A few days ago, I was walking through a little antique shop while waiting for my friend to finish at the hair salon next door. Tucked into one corner was an old wooden cabinet filled with vintage Halloween decorations. Most of them were a little spooky, but one tiny white ghost with a cheerful smile immediately caught my attention. It wasn’t fancy or expensive, but there was something about it that reminded me of the simple decorations people used years ago.

When I got home, I couldn’t stop thinking about that little ghost. I went into my craft room, looked through my cotton yarn stash, and found the perfect bright white skein. I made myself a cup of coffee, opened the windows to let in the cool afternoon air, and started crocheting. As the little ghost took shape, I added a soft ruffled trim around the bottom, and it gave the whole project such a sweet, old-fashioned look. By the time I finished, it was already sitting on my mantel, right where I’d imagined it.

Today, I’m excited to share this Free Amigurumi Pattern Little Ghost with you. It’s a quick, relaxing project that’s perfect for adding a touch of handmade charm to your Halloween décor. Whether you’re decorating a shelf, making thoughtful gifts, or creating something special for a craft fair, this adorable little ghost is sure to make everyone smile. Grab your favorite hook, gather your yarn, and let’s crochet this charming little ghost together.

Materials Needed

• Yarn depends on your choice (I use Alize Cotton Gold 330m/100g) With colors: white and second color of your choice.
• 2mm crochet hook (or another convenient hook for you);
• safety eyes 6mm;
• toys stuffing, scissors, stitch maker, needle and dollmaking needle;
• If you want you can insert some type of rattle in the toy;

Finished Size

• Size 8-9cm (aproximately)

Abbreviations

• mr – magic ring
• ch – chain
• sc – single crochet
• hdc – half double crochet
• tr – treble crochet
• inc – single crochet increase
• dec – single crochet decrease
• BLO – working in back loops only
• FLO – working in front loops only
• st – stitch
• sl st – slip stitch
• *(……)x – repeat x times
• (…..) – number of stitches in the round

Pattern Notes

• Difficulty level : easy
• TIP
• For little children safety, I suggest to embroider the eyes.
• Allways change the color of yarn at the last step of the last stitch of the previous color.
• Toy gets filled while crochet.
• Successful crocheting!!!

Pattern Instructions

HEAD AND BODY

• Note: Start at the top of the head (in white);
• 1. 6sc in amr (6)
• 2. inc*6 (12)
• 3. (sc,inc)*6 (18)
• 4. (2sc, inc)*6 (24)
• 5. (3sc, inc)*6 (30)
• 6. (4sc, inc)*6 (36)
• 7. (5sc, inc)*6 (42)
• 8-14. (7 rounds) 42sc (42)
• Note: Insert safety eyes between rounds 11 and 12, 5 stitches apart.
• 15. (5sc, dec)*6 (36)
• 16. (1sc, dec)*12 (24)
• 17-18. (2 rounds) 24sc (24)
• 19. (5sc, inc)*4 (28)
• 20-21. (2 rounds) 28sc (28)
• 22. (6sc, inc)*4 (32)
• 23. 32sc (32)
• 24. (7sc, inc)*4 (36)
• 25. 36sc (36)
• 26. BLO (8sc, inc)*4 (40)
• Note: Change yarn to your chosen color.
• 27-28. (2 rounds) 40sc (40)
• 29. BLO (3sc, dec)*8 (32)
• 30. (2sc, dec)*8 (24)
• 31. (sc, dec)*8 (16)
• 32. dec*8 (8)
• Note: Try not to stuff the bottom of the body too hard, keeping it flat.
• Note: Fasten off leaving a yarn tail, tighten and pull the thread inside the body.

THE WAVY LINE OF THE GHOST

• Note: Turn the body upside down.
• Note: Find round 25 on the body, where you left out the FLO loops, attach white yarn and crochet wave line.
• 1. (3sc, inc)*9 (45)
• 2. ((4sl st, (work in the one st, sc, ch 2, make sc in the second ch from hook, sc ))*9, sl st in a first st.
• Note: Tighten yarn tails and pull in the body.

