How to Crochet Ghost Amigurumi Wind Spinner Decorations

This Halloween tutorial features a whimsical ghost wind spinner designed to twirl gently in the breeze. The project combines a stuffed, friendly ghost head and torso with a colorful, spiraled tail that naturally coils into a spinning strand. Ideal for outdoor porches, windows, or indoor seasonal displays, it pairs small amigurumi construction with dynamic spiral crochet, finishing with decorative accents like beads and a hanging loop for functional motion decor.

Crochet Ghost Amigurumi Wind Spinner

Difficulty Level & Rationale

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

• Why: While the ghost head uses basic amigurumi rounds, creating the spiral tail requires varying stitch heights (from single crochet up to treble crochet) and applying the Reverse Single Crochet (Crab Stitch) along the outer edge. Coordinating these techniques alongside multi-piece assembly and bead attachment adds complexity for true beginners.

Pattern Abbreviations

• MR: Magic Ring

• Ch: Chain

• Sl st: Slip Stitch

• Sc: Single Crochet

• Hdc: Half Double Crochet

• Dc: Double Crochet

• Tr: Treble Crochet

• Inc: Increase (2 stitches in the same stitch)

• Dec: Decrease (Invisible single crochet decrease)

• BLO: Back Loop Only

• FLO: Front Loop Only

• Rev Sc / Crab St: Reverse Single Crochet (Crab Stitch)

• St(s): Stitch(es)

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Fine/Sport weight yarn (White for the ghost body; three shades of purple or complementary colors for the spiral tail and accents)

• Crochet Hook: 2.0 mm (or matching size for fine yarn)

• Safety Eyes: 6 mm safety eyes

• Notions: Fiberfill stuffing, black embroidery thread (for mouth), tapestry needle, scissors, stitch markers

• Assembly Extras: Wooden or acrylic beads, transparent fishing line or string for hanging

Special & Difficult Stitches Detailed

1. Reverse Single Crochet / Crab Stitch (Rev Sc)

Used along the spiral edge of the spinner tail to create a textured, durable border:

1. Do not turn your work at the end of the row.

2. Insert hook into the next stitch to the right (working backward instead of forward).

3. Yarn over and pull up a loop.

4. Yarn over again and pull through both loops on the hook to complete the corded stitch.

2. Gradient Spiral Stitch Sequence (Sc to Tr Progression)

Used to make the wind spinner tail widen gradually while curling:

1. Work short stitches (Sc, Hdc) at the narrow top of the spiral.

2. Transition into taller stitches (Dc, Tr) with multiple increases worked into a single foundation chain. The height variance causes the piece to naturally twist and curl into a uniform spiral ribbon.