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Crochet Halloween Ghost Stuffy: Step-by-Step Guide

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As you all know my youngest daughter loves Halloween. It is her favorite holiday. Her birthday falls very close to Halloween so I decided to make this Crochet Halloween Ghost Stuffy for her as a little something extra. I think that it turned out super cute It is made with a small amount of #4 worsted weight yarn, fiber fill, and safety eyes. This Crochet Halloween Ghost Stuffy would make a really cute baby gift as well.

A cute, crocheted ghost plushie with a smile and black button eyes, sitting in front of a terracotta plant pot.

Here is everything you need to know in order to make this Crochet Halloween Ghost Stuffy!

Abbreviations:  MC (magic circle), CH (chain), SC (single crochet), HDC (half double crochet), DC (double crochet), TRC (triple crochet), BLO (back loops only), SC2TOG (single crochet 2 stitches together), SLST (slip stitch)

Difficulty:  Easy, beginner friendly

Here is what you will need:

Yarn:  Any #4 worsted weight yarn will work.  I used Red Heart Super Saver in the color white because I had a skien of it laying around and also a very small amount of black. You can purchase these items in the highlighted links.

Crochet Hook:  3mm Crochet Hook. This crochet hook can be purchased in the highlighted link.

Yarn Needle:  I like the metal yarn needles. They seem to weave through the yarn much easier than the plastic ones. You can purchase them through the highlighted link.

Craft Scissors:  Any craft scissors will work.  I like the smaller ones because they easily fit into my crochet hook bag. You can purchase them through the highlighted link.

9mm Safety eyes. You can purchase a multi pack of various sizes through the highlighted link.

Poly fill to stuff the crochet halloween ghost. You can purchase a bag of poly fill through the highlighted link.

If you prefer to watch a video version of this tutorial you can do so down below. While you are watching, make sure you subscribe to my youtube channel as I post weekly tutorials.

You can also purchase a AD FREE PDF version of this crochet Halloween Ghost Stuffy on my etsy store in the highlighted link.

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Now, let’s get started on this Crochet Halloween Ghost Stuffy.

Round 1:  Create a Magic Circle, Place 6 SC (single crochet) inside the MC.  Pull the tail tight to close up the MC and SLST (slip stitch) to the top of the very first SC.  At the end of round 1 you should have a total of 6 stitches.  

Round 2:  CH (chain) 1, Place 2 SC in the CH 1 space and place 2 SC in each stitch all the way around.  SLST to the top of the first SC.  At the end of round 2 you should have 12 stitches.

Round 3:  CH 1, SC in the CH 1 space, now place 2 SC in the next stitch.  Repeat *1 SC in the next stitch and 2 SC in the next* all the way around.  SLST to the top of the first SC.  At the end of round 3 you should have 18 stitches.

Round 4:  CH 1, SC in the CH 1 space and in the next stitch.  Now, place 2 SC in the next stitch.  Repeat * 1 SC in the next 2 stitches, 2 SC in the next stitch*.  SLST to the top of the first SC.  At the end of round 4 you should have 24 stitches.

Round 5:  CH 1, SC in the CH 1 space and in the next 2 stitches.  Now, place 2 SC in the next stitch.  Repeat * 1 SC in the next 3 stitches, 2 SC in the next stitch*.  SLST to the top of the first SC.  At the end of round 5 you should have 30 stitches.

Round 6:  CH 1, SC in the CH 1 space and in the next 3 stitches.  Now place 2 SC in the next stitch.  Repeat * 1 SC in the next 4 stitches, 2 SC in the next stitch*  SLST to the top of the first SC.  At the end of round 6 you should have 36 stitches.

Rounds 7-17:  CH 1, SC in the CH 1 space and in each stitch all the way around.  SLST to the top of the first SC. At the end of each round you should still have 36 SC.  

For the Crochet Halloween Ghost Stuffy Face:

Place your safety eyes between rounds 10 and 11 in the front of the crochet halloween ghost.  Make sure your safety eyes are placed 5 stitches apart and the backs are snapped on nice and tight.  That way if this is a gift for a small child it will not be a choking hazard.  

With your small amount of black yarn threaded onto your yarn needle, create your mouth.  I like to go down 1 row and 1 stitch over from the first eye and create a line going down 1 row at an angle.  I then go 1 row down and 1 stitch over from the second eye at an angle and create my second line.  This will create the mouth.  You can always reference the picture if you aren’t sure what I am talking about.  Make sure you tie in a knot and weave in your yarn tails for the mouth.  At this point I also like to weave in the yarn tail from the magic circle.

Back to the Crochet Halloween Ghost Stuffy Body:  

Round 18:  CH 1, In the BLO (back loop only), SC in the CH 1 space and in each stitch all the way around.  SLST to the top of the first SC.  At the end of round 18 you will still have 36 stitches.  

