Halloween Ghost Free Crochet Pattern Step by Step
The Halloween ghost is a cute and playful decoration, shaped with a round head and swirly bottom. It looks friendly, with a soft face and tiny arms, so it can sit on your desk, be part of a spooky setup, or hang by a thread to float in the air.
White yarn is most common, but ghosts can also look silly in pale purple, cheerful in bright yellow, or even stripey for extra fun. Eyes can be stitched on with black yarn, or buttons can be used for a surprised look. You can make your ghost big or small, by changing how many rounds you crochet: short rounds for mini ghosts to fit in your pocket, or extra rounds for a ghost that stands out on your shelf.
Free Crochet Halloween Ghost Pattern for Spooky Fun
This pattern uses the important single crochet stitch, which helps keep the ghost tight and shape its round body. The stitches build up from the bottom, making a gentle curve, so the ghost holds its shape. Stuffing inside makes the ghost soft and squeezable, perfect for Halloween games or stories.
From this pattern, it’s possible to make Halloween ghosts, desk friends, spooky ornaments, key charms, and party favors. The ghost can be hung up, given away, or kept for a year-round friend.
Rumi Amigurumi Ghost Doll (Cute Halloween Ghost) Pattern
Get into the spooky spirit with this adorable Rumi amigurumi Ghost Doll! Perfect for Halloween, this small ghost makes a wonderful hanging ornament, desk buddy, or a soft toy for all ages. This beginner-friendly, no-sew pattern is quick, fun, and ideal for learning basic amigurumi shaping, bubble stitch (for hands), and finishing.
Skill Level & Terminology
- Skill Level: Beginner
- Terminology: US Crochet Terms
You’ll use simple crochet stitches, increases and decreases, and a special bubble stitch for the cute hands!
Materials & Tools
- Yarn: White DK/light worsted yarn (milk cotton is ideal); a few grams pink or black for cheeks/mouth (optional)
- Hook: 5 mm crochet hook
- Notions:
- Stitch marker
- 6 mm safety eyes (or black felt, glue-on beads, or embroidery)
- Darning/yarn needle
- Polyester stuffing (fiberfill or similar)
- Scissors
Gauge
Gauge is not critical for amigurumi, but for reference:
6 rounds in sc = approx. 3 cm diameter when lightly stuffed
Abbreviations List
| Abbr. | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MR | Magic Ring |
| ch | Chain |
| sc | Single Crochet |
| inc | Increase (2 sc in same st) |
| dec | Decrease (sc2tog) |
| FLO | Front Loop Only |
| hdc | Half Double Crochet |
| sl st | Slip Stitch |
| st(s) | Stitch(es) |
| Bubble | 4 partial dc in one st, closed together |
Special Stitch Instructions
Magic Ring (MR): Make a loop, insert hook, yarn over, pull through, ch 1, then work stitches into ring.
Single Crochet (sc): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up loop, yarn over, pull through both loops.
Increase (inc): Work 2 sc in same stitch.
Decrease (dec): Insert hook in st, yarn over, pull up loop, insert in next st, yarn over, pull up loop, yarn over and draw through all loops.
Bubble Stitch (for Hands):
- Yarn over, insert in stitch, yarn over, pull up loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops (as if beginning a dc) — repeat this 4 times (all in the same st).
- You’ll have 5 loops on your hook — yarn over, pull through all 5.
FLO (Front Loop Only): When instructed, insert hook only through the front loop (the closest side of the “V”).
Finished Size
- Doll Height: approx. 8–10 cm (3–4 inches) when finished and lightly stuffed
How to Start & Stitches Used
This ghost is started in a magic ring, worked in continuous rounds using single crochet with regular increases for the body, a few decrease rounds, and stuffed before closing. Hands are added with bubble stitch mid-way—no sewing required! Skirt frill is worked with FLO rounds at the base. All basic crochet stitches are used.
The Pattern
BODY & HEAD
Start with white yarn. Use a stitch marker for the first stitch of each round.
- Round 1: MR, 6 sc into ring (6)
- Round 2: Inc in each st around (2 sc in each st) (12)
- Round 3: [sc, inc] around (1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, rep) (18)
- Round 4: [sc in next 2 sts, inc] around (24)
- Rounds 5-8: sc in each st around (24 for 4 rounds)
For new crocheters:
Start in a magic ring and increase evenly until the piece is flat, then work even rounds for a tube.
ADDING THE HANDS (BUBBLE STITCH ARMS, ROUND 9)
- Round 9:
- sc in next 6 sts
- In next st: Bubble Stitch:
[Yo, insert in next st, yo, pull up loop, yo, pull through 2] x 4 (all into same st), yo, pull through all 5 loops on hook. - sc in next 10 sts
- In next st: Bubble Stitch (work same as before in single stitch)
- sc in final 6 sts (24)
For new crocheters:
The hands are made using a bubble stitch—this makes cute, puffy “hand” shapes sticking out from the sides.
SHAPING THE LOWER BODY
- Round 10-11: sc in each st around (24 for 2 rounds)
Tip: Stuff your ghost as you go, and add safety eyes between Rounds 8 and 9 (about 4–5 stitches apart), next to the “hands”.
RUFFLE SKIRT (FRILL)
- Round 12:
- Working in FLO (Front Loop Only) of round:
[sc, hdc in same st, sc in same st], sl st in next st, repeat around (so: in one st, make sc, hdc, sc; next st, slip stitch). Repeat this all around (12 “frills”).
Fasten off if you want separately.
- Working in FLO (Front Loop Only) of round:
Your skirt will have gentle wave ruffles around the bottom.
For new crocheters:
The base frill is worked with a fun, textured sequence in FLO to give your ghost a “dressy” appearance.
BACK CLOSURE & FINISHING
Back Closure Round:
- Round 13: Turn piece upside-down, work in back loops only left from Round 12.
sc in each st around (24) - Round 14: [sc, dec] around (this will alternate 1 sc, 1 decrease); repeat to the end of round. (16)
- Round 15: dec in each st around (8)
- Tip: Stuff the body fully before closing!
Finish off:
- Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Use needle to weave through the front loops of the last 8 sts and pull tight to close the opening. Run through a few stitches and bury the yarn end inside.
For new crocheters:
Decrease steadily to shape the round bottom. Use the tail to neatly close and secure.
ASSEMBLY & DECORATION
- Add safety eyes, or glue on felt or embroidered eyes.
- Embroider a tiny mouth and pink cheeks if you like, using extra thread.
- Attach a hanging loop at the top if you want to make your ghost an ornament.
For new crocheters:
Decorate your ghost as you wish! No sewing is needed except for optional embellishment details.
Assembly & Finishing
- Double-check that all ends are woven in.
- Squeeze and shape your ghost so it stands or hangs properly.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You’ve completed your Rumi Amigurumi Ghost Doll. This is a perfectly simple Halloween project, requiring just basic stitches, a little stuffing, and a bubble stitch or two for the hands—no sewing on arms required! Experiment with different expressions, cheek colors, or sizes for a spooky-cute ghost family.