Today, let’s crochet the CUTEST and MOST CREATIVE ghost amigurumi with this pattern. Introducing the 2-in-1 crochet no-sew octopus ghost amigurumi wearing a beautiful witch hat that you can crochet in any of 3 color variations.
Since fall comes after the summer, this octopus Boo ghost is the cutest crochet summer memory Halloween present. This amigurumi ghost is all worked as a single piece from the top down to the bottom. The witch hat also has a curly top that looks so CUTE!
You can also further embellish the crochet witch hat by adding star embroidery. If you wish, you can also crochet a cute smile, but without that, it makes an instant mood lifter. Now, continue reading for the full crochet chubby ghost octopus pattern.
Crochet Octopus Ghost Amigurumi Pattern: Written Instructions
Here is the complete crochet pattern for all these octopus ghost amigurumi. The assembly in detail is also at the end of this pattern:
Materials & Tools
- Yarn: Worsted or sport weight yarn in:
- White (for the ghost body)
- Hat Main Color (e.g., Orange, Pink, or Purple)
- Hat Band Color (e.g., Brown or Black)
- Yellow/Gold (optional, for star details)
- Crochet Hook: 2.5 mm to 3.5 mm (choose a size that keeps your stitches tight so stuffing doesn’t peek out)
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- Safety Eyes: 1 pair (8mm or 10mm recommended)
- Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill
- Tapesty Needle: For weaving in ends and embroidering details
- Stitch Marker: To keep track of your rounds
- Pink Blush or Pink Yarn: For the cheeks
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR: Magic Ring
- ch: Chain
- st(s): Stitch(es)
- sc: Single crochet
- dc: Double crochet
- inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec: Decrease (sc 2 stitches together; invisible decrease preferred)
- inc-dc: Double crochet increase (2 dc in the same stitch)
- sl st: Slip stitch
- FLO: Front Loops Only
- BLO: Back Loops Only
- 3-dc cluster: 3 Double Crochet Cluster stitch
Pattern Instructions
The Witch Hat & Head
Start with your chosen Hat Main Color (e.g., Orange).
- R1: 4 sc in MR (4)
- R2: 4 sc (4)
- R3: inc * 4 (8)
- R4: 8 sc (8)
- R5: [1 sc, inc] * 4 (12)
- R6: 12 sc (12)
- R7: [2 sc, inc] * 4 (16)
- R8: 16 sc (16)
- R9: 1 sc, inc, [3 sc, inc] * 3, 2 sc (20)
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- R10: 20 sc (20)
- R11: [4 sc, inc] * 4 (24)
- R12: Change to Hat Band Color (Brown/Black). Working in FLO: 24 sl st (24)
- R13: Working in BLO: 24 sc (24)
- R14: Change back to Hat Main Color. Working in BLO: 24 sl st (24)
The Ghost Body
- R15: Change to White yarn. Working in BLO: 1 sc, inc, [3 sc, inc] * 5, 2 sc (30)
- R16: [4 sc, inc] * 6 (36)
- R17: 36 sc (36)
- R18 – R21: 36 sc (36) (4 rounds total)
- R22: [4 sc, dec] * 6 (30)
- R23: 1 sc, dec, [3 sc, dec] * 5, 2 sc (24)
Eye Placement & Stuffing: Insert safety eyes between R19 and R20, leaving about 6 stitches of space between them. Secure the backs, and stuff the head firmly with fiberfill.
- R24: [1 sc, dec] * 8 (16)
- R25: Working in BLO: [2 sc, dec] * 4 (12)
- Fasten off, weave the yarn tail through the remaining 12 front loops, pull tightly to close the bottom, and secure your thread.
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Adding the Details
1. The Ghost Legs (Tentacles)
The wavy ghost skirt is worked into the exposed Front Loops Only (FLO) of Round 24 (the row right before the bottom decreases, which has 16 unworked loops).
- Join White yarn to the first unworked front loop of R24.
- Leg Routine: [ch 2, 3-dc cluster into the next st, ch 2, sl st into the following st] * Repeat this routine 8 times total around the base to create 8 little wavy tentacles. Fasten off and weave in the ends.
2. The Hat Brim
The brim is worked into the exposed Front Loops Only (FLO) of Round 14 on the hat.
- Join your Hat Main Color to an unworked front loop of R14.
- ch 2 (does not count as a stitch).
- Routine: [1 dc, inc-dc] * 15, sl st to the first dc to join (45)
Finishing Touches
- Cheeks: Use pink yarn to stitch tiny blush lines right next to/under the safety eyes, or use a cotton swab and actual makeup blush to give them a rosy glow.
- Hat Accents: If you want to match the middle pink ghost in the photo, use a bit of yellow yarn or embroidery floss to stitch small “+” or “x” stars onto the peak of the hat!
Learn with the Video Tutorial