Plush Ghost Crochet Pattern
Plush Ghost Crochet Pattern – Crochet a cute plush ghost for Halloween! Worked flat, sewn, and stuffed—an easy beginner-friendly crochet pattern.
Get ready to add some spooky-cute charm to your Halloween décor with this Plush Ghost Crochet Pattern! This beginner-friendly project is worked flat and then sewn together, making it perfect for crocheters of all skill levels. The finished ghost is soft, squishy, and ready to haunt your couch, shelves, or trick-or-treat table. Best of all, it works up quickly—just in time for Halloween decorating!
This ghost is crocheted flat using simple stitches, so there’s no need to worry about working in the round. Once the front and back pieces are complete, they are sewn together and lightly stuffed to create a plush, huggable shape. You can customize your ghost by adding safety eyes, embroidery, or felt features for a playful or spooky expression.
Whether you’re crochet beginner or just want a no-fuss fall project, this crochet ghost is the perfect way to celebrate the season.
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Plush Ghost Crochet Pattern
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Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Soft White (#4 worsted weight)
Crochet hook: H/8 (5 mm)
Also needed: Poly-fill, yarn needle
Gauge: not necessary for this project
Finished size: 20 inches long
Pattern instructions:
Front and Back (make 2)
Ghost is knit from the top down
Row 1: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1sc in each ch to end of ch. Turn. 18 sc.
Rows 2-6: Ch 1. 2 sc in first sc. 1 sc in each sc to last sc. 2 sc in last sc. Turn. 28 sc after 6th row.
Row 7: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
Row 8: Ch1. 2sc in first sc. 1sc in each sc to last sc. 2 sc in last sc. Turn. 30 sc.
Row 9: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
Row 10: Ch 1. 2 sc in first sc. 1 sc in each sc to last sc. 2 sc in last sc. Turn. 32 sc.
Rows 11 to 22: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
Row 23: Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. PM on first st. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. PM on last sc. Turn.
Rows 24 to 31: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
Row 32: Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. PM on first st. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. PM on last sc. Turn.
Rows 33 to 48: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
Row 49: Ch 1. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each sc to last sc. 2sc in last sc. Turn.
Row 50: Ch1. 1sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
Row 51: Ch 1. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each sc to last sc. 2sc in last sc. Turn.
Row 52: Ch1. 1sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
Row 53: Ch 1. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each sc to last sc. 2 sc in last sc. Turn.
Row 54: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
Row 55: Ch 1. Sc2tog. 1 sc in eachsctolastsc.2scinlastsc. Turn.
Row 56:Ch1. 1sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
Row 57: Ch 1. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each sc to last sc. 2sc in last sc. Turn.
Row 58: Ch1. 1sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
Row 59: Ch 1. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each sc to last sc. 2sc in last sc. Turn.
Row 60: Ch1. 1sc in each sc to last 4 sc. Sl st in next sc. Turn. Leave rem sc unworked.
Row 61: Ch1. Skip sl st. Sl st in each of next 2 sc. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
Row 62: Ch 1. 2 sc in first sc. 1 sc in each sc to last 4sc. Sl st in next sc. Turn. Leave rem sc unworked.
Row 63: Ch1. Skip sl st. Sl st in each of next 2 sc. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
Row 64: Ch1.1sc in each sc to last 4 sc. Sl st in next sc. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
Row 65: Ch1. Skip sl st. Sl st in each of next 2 sc. 1 sc in each sc to last sc. 2 sc in last sc. Turn.
Row 66: Ch1. 1sc in each of first 10 sc. Sl st in next sc. Turn. Leave rem sc unworked.
Row 67: Ch 1. Skip sl st. Sc2tog. 1sc in each sc to last sc. 2sc in last sc. Turn.
Row 68: Ch 1. 2 sc in first sc. 1 sc in each sc to last 2 sc. Sc2tog. Turn.
Row 69: Ch1. 1sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
Row 70: Ch 1. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 6 sc. Sl st in next sc. Fasten off.
Edging: Holding the Front and Back of Ghost together and Working through both thicknesses, single crochet evenly around Ghost, stuffing firmly before completing round. Bind off.
For the Arms:
(Make 2)
Ch 2.
Round 1: 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st to first sc.
Round 2: Ch 1. 2 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. (16 sc)
Rounds 3-5: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc.
Round 6: Ch 1. *Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Rep from * around. 12 sts.
Round 7: Ch 1. 1 sc in each st around. Join with sl st to first sc.
Round 8: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. Rep last rnd 5 times more. Fasten off at end of last rnd.
Stuff the arms and sew them to the ghost in between the markers.
For the Eyes:
(Make 2)
With the black yarn, ch 7.
Round 1: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1sc in each stitch across chain.. Working in opposite side of foundation ch, 1 sc in each stitch across chain. Join with sl st to first sc.
Round 2: Ch1. 2sc in first sc. 1sc in each of next 3 sc. 2 sc in each of next 3sc. 1sc in each of next 3sc. 2sc in each of last 2sc. Join with sl st to first sc.
Fasten off.
Sew the eyes on the ghost.
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