A crochet pumpkin ghost combines a sweet ghost shape with a tiny pumpkin hat, making this an easy Halloween pattern with simple pieces, clear shaping, and plenty of room for customization.
Free Crochet Pumpkin Ghost Pattern
This little pumpkin ghost brings together two classic Halloween elements in one charming crochet pattern. The soft white ghost body, scalloped edge, rosy cheeks, and pumpkin hat give it a playful look that works well for seasonal displays, shelves, tables, or handmade gifts.
The crochet pattern is made in separate pieces and then assembled, so each part can be completed and checked before moving to the next. The crochet pumpkin hat can also be left removable, giving you the choice to display the ghost with or without its Halloween accessory.
Credit Storybook Crochet
Materials & Tools
- White yarn for the ghost body and base
- Light pink yarn for the cheeks
- Pumpkin orange yarn for the hat
- Small amount of green yarn for the vine
- Small amount of brown yarn for the stem
- 4 mm crochet hook
- 7 mm safety eyes
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Scissors
- Stitch counter or stitch marker
- Yarn needle
Finished Size
The finished pumpkin ghost measures approximately 3-4 inches tall, depending on your yarn tension and hook size.
If you use a different yarn weight or hook size, the finished piece will change in size as well. For the proportions shown in this pattern, keep the recommended yarn and 4 mm hook together.
Crochet Terms
This pattern uses US crochet terminology.
- ch: Chain
- sc: Single crochet
- hdc: Half double crochet
- inc: Increase
- dec: Decrease
- sl st: Slip stitch
- st/sts: Stitch/Stitches
- blo: Back loop only
- flo: Front loop only
- R: Round
Step-by-Step Pattern
Ghost Body
Work the ghost body with white yarn in continuous rounds.
R1: Make a magic ring and work 6 sc into the ring. Pull the ring closed. (6 sts)
R2: Work 1 inc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
R3: Repeat (1 sc, inc) around. (18 sts)
R4: Repeat (2 sc, inc) around. (24 sts)
R5: Repeat (3 sc, inc) around. (30 sts)
R6–R12: Work 1 sc in each stitch around for 7 rounds. (30 sts per round)
R13: Repeat (3 sc, dec) around. (24 sts)
For each decrease, insert the hook into the next stitch and pull up a loop, then insert it into the following stitch and pull up another loop. Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops.
R14: Work in the flo and repeat (5 hdc in the same stitch, skip 1 stitch, sl st in the flo of the next stitch) around. This creates the scalloped bottom edge.
Fasten off and weave in the end.
Keep the Body Even
Before leaving the body, check that Round 13 ends with 24 stitches. The decrease should narrow the body evenly rather than pulling it toward one side. Keeping this round accurate will make the base easier to attach later.
Ghost Base
The base is crocheted separately and will close the bottom of the stuffed ghost.
With white yarn:
R1: Make a magic ring and work 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
R2: Work 1 inc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
R3: Repeat (1 sc, inc) around. (18 sts)
R4: Repeat (2 sc, inc) around. (24 sts)
Join with a sl st to the first stitch. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Set the base aside for now. It will be attached after the ghost has been shaped, stuffed, and given its facial details.
Pumpkin Hat
The pumpkin hat is made separately, which allows it to remain removable.
With pumpkin orange yarn:
R1: Make a magic ring and work 8 hdc into the ring. (8 sts)
R2: Work 1 inc in each stitch around. (16 sts)
R3: Repeat (1 hdc, front post hdc) around. (24 sts)
R4–R6: Repeat (2 hdc, front post hdc) around for 3 rounds. Keep the front post stitches aligned with the previous round. (24 sts per round)
R7–R8: Work 1 sc in each stitch around. (24 sts per round)
Fasten off and weave in the ends.
The front post stitches create the raised ridges of the pumpkin. If the ridges begin to look uneven, check that each front post hdc is being worked around the corresponding stitch from the previous round.
Hat Stem
With brown yarn:
R1: Make a magic ring and work 5 sc into the ring. (5 sts)
R2: Working in BLO, sc in each stitch around. (5 sts)
R3: Sc in each stitch around. (5 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Hat Vine
With green yarn, ch 10.
Starting in the second chain from the hook, work 2 sc in each chain across. (18 sts)
The increased stitches make the piece naturally curl into a small spiral. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for attaching it to the hat stem.
Add the Face
Complete the face before stuffing and closing the ghost, while the body is still easy to handle.
Place the 7 mm safety eyes between R9 and R10, leaving approximately 2 visible stitches between the eyes. Push the safety eyes firmly into place.
Next, use light pink yarn to make small circular cheeks slightly below and to the sides of the eyes. Try to keep both cheeks at the same height so the face remains balanced.
If you want to add a mouth, embroider it now as well. Doing the facial details at this stage makes positioning easier than trying to work on the finished, stuffed piece.
Stuff the Ghost
Once the face is complete, fill the ghost body with fiberfill.
Add the stuffing gradually and distribute it around the body rather than pushing in one large amount. Pay attention to the lower section so it remains rounded without becoming overly firm.
Do not overstuff the body. Too much fiberfill can stretch the stitches and make the scalloped edge lose its shape.
Before closing the bottom, look at the ghost from the front and sides to make sure the body is evenly filled.
Attach the Base
Now place the crocheted base against the open bottom of the stuffed ghost.
Use the back loops from R14 of the ghost body and the corresponding loops of the base to sew the two pieces together. Work around the entire opening, keeping the stitches close and even.
Once the base is fully attached, secure the yarn and weave the remaining tail into the body.
The bottom should now be closed, and the ghost should stand with a neat, rounded shape.
Finish the Pumpkin Hat
Sew the brown stem to the center of the orange pumpkin hat using its long yarn tail.
Then position the green vine around the stem and secure it with a few small stitches.
Weave in all remaining ends before placing the hat on the ghost.
Because the hat was made separately, you can simply place it on the head when you want the full pumpkin-ghost look. If you want the hat to stay permanently in place, secure it with a few discreet stitches.
Check the Finished Shape
Before calling the project complete, check the main details together:
- The eyes should sit evenly on the face.
- The cheeks should be at similar heights.
- The ghost body should be evenly stuffed.
- The scalloped edge should remain visible and relaxed.
- The base should be completely sewn closed.
- The pumpkin stem and vine should be secure.
- The hat should sit comfortably on top of the head.
If anything looks slightly uneven, make small adjustments before trimming or hiding the final yarn ends.
Customize the Design
The basic pattern can be changed without altering the construction.
- Use a darker or brighter orange for the pumpkin hat.
- Replace the pink cheeks with embroidered details.
- Add a small embroidered mouth to change the expression.
- Try pastel shades for a softer fall decoration.
- Make several ghosts with different facial expressions.
- Keep the pumpkin hat removable so the ghost can also be displayed without it.
Keep It Looking Good
For everyday care, keep the finished ghost away from excessive moisture and rough handling. If the yarn becomes dusty, gently spot-clean the surface instead of soaking the entire piece.
When storing it after Halloween, keep it somewhere dry and avoid placing heavy objects on top of the ghost or pumpkin hat. This helps the stuffed body, scalloped edge, and hat retain their shape.
Conclusion
This crochet pumpkin ghost combines a simple amigurumi body with small details that give the finished piece plenty of character. The scalloped edge adds texture to the ghost, while the pumpkin hat, stem, vine, and rosy cheeks complete its Halloween look.
Once you understand the construction, it is easy to make additional versions with different colors and expressions. Since the pumpkin hat can remain removable, you also have the option of changing the look of the character whenever you like.
