Description
A small crochet project that creates a cute amigurumi-style decoration in the shape of a ghost using simple rounds and a soft, rounded body.
Ingredients
- Worsted weight yarn, weight 4 medium, in white or cream, about 120 yards total
- A small amount of black worsted weight yarn for the face, or two 8 mm safety eyes
- H-8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
- Polyester fiberfill, about 1 ounce (28 g)
- Yarn needle with a blunt tip
- Small scissors
- One stitch marker (optional)
- Tape measure (optional)
- One small scrap of cardboard or a piece of paper (optional)
Instructions
- Make a magic ring and work 6 single crochet into the ring. Pull the yarn tail to close the center.
- Round 2: work 2 single crochet in each stitch around (12 stitches).
- Round 3: repeat '1 single crochet in the next stitch, increase in the next stitch' around (18 stitches).
- Round 4: repeat '1 single crochet in each of the next 2 stitches, increase in the next stitch' around (24 stitches).
- Rounds 5 through 10: work 1 single crochet in each stitch around for 6 rounds (24 stitches each).
- Rounds 11 and 12: continue with 1 single crochet in each stitch around for 2 rounds (24 stitches each).
- Round 13: repeat '1 single crochet in each of the next 2 stitches, then single crochet the next 2 stitches together' around (18 stitches).
- Round 14: repeat '1 single crochet in the next stitch, then single crochet the next 2 stitches together' around (12 stitches).
- Stuff the ghost through the opening with polyester fiberfill.
- Round 15: work 6 single crochet two together around (6 stitches).
- Cut the yarn, leaving a 10 inch tail. Weave the needle through the front loops of the remaining 6 stitches and pull to close the opening.
- Secure the tail with a small knot inside the body and weave in the ends.
- Add the face by placing two 8 mm safety eyes or embroidering with black yarn.
Notes
For gifting, tuck one ghost into a mug filled with tea bags, a candle, or cocoa. Secure all yarn ends carefully for safety.
- Cook Time: 120 minutes