Free Crochet Ghost Pattern – Easy Cute Halloween Amigurumi for Beginners
If you’re looking for a crochet ghost pattern that is cute rather than scary, this little Halloween ghost is a fun amigurumi project to make for the spooky season. The finished crochet ghost features a soft white body with a wavy scalloped bottom, rosy cheeks, tiny arms, a crooked black witch hat with an orange bow, and a miniature jack-o’-lantern pumpkin held in front.
This amigurumi ghost uses mostly basic single crochet stitches, increases, decreases, simple embroidery, and straightforward sewing. The witch hat and pumpkin add extra detail without making the project overly complicated, making it a good choice for confident beginners looking for an easy crochet ghost with a polished finished look.
Made with DK cotton or cotton-blend yarn and a 2.5 mm crochet hook, the finished ghost measures approximately 23–25 cm / 9–10 inches tall including the witch hat.
This Halloween crochet pattern includes the complete ghost body, arms, witch hat, hat band, bow, pumpkin accessory, facial details, and full assembly instructions.
Pattern at a Glance
| Pattern Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Project | Pumpkin Witch Crochet Ghost |
| Skill Level | Easy Intermediate |
| Finished Size | Approx. 23–25 cm / 9–10 in with hat |
| Yarn Weight | DK / Light #3 |
| Main Hook | 2.5 mm |
| Construction | Continuous rounds, rows, flat pieces, sewing |
| Estimated Time | Approx. 8–12 hours |
| Main Techniques | sc, inc, dec, BLO, dc, embroidery, assembly |
| Terminology | US crochet terms |
Materials You’ll Need
| Material | Amount / Size | Used For |
|---|---|---|
| White DK yarn | Approx. 75–85 g | Ghost body and arms |
| Black DK yarn | Approx. 35–45 g | Witch hat and pumpkin face |
| Orange DK yarn | Approx. 30–35 g | Hat band, bow, pumpkin |
| Pink DK yarn | Small amount | Cheeks |
| Brown DK yarn | Small amount | Pumpkin stem |
| Olive green DK yarn | Small amount | Pumpkin leaf |
| Crochet hook | 2.5 mm | Entire project |
| Safety eyes | 14 mm × 2 | Ghost face |
| Polyester stuffing | As needed | Ghost, arms, pumpkin |
| Yarn needle | 1 | Assembly |
| Embroidery needle | 1 | Face details |
| Stitch markers | As needed | Continuous rounds |
| Pins | As needed | Positioning pieces |
| Scissors | 1 pair | Finishing |
Yarn & Color Guide
| Color | Shade | Used For | Approx. Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Soft white | Ghost body and arms | 75–85 g |
| B | Deep black | Witch hat and embroidery | 35–45 g |
| C | Pumpkin orange | Pumpkin, bow, hat band | 30–35 g |
| D | Soft pink | Cheeks | Small amount |
| E | Warm brown | Pumpkin stem | Small amount |
| F | Olive green | Pumpkin leaf | Small amount |
The black, white, and orange palette gives this cute crochet ghost a classic Halloween appearance.
You can also make the hat purple, dark green, or charcoal while keeping the pumpkin bright orange.
Finished Size
Using DK / Light #3 yarn and a 2.5 mm hook, the finished project measures approximately:
23–25 cm / 9–10 inches tall including the witch hat
The ghost itself measures approximately 17–19 cm / 6.7–7.5 inches tall before adding the hat.
Finished dimensions may vary depending on your yarn, hook size, tension, and stuffing.
Gauge
Exact gauge is not essential for amigurumi.
The important thing is to create a dense crochet fabric so the stuffing does not show between stitches.
Approximate gauge: 22 sc × 24 rounds = 10 × 10 cm / 4 × 4 inches
If your stitches are loose or the stuffing is visible, try using a slightly smaller hook.
Crochet Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MR | Magic ring |
| ch | Chain |
| sl st | Slip stitch |
| sc | Single crochet |
| hdc | Half double crochet |
| dc | Double crochet |
| inc | 2 sc in the same stitch |
| dec | Invisible decrease |
| BLO | Back loop only |
| FLO | Front loop only |
| FO | Fasten off |
| st(s) | Stitch(es) |
Important Pattern Notes
The main ghost body is crocheted as one piece from the top of the head downward.
The bottom is closed with a separate circular base before the decorative scalloped ghost hem is added.
Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated.
Place a stitch marker in the first stitch of every round.
Use invisible decreases whenever possible.
Stuff the ghost firmly enough to hold its shape, but avoid overstuffing the lower section.
The witch hat does not need wire. A small amount of stuffing near the tip will allow you to bend and shape it into a crooked witch-hat silhouette.
Pin every accessory before sewing permanently.
