Last October, my neighbor invited me over for coffee to see how she had decorated her house for Halloween. There were pumpkins on the porch, candles on the mantel, and little ghost decorations tucked onto shelves all around the living room. My favorite wasn’t the biggest decoration—it was a tiny smiling ghost sitting in a flower pot by the front door. On the walk home, I kept thinking how fun it would be to crochet a ghost that was more cute than spooky.

That evening, after dinner was finished and the dishes were put away, I went into my craft room to see what yarn I had. I found a soft skein of white plush yarn and a little bit of lavender that was left from another project. The colors were perfect. I made myself a cup of tea, turned on a movie I’d seen a hundred times, and spent the evening crocheting. Before I knew it, the sweetest little ghost with a tiny lavender hat was sitting beside me, ready to become part of my Halloween decorations.

I’m so happy to share this Free Amigurumi Pattern Little Ghost Plush with you today. It’s a quick, beginner-friendly project that’s perfect for adding a touch of handmade Halloween charm to your home. Whether you’re decorating a shelf, making gifts for friends, or creating items for a fall craft fair, this adorable little ghost is sure to make everyone smile. Grab your favorite hook, gather your softest yarn, and let’s crochet this cute spooky friend together.

Materials Needed

• YarnArt Dolce yarn in white, lavender, and a little black
• Yarn for embroidering eyelids and mouth
• 3.5 mm crochet hook
• 16 mm glitter safety eyes
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Sewing needle
• Sewing thread (cotton/acrylic 6-ply)

Abbreviations

• ch – chain stitch
• MR – magic ring
• sc – single crochet
• inc – increase
• dec – decrease
• sl st – slip stitch

Pattern Instructions

We start with the body

1. 6 sc in MR
2. 6 sc
3. inc, 5 sc (7)
4. inc, 2 sc, 2 sl st, 2 sc (8)
5. 1 sc, inc, 6 sc (9)
6. (2 sc, inc) * 3 (12)
7. (3 sc, inc) * 3 (15)
8. (4 sc, inc) * 3 (18)
9. (2 sc, inc) * 6 (24)
10. (3 sc, inc) * 6 (30) 11-14) 30 sc (4 rounds)
11. (8 sc, dec) * 3 (27)
12. 27 sc
13. (7 sc, dec) * 3 (24)
14. (6 sc, dec) * 3 (21)
15. (5 sc, inc) * 3 (18)
16. (1 sc, dec) * 6 (12)

Head

21. inc * 12 (24)
22. (3 sc, inc) * 6 (30)
23. (4 sc, inc) * 6 (36) 24-29) 36 sc (6 rounds)

Insert eyes between rounds 27 and 28, at a distance of 5 sc from one edge of the eye to the other.

30. (4 sc, dec) * 6 (30)
31. (3 sc, dec) * 6 (24)
32. (2 sc, dec) * 6 (18)
33. (1 sc, dec) * 6 (12)
34. dec * 6 (6)

Cut the thread, cinch the stitches closed. Fasten off the thread and cut.

Hat

1. 4 sc in MR
2. 4 sc
3. inc, 1 sc, 2 sl st (5)
4. 1 sc, inc, 1 sc, 2 sl st (6)
5. 1 sc, inc * 2, 1 sc, 2 sl st (8)
6. 2 sc, inc * 2, 2 sc, 2 sl st (10)
7. 1 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, 1 sc, 2 sl st (12)
8. 3 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, 3 sc, 2 sl st (14)
9. 2 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, 2 sc, 2 sl st (16)
10. 4 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, 4 sc, 2 sl st (18)
11. (5 sc, inc) * 3 (21)
12. (6 sc, inc) * 3 (24)

Change to black color

13. (7 sc, inc) * 3 (27)
14. (8 sc, inc) * 3 (30)

Change to lavender

15. inc * 30 (60) 16-17) 60 sc (2 rounds)

Cut the thread, fasten off, and hide. I crocheted the buckle using slip stitches directly on the hat itself.

Arms

1. 8 sc in MR 2-3) 8 sc
2. 2 sc, dec * 2, 2 sc (6) 5-8) 6 sc (4 rounds)

Cut the thread, fasten off. Sew to the body between rounds 19 and 20.

Tips for Success

• Work with stitch markers: Plush chenille yarn can make loop counting tricky, so place a stitch marker in the first stitch of every round to avoid losing track.
• Stuff the body and head evenly: Insert small handfuls of fiberfill stuffing as you narrow down the head and body rounds to prevent lumps and keep the shape smooth.
• Keep sl st tension consistent on the hat: The slip stitches in the hat shaping help create the natural curl, so keep your loop tension soft and steady.
• Embroider details before final stuffing: Surface stitch the eyelids and mouth expression with thinner cotton yarn before closing up the top of the head completely.
• Secure safety eye backings carefully: Make sure the 16 mm glitter eyes are locked securely onto the inside post behind round 27 before filling the head with stuffing.
• Surface slip stitch the buckle directly: Using a thin yarn needle or hook, work surface slip stitches in a small square right onto the black band of the hat for a neat finish.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of yarn works best for this ghost project?

Chenille or plush velvet yarn (like YarnArt Dolce or Bernat Baby Velvet) creates a soft, plush texture that hides small stitching gaps.

How do I attach the hat to the ghost head?

You can lightly stuff the hat and use matching lavender or sewing thread to stitch around the base where it rests on top of the head.

Can I use regular worsted weight acrylic yarn instead?

Yes, but using standard worsted weight yarn will make your ghost significantly smaller, and you will want to downsize to a 2.5 mm or 3.0 mm hook.

How far apart should I place the safety eyes?

Place the 16 mm glitter eyes between rounds 27 and 28, keeping approximately 5 single crochet stitches between them.

What is the best way to embroider the facial features?

Use a thin cotton yarn or embroidery thread with a yarn needle to stitch simple lines for the eyelids and mouth so they stand out against the plush texture.

Conclusion

Making this Free Amigurumi Pattern Little Ghost Plush is such a fun, cozy way to spend a quiet afternoon with your crochet hook. The finished plushie is wonderfully soft and adds a sweet, cozy touch to any space. Happy crocheting!