Ingredients
- About 45 yards of worsted weight yarn (weight 4 medium, white or cream)
- One H-8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
- About 1 ounce (28 g) of polyester fiberfill
- Two 9 mm safety eyes (or embroidered eyes)
- Black embroidery floss or a small amount of black yarn for the mouth
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- One stitch marker (optional)
Instructions
- Make a magic ring, chain 1, and work 6 single crochet stitches into the ring. Pull the yarn tail to close the center, place a stitch marker in the first stitch, and do not join the round.
- Work 2 single crochet stitches in each stitch around for a total of 12 stitches.
- Repeat: 1 single crochet in the next stitch, then 2 single crochet in the following stitch for a total of 18 stitches.
- Repeat: 1 single crochet in each of the next 2 stitches, then 2 single crochet in the next stitch for a total of 24 stitches.
- Work 4 even rounds with 1 single crochet in every stitch around, totaling 24 stitches each round.
- Begin shaping the lower body: Repeat 1 single crochet in each of the next 2 stitches, then make 1 decrease over the next 2 stitches for a total of 18 stitches.
- Work 1 single crochet in every stitch around for 1 round with 18 stitches. Add a small amount of polyester fiberfill.
- Repeat: 1 single crochet in the next stitch, then make 1 decrease over the next 2 stitches for a total of 12 stitches. Add more fiberfill.
- Repeat: make 1 decrease over the next 2 stitches for a total of 6 stitches. Finish adding stuffing.
- Cut the yarn, leaving a 6-inch tail. Weave the tail through the front loops of the remaining stitches and pull to close.
- Place the safety eyes between the fourth and fifth rounds from the top, with about 5 stitches between them. Add a small mouth with black embroidery floss.
- Weave in any ends securely.
Notes
This ghost does not need blocking as the stuffing gives it shape. The project is beginner-friendly and allows for personal embellishment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