Construction Overview
- Crochet the ghost body from the top downward.
- Insert the safety eyes.
- Stuff the ghost.
- Crochet the circular bottom base.
- Sew the base to the ghost body.
- Add the scalloped ghost hem.
- Crochet two small arms.
- Make the pink cheek patches.
- Crochet the witch hat.
- Make the orange hat band.
- Crochet the orange bow.
- Make the pumpkin accessory.
- Add the pumpkin stem and leaf.
- Embroider the pumpkin face.
- Attach the arms.
- Position the pumpkin between the hands.
- Add the witch hat.
- Finish the ghost face.
Complete Crochet Ghost Pattern
Ghost Body
Color: A — Soft white
Make: 1
Hook: 2.5 mm
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12)
Rnd 3: (Sc, inc) × 6. (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) × 6. (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) × 6. (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) × 6. (36)
Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) × 6. (42)
Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) × 6. (48)
Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) × 6. (54)
Rnd 10–18: Sc around. (54)
Insert the 14 mm safety eyes between Rnds 15–16.
Leave approximately 10 stitches between the eye posts.
Begin stuffing the head firmly.
Rnd 19: (7 sc, dec) × 6. (48)
Rnd 20–21: Sc around. (48)
Rnd 22: (6 sc, dec) × 6. (42)
Rnd 23–25: Sc around. (42)
Continue stuffing.
Rnd 26: (6 sc, inc) × 6. (48)
Rnd 27: (7 sc, inc) × 6. (54)
Rnd 28: (8 sc, inc) × 6. (60)
Rnd 29–31: Sc around. (60)
Rnd 32: Sc around. (60)
Rnd 33: BLO sc around. (60)
FO.
Leave the bottom open.
Finish stuffing the lower body before adding the base.
Ghost Bottom Base
Color: A — Soft white
Make: 1
Hook: 2.5 mm
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12)
Rnd 3: (Sc, inc) × 6. (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) × 6. (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) × 6. (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) × 6. (36)
Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) × 6. (42)
Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) × 6. (48)
Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) × 6. (54)
Rnd 10: (8 sc, inc) × 6. (60)
FO, leaving a long sewing tail.
Pin the 60-stitch base to the 60-stitch bottom opening.
Sew the two edges together stitch by stitch.
Add any final stuffing before closing the last few stitches.
Scalloped Ghost Hem
Color: A — Soft white
Hook: 2.5 mm
Turn the ghost so the unused front loops from Body Rnd 32 are easy to reach.
Join Color A into any exposed front loop.
This creates 15 rounded scallops around the bottom of the ghost.
Sl st into the first stitch.
FO and hide the yarn tail.
Crochet Ghost Arms
Arms
Color: A — Soft white
Make: 2
Hook: 2.5 mm
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12)
Rnd 3: (Sc, inc) × 6. (18)
Rnd 4–6: Sc around. (18)
Rnd 7: (Sc, dec) × 6. (12)
Rnd 8–11: Sc around. (12)
Stuff the rounded hand section lightly.
Leave the upper part softer.
Flatten the opening.
FO, leaving a long sewing tail.
Crochet Ghost Cheeks
Pink Cheek Patches
Color: D — Soft pink
Make: 2
Hook: 2.5 mm
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12)
FO, leaving a sewing tail.
Do not stuff.
Crochet Witch Hat
The crooked black witch hat is one of the main features that turns this simple amigurumi ghost into a complete Halloween character.
Witch Hat Cone
Color: B — Deep black
Make: 1
Hook: 2.5 mm
Rnd 1: 4 sc in MR. (4)
Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (8)
Rnd 3: Sc around. (8)
Rnd 4: (Sc, inc) × 4. (12)
Rnd 5: Sc around. (12)
Rnd 6: (2 sc, inc) × 4. (16)
Rnd 7: Sc around. (16)
Rnd 8: (3 sc, inc) × 4. (20)
Rnd 9: Sc around. (20)
Rnd 10: (4 sc, inc) × 4. (24)
Rnd 11: Sc around. (24)
Rnd 12: (5 sc, inc) × 4. (28)
Rnd 13: Sc around. (28)
Rnd 14: (6 sc, inc) × 4. (32)
Rnd 15: Sc around. (32)
Rnd 16: (7 sc, inc) × 4. (36)
Rnd 17: Sc around. (36)
Rnd 18: (8 sc, inc) × 4. (40)
Rnd 19: Sc around. (40)
Rnd 20: (9 sc, inc) × 4. (44)
Rnd 21: Sc around. (44)
Rnd 22: (10 sc, inc) × 4. (48)
Rnd 23: Sc around. (48)
Rnd 24: (11 sc, inc) × 4. (52)
Rnd 25: Sc around. (52)
Rnd 26: (12 sc, inc) × 4. (56)
Rnd 27: Sc around. (56)
Do not fasten off.
