Adorable Crochet Ghost Pattern

This adorable crochet ghost pattern makes a friendly cream ghost with a softly rounded head, integrated arms, embroidered yarn features, and a distinctive lavender scalloped edge. The beginner-friendly body is worked continuously from the crown to a securely closed base.

Pattern Details

• Hook Size: 4 mm (G-6)
• Finished Size: Approximately 7 inches tall and 5.5 inches wide including arms
• Gauge: 18 single crochet stitches and 20 rounds = 4 inches in firm stuffed fabric
• Terminology: US
• Estimated Time: 3–4 hours
• Construction: The cream head and body are worked top-down in continuous rounds; two small arms are crocheted into named side stitches, the base decreases closed, and seven lavender scallops are added to reserved front loops.
• Skill level: Easy

Why You’ll Love It

The shape relies on standard six-point increases and decreases, while exact attachment positions keep both arms level. The lavender scallops are added to reserved loops, so they decorate the lower edge without affecting the closed body’s stitch count.

Materials

• Approximately 190 yards cream worsted-weight cotton yarn
• Approximately 35 yards lavender worsted-weight cotton yarn
• Small amount black cotton yarn for embroidery
• 4 mm crochet hook
• Polyester fiberfill
• Stitch markers
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations and Special Stitches

• ch: chain
• dc: double crochet
• dec: single crochet two stitches together
• inc: two single crochet in one stitch
• rnd: round
• sc: single crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• st(s): stitch(es)

Scallop: Work 5 dc in one reserved front loop, skip two loops, sl st in the next loop. Each scallop uses six front-loop positions: one shell loop, two skipped, one join loop, and two skipped before the next shell.

Important Notes

• Work continuous body rounds without joining or turning.
• Use flat yarn embroidery rather than plastic safety eyes.
• The two pre-crocheted arms are attached with the hook through named body stitches; no placement is estimated.
• Stuff gradually and keep the bottom lightly filled so it can sit flat.
• Inspect embroidered features, arm joins, and the closed base before display or supervised play.

Make Two Arms

1. With cream, make 6 sc in a magic ring. (6 sts)
2. Arm Rnd 2: Repeat sc, inc three times. (9 sts)
3. Arm Rnds 3–5: Sc in all 9 stitches. (9 sts)
4. Lightly stuff only the rounded tip, flatten the opening to 4 stitches, and fasten off. The hook will attach this edge during body Rnd 14.

How to Crochet the Ghost Body

1. Rnd 1: With cream, make 6 sc in a magic ring. Mark the first stitch and do not turn. (6 sts)
2. Rnd 2: Work the 1-stitch increase section six times. (12 sts)
3. Rnd 3: Work the 2-stitch increase section six times. (18 sts)
4. Rnd 4: Work the 3-stitch increase section six times. (24 sts)
5. Rnd 5: Work the 4-stitch increase section six times. (30 sts)
6. Rnd 6: Work the 5-stitch increase section six times. (36 sts)
7. Rnd 7: Sc in every stitch around. (36 sts)
8. Rnd 8: Sc in every stitch around. (36 sts)
9. Rnd 9: Sc in every stitch around. (36 sts)
10. Rnd 10: Sc in every stitch around. (36 sts)
11. Rnd 11: Sc in every stitch around. (36 sts)
12. Rnd 12: Sc in every stitch around. (36 sts)
13. Rnd 13: Sc in every stitch around. (36 sts)
14. Arm Attachment Rnd 14: Sc in next 8 stitches. Sc through first arm edge and next body stitch. Sc in next 17 stitches. Sc through second arm edge and next body stitch. Sc in final 9 stitches. (36 sts)
15. Rnd 15: Sc in every stitch around. (36 sts)
16. Rnd 16: Sc in every stitch around. (36 sts)
17. Rnd 17: Sc in every stitch around. (36 sts)
18. Rnd 18: Sc in every stitch around. (36 sts)
19. Rnd 19: Sc in every stitch around. (36 sts)
20. Rnd 20: Sc in every stitch around. (36 sts)
21. Rnd 21: Sc in every stitch around. (36 sts)
22. Rnd 22: Sc in every stitch around. (36 sts)
23. Rnd 23: Work the 6-stitch increase section six times. (42 sts)
24. Rnd 24: Sc in the back loop of every stitch, reserving front loops for scallops. (42 sts)
25. Rnd 25: Work the 7-stitch decrease section six times. (36 sts)
26. Rnd 26: Work the 6-stitch decrease section six times. (30 sts)
27. Rnd 27: Work the 5-stitch decrease section six times. (24 sts)
28. Rnd 28: Work the 4-stitch decrease section six times. (18 sts)
29. Rnd 29: Work the 3-stitch decrease section six times. (12 sts)
30. Rnd 30: Work the 2-stitch decrease section six times. (6 sts)

After Rnd 24, embroider two flat black oval eyes across Rnds 9–11 and a small smile one round below. Secure the yarn inside. Add fiberfill after Rnd 25 and continue stuffing through the opening. After Rnd 30, thread the tail through the six remaining front loops, pull closed, and bury the end.

Lavender Scalloped Edge

1. Hold the ghost upright. Join lavender to any reserved front loop from Rnd 24.
2. Repeat [5 dc in the current loop, skip 2 loops, sl st in next loop, skip 2 loops] seven times. Join to the first dc and fasten off.
3. The seven repeats use all 42 reserved loops exactly: 7 × 6 positions = 42.

Finishing

1. Weave lavender ends through the back of the scallops.
2. Massage the stuffing so the head is round and the bottom sits flat.
3. Tug both arms and inspect their attachment stitches, embroidery, scallops, and closure.

Helpful Tips

• Mark body stitches 9 and 27 before the attachment round.
• Keep facial embroidery flat and avoid bulky knots.
• If the ghost leans, redistribute stuffing away from the lower edge.
• Supervise young children and inspect all yarn features regularly.

FAQ

Can I omit the arms?

Yes. Work one sc in body stitches 9 and 27 instead; the round remains 36 stitches.

Can I use safety eyes?

Embroidered yarn features are recommended. Safety eyes are not appropriate for infants and can loosen over time.

Can I change the scallop color?

Yes. Any contrasting worsted cotton works, provided the seven six-position repeats remain unchanged.