Round 19:  CH 1, still working in the BLO, SC in the CH 1 space and in the next stitch, now SC2TOG (single crochet 2 stitches together.  Repeat * 1 SC in the next 2 stitches, SC2TOG*  SLST to the top of the first SC.  At the end of round 19 you should have 30 SC.

Round 20:  CH 1, SC in the CH 1 space and in the next 2 stitches, SC2TOG.  Repeat * 1 SC in the next 3 stitches, SC2TOG* SLST to the top of the first SC.  At the end of round 20 you should have a total of 24 stitches.  

Round 21:  CH 1, SC in the CH 1 Space and in the next 3 stitches, SC2TOG.  Repeat * 1 SC in the next 4 stitches, SC2TOG*  SLST to the top of the first SC.  AT the end of round 21 you should have 18 SC.

Note:  At this point I like to start stuffing the body of my Crochet Halloween Ghost.  Make sure to stuff it pretty full but try to not over stuff.  You still want it to sit flat when on a table or desk.  

Round 22:  CH 1, SC in the CH 1 Space, SC2TOG.  Repeat *SC in 1 stitch, SC2TOG* all the way around.  SLST to the top of the first SC.  At the end of round 22 you should have 12 stitches.

Round 23:  CH 1, SC2TOG all the way around.  SLST to the top of the first SC. At the end of round 23 you should have 6 stitches.  Fasten off and leave a yarn tail long enough for you to close up the small hole on the bottom.  I like to do this by weaving my needle through each stitch around and pulling tight.  I then like to create a “X” by stitching across and lastly tying a knot.  You can then poke the needle through the bottom part of the ghost and out the top and pull the yarn through.  Once you clip the yarn you will no longer have a visible yarn tail.

For the Crochet Halloween Ghost Stuffy Ruffle:

Attach your white yarn to the “front loops” of round 18.  Repeat *SC, HDC (half double crochet), DC (double crochet), TRC (triple crochet), DC, HDC, SC*  all the way around.  SLST to the top of the first SC where you attached your yarn.  You will have a total of 36 stitches.  Fasten off your work and weave in your yarn tails.  

That is it!  You just made this adorable Crochet Halloween Ghost. If you are looking for a few other fun crochet projects for October make sure you check out my pattern for these really adorable pumpkin drink cozy’s. They are a super fun project and work up really quick. I hope you all had fun making this Crochet Halloween Ghost Cozy as much as I did. Make sure you subscribe to my YouTube channel and to this blog as well. Happy crocheting from the Montana White’s.

Beginner-Friendly Crochet Dog Beanie Pattern

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Halloween Candy Corn Dog Hat

Well hello again everyone!  This Large Crochet Dog Beanie is by far one of the favorites among our family.  Our German Shepherd, Monkey, is always happy to sport the latest fashion.  With Halloween just around the corner we thought this Large Crochet Dog Beanie that looks like candy corn would be super fun.  It is still a little warm right now for her to wear it but by the time Halloween comes around it will be cool enough.  She loves walking around town and getting all the attention when she wears her dog beanies.  We think that she just looks adorable in her crochet dog beanie, what do you think? 

A German Shepherd dog wears a colorful crocheted hat with an orange and white design, sitting in a grassy field.

This Large Crochet Dog Beanie is made with the most basic crochet stitches making it extremely beginner friendly.  You could easily make up a bunch of these in an array of colors and sell them at fun farmers markets or cute little holiday craft fairs.  I think it took me about 30 minutes to make this Large Crochet Dog Beanie.

Here is everything you will need in order to make this Large Crochet Dog Beanie

Yarn:  Red heart super saver in the colors, white, pumpkin orange, and bright yellow.  You will need 1 skein of each color. You can purchase this yarn in the highlighted links above.

Crochet Hook:  You will need a 5.5mm crochet hook for this large crochet dog beanie. I really love the crochet hooks with the silicone handles. They feel really nice in your hands when crocheting. You can purchase one of these hooks in the highlighted link above.

Yarn Needle:  I really love the metal yarn needles, I feel like they weave through the yarn much easier than plastic ones.  

Craft Scissors:  I also love the smaller craft scissors.  Not only do they fit nicely in my crochet hook bag, but I also love the way they fit in my hand.

Pom Pom Maker:  A smaller pom pom maker is going to be your friend for this project.  I think it makes a way more consistent looking pom pom.  Of course you can also create pom poms for this large crochet dog beanie by using a piece of cardboard.

Abbreviations:  MC (magic circle), SC (single crochet), DC (double crochet), CH (chain), SLST (slip stitch)

Note:  The Chain 2 and Chain 1 at the beginning DOES NOT count as a stitch.  

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So  put on your favorite audio book (I have a free 30 Day trial of Audible for you in the highlighted link) or movie (I love watching Amazon Prime while I work on my crochet projects) and start making this adorable Large Crochet Dog Beanie.  

If you prefer to purchase a AD FREE PDF version of this large crochet dog beanie you can do so in my Etsy store.

