Hello, my beloved friend! How are you today? Welcome to our lovely blog Grandma’s Crafts. There’s something especially charming about Halloween projects that are more cute than spooky, and this cute Crochet Ghost Pattern with Accessories is exactly that kind of project. With its rounded shape, cheerful little face, and soft scalloped bottom, the basic ghost is adorable on its own — but the real fun begins when you start giving each one a different personality.
Instead of making every ghost exactly the same, this pattern lets you begin with one simple base and turn it into a whole collection of characters. A few small details are enough to create completely different looks, which makes the project perfect for anyone who enjoys adding a playful touch to their crochet.
The plain version keeps things sweet and simple with embroidered eyes and a little smile. It works beautifully as an appliqué, ornament, garland piece, or even a coaster when made with cotton yarn. Because the shape is flat and relatively quick to crochet, it’s also a lovely project when you want something seasonal without committing to a large amigurumi.
For a softer and more whimsical look, the flower crown version adds three tiny crochet flowers and delicate green leaves across the top of the ghost. Dusty pinks, muted berry shades, terracotta, and sage green give this variation a cozy handmade feel while still keeping the little ghost playful enough for Halloween.
Of course, flowers are only the beginning. You can add a pointed witch hat, a tiny pumpkin, a pirate bandana and eye patch, little vampire wings, or turn the entire ghost green for a Frankenstein-inspired version. Each accessory is made separately, so you can mix, match, and experiment without changing the basic ghost construction.
A collection of these little ghosts would be especially cute displayed together. Make several versions and arrange them across a shelf, use them as part of a Halloween table display, or connect them to a long crochet chain to create a fun garland. Giving each ghost a different costume makes the finished set feel much more interesting and full of character.
Changing only the facial expression can create even more variations. One ghost might be smiling, another can wink, and another can have a surprised little mouth. These tiny differences are an easy way to make every piece feel unique, even when you don’t want to crochet an additional accessory.
Because the accessories require only small amounts of yarn, this is also a great project for using scraps left over from other makes. Those little bits of orange, purple, red, green, pink, or black that are too small for a larger project can become flowers, hats, pumpkins, wings, or embroidered details.
The yarn choice can completely change the personality of the finished piece too. Worsted-weight cotton creates a flatter and more defined ghost, while chunky yarn gives it that extra soft, cozy appearance. You can even use a thinner yarn for the accessories so the flowers and other details stay small and delicate against a thicker ghost.
Before sewing the accessories permanently, arrange everything on top of the finished ghost and play with the placement for a few minutes. Moving a flower slightly higher, tilting the witch hat, or changing the angle of a wing can make a surprising difference in the final expression.
This cute flat crochet ghost can be made completely plain or customized with different accessories. Start by making the same basic ghost for every version, then add flowers, hats, pumpkins, wings, or embroidered details to create your favorite character.
Finished Size
With worsted-weight cotton yarn and a 5 mm hook:
approximately 4 inches wide × 5 inches tall
With chunky or super chunky yarn and a larger hook, the same stitch counts will create a larger, softer ghost similar to the one shown in the photo.
Materials
Basic Ghost
White or cream cotton yarn
5 mm crochet hook
Black yarn or embroidery floss
Yarn needle
Scissors
Stitch markers, optional
For the Flower Crown
Dusty rose yarn
Blush pink yarn
Berry or mauve yarn
Sage green yarn
Smaller crochet hook suitable for the accessory yarn
Optional Halloween Accessories
Black yarn
Purple yarn
Orange yarn
Brown yarn
Red yarn
Green yarn
Abbreviations (US Terms)
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
tr – treble crochet
sl st – slip stitch
inc – 2 sc in the same stitch
MR – magic ring
st / sts – stitch / stitches
FO – fasten off
Important
The ch 1 at the end of a row is only a turning chain and does not count as a stitch.
Basic Crochet Ghost
Use white or cream yarn.
Row 1
Ch 7.
Beginning in the second ch from the hook, sc across.
6 sts
Ch 1, turn.
Row 2
2 sc in first st, sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in final st.
8 sts
Ch 1, turn.
Row 3
2 sc in first st, sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in final st.
10 sts
Ch 1, turn.
Row 4
2 sc in first st, sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in final st.
12 sts
Ch 1, turn.
Rows 5–13
Sc in every stitch across.
12 sts
Ch 1 and turn after Rows 5–12.
After Row 13, turn without making the ch 1.
Row 14 — Bottom Scallops
The 12 stitches are used to form three rounded ghost points:
Skip first st.
Work 5 dc in next st.
Skip next st.
Sc in next st.
Repeat that sequence two more times.
You will finish with 3 scallops across the bottom.
This stitch progression follows the tested flat-ghost construction used by The Caffeinated Snail.
Border
Do not cut the yarn yet.
From the end of Row 14, begin working upward along the side edge.
Work approximately 1 sc into the end of each row.
The important thing is that the border lies flat.
When you reach the upper corner:
Work 2 sc around the corner.
Continue with 1 sc across every stitch along the top.
Work 2 sc at the second upper corner.
Now work evenly down the opposite side.
When you reach the bottom:
Stop.
Do not crochet around the three scallops.
Sl st into the stitch where the scalloped row begins.
FO and weave in the yarn ends.
The source pattern likewise finishes the sides and top with single crochet while leaving the scalloped lower edge untouched.
Checking the Shape
Lay the ghost flat.
You should see:
a softly rounded top;
almost straight sides;
three rounded sections at the bottom;
a neat sc border along both sides and across the head.
If the border pulls the ghost inward, you probably worked too few stitches along the sides.
If it ripples outward, you probably added too many.
