Ingredients
- About 110 yards of white worsted weight yarn (weight 4, medium)
- One H-8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
- Small amount of polyester fiberfill, about 1 ounce (28 g) for each ghost (optional)
- Yarn needle
- Sharp scissors
- One stitch marker (optional)
- Tape measure
- One small battery-operated LED tea light (optional)
- Two small black safety eyes or black yarn for embroidery
Instructions
- Make a magic ring, chain 1, then work 6 single crochet stitches (sc) into the ring.
- Round 2: Work 2 sc in each stitch around (12 stitches).
- Round 3: Chain 1, work 1 sc in first stitch, then 2 sc in next stitch, repeat around (18 stitches).
- Round 4: Chain 1, then work 1 sc in each of the first 2 stitches, then 2 sc in the next stitch, repeat around (24 stitches).
- Round 5: Chain 1, work 1 sc in each stitch around (24 stitches).
- Round 6: Chain 2, work 1 half double crochet (hdc) in each stitch around (24 stitches).
- Round 7: Chain 2, work 1 hdc in each stitch around (24 stitches).
- Round 8: Chain 2, work 1 hdc in first 3 stitches, then 2 hdc in the next stitch, repeat around (30 stitches).
- Rounds 9 through 12: Chain 2, work 1 hdc in each stitch around (30 stitches).
- Round 13: Chain 1, work 1 sc in each stitch around (30 stitches).
- Round 14: Chain 1, skip 1 stitch, work 5 double crochet (dc) in the next stitch, skip 1 stitch, and slip stitch in the next stitch, repeat around.
- Cut the yarn, leaving an 8-inch tail. If desired, add a small amount of polyester fiberfill through the base.
- Weave in the ends using a yarn needle. Embroider a face or attach safety eyes.
Notes
Avoid hot iron or heat sources with acrylic yarn; use steam if necessary. Store ghosts flat or loosely to maintain shape.
