Ingredients
- Worsted weight yarn (340 yards each of white and black or desired colors)
- 1 skein of yarn in orange or purple (optional)
- Crochet hook size I-9 (5.5 mm)
- Yarn needle (for weaving in ends)
- Scissors
- Optional stitch markers
- Tape measure
Instructions
- Begin with a magic ring to create the base for your first ghost. Pull the tail of the yarn tightly to form a loop.
- Chain 2 (this counts as your first double crochet) and make 11 more double crochets (dc) into the ring for a total of 12 dc. Pull tight to close the magic ring.
- Join the round with a slip stitch (sl st) to the top of the beginning ch 2.
- For Round 2, chain 2, then make 2 dc in each stitch around, resulting in 24 dc total. Join with a sl st.
- For Round 3, chain 2, then *dc in the next stitch, 2 dc in the following stitch*; repeat around to result in 36 dc at the end of this round. Join with a sl st.
- For Round 4, chain 1, then *sc in the next 3 dc, 3 sc in the next dc for the bobble*; repeat around. Join with a sl st to finish this round.
- Use yarn to create small stitches for the ghost’s face using a contrasting color (like black). Get creative with expressions!
- Cut yarn, leaving a long tail for hanging, and weave in the ends from the round. If a missed stitch is noticed, gently pull back to the row where it was lost, reinsert the hook, and continue.
Notes
Making a quick swatch is worth the time to ensure consistent size of the ghosts. Yarn substitution is possible, but different fibers can affect drape and structure.
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