Face
Using black yarn or embroidery floss:
Position the eyes around the middle-upper portion of the ghost.
For a look similar to your photo, make two small round embroidered eyes approximately 2–3 stitches apart.
Then embroider a curved smile underneath.
Simple Round Eye
If you prefer crocheted eyes instead of embroidery:
Make an MR.
Work 5 sc into the ring.
Pull tightly closed and FO.
Make 2.
Sew them flat to the ghost.
For a coaster, embroidered facial features are preferable because they keep the surface flatter.
VERSION 1 — Plain Ghost
For the simplest version, stop here.
The plain ghost works beautifully as:
a coaster;
an appliqué;
a Halloween ornament;
part of a garland;
blanket decoration.
VERSION 2 — Flower Crown Ghost
This is the version that matches the look of the photo you want to use.
Make 3 flowers.
I would use:
dusty terracotta;
pale blush;
muted berry.
Then add several small sage-green leaves.
Five-Petal Flower
Make an MR.
Inside the ring, repeat 5 times:
Ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st into MR.
Pull the ring firmly closed.
FO, leaving a long sewing tail.
Gently spread the five petals with your fingers.
Make 3 flowers.
Small Leaf
Using sage green:
Ch 5.
Beginning in second ch from hook:
sl st in next ch, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in final ch.
Now work along the opposite side of the foundation chain:
hdc in next loop, sc in next loop, sl st in final loop.
FO.
The result should be a tiny pointed oval leaf.
Make 5–7 leaves.
Arranging the Flower Crown
Do not sew anything immediately.
Lay the ghost flat.
Place the three flowers across the top of the head.
For the most balanced arrangement:
terracotta flower — blush flower — berry flower
Position the center flower slightly higher than the two side flowers.
Now slide the green leaves underneath the flowers.
I would use:
2 leaves near the left flower;
2 leaves around the center;
2 leaves near the right flower.
Once everything looks balanced, take a quick photo before sewing.
Sewing the Flower Crown
Sew the leaves first.
Use only a few small stitches through the center of each leaf.
Then place the flowers back over them.
Sew through the center of each flower, rather than stitching every petal flat.
This keeps the petals slightly dimensional, like the flowers in your reference photo.
Important
Keep the flowers mostly above the face.
Do not place them so low that they cover the eyes.
Optional Hanging Loop
For an ornament rather than a coaster:
Join white yarn to the center of the upper edge.
Ch 12–15.
Sl st back into the same attachment point.
FO securely.
For the flower-crown version, you can hide the base of the loop behind the center flower.
VERSION 3 — Witch Ghost
Make the Basic Ghost first.
Witch Hat
Using black yarn:
Row 1
Ch 2.
2 sc in second ch from hook.
2 sts
Ch 1, turn.
Row 2
2 sc in first st, sc in final st.
3 sts
Ch 1, turn.
Row 3
Sc across.
3 sts
Row 4
2 sc in first st, sc in next 2.
4 sts
Row 5
Sc across.
4 sts
Row 6
2 sc in first st, sc across.
5 sts
FO.
Hat Brim
Ch 12.
Beginning in second ch from hook:
hdc across.
11 hdc
FO, leaving a long sewing tail.
Lay the triangular hat crown over the brim.
Sew them together.
For a little more personality, position the crown slightly off-center instead of perfectly straight.
Add a small purple or dusty-pink embroidered band if desired.
Sew the finished hat near one upper corner of the ghost.
looks more interesting than using the same accessory repeatedly.
The original ghost family is also used as appliqués and garland pieces, so the flat construction is well suited to this type of display.
Using the Ghost as an Appliqué
Skip the hanging loop.
Pin the finished ghost to the blanket, bag, cushion, or wall hanging.
Sew around the outer border with matching yarn.
For dimensional accessories, such as flowers or wings, leave their outer edges free.
Using It as a Coaster
For a coaster:
use cotton yarn;
keep the ghost flat;
use embroidery rather than bulky plastic eyes;
avoid raised flowers under the area where the cup will sit.
Cotton is the material recommended by the reference pattern for coaster use because it handles heat and moisture better than acrylic.
The plain ghost is therefore the best coaster version.
The flower crown ghost is much better as an appliqué, ornament, or decorative piece.
Chunky Version Like Your Photo
If you want the thicker, softer look of the photo you showed:
Use a super chunky / #6 yarn.
Try approximately an 8–9 mm hook, adjusting according to the yarn label and your tension.
Keep exactly the same stitch counts for the ghost.
The piece will simply become larger.
For the flower crown, however, use a thinner yarn and smaller hook.
That difference in yarn thickness is useful: the ghost remains plush while the flowers stay delicate enough to fit across its head.
Final Finishing
Weave all yarn tails into the back.
Lay the ghost flat.
Gently reshape the top, sides, and three bottom scallops.
If using cotton, lightly blocking the basic ghost before adding the accessories can improve the shape.
For the flower crown:
do not iron or flatten the flowers.
Simply arrange the petals with your fingers after sewing.
Beginner Check Before Finishing
Before attaching accessories permanently, confirm that your basic ghost has:
6 → 8 → 10 → 12 stitches through the increasing rows, 12 stitches throughout the straight body, and 3 bottom scallops.
That is the part I would be most strict about. If those elements are correct, the ghost itself is following the proven geometry we wanted.
VIDEO TUTORIAL
Whether you make just one sweet little ghost or an entire Halloween family, this cute Crochet Ghost Pattern with Accessories is a fun way to enjoy seasonal crochet while still leaving plenty of room for your own ideas. Each finished piece can be a little different, and that is part of what makes this project so enjoyable.
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