Unveiling a delightful plush craft, this tutorial showcases a miniature Halloween ghost complete with short arm nubs, a wavy frilled skirt, glittery safety eyes, a simple hand-stitched mouth, and a removable pumpkin-style hat featuring a green trim. Crafted with soft plush yarn, the freestanding figure makes a charming festive ornament, desk companion, or interactive seasonal accessory.
Crochet Three Autumn Ghost Plushies
Difficulty Level
Beginner to Intermediate
Why this difficulty:
Working with textured plush yarn can make individual stitches tricky to see and count clearly. Additionally, precise stitch placement into specific front or back loops is required to build the frilled skirt and hat details.
Pattern Abbreviations
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MR: Magic ring
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sc: Single crochet
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inc: Increase (two single crochets in one stitch)
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dec: Decrease (single crochet two stitches together)
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hdc: Half double crochet
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dc: Double crochet
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sl st: Slip stitch
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FLO: Front loop only
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BLO: Back loop only
Materials
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White plush chenille yarn (for body)
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Orange, green, and brown plush yarn (for pumpkin hat)
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4.0 mm and 5.0 mm crochet hooks
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16 mm safety eyes
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Black cotton thread or yarn (for mouth)
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Polyester fiberfill stuffing
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Stitch marker, yarn needle, and scissors
Detailed Stitch Instructions
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Bobble Stitch (Arm Nub):
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Yarn over, insert hook into the stitch, yarn over, and pull up a loop.
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Yarn over and draw through the first 2 loops on your hook (2 loops remain).
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Repeat steps 1–2 in the same stitch 2 to 3 more times until you have 4 to 5 loops on your hook.
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Yarn over and pull through all remaining loops at once to form the bobble.
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Half Double Crochet (hdc):
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Yarn over your hook.
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Insert hook into the stitch, yarn over, and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook).
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Yarn over again and pull through all 3 loops on the hook simultaneously.
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