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Crochet Ghost Fridgie

The Crochet Ghost Fridgie is a delightful and spooky addition to any kitchen! Bringing a touch of whimsy to your fridge, this adorable ghost crafted with delicate crochet stitches is sure to bring a smile to your face every time you reach for a snack. Its charming design and playful aura make it a perfect way to add a dash of Halloween spirit to your home decor. Whether you're a crochet enthusiast looking for a fun project or someone who simply loves cute and quirky decorations, the Crochet Ghost Fridgie is sure to become a favorite conversation piece in your household. Embrace the fun and whimsical side of crafting with this friendly specter now!

MATERIALS: worsted weight yarn — white
small scrap of black felt (for mouth)
2 – 15MM oval wiggle eyes (or you can use black pom poms or scrap of black felt)
1 – little cupcake flag or you can make your own with a toothpick and paper
1/8” orange ribbon (or scrap of orange yarn)
Crochet hook size F
Magnet

Approx. size 10” (that includes the hair)

Head (make 2)
Starting with white yarn, Ch3. Join with sl st to beg ch to form ring.Rnd 1: Ch3(this will count as first dc). Work 13dc in ring. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. [14dc]Rnd 2: Ch3. Dc in same st as ch-3, 3dc in next st, *2dc in next st, 3dc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. Fasten off. [35dc]
Holding both head pieces wrong sides together, using a scrap piece of white yarn and needle, sew pieces together leaving 6sts free on each side(this is where the neck will be connected)

Starting body, beginning at neckRnd 1: Attach yarn to the middle of one side of the head, ch3, Dc in same st as beg ch-3, 1dc in next st, *2dc in next st, 1dc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. [18dc]Rnd 2: Ch3, dc in same st as beg ch-3, 2dc in each st around. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. [36dc]Rnd 3: Ch3, dc in same st as beg ch-3, 1dc in next st, *2dc in next st, 1dc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. [54dc]Rnd 4: Ch3, dc in next st, 2dc in next st, *1dc in each of next 2 sts, 2dc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. [72dc]Rnd 5: DO NOT Ch. Sl st in first st. Ch3(counts as beg dc), 1dc in each of next 11 sts, sk next 24 sts, 1dc in each of next 12 sts, sk next 24 sts. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. [24dc]Rnd 6: Ch3, dc in next st, dec over next 2 sts, 1 dc in each of next 6 sts, 2dc in each of next 4 sts, 1 dc in each of next 8 sts, dec over last 2 sts. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. [26dc]Rnd 7: Ch3, dc in next st, dec over next 2 sts, 1dc in each of next 8 sts, 2dc in each of next 4 sts, 1 dc in each of next 8 sts, dec over last 2 sts. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. [28dc]Rnd 8: Ch3, dec over next 2 sts, 1dc in each of next 8 sts, *dec over next 2 sts. Repeat from * 3 more times. 1dc in each of next 7 sts, dec over last 2 sts. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. [22dc]Rnd 9: ch3, dec over next 2 sts, 1dc in each of next 8 sts, dec over next 2 sts, 1dc in each of next 7 sts, dec over last 2 sts. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. [19dc]Rnd 10: Ch3, dec over next 2 sts, 1dc in each of next 6 sts, 2dc in each of next 2 sts, 1dc in each of next 6 sts, dec over last 2 sts. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. [19dc]Rnd 11: Ch3, dec over next 2 sts (twice), 1dc in each of next 3 sts, 2dc in each of next 4 sts, 1dc in each of next 3 sts, dec over next 2 sts (twice). Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. [19dc]Rnd 12: Ch3, dec over next 2 sts, 1dc in each of next 5 sts, dec over next 2 sts (three times), 1dc in each of next 3 sts, dec over last 2 sts. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. [14dc]Rnd 13: Ch3, dc in same sp as beg ch-3, 2dc in next st, 1dc in each of next 4 sts, dec over next 2 sts (twice), 1dc in each of next 2 sts, 2dc in each of next 2 sts. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. [16dc]Rnd 14: Ch3, dc in same sp as ch-3, 2dc in next st, 1dc in each of next 4 sts, dec over next 2 sts (three times), 1dc in each of next 3 sts, 2dc in last st. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. [16dc]Rnd 15: Ch3, dc in same sp as beg ch-3, 2dc in next st, 1dc in each of next 2 sts, dec over next 2 sts (5 times), 1dc in next st, 2dc in last st. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. [14dc]Rnd 16: Ch3, 1dc in each of next 3 sts, dec over next 2 sts (5 times). Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. [9dc]Rnd 17: Ch3, dec over next 2 sts (4 times). Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. [5dc]Rnd 18: Ch3, dec over next 2 sts (2 times). Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. Fasten off [3dc] Weave in loose ends.
With orange ribbon or yarn tie a bow around neck.With needle and scrap of white yarn, tack front of row 8 to front of row 5 to form fold in the ghost's body. Also sew up both seams on arms to close opening. With 2 small pieces of white yarn, thread through top of head and tie seperately into knots, fluff out for hair.Cut out mouth from small scrap of black felt and glue onto face.Glue eyes on face.Glue cupcake flag in hand.Glue a strip of magnet to the back of ghost.
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Charlotte Hoffman
Oct 24, 2024 10:17 AM
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They're all so cute. I think I  will make the pumkin ghost.

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