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Free Crochet Ghost Dog Pattern for Halloween – Crochet Ami

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Description

Make a tiny ghost dog amigurumi that is soft and perfect for Halloween decorations. The gentle repetition in crocheting this little creature brings a soothing rhythm to your crafting.

Ingredients

  • Worsted weight yarn (90 yards, weight 4, medium), preferably acrylic (ivory or white for the body, small amounts of black and a contrast color for the collar)
  • H-8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
  • Polyester fiberfill (about 2 ounces)
  • Yarn needle with rounded tip
  • Small scissors
  • Two stitch markers (optional)
  • Tape measure
  • Two 9 mm safety eyes or black embroidery floss
  • Black embroidery floss for nose and mouth
  • Small scrap of worsted weight yarn for collar (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make a magic ring, crochet 6 single crochet (sc) into the ring and pull the tail gently to close.
  2. Place a stitch marker in the first stitch of the round. Round 1: 6 sc.
  3. Work the increase rounds in continuous spirals.
  4. Round 2: increase in each stitch around, for 12 sc.
  5. Round 3: repeat 1 sc in the next stitch and 2 sc in the next stitch around, for 18 sc.
  6. Round 4: repeat 1 sc in each of the next 2 stitches, then increase in the next stitch around, for 24 sc.
  7. Round 5: repeat 1 sc in each of the next 3 stitches, then increase in the next stitch around, for 30 sc.
  8. Round 6: repeat 1 sc in each of the next 4 stitches, then increase in the next stitch around, for 36 sc.
  9. Round 7: repeat 1 sc in each of the next 5 stitches, then increase in the next stitch around, for 42 sc.
  10. Rounds 8 through 15: sc in each stitch around, for 42 sc in every round.
  11. Add the eyes between rounds 11 and 12, about 9 stitches apart.
  12. Round 16: repeat 1 sc in each of the next 5 stitches, then decrease over the next 2 stitches around, for 36 sc.
  13. Round 17: repeat 1 sc in each of the next 4 stitches, then decrease around, for 30 sc.
  14. Round 18: repeat 1 sc in each of the next 3 stitches, then decrease around, for 24 sc.
  15. Round 19: repeat 1 sc in each of the next 2 stitches, then decrease around, for 18 sc.
  16. Round 20: repeat 1 sc in the next stitch, then decrease around, for 12 sc.
  17. Round 21: decrease around, for 6 sc. Cut the yarn, leaving an 8-inch tail, and use the yarn needle to thread through the front loops of the remaining 6 stitches. Pull closed and secure.
  18. Make each ear with a small rectangle. Chain 9, then sc across for 8 sc. Chain 1 to turn, then work 8 sc for 8 rows total. Fasten off, leaving a 10-inch sewing tail.
  19. Fold each ear lengthwise, stitch the side edges together lightly, and sew the ears to the head between rounds 5 and 9.
  20. Make the tail by chaining 7, then slip stitching in the second chain from the hook and in each remaining chain. Fasten off with a 6-inch tail and sew the tail to the back of the body around round 13.
  21. Add the face by using black embroidery floss for a triangular nose between the eyes and a short mouth line below it.
  22. Wrap a narrow strip of contrast yarn around the neck for a collar and tie it securely, or crochet a chain of 22 and fasten it around the neck.
  23. Weave in the ends with the yarn needle and shape the dog with your hands.
  24. Check that the stuffing feels even.

Notes

The finished ghost dog is small enough to sit on a mantel or bookshelf, and it can be adapted in size and color if desired. Always ensure safety eyes are securely attached if the toy may be given to a child under three.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 180 minutes

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