Free Cute Little Ghost Crochet Pattern

Cute Little Ghost

 crochet pattern by Teri Crews Designs

Materials:

~Worsted Weight Yarn

2 oz white and 1/2 Black, Size G crochet hook, 2 small white buttons (3/4" or smaller), fiberfill and a tapestry needle

Optional Materials:

powder blush for a little color

Finished measurements: approx. 7 and 1/2 inches tall

Abbreviations:

ch=chain                                              tc=treble crochet                      fo=fasten off

hdc=half double crochet                                  rnd= round                               sc=single crochet

sl st = slip stitch                                               st(s)=stitch or stitches               2sctog = sc 2 stitches together 

beg=beginning                                     ( ) or [ ] = repeat enclosed, number of times indicated after

Notes and Tips:

Helpful to read these before starting and maybe even again when it's time to put your softie together

~Do not join pieces that are crocheted in the round unless otherwise indicated

~A stitch marker will come in handy when repeating rounds or another helpful way to keep track of your rounds is to, start all pieces with a long tail, pull the tail through the beginning stitch of each round.

~Attaching arms: Thread tapestry needle and secure on side where stitches won't be shown once arm is attached. Begin attaching arms by sewing through a couple stitches on the inside (about 1/2 inch down in center of arm),  insert needle back into body going through to other side, repeat sewing through a few stitches on the inside of the opposite arm. Repeat sewing through arms at least 3-4 times.

~After your ghost is all sewn together, add a little powder blush to his cheeks.

Body and Head

starting at bottom, with G hook

1:         ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook

2:         sc 2 in each sc (12)

3:         (sc in next sc, sc 2 in next sc ) around (18)

4:         (sc in each of the next 2 sc, sc 2 in next sc ) around (24)

5:         (sc in each of the next 3 sc, sc 2 in next sc ) around (30)

6:         working in back loops for this round only,  sc in each sc (30)

7-10:    sc in each sc (30)

11:       (sc in each of the next 3 sc, sc2tog) around (24)

12-15:  sc in each sc (24)

16:       (sc in each of the next 2 sc, sc2tog) around (18)

17-20:  sc in each sc (18)

21:       (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around (12)

22:       (sc in next sc, sc 2 in next sc) around (18)

23:       (sc in each of the next  sc, sc 2 in next sc) around (24)

24-27:  sc in each sc (24)

28:       (sc in each of the next 2 sc, sc2tog) around (18)

29-30:  sc in each sc (18)

31:       (sc in next sc, sc2tog) around (12), stuff body and head, continue stuffing until last round

32:       [sc2tog] 2 times, sc in each remaining sc (10)

33-34:  repeat round 32 (8), (6)

35:       (sc2tog) around (3), join with sl st. FO, weave in ends

Arms (make 2)

starting at hand

1:         ch 2, 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook (5)

2:         sc 2 in each sc (10)

3:         sc in each sc (10)

4:         sc2tog, sc in each remaining sc (9)

5:         repeat round 4 (8)

6:         working in back loops for this round only, sc in each sc (8)

7-16:    sc in each sc (8), join last round with sl st. FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff arm, thread tapestry needle with ending yarn, weave through remaining stitches, pull tight to close.  

sleeves (both arms)

rejoin yarn with sl sl in any un-worked stitch from round 6

(ch 4, sl st in next st, ch 6, sl st in next st) around, join with sl st. FO, weave in ends

Eyes (make 2)

with black

1:         ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, join with sl st. FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Weave in beginning yarn. After sewing on eyes, add buttons to the center and backstitch a mouth, blush cheeks. 

I hope you enjoy your ghost

Teri