Continue directly into the brim.
Witch Hat Brim
Rnd 28: (6 sc, inc) × 8. (64)
Rnd 29: (7 sc, inc) × 8. (72)
Rnd 30: (8 sc, inc) × 8. (80)
Rnd 31: Sc around. (80)
Rnd 32: (9 sc, inc) × 8. (88)
Rnd 33: Sc around. (88)
FO.
Hide the yarn tail.
Add a very small amount of stuffing to the upper tip only.
Bend the tip gently to one side to create the crooked witch-hat shape.
Do not heavily stuff the hat.
Orange Witch Hat Band
Color: C — Pumpkin orange
Make: 1
Hook: 2.5 mm
Row 1: Ch 57. Starting in second ch from hook, sc across. (56)
Row 2–3: Sc across. (56)
FO, leaving a sewing tail.
Wrap the band around the hat just above the brim.
Join the short ends.
Tack the band to the hat at several points using orange yarn.
Crochet Hat Bow
Bow
Color: C — Pumpkin orange
Make: 1
Hook: 2.5 mm
Row 1: Ch 17. Starting in second ch from hook, sc across. (16)
Row 2–7: Sc across. (16)
FO.
Pinch the rectangle tightly at the center.
Bow Center Band
Color: C
Make: 1
Row 1: Ch 7. Starting in second ch from hook, sc across. (6)
Row 2–3: Sc across. (6)
FO.
Wrap the small band around the pinched center of the bow.
Sew securely at the back.
Attach the bow to one side of the orange hat band.
Crochet Pumpkin Accessory
Pumpkin
Color: C — Pumpkin orange
Make: 1
Hook: 2.5 mm
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12)
Rnd 3: (Sc, inc) × 6. (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) × 6. (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) × 6. (30)
Rnd 6–9: Sc around. (30)
Begin stuffing firmly.
Rnd 10: (3 sc, dec) × 6. (24)
Rnd 11: (2 sc, dec) × 6. (18)
Continue stuffing.
Rnd 12: (Sc, dec) × 6. (12)
Rnd 13: Dec × 6. (6)
FO, leaving a long tail.
Close the opening.
Shape the Pumpkin
Thread a long piece of orange yarn through the center of the pumpkin from top to bottom.
Bring the yarn around the outside and pass it through the center again.
Pull gently to create an indentation.
Repeat this process evenly around the pumpkin to create approximately 6 pumpkin sections.
Secure the yarn and hide the tail.
Pumpkin Stem
Color: E — Warm brown
Make: 1
Hook: 2.5 mm
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
Rnd 2–4: Sc around. (6)
FO, leaving a sewing tail.
Stuffing is not necessary.
Sew the stem to the top center of the pumpkin.
Pumpkin Leaf
Color: F — Olive green
Make: 1
Hook: 2.5 mm
Ch 6.
Starting in the second ch from hook:
Rnd 1: Sc in next 2 ch, hdc in next 2 ch, 3 hdc in final ch. Working along the opposite side of the foundation chain, hdc in next 2 ch, sc in next 2 ch. (11)
Sl st to the first stitch.
FO, leaving a sewing tail.
Sew the leaf beside the pumpkin stem.
Jack-o’-Lantern Face
Using black yarn, embroider two small triangular eyes on the front of the pumpkin.
Place the eyes approximately two stitches apart.
Below the eyes, embroider a curved jack-o’-lantern smile.
Add two or three small vertical stitches along the mouth to create the classic pumpkin grin.
Secure all embroidery tails inside the pumpkin.
Ghost Face Details
Eyes
Place the 14 mm safety eyes between Ghost Body Rnds 15–16.
Leave approximately 10 stitches between the eye posts.
Check that both eyes are level before securing them.
For a young child's toy, use embroidered eyes instead.
Cheeks
Place one pink crochet cheek below and slightly outside each eye.
Position them approximately between Body Rnds 17–19.
Pin both cheeks before sewing.
Sew each cheek flat to the ghost body.
Mouth
Using black yarn, embroider a small curved U-shaped smile between approximately Body Rnds 18–20.
Center the smile between the eyes.
Keep the mouth small to maintain the cute expression.
How to Assemble the Crochet Ghost
Attach the Arms
Position the arms around approximately Body Rnds 23–26.
Place one arm on each side of the front body.
Angle both arms slightly inward because they will hold the pumpkin.
Pin both arms before sewing.
Check that they sit at the same height.
Sew the flattened upper edges securely to the ghost.
Position the Pumpkin
Place the finished pumpkin between the ghost's hands.
