Crochet Groovy Ghost Doll PDF Pattern
Introducing the Groovy Ghost Doll – a unique and fun amigurumi toy that blends a spooky theme with a doll-like design. This playful ghost features bright orange legs and a cute hair clip, which can be customized into a bow tie or a flower. The pattern includes detailed instructions on how to create the hair clip, making it a versatile design element you can use for other crochet projects as well.
Groovy Ghost Amigurumi Pattern
While the body of the ghost is easy to crochet, attention to detail is important, especially when positioning the ghost’s legs and hair clip. Although these pieces appear asymmetrical, sticking to the pattern will ensure a polished and charming result.
Materials & Tools:
- Yarn of your choice (recommendations may vary)
- Crochet hook (based on yarn choice)
- Hair clip design details provided in the pattern
This Groovy Ghost Doll pattern is perfect for those looking to create a whimsical, Halloween-themed crochet toy. The design is fun, customizable, and ideal for crochet enthusiasts at all skill levels.
Designer: crochetbysandb
Get your hands on this Groovy Ghost Amigurumi Pattern and add a spooky, yet adorable doll to your collection!
Materials:
• super bulky weight yarn (white and desired accent colors)
• crochet hook (I used 5mm)
• safety eyes (I used 14 mm)
• stuffing
• stitch marker
• yarn needle
• scissors
Abbreviations:
• MR: magic ring
• st/sts: stitch/stitches
• ch: chain
• sl st: slip stitch
• sc: single crochet
• dc: double crochet
• inc: increase
• dec: decrease
• FLO: front loop only
• BLO: back loop only
• FO: finish off
Notes:
• US terminology.
• Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated.
• Please do not copy, sell or change this pattern.
• Selling finished products is okay, but please credit @crochetbysandb as the pattern creator for any plushies made with this pattern.
• Please reach out on Instagram with any questions!
Ghost body
Using white yarn,
RI: 8 sc in MR (8)
R2: 8 inc (16)
R3: (sc, inc) x 8 (24)
R4: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
R5: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
R6-12: 36 sc (36) (7 rounds)
R13: Place a stitch marker in the first unused front loop of this round, we will use this later. BLO: 36 sc (36)
Insert safety eyes between rounds 7 & 8 about 6 sts apart. Start stuffing and continue to stuff as you go.
R14: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
R15: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
R16: (sc, dec) x 8 (16)
R17: 8 dec (8)
Finish stuffing. Do not overstuff your ghost, so it can still sit flat. FO and weave in the yarn tail.
In the FLO of round 13 (starting where the st marker is): sl st into FLO, ch 2, dc into the same stitch, 2 dc in each st, sl st into ch 2 (72)
FO and weave in the yarn tail.
Ghost legs:
Make 2 legs.
R1: Starting in the second ch from the hook, 4 sc, 3 sc in the last ch, continuing on the other side of the chain, 3 sc, inc (12)
R2: (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R3: 5 sc, 4 dec, 5 sc (14)
R4:3 sc, 4 dec, 3 sc (10)
Stuff feet.
R5: sc, 4 dec, sc (6)
R6-7: 6 sc (6) (2 rounds)
FO and leave a yarn tail for sewing.
Sew the legs onto round 14 of the body aligned with the eyes. Make sure that the toes of the legs are pointing upwards.
Accessories:
Flower
Starting with the center color,
RI: 5 sc in MR (5)
Change to petal color,
R2: ([sl st, ch 1, 2 dc, ch 1] in one st) x 5, sl st into first sc to complete the last petal. There should be a total of 5 petals. FO and leave a yarn tail for sewing. Sew onto ghost wherever you desire.
Bow tie:
Working in rows, ch 8
R1: Starting in the second ch from the hook: 7 sc, ch 1 and turn (7)
R2: 7 sc, ch I and turn (7)
R3: 7 sc (7)
FO and leave a long yarn tail. Weave the yarn tail to the center of the bow and wrap the yarn tail around the bow about 5 times. Use the remaining yarn tail to sew onto ghost wherever you desire.
That’s finished.
