Ghost Crochet Appliqué
Summon some time to create this fun crochet pattern! This adorable ghost appliqué is part of a spook-tacular set of three, featuring a pumpkin and a witch’s hat. These cute designs are perfect for adding a hauntingly fun touch to your projects—whether you’re embellishing bags, clothing, or home décor, they’ll bring a spirited flair to all your Halloween crafts!
Materials
Hook: 4.5mm Hook for the body / 4mm Hook for the eyes
Yarn: I used Scheepjes Softfun in Cloud and Heath, which is a cotton/acrylic blend but any DK yarn can be used.
Stitches used in this pattern (UK Terms)
Double Crochet (dc): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull through loop, yarn over and pull through both loops on hook.
Half Treble Crochet (htr): Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull through loop, yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on hook.
Treble Crochet (tr): Yarn over and insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull through loop, yarn over and pull through two loops, yarn over and pull through the remaining two loops.
Double treble (dtr): Yarn over twice round the hook and insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull through loop, yarn over and pull through two loops, yarn over and pull through two loops, yarn over and pull through the remaining two loops.
Pattern
Note: Starting chain does not count as a stitch.
Foundation: working in light grey with a 4.5mm hook and ch7.
Round 1 – htr in the second stitch from the hook, then htr in the next 5 stitches. Work 4tr in the same last stitch (making it 5htr in total, this is the curved edge), then htr in the next 5 stitches. [15]
Image 1: Showing Round 2 completed
Round 2 – Turn work and ch1, work a htr in the next 5 stitches, then 2htr in following 5 stitches, then htr in the next 5 stitches. [20]
Round 3 – Turn work and ch1, work a htr in the next 5 stitches, then (htr, 2htr) 5 times, then htr in the next 5 stitches. [25]
Round 4 – Turn work and ch1, work a htr in the next 5 stitches, then (htr, htr, 2htr) 5 times, then htr in the next 5 stitches. [30]
Round 5 – Turn work and ch1, htr in the next 5 stitches, then (htr, htr, htr, 2htr) 5 times, then htr in the next 5 stitches. DO NOT fasten off.
THE TAILS
Round 6 – Continuing on from the body… *work 2tr, 2dtr and 2tr all in the same stitch (marked by the first x in Image 2), then ss into the stitch marked with the first y*.
Repeat ** twice using image 2 as guidance, to create 3 half circle tails. Fasten off.
Image 2: Showing Round 6 positioning.
EYES
Using a 4mm hook, *Ch3, slipstitch into the third chain from the hook, to create a ring. Ch1 and 8dc into the centre of the ring, ss to first dc. Fasten off. Use ends to sew eye into place on the body.*
Repeat ** for the second eye.
With Halloween just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to get crafty with your crochet projects. This spooky season trio are not only a joy to make, but they also add a delightful Halloween flair to any project. Whether you're stitching them for yourself or gifting them as a spooky surprise, these charming designs are sure to spread some seasonal cheer.
So, grab your yarn, hook, and a dash of Halloween spirit, and let the crafting begin!
