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)! 🧶
Ghost stress ball pattern
Terms ENG US
Level: Easy
MC: Magic circle
SC: single crochet
Inc: increase
Dec: decrease
FLO: front loop only
BLO: back loop only
CH: chain
HDC: half double crochet
BBL: bobble stitch; make 5 unfinished dc, yarn over and pull through all the loops
Yarn: velvet yarn
Hook: 3.5mm
Eyes: 10mm
Stress Ball: 1.4 inches
Stitch Marker
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
In white:
R1: MC 8sc (8)
R2: Inc x8 (16)
R3: (3sc, Inc) x4 (20)
R4-R5: 20sc (20) (2 rounds)
R6: 7sc, ch4, skip 4, 9sc (20)
R7: 20sc (20)
R8: 6sc, bbl, 5sc, bbl, 7sc (20)
Add the eyes between R4 and R5, 4sts apart.
R9: 20sc (20)
R10: FLO, 1sc, (*1sc,hdc,sc*, 3sc) x4, 2sc (20)
Add Stress Ball
R11: through the blo of R10: Dec x10 (10)
F/O, leave a tail for closing.
Happy spooky season!!
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