Cute Crochet Ghost with Blue Witch Hat Amigurumi Plush

Skill Level

Beginner to intermediate crocheters will manage this pattern easily. Basic stitches like single crochet, increases, decreases, and bobble stitch appear throughout, while color changes and FLO/BLO work add variety.

Materials

• Yarn: YarnArt Jeans (white, dark blue, orange)
• Hook: Size 2.0–2.5mm
• 6mm safety eyes
• Fiberfill
• Stitch markers
• Yarn needle, scissors

Finished size runs about 12.5cm / 4.9 inches tall including the hat, assuming the same yarn and hook weight noted above. Sport-weight cotton or acrylic works as a substitute for YarnArt Jeans, though the finished size may shift slightly larger or smaller depending on tension and hook match.

Abbreviations

R: round | MR: magic ring | ch: chain | sc: single crochet | inc: increase | dec: decrease | slst: slip stitch | dc: double crochet | dc-inc: double crochet increase (2dc in same stitch) | BLO: back loop only | FLO: front loop only | BO: bobble stitch

Pattern: Body (White Yarn)

Work the body in one continuous spiral without joining rounds unless a step says otherwise. Keep a stitch marker on the first stitch of each round so the increase pattern stays easy to track.

R1: MR, 6sc (6) R2: 6inc (12) R3: (sc, inc) x 6 (18) R4: (2sc, inc) x 6 (24) R5: (3sc, inc) x 6 (30) R6: (4sc, inc) x 6 (36) R7-9 (3 rounds): 36sc (36) R10: (5sc, inc) x 6 (42) R11-14 (4 rounds): 42sc (42) R15: 11sc, BO, 18sc, BO, 11sc (42) R16: (6sc, inc) x 6 (48) R17-19 (3 rounds): 48sc (48)

Working on FLO of R19: R20a: FLO (sc, hdc, dc-inc, hdc) x 12 (60)

Working on BLO of R19: R20b: BLO (4sc, dec) x 8 (40)

R21: (3sc, dec) x 8 (32) R22: (2sc, dec) x 8 (24) R23: (sc, dec) x 8 (16) R24: 8dec (8)

Insert the eyes between R12 and R13, six stitches apart. Stuff the ghost firmly, fasten off, close the remaining gap, and weave in the yarn tail.

Pattern: Hat

The brim takes shape gradually through steady increases, so resist the urge to rush the color-change rounds near the base. That section decides how the finished hat sits on the head.

Start with dark blue yarn. At the end of each round, slip stitch into the first stitch, chain 1, then continue with the next round.

R1: MR, 6sc, slst (6) R2-3 (2 rounds): ch1, 6sc, slst (6) R4: ch1, (2sc, inc) x 2, slst (8) R5-7 (3 rounds): ch1, 8sc, slst (8) R8: ch1, (3sc, inc) x 2, slst (10) R9: ch1, 10sc, slst (10) R10: ch1, (4sc, inc) x 2, slst (12) R11: ch1, 12sc, slst (12) R12: ch1, (3sc, inc) x 3, slst (15) R13: ch1, 15sc, slst (15) R14: ch1, (4sc, inc) x 3, slst (18) R15: ch1, 18sc, slst (18) R16: ch1, (5sc, inc) x 3, slst (21) R17: ch1, 21sc, slst (21) R18: ch1, (6sc, inc) x 3, slst (24) R19: ch1, (3sc, inc) x 6, slst (30)

Change to orange yarn. R20: ch1, (4sc, inc) x 6, slst (36)

Change to dark blue yarn. R21: ch1, (5sc, inc) x 6, slst (42) R22-23 (2 rounds): ch1, 42sc, slst (42) R24: ch1, FLO (6sc, inc) x 6, slst (48) R25: ch1, (5sc, inc) x 8, slst (56) R26: ch1, (6sc, inc) x 8, slst (64) R27: ch1, 64sc (64)

Invisible fasten off, cut the yarn, and weave in the tail.

Customization & Variations

Small swaps turn this same base pattern into several different characters without touching the stitch count at all. Trust me, a single color or accessory change is often enough to make the plush feel brand new.

• Swap the dark blue hat for classic black to shift the whole look toward traditional Halloween styling.
• Use purple or green yarn for the hat brim to give the ghost a “witchy potion” theme.
• Add a small orange pumpkin appliqué or bow at the base of the hat for extra character.
• Try a smaller hook and thinner yarn to shrink the finished plush into an ornament-sized keychain.
• Embroider a crooked smile instead of leaving the face blank for a friendlier expression.

Common Mistakes

Real talk, most hiccups with this pattern come down to two things: losing track of round counts or mixing up which loop to work into. Neither one is hard to fix once you know where to look.

• Skipping stitch markers on the body rounds often leads to miscounted increases by R15 or R16.
• Confusing FLO and BLO on R20a and R20b changes the shape of the head decrease entirely.
• Understuffing before closing the final rounds leaves the ghost looking flat instead of round.
• Forgetting the chain-1 at the start of each hat round distorts the spiral and brim shape.
• Placing the safety eyes too close together makes the ghost look cross-eyed instead of cute.

Finishing Tips

The last few steps of any amigurumi tend to decide how polished it looks on a shelf versus in a photo. A little extra care here goes a long way for such a small project.

• Block the hat gently after finishing so the brim sits flat rather than curling upward.
• Weave in yarn tails through several stitches in different directions so they never work loose.
• Glue the hat lightly to the head before permanent stitching to test placement first.
• Steam the finished piece briefly to relax stiff YarnArt Jeans fibers for a softer texture.
• Check the eye spacing against the pattern’s guide before pushing the safety backs into place.

Gifting Ideas

No joke, a plush this size fits almost any gifting occasion without needing extra wrapping or packaging effort. Its small footprint makes it an easy add-on to bigger presents too.

• Pair the ghost with a small drawstring bag for a ready-made Halloween party favor.
• Attach a keyring loop to the base for a spooky-cute bag charm gift.
• Bundle it with a handwritten tag for a thoughtful teacher or coworker Halloween treat.
• Include it in a care package alongside seasonal candy for a long-distance friend.
• Offer it as a nursery-safe alternative to traditional Halloween decor for new parents.

Conclusion

Few amigurumi patterns balance charm and simplicity as well as this little ghost does. Between the soft rounded body, the layered witch hat, and the quick stitch count, it works equally well as a first Halloween project or a fast gift between bigger makes. Once the hat colors are set and the eyes are placed, the whole piece comes together in an afternoon, ready for a shelf, a bag, or someone else’s hands entirely.

For anyone making a batch for a school fair or market stall, this pattern scales up nicely since each piece uses a small amount of yarn and works up in under two hours once the rhythm of the rounds becomes familiar. Ngl, the hat is the part most makers end up enjoying the most, purely because the color change section breaks up an otherwise simple project. Save this pattern for later, share it with a fellow crocheter, or keep it bookmarked for next year’s Halloween batch.