Halloween is almost here, which means it’s time to pull out your yarn stash and make some fun and spooky projects! One of my favorite parts of Halloween is ghosts—whether they be cute, spooky, or a bit of both!
This round-up is full of free amigurumi ghost patterns, but before diving in, it’s important to make sure you understand amigurumi and have all the tools you need.
Amigurumi is a Japanese crochet style that involves making cute characters or creatures. You’ll need yarn and a hook, of course, as well as stuffing (most common is polyester fiber filling, but you could also use scrap yarn) and something to give your ghosts a face. Great options include safety eyes, felt, yarn, and embroidery thread. A stitch marker will also come in handy, especially when crocheting in the round.
Now that you’ve gathered all your materials, let’s dive in!
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1. Plush No-Sew Crochet Ghost
This amigurumi ghost is a great beginner project because it doesn’t require any sewing! There are also helpful photos and even a video tutorial, and the pattern calls for basic stitches plus the shell stitch, which is described. The best part is that the ghost is made with super-bulky chenille yarn, so it’s both cute and cuddly!
2. Boop the Crochet Ghost
This ghost is the perfect project if you prefer working with regular yarn over chenille yarn, or if you just want your ghost to have cute little arms. Boop the Ghost is made with sport weight yarn and easy stitches plus the shell stitch.
3. Baby Ghost (No-Sew!)
This baby ghost is absolutely adorable, thanks to its cute cheeks and tiny arms! I’ve used this pattern before, and it’s quick and easy. You just need velvet yarn and knowledge of basic stitches plus the cluster stitch.
4. Jumbo Ghost (No-Sew!)
Want a bigger ghost? Check out this jumbo ghost pattern by the same designer! It’s a great beginner-friendly pattern because it only calls for basic stitches and doesn’t require any sewing. Plus, the ghost is made with velvet yarn so it’ll be super cuddly! The pattern doesn’t include instructions for the witch hat accessory, but it does direct you to that pattern, and you could also customize your ghost by adding a different hat!
5. Round Plush Ghost
This ghost is super cute and squat! It’s worked in the round with worsted yarn. It’s very beginner-friendly since the pattern only calls for basic stitches and a tiny bit of sewing. Plus, who can resist adding such an adorable face?!
6. Ghost Cuddler
Here’s another ghost by the same designer, but this one is worked as two main pieces and then crocheted together. I love that the face is made with felt, because you can choose to give your ghost any expression! The pattern calls for easy stitches plus the invisible join and sc3tog decrease. This is a great project if you’re a beginner looking to learn new skills, because there’s a video tutorial for the invisible join and a description of how to do the special decrease.
7. Boo the Fiendishly Friendly Ghost
This ghost is so adorable with her little witch hat! Her “tail” even looks like a spiderweb, so she’s ready for an extra spooky Halloween! To make Boo, you’ll need Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran yarn or a similar aran-weight yarn, plus knowledge of basic stitches.
8. Mini Ghost
This ghost is so cute and looks just like a little wisp! The dapper bowtie accessory is particularly fun. For this project, you’ll need Premier Parfait Chunky, which is a lovely soft chenille yarn. This is a very beginner-friendly pattern since it calls for easy stitches and only a tiny bit of sewing.
9. Mini Candy Corn Ghost
Once you’ve mastered the Mini Ghost, you can make this candy corn themed version! It’s almost the same pattern as above, so it’s still beginner-friendly—just make sure you’re comfortable with color changes before you start crocheting.
10. Crochet Ghost
These ghosts are so tiny and adorable! They’re made with worsted yarn and basic stitches, so it’s an easy project. If you want tighter stitches or just want to practice a new skill, you can use the yarn-under technique, but it’s not vital to making a cute ghost. The best part of this pattern is that it includes lots of helpful instructions and photos!
11. Amigurumi Ghost
These tiny ghosts are extra fun because they come with accessories! You can give your ghost a witch hat, a pumpkin hat, or leave it plain—it’ll be perfectly spooky for Halloween no matter what! Just grab some worsted yarn and make sure you’re familiar with basic stitches, the bobble stitch, and working in the front loop only and back loop only.
12. Ghost Amigurumi
With his tiny pumpkin, this ghost is ready for fall! He has such a fun wispy head and tail, and he’s quite easy to make! The head and body are crocheted as one piece, so there’s limited sewing. The pattern calls for simple stitches, though you will need to know how to do a “short row”—don’t worry if you’ve never done this before, since the pattern has detailed instructions and lots of helpful progress photos.
13. Crochet Pocket Ghosts
These ghosts make great Halloween decor because they can light up if you add a tea light! The pattern includes three versions, and they’re all so cute and spooky. This is a perfect beginner pattern because it includes a video tutorial and only requires basic stitches.
14. Crochet Ghosts
If you want to make some Halloween-themed pillows for your house, these amigurumi crochet ghosts are the perfect choice! They’re made with bulky blanket yarn and easy stitches, so they’re soft and cuddly and they work up quickly! You’ll also need a small amount of worsted yarn for the bow—you can make a ghost with a hair bow, one with a bow tie, or a cute matching set like the designer did.
15. Ghost Froggy
Halloween is all about dressing up, so why not crochet an amigurumi frog who’s donned a ghost costume? Not only is the ghost froggy super cute, but he also works up quickly and is made with easy stitches. Plus, the pattern includes useful progress pictures.
16. Little Ghost
With his pumpkin hat and big eyes, this little ghost is absolutely adorable! The pattern calls for DK yarn, which is perfect for a tiny ghost, but you could also choose a different yarn weight if you want your ghost to be bigger or smaller. This is a good beginner pattern because it doesn’t require much sewing, uses easy stitches, and has links to tutorials for the invisible decrease and other techniques.
17. Dapper Ghost
This dapper ghost looks amazing with his top hat and matching bowtie. The ghost is made with worsted yarn and easy stitches, so it’s a good project for beginners, especially because there are lots of progress photos.
18. Mini Amigurumi Ghost Ornament
This cute wisp of a ghost makes the perfect keychain. You can crochet your ghost in any color—maybe you want calming pastels like the designer used, plain white for a conventional ghost, or bright oranges and greens for a spooky Halloween twist. These ghosts work up super quickly and are made with basic stitches plus the picot stitch, which is explained in the pattern.
19. Ghost Buddy
Last but not least is this cute Ghost Buddy keychain. It’s actually part of a set of four Crochet Halloween Character Buddies, so once you’re done making your Ghost Buddy, you might also want to make the black cat, pumpkin, and Frankenstein’s monster. You’ll need just a bit of worsted-weight yarn for each one, and the ghost is made with easy stitches.
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