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Meet the No-Sew Crochet Ghost 👻

If you’ve been looking for a fast, beginner-friendly Halloween project that’s just as cute as it is spooky, this little ghost is the perfect make! Made entirely without sewing, it works up in no time with plush, squishy yarn — making it the ultimate last-minute decoration or gift. Whether you’re new to amigurumi or just want a stress-free pattern, this ghost is here to float into your heart (and your yarn stash).

Grab your hook, a bit of yarn, and let’s bring this boo-tiful little spirit to life! 🧶✨

Materials used:

Bernat Baby Blanket in White

5mm hook (H)

Safety eyes 12mm x2

Polly Fill

Tapestry needle

Stitch marker

Terms ENG US

Level: Beginner

MC: Magic Circle

sc: Single Crochet

HDC: Half Double Crochet

Inc: Increase

Dec: Decrease

F/O: Fasten Off

**: make what is between ** in the same stitch

FLO: Front Loop Only

BLO: Back Loop Only

BBL: Bubble Stitch; yarn over, insert your hook on your next st, yarn over pull through, yarn over, insert your hook in the same st, yarn over pull through. Do this 5 times total, yarn over pull through all the loops.

St: stitch

Head/Body in white

R1: MC 8sc

R2: Inc x8 (16)

R3: (3sc, Inc) x4 (20)

R4-R7: 20sc (20) (4 rounds)

R8: 6sc, BBL, 6sc, BBL, 6sc (20)

Add the eyes between R4 and R5, 4 visible sts apart

R9-10: 20sc (20) (2 rounds)

R11: FLO 1sc, (*1sc, 1hdc, 1sc*, 3sc) x4, 2sc

R12: BLO of R11, (3sc, Dec) x4 (16)

Stuff the body firmly

R13: Dec x8 (8)

Finish stuffing. F/O, close with your long tail.

✨ And that’s it — your spooky little no-sew ghost is complete! 👻 I hope you had fun making this quick and squishy project. These ghosts work up so fast, you might just find yourself with a whole haunted crew before you know it.

If you make one, I’d love to see it! Share your ghost with me on [Instagram/TikTok/etc.] and tag me @cocoknittedcreations so I can cheer you on. 💜

Happy crocheting, and may your hooks always stay haunted (in the best way)! 🧶