic ring. Work 6 single crochets into the ring. Pull the tail to tighten and slip stitch to the first stitch. Chain 1.
Round 2
Work 2 single crochets into each stitch around (12 stitches total). Slip stitch to the first stitch. Chain 1.
Round 3
*SC, INC* repeat around (18 stitches). Slip stitch to the first stitch. Chain 1.
Round 4
*SC in next 2 stitches, INC* repeat around (24 stitches). Slip stitch to the first stitch. Chain 1.
Rounds 5–9
SC in each stitch around (24 stitches per round).
Round 10 – Add Arms
- SC in the next 6 stitches.
- In the 7th stitch, work 4 HDCs into the stitch, remove your hook, insert it into the first HDC, reinsert the working loop, pull through, and CH 1 to secure the puff stitch.
- SC in the next 10 stitches.
- Repeat the puff stitch for the second arm.
- SC in the final 6 stitches. Slip stitch to the first stitch. Chain 1.
Rounds 11–13
SC in each stitch around. Go slowly around the puff stitch areas, working into the chain space created at the top of each arm.
Facial Details
Insert safety eyes between rounds 8 and 9, spacing them about 5 stitches apart. Use pink yarn and a darning needle to stitch small blush cheeks next to each eye. Tuck the yarn tail inside the ghost body — no cutting necessary.
Round 14 – Wavy Skirt (Front Loops Only)
In the front loop of each stitch:
- (SC, HDC, SC) in one stitch
- SL ST in the next stitch
Repeat this pattern around. The final two stitches should be slip stitches only.
Round 15 – Decreasing Base (Back Loops Only of Round 13)
Bend the wavy skirt upward to expose the back loops. Work into the back loops of Round 13 only:
- 3 SC, DEC – repeat around
Slip stitch to the first stitch. Chain 1.
Round 16
SC, DEC – repeat around. Begin lightly stuffing the ghost with polyfill.
Round 17 – Final Row
DEC across the entire round. Slip stitch to the first stitch and leave a long tail. Fasten off and sew the bottom closed with a tapestry needle.
Glow Effect
Expose your finished ghost to sunlight or bright light for a few minutes. Turn off the lights to reveal the glow-in-the-dark yarn effect. It’s a fun and magical touch that kids and adults both enjoy.
Why You’ll Love This Pattern
- Quick and beginner-friendly
- Perfect stash-buster project
- Unique glow-in-the-dark element
- Ideal for gifts, Halloween decor, or craft fairs
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