THE BOTTOM LINE OF THE GHOST

• Note: Keep the body upside down.
• Note: Find round 28 on the body, where you left out the FLO loops, attach your chosen color yarn and crochet bottom line.
• Note: sl st in each FLO loops around, sl st in first loop.
• Note: Fasten off and weave in ends.

HAIR (in white);

• Note: Work in a mr, ch 6, strat in the second ch from hook 5 sl st, sl st, ch 8, start in second ch from hook 7 sl st, sl st.
• Note: Pull off the ring. Fasten off, leaving a yarn tails for sewing.

BOW

• Note: (Yarn color of your choice);
• Note: Work in mr
• Note: (ch 3, 3tr, ch 3, sl st)*2
• Note: Pull off the ring, Wrap the yarn tails around the middle of the bow a couple of times. Fasten off, leaving a yarn tails for sewing.

MAPLE LEAF

• Note: (Yarn color of your choice);
• 1. 7sc in a mr
• 2. hdc, (work in one st, hdc, ch2, make sc in the second ch from hook, sl st)*2, work in one st, hdc, ch2, make sc in the second ch from hook, hdc, (work in one st, sl st, ch2, make sc in the second ch from hook, hdc)*2, work in one st, sl st, ch7, start in the second ch from hook, 6 sl st, sl st in first st.
• Note: Pull off the ring.
• Note: Fasten off, leaving a tails for sewing.

ASSEMBLY:

• Step 1: Embroider mouth, eyelashes or eyebrows.
• Step 2: Sew the leaf or hair to the head in your chosen place.
• Step 3: Sew the bow to the body.
• Step 4: There you have it! Little ghosts are ready for their adventures!

Tips for Success

• Keep the base flat while stuffing. Avoid adding too much fiberfill near the very bottom of the body, as keeping the base relatively flat allows your little ghost to sit upright on display tables without tipping over.
• Work the wave edging upside down. When joining white yarn to the front loops of Round 25, turning the body upside down makes it much easier to work your stitches around the skirt edge neatly.
• Change yarn colors cleanly. To get a smooth transition between the ghost body and the accent color at the base, complete the final yarn over of the last stitch in Round 26 using your new yarn color.
• Use a stitch marker for rounds. Working in continuous rounds can make it tricky to keep track of your starting point, so place a stitch marker in the first stitch of every round.
• Embroider facial features before final closing. Adding small Details like a delicate stitched mouth or sweet eyelashes is much easier while you still have room to maneuver your needle before completely sealing the bottom.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of yarn works best for this small ghost?

Fine cotton or cotton blend yarns work best for achieving neat stitch definition on small amigurumi. A sport or fine weight yarn paired with a matching small hook creates a firm, delicate toy.

How do I join yarn in front loops only (FLO)?

Locate the unworked front loop from the designated round, insert your hook from bottom to top under that single loop, pull a loop of your new yarn through, and chain one to secure it before starting your stitches.

Can I make this ghost project suitable for baby toys?

Yes, simply substitute plastic safety eyes with embroidered eyes using dark thread. You can also place a small toy rattle insert inside the center of the fiberfill before closing the bottom.

Why is my ghost skirt curling awkwardly?

Make sure you are holding the doll upside down so the front of your stitches face outward. Keep your tension relaxed while making slip stitches and picot points so the edges bloom out gently.

How do I secure the bow center?

After finishing the magic ring loops for the bow, wrap your yarn tail tightly around the center center point three or four times before tying a firm knot on the back side.

Conclusion

I hope you have a wonderful time stitching up your own little character using this free amigurumi pattern little ghost. It is such a delightful weekend project that brings a soft, playful charm to your homemade seasonal decor. Happy crocheting, and enjoy sharing your finished creation with loved ones!