Free Ghost Amigurumi Halloween PDF Pattern (Beginner Friendly Crochet Tutorial)
Looking for a free ghost amigurumi Halloween pattern? You’ve come to the right place! This adorable crochet ghost is perfect for beginners and works up in just a few hours. this little ghost stands about 8 cm tall (without the hat) and uses simple stitches that anyone can master.
Whether you’re decorating your home for Halloween or making a handmade gift, this free ghost amigurumi Halloween pattern is a fun and festive choice. If you enjoy seasonal projects like this, you might also like our collection of Halloween crochet patterns for more spooky-cute ideas. Let’s get started!
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Materials You’ll Need for Your Free Ghost Amigurumi Halloween
To make this Halloween amigurumi ghost, gather the following:
- Sports yarn (50g/160m):
- White (Yarmart 62 jeans)
- Purple (Yarmart 50 jeans)
- Orange (Yarmart 77 jeans)
- Black thread – for embroidering the eyes and mouth
- Crochet hook – size 2 mm
- Filling – polyester fiber filling
If you need help choosing the right yarn for your project, read our guide on how to choose the best yarn for amigurumi. Since this free ghost amigurumi Halloween pattern uses mainly single crochet stitches, you can also check out our half double crochet tutorial to expand your stitch skills for future projects.
Abbreviations for This Free Ghost Amigurumi Halloween Pattern
- AM – magic ring
- sc – single crochet (low point)
- inc – increase
- dec – decrease
- ge – dwarf stitch, slip stitch
- V – lap(s) / round(s)
Difficulty level: Easy
Finished size: About 8 cm tall (without hat)
Arms (Make 2) – Free Ghost Amigurumi Halloween
Crochet with white thread. Do not fill.
- V 1: 5 sc in AM (5)
- V 2: 5 inc (10)
- V 3–7: 10 sc (5 rounds)
Finish and close, cut the thread, leaving a tail for sewing.
Ghost Background – Free Ghost Amigurumi Halloween
Crochet with white thread.
- V 1: 8 sc in AM (8)
- V 2: 8 inc (16)
- V 3: (sc, inc) × 8 (24)
- V 4: sc, inc, (2sc, inc) × 7, sc (32)
- V 5: (3sc, inc) × 8 (40)
- V 6: 2sc, inc, (4sc, inc) × 7, 2sc (48)
- V 7: (5sc, inc) × 8 (56)
- V 8: (5sc, 2inc) × 8 (72)
Finish and close, cut the thread.
Body – Free Ghost Amigurumi Halloween
Crochet with white thread. Fill only the top 2/3 of the body.
- V 1: 6 sc in AM (6)
- V 2: 6 inc (12)
- V 3: (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
- V 4: sc, inc, (2sc, inc) × 5, sc (24)
- V 5: (3sc, inc) × 6 (30)
- V 6: 2sc, inc, (4sc, inc) × 5, 2sc (36)
- V 7–9: 36 sc (3 rounds)
- V 10: (5sc, inc) × 6 (42)
- V 11–13: 42 sc (3 rounds)
- V 14: 3sc, inc, (6sc, inc) × 5, 3sc (48)
- V 15–20: 48 sc (6 rounds)
- V 21: (5sc, inc) × 8 (56)
- V 22: (5sc, 2inc) × 8 (72)
Take the bottom and pin it to the body so the increases match.
- V 23: Work through the body and bottom: 6sc, 2inc, (7sc, 2inc) × 7, sc (88)
- V 24: 88 sc
Finish and close, cut the thread. Hide the thread inside.
Hat – Free Ghost Amigurumi Halloween
Start crocheting with purple yarn.
- V 1: 6 sc in AM (6)
- V 2–3: 6 sc (2 rounds)
- V 4: (sc, inc) × 3 (9)
- V 5–6: 9 sc (2 rounds)
- V 7: (2sc, inc) × 3 (12)
- V 8: 12 sc
- V 9: (3sc, inc) × 3 (15)
Change the thread to orange.
- V 10: (sc, inc) × 3 (18)
- V 11: 18 sc
Change the thread to purple.
- V 12: 18 inc (36)
- V 13: 36 sc
Make a slip stitch, finish off, and cut the yarn leaving a tail to sew.
Mounting & Assembly – Free Ghost Amigurumi Halloween
- Using the black thread, embroider the eyes on round 9.
- Embroider the mouth on round 12.
- Sew the arms to the body in rows 13–15. They must lean forward.
- Sew the hat on top, slightly tilted to one side.
Your cute free ghost amigurumi Halloween is ready. Happy Halloween
Final Thoughts on This Free Ghost Amigurumi Halloween
This free ghost amigurumi Halloween pattern is a wonderful beginner-friendly project for the spooky season. With just a few materials and simple stitches, you can create an adorable decoration or gift. If you enjoyed making this ghost, you might also like our crochet bunny pattern for another cute amigurumi project.
For more information about crochet standards and techniques, visit the Craft Yarn Council website.
Happy crocheting 👻🧶
