Project introduction
This small Halloween ghost is a six-round project designed by Stephanie Pokorny of Crochetverse. She created it as a classroom gift for her son, and the original page presents it as a quick make. The title’s time estimate is not a guarantee, since crochet pace and materials vary. This article is an overview, not a complete pattern. For the stitch sequence and specific placement details, follow the original designer’s pattern and instructions. The source explicitly labels this design as a free pattern, making it accessible for crafters looking to add simple decorations without purchasing a paid PDF.
The design uses bulky blanket yarn and US crochet terms. Its body is worked in the round, with two small arms made as part of the piece. The face includes safety eyes and an embroidered mouth, while the lower edge has a textured, scalloped appearance. Pink cheeks are an optional finishing touch. The designer also offers a printable adoption certificate, which can be used as part of a jar display.
Materials and terms
Gather the supplies below before starting. The yarn amount is the designer’s estimate for the project, and the source notes that safety-eye sizes may vary.
- 5 yards or less of bulky blanket yarn, shown in Bernat Blanket
- H hook, 5 mm
- Black yarn or thread for embroidering the mouth
- Pink fabric marker or blush for the cheeks, if desired
- Stitch markers, scissors, and a tapestry needle
- Black safety eyes, shown in 10 mm
- Optional jar holder, green scrap yarn to suggest grass, and a little scrap fiber
The pattern uses US abbreviations: mr means magic ring, rnd means round, sc means single crochet, slst means slip stitch, inc means an increase made with two single crochets in one stitch, and hdc means half double crochet. These definitions can help you read the designer’s instructions, but they do not replace them.
Construction and finishing notes
The original design begins in a magic ring and develops over six rounds. Blanket yarn can be difficult to pull closed, so the designer advises keeping the ring small while leaving enough room to work the stitches. Stitch markers are useful for tracking the first and last stitch of each round. The source also says not to turn or join unless a direction calls for it.
The arms are formed from short chain stitches and slip stitches during the body construction. The face is added before the later rounds: the designer places the eyes between the second and third rounds and sews on a small mouth using black yarn or thread. The mouth can be curved or straight, with the source describing several shape variations. Secure and trim the embroidery ends as directed in the original pattern.
In the final part of the project, the arms are positioned on the outside, and stitch combinations shape the lower edge. The piece is fastened off and the yarn ends are woven in. Since small changes in stitch placement affect the shape, use the linked instructions for exact round details rather than relying on this summary.
For an optional presentation, the designer suggests a jar holder, green yarn at the bottom to represent grass, and a small amount of scrap fiber. The printable adoption certificate can be placed in the jar as well. These are display extras, not required materials for making the ghost. Add pink cheek color with a fabric marker or blush if you want that finishing detail.
