Crochet Happy Ghost
The Crochet Happy Ghost is an adorable and cheerful little creation that is sure to bring a smile to your face. With its fuzzy, white yarn and sweet smile, this friendly ghost is perfect for adding a touch of whimsy to your Halloween decor or gifting to a friend who loves all things spooky and cute. Whether you're a beginner crocheter or a seasoned pro, crafting your very own Crochet Happy Ghost is a fun and rewarding way to spread some happiness this spooky season.
MATERIALS:
YarnArt Jeans:
— white — for the head and upper part of the body
— blue no75 — for «the pants»
— peach no 23 — for the nose
— light pink no 74 — for the cheeks
— black floss/thread — for embroidering the smile
— safety eyes 7 x 10 mm (oval shape) — you may use any shape you like or embroider the eyes
— stuffing
— tapestry needle
— scissors
— crochet hook 2 mm
Final size: 23 cm (9.08 inches) tall.
Abbreviations:
sc — single crochet
ch — chain
sl st — slip stitch
inc — increase, 2 sc in one stitch
dec — decrease, sc2tog
rnd — rnd
HEAD & BODY
white
Rnd 1: 3 sc in MR [3]
Rnd 2: inc, 2 sc [4]
Rnd 3: 4 sc [4]
Rnd 4: inc, 3 sc [5]
Rnd 5: inc, 4 sc [6]
Rnd 6: inc, 5 sc [7]
Rnd 7: inc, 6 sc [8]
Rnd 8: inc, 7 sc [9]
Rnd 9: inc, 8 sc [10]
Rnd 10: inc, 9 sc [11]
Rnd 11: inc, 10 sc [12]
Rnd 12: (1 sc, inc) x 6 [18]
Rnd 13: 18 sc [18]
Rnd 14: (1 sc, inc, 1 sc) x 6 [24]
Rnd 15: 24 sc [24]
Rnd 16: (3 sc, inc) x 6 [30]
Rnd 17: 30 sc [30]
Rnd 18: (2 sc, inc, 2 sc) x 6 [36]
Rnd 19: (5 sc, inc) x 6 [42]
Rnd 20: (3 sc, inc, 3 sc) x 6 [48]
Rnd 21: (7 sc, inc) x 6 [54]
Rnd 22: (4 sc, inc, 4 sc) x 6 [60]
Rnd 23-31: 60 sc [60]
Rnd 32: (4 sc, dec, 4 sc) x 6 [54]
Rnd 33: (7 sc, dec) x 6 [48]
Rnd 34: (3 sc, dec, 3 sc) x 6 [42]
Rnd 35: (5 sc, dec) x 6 [36]
Insert safety eyes (oval, 7 mm width, 10 mm height) between rnds 24-25, on the opposite side of the marker. Distance of 5 sts between the eyes.
Add stuffing.
Rnd 36: (2 sc, dec, 2 sc) x 6 [30]
Rnd 37: (3 sc, dec) x 6 [24]
Rnd 38: (1 sc, dec, 1 sc) x 6 [18]
Rnd 39: (1 sc, inc, 1 sc) x 6 [24]
Rnd 40: (3 sc, inc) x 6 [30]
Rnd 41: (2 sc, inc, 2 sc) x 6 [36]
Rnd 42: (5 sc, inc) x 6 [42]
Rnd 43: (3 sc, inc, 3 sc) x 6 [48]
Rnd 44: (7 sc, inc) x 6 [54]
Rnd 45-47: 54 sc [54]
Rnd 48: (17 sc, inc) x 3 [57]
Rnd 49: 57 sc [57]
Rnd 50: (18 sc, inc) x 3 [60]
Rnd 51: 60 sc [60]
Cut the yarn and make invisible finish.
Change to blue yarn.
Rnd 52-53: 60 sc [60]
Rnd 54: (8 sc, dec) x 6 [54]
Rnd 55: (7 sc, dec) x 6 [48]
Rnd 56: (6 sc, dec) x 6 [42]
Rnd 57: (5 sc, dec) x 6 [36]
Rnd 58: (4 sc, dec) x 6 [30]
Rnd 59: (3 sc, dec) x 6 [24]
Rnd 60: 24 sc [24]
Rnd 61: (10 sc, dec) x 2 [22]
Rnd 62: (9 sc, dec) x 2 [20]
Rnd 63: (8 sc, dec) x 2 [18]
Rnd 64: (7 sc, dec) x 2 [16]
Rnd 65: 6 sl sts, 10 sc [16]
Rnd 66: (1 sc, inc) x 3, (dec, 1 sc) x 3, 1 sc [16]
Add stuffing.
Rnd 67: 7 sc, (dec, 1 sc) x 3 [13]
Rnd 68: 7 sc, 3 dec [10]
Rnd 69: (1 sc, inc) x 2, 3 dec [9]
Rnd 70: (1 sc, inc) x 2, 5 sc [11]
Rnd 71: 5 sc, 3 dec [8]
Add stuffing.
Rnd 72: 1 sc, inc, 3 dec [6]
Rnd 73: 1 sc, inc, 2 dec [5]
Rnd 74: inc, 2 dec [4]
Fasten off, close the opening.
HAND / ARM
white
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR [6]
Rnd 2: 6 inc [12]
Rnd 3-4: 12 sc [12]
Rnd 5: 4 dec, 4 sc [8]
Stuff the hand (then I don't stuff the arm but you may stuff it lightly if you wish).
Rnd 6: 2 dec, 4 sc [6]
Rnd 7: inc, 5 sc [7]
Rnd 8: 7 sc [7]
Rnd 9: inc, 6 sc [8]
Rnd 10: 8 sc [8]
Rnd 11: inc, 7 sc [9]
Rnd 12-14: 9 sc [9]
Rnd 15: (1 sc, dec) x 3 [6]
Fasten off, cut the yarn leaving a long tail for sewing.
Sew the arms in rnd 41.
NOSE
peach
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR [6]
Rnd 2: 6 inc [12]
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 [18]
Rnds 4-6: 18 sc [18]
Rnd 7: (1 sc, dec) x 6 [12]
Add stuffing.
Rnd 8: 6 dec [6]
Sew the nose between rnds 27-28.
CHEEK (make 2)
light pink
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR [6]
Rnd 2: 6 inc [12]
Cut the yarn, make invisible finish. Leave a long tail for sewing. Sew between rnds 27-30 (4 rounds)
Embroider the smile (You may embroider the smile before sewing the cheeks to the head).