If you are more of a follow along with a video kind of person make sure you check out my youtube tutorial down below.  While you are there, don’t forget to like, comment, share, ring the notification bell, and lastly subscribe to my channel!

Yep, Monkey is a giant dork! She loves all of her crochet dog beanies.

For the Large Dog Beanie

Round 1:  With your white yarn, create a magic circle.  Place 10 SC (single crochet) inside the magic circle, pull the yarn tail tight and close up the MC.  SLST (slip stitch) in the top of the first single crochet.  At the end of round 1 you should have 10 SC. 

Round 2:  CH 2, place 2 DC (double crochet) in the CH 2 space.  Next, place 2 DC in each stitch around.  SLST to the top of the very first DC.  At the end of round 2 you should have 20 DC.

Round 3:  CH 2, DC in the CH 2 space, now place 2 DC in the next stitch.  Repeat this pattern all the way around.  SLST to the top of the first DC.  At the end of round 3 you should have 30 DC.  Change to your yellow yarn.

Round 4:  With yellow yarn, CH 2.  DC in the CH 2 space, DC in the next stitch, place 2 DC in the next stitch.  Repeat the pattern of *1 DC in 2 stitches, 2 DC in the next* all the way back around to the beginning.  SLST to the top of the 1st DC.  At the end of round 4 you should have a total of 40 DC.

Round 5:  CH 2, DC in the CH 2 space and in the next 3 stitches (for a total of 4 DC), place 2 DC in the next stitch.  Repeat the pattern of *1 DC in the next 4 stitches, 2 DC in the next* all the way around to the beginning.  SLST to the top of the first DC.  At the end of round 5 you should have a total of 48 DC.

Round 6:  CH 2, DC in the CH 2 space and in the next 4 stitches (for a total of 5 DC), place 2 DC in the next stitch.  Repeat the pattern of *1 DC in 5 stitches, 2 DC in the next* all the way around to the beginning.  SLST to the top of the 1st DC.  At the end of round 6 you should have a total of 56 DC.  Change to your orange yarn!

For the Ear Holes

Round 7:  With your orange yarn, CH 2.  DC in the CH 2 space and in the next 7 stitches.  CH 9, skip 7 stitches and DC in the 8th stitch, now DC in the next 20 stitches, CH 9, skip 7 stitches and DC in the 8th stitch, DC in the last remaining stitches.  You just created the 2 ear holes.  SLST to the top of the first DC.  Note:  If your dog does to have ears you can continue to do a increase round to cover their floppy ears.  

Round 8:  CH 2, DC in the CH 2 space.  DC in each stitch all the way around.  SLST to the top of the 1st DC.  At the end of round 8 you should have a total of 60 DC.

For the final round and the neck ties

Round 9:  CH 1, SC (single crochet) in the CH 1 space.  SC in the next 12 stitches (that should take you to about the middle of the 1st ear hole), CH 41, SC in the 2nd CH from the hook and in each CH back down to the previous round, SC in the next 31 stitches (again this should take you to the middle of the 2nd ear hole), CH 41, SC in the 2nd CH from the hook and in each CH back down, SC in the last remaining stitches.  SLST to the top of the very first SC.  Fasten off and weave in your yarn tails.  

Now for the pom pom

Grab your pom pom maker and your white yarn.  Wrap your white yarn around the first 2 pieces of the pom pom maker that fold out (it sort of looks like a really wide u) and continue to wrap the yarn around this section back and forth until the yarn is as thick as the inside of that portion of the pom pom maker.  You will want to end with your yarn facing toward the outside of the pom pom maker, that way when you fold in the piece toward the center it is now on the inside.  pull your yarn across the top and through the grooves on the other side portion of the pom pom maker.  Now you can start wrapping the yarn around that piece in the exact same fashion as the 1st piece.  Once your yarn is as thick as you want it, fold in the second piece and clip your working yarn.  You can now take your tiny scissors and insert it into the bottom center portion of the pom pom maker (there is a groove there that your scissors will fit in).  Making sure to hold the pom pom maker tightly closed, start clipping the yarn all the way along the grooves.  Do the same thing for the other side.  Next, grab a piece of white yarn about 10 inches or so and run it through the grooves that you can now see.  Flip it over and tie your yarn in a knot.  Pull really tight so it pushes the yarn all the way through and holds all of the yarn together.  I like to tie about 3 knots so it does not come undone.  You can now pull on the 2 small tabs on each side of the pom pom maker and open up each side.  Once the sides are open and not attached to the pom pom you can pull the 2 round center plastic pieces apart.  There you have it, now you have a perfect pom pom for this Large Crochet Dog Beanie.  

I hope you all enjoy making this Large Crochet Dog Beanie for your favorite Fur Baby!  As you can see it is super simple to make and takes no time at all.  Have fun with it and change up the colors. While you are at it you could have fun with this Crochet Dog Sweater or this Crochet Pumpkin Table Runner.

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