Hey there, crochet fanatics! So, are you feeling the autumn chill in the air? Me too, and you know what that means – Halloween is nigh! There’s something about this time of year that gets my hook itching for some spooky projects. And boy, do I have a treat for you, no tricks involved! I recently crafted this Halloween ghost pattern, and let me just say, it’s a boo-tiful masterpiece. The thrill of watching this ethereal cutie take shape on my hook is something I wish I could bottle up.
Picture this: soft, fluffy yarn in the palest of whites, and stitches that create those adorable curves and folds. . . Ah, it’s the cutest wisp of a ghost you’ll ever make. It’s simple enough for beginners but with a couple of fun techniques thrown in that even old pros like me can get excited about. And get this – the eyes even glow in the dark!
No ghouls or goblins here, just a dash of ethereal charm. Can’t wait for you all to give it a whirl and add a little spectral sweetness to your Halloween!
Designer: Sepideh Handmade
Abbreviations
Mr – magic ring
Sc – single crocet
Inc – increase
Dec – decrease
Ch – chain
BLO – back loop only
Head & Body
Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: inc x 6 (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
Rnd 8-15: 42 sc (42)
Rnd 16: (5 sc, dec) (36)
Rnd 17: 36 sc (36)
Rnd 18: (4 sc, dec) (30)
Rnd 19-20: 30 sc (30)
Rnd 21: (4 sc, inc) (36)
Rnd 22-25: 36 sc (36)
Rnd 26: 36 sc BLO
Rnd 27: (4 sc, dec) (30) BLO
Rnd 28: (3 sc, dec) (24)
Rnd 29: (2 sc, dec) (18)
Rnd 30: (1 sc, dec) (12)
Rnd 31: dec x 6 (6)
From BL (R26)
Rnd 1-2: 30 sc (30)
Rnd 3: (3 ch, 1 skip, 1 sl st) x 18
Hands
Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: 6 sc (6)
Rnd 3: (1 inc) x 3 (9)
Rnd 4-5: 9 sc (9)