Tiny Ghost – Free Crochet Pattern

This free crochet ghost pattern is a fast, fun, and beginner-friendly Halloween project! I originally designed this mini ghost as part of a hanging crochet car charm, but it is incredibly versatile. Depending on the yarn you choose, you can use this pattern to make spooky keychains, Halloween garland, or swap to plush chenille yarn for a squishy plush ghost amigurumi toy!

With simple stitches, sweet embroidered blush details, and a full step-by-step video tutorial, this quick scrap-buster comes together in under an hour.

At a Glance: Mini Ghost Crochet Pattern

This fast, beginner friendly crochet ghost amigurumi is worked from the top down with an easy, seamless body. Make it in worsted weight yarn for a tiny keychain or car ornament, or swap to plush chenille yarn for a squishy plushie!

• Required Skills: Magic ring, single crochet (SC), increasing, decreasing (SC2tog) with the invisible decrease method, double crochet (DC), basic yarn embroidery.
• Yarn: Worsted weight (4) acrylic yarn (for a mini ornament/keychain) or super bulky (6) plush/chenille yarn (for a squishy plushie). White main color plus pink yarn for blush details.
• Hook Size: 4.0mm (G) crochet hook for worsted weight yarn. Select whatever hook size keeps your stitches tight enough that stuffing doesn’t show through.
• Finished Size: Approximately 2″ tall (worsted weight).
• Format & Extra Resources: Written pattern with step-by-step photo tutorials, yarn customization tips, and a full video tutorial.

This free ghost crochet pattern is a “beginner” level pattern. Minimal crochet experience is necessary. For even more detailed instructions on the stitches used here, take a look at my crochet stitch tutorials.

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Free Crochet Pattern for Tiny Ghost

Stitch Abbreviations

st = stitch
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
SC = single crochet
DC = double crochet
SC2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together (invisible decrease is recommended)

Special Stitches

SC2tog (using invisible decrease method): Insert hook into front loop of the first stitch. Insert hook into front loop of second stitch. Yarn over. Draw through the first two loops on hook. Yarn over. Draw through both loops on hook.

Notes

• Checking your gauge is not required for this pattern. Use a hook that is smaller than the size recommended for your yarn weight. This will ensure that your stuffing will not show through the stitches.
• All pieces are worked in the round. Use a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of each round.
• Invisible decreases are recommended. Please see “Special Stitches”.
• Safety eyes and noses pose a choking risk for babies; therefore, if making this toy for a baby, I recommend using yarn, felt, or embroidered details.
• All pieces require full stuffing. Stuff as you work to ensure each piece is completely filled.  
• See tutorial photos. 

Pattern

Using 4.0mm (G) crochet hook:

Using color A (shown as white):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R5-11: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)

R12: Working in the front loops only, *1 SC in next st, 2 DC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (32 sts)

If adding safety eyes, insert them now between R6-7, with approximately 4 sts showing in between the eyes.

R13: Now working in the unworked back loops only from R11, *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R14: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

Fill with stuffing.

R15: *SC2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

Weave in and out of remaining sts and pull tight to close. Fasten off.

Finishing & Assembly

Using color B (shown as pink), embroider cheeks on the ghost between R7-8, over 2 sts just below the outer edge of each eye.

Min Ghost Crochet Pattern Video Tutorial

Prefer to learn visually? Watch the full, step-by-step video tutorial below to see how to crochet this mini ghost amigurumi, work the bottom ruffle, and embroider the blush cheeks!

This video is also available on YouTube. Watch this video: Tiny Ghost Crochet Tutorial on YouTube.

I hope you enjoyed this free ghost crochet pattern! If you loved this quick project, be sure to check out my other free amigurumi patterns!

Ad-Free PDF Crochet Pattern for Tiny Ghost

(PDF crochet pattern includes the patterns for a tiny ghost, pumpkin, and candy corn)

Tips for Success on your Mini Ghost Crochet Pattern

• Track Your Rounds: Place a stitch marker in the first stitch of every continuous round so you never lose count.
• Invisible Decreases: Use the invisible decrease (SC2tog) method to keep stitches tight and prevent stuffing from showing through.

Ghost Pattern Alterations & Modifications

• Plush Toy: Switch to plush yarn like Parfait Chunky with a 5.0mm hook for a larger, squishy ghost amigurumi.
• Spooky Keychain: Secure a metal keyring or lobster clasp to the top center to make a fast, market-ready keychain.
• Halloween Garland: Join multiple ghosts along a long chain (add mini pumpkins or candy corns) to create a festive crochet Halloween garland.
• Hanging Car Charm: Crochet a chain of 80, securing a ghost on one end and a mini pumpkin on the other for a fun crochet car charm.

More Free Halloween Crochet Patterns

After you’ve finished up this quick mini ghost, be sure to check out my other free Halloween crochet patterns. You may especially love making Cory the Candy Corn, my free bat crochet pattern or this cute black cat crochet pattern.

If you are looking for more mini patterns to create a spooky garland or car charm, check out my tiny candy corn, and tiny pumpkin patterns!