The pumpkin should sit around the center front of the lower body.
Pin it temporarily.
Adjust the arm angles until both hands appear to hold the pumpkin naturally.
Using orange yarn, add several hidden stitches between the pumpkin and ghost body.
Using white yarn, tack each hand to the side of the pumpkin.
This keeps the accessory secure while maintaining the appearance that the ghost is holding it.
Add the Witch Hat
Place the finished witch hat on top of the ghost's head.
Tilt it slightly to one side.
The brim should rest just above the eyes without covering them.
Position the orange bow toward one side of the hat.
For a decorative Halloween piece, you can leave the hat removable.
For a more secure finish, tack the brim to the ghost head using several small black or white stitches hidden beneath the brim.
Finishing Tips
Before trimming the final yarn tails, inspect your cute crochet ghost from the front, back, and both sides.
- Both eyes are level
- The smile is centered
- The cheeks sit at the same height
- The ghost body is evenly stuffed
- The scalloped hem is evenly spaced
- Both arms sit at the same height
- The pumpkin is centered
- Both hands touch the pumpkin naturally
- The witch hat sits securely
- The hat tip bends naturally
- The orange band is straight
- The bow faces forward
- The pumpkin stem is centered
- The pumpkin leaf sits beside the stem
- The jack-o’-lantern face is centered
Gently massage the stuffing if the ghost has uneven areas.
Do not overstuff the scalloped lower body.
Shape the witch hat tip with your fingers until you are happy with the crooked silhouette.
Hide all remaining yarn tails inside the project.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this crochet ghost pattern suitable for beginners?
This pattern is best suited to confident beginners or easy-intermediate crocheters.
The ghost itself is simple and uses basic single crochet, increases, and decreases.
The witch hat, pumpkin, bow, scalloped hem, and assembly add extra steps, but none require highly advanced techniques.
Is this an easy crochet ghost?
Yes. The main ghost body is worked almost entirely in basic single crochet.
If you already know how to make a magic ring, work continuous rounds, increase, decrease, and sew amigurumi pieces together, this is an approachable easy crochet ghost project.
Can I make the ghost without the witch hat?
Yes.
The ghost body can be used by itself as a simple amigurumi ghost.
You can leave off the witch hat, pumpkin, or both without changing the construction of the main ghost.
Can I make the ghost smaller?
Yes.
Use sport or fingering-weight yarn with an appropriately smaller crochet hook.
Keep all stitch counts unchanged.
The entire project will scale down proportionally.
Can I use plush yarn?
Yes, but the finished crochet ghost plush will be significantly larger.
Use a suitable larger hook and make sure the stitches remain dense enough to keep the stuffing inside.
The small bow, leaf, and pumpkin embroidery may also need to be enlarged when using very thick yarn.
Can I embroider the eyes?
Yes.
Embroidered eyes are a good alternative to safety eyes, particularly for projects intended for babies or very young children.
Follow the same placement given in the pattern.
Is the witch hat removable?
Yes.
You can leave the hat completely removable if this crochet Halloween ghost will be used as seasonal decor.
For a toy or frequently handled decoration, secure the brim with several hidden stitches.
Can I make the ghost without the pumpkin?
Yes.
The pumpkin is a separate accessory.
Leaving it off creates a simpler beginner crochet ghost and reduces the amount of sewing required.
Can I change the Halloween colors?
Absolutely.
- White ghost with purple witch hat
- Cream ghost with black and gold accessories
- Lavender ghost with black hat
- Pale gray ghost with orange pumpkin
- White ghost with dark green hat and pumpkin-orange bow
Keeping the yarn weight consistent will preserve the proportions of all the pieces.
Can I use this ghost as Halloween decor?
Yes.
The finished project works especially well as crochet Halloween decor for a shelf, desk, mantel, seasonal display, or handmade Halloween gift.
The flat circular base helps the ghost remain stable when displayed.
Final Thoughts
This crochet ghost pattern turns a simple white amigurumi shape into a complete Halloween character with a crooked witch hat, bright orange bow, rosy cheeks, scalloped ghost hem, and tiny jack-o’-lantern pumpkin.
The project is detailed enough to look special while still using approachable crochet techniques, making it a fun choice if you want an easy crochet ghost with more personality than a basic ghost plush.
The witch hat and pumpkin make this design especially suitable as a Halloween crochet pattern, while the soft expression keeps the finished character playful and cute rather than spooky.
Once you understand the basic construction, you can easily create additional versions with different hat colors, expressions, accessories, or seasonal details.
Whether you make it as handmade Halloween crochet decor, an amigurumi gift, or simply your next autumn project, this cute crochet ghost is a fun way to bring a little handmade charm to spooky season.
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