Ingredients
- Worsted weight yarn (weight 4 medium) – about 330 yards from two 170-yard, 100 g skeins
- H-8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
- Polyester fiberfill – about 3 ounces (85 g)
- Yarn needle with a large eye
- Sharp scissors
- One stitch marker (optional)
- Tape measure
- Small amount of black worsted weight yarn for the eyes and mouth
Instructions
- Chain 22 to start the foundation chain.
- Row 1: Make 1 double crochet in the third chain from the hook, then in each chain across. You will have 20 double crochet stitches.
- Row 2: Chain 2 and turn. Make 1 double crochet in each stitch across.
- Repeat Row 2 for 16 more rows (Rows 3 through 18), maintaining 20 double crochet stitches.
- Row 19: Chain 2 and turn. Make 1 double crochet in the first 8 stitches, then make 2 double crochet in the next stitch. Continue as directed until you have 22 double crochet stitches.
- Row 20: Chain 2 and turn. Make 1 double crochet in each stitch across.
- Repeat Row 20 for 4 rows (Rows 21 through 24), keeping 22 double crochet stitches.
- Row 25: Chain 2 and turn. Make 1 double crochet in the first 5 stitches, then make a decrease across the next 2 stitches. Continue as directed.
- Row 26: Chain 2 and turn. Make 1 double crochet in each stitch across.
- Continue with decreasing rows until you have completed the shaping, ending with 16 stitches.
- Fasten off leaving a 12-inch tail. Make a second matching panel by repeating Rows 1 through 30.
- Lay the two panels together with the right sides facing outward.
- Sew around the sides and top, leaving the bottom open.
- Embroider two small oval eyes and a simple curved mouth with black yarn.
- Fill the ghost with polyester fiberfill, then sew the opening closed.
- Weave in the ends by running the yarn needle through several stitches and trim the tail.
Notes
Use embroidered facial features instead of buttons for child safety. Gentle misting and blocking can help with uneven edges; avoid direct heat.
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
