How to Crochet Cute Japanese Weather Doll Ghost for Halloween
If you are looking for an easy and simple alternative to a crochet Boo ghost, why not try the weather doll? It is so-cute and quick home decor and car hanger project, and here is a design. Learn how to crochet this hanging sunflower and no-sew Japanese good weather doll with a stitch-by-stitch tutorial from Kiwy Crochet. It is perfect for trying something non-traditional at Halloween or any time of the year. It features the same hanging rope, a red necktie, and is finished with a flower applique at the bottom and a bead. It can be completed within just 30 minutes thanks to the basic ghost pattern.
So, if you have made up your mind to crochet this quick weather doll, continue reading this post till the end. There you will find the complete tutorial.
About the Designer: The designer behind this small Japanese ghost doll is @KiwyCrochet – she always creates cute, miniature amigurumi, often inspired by popular characters and animals. Notable tutorials include how to crochet a Chihuahua dog, a cowboy koala, a mini Doraemon keychain, and a Christmas capybara. Her capybara keychain series is also admirable. She has a small but unique playlist of Christmas, fall, and Halloween projects that are sure to check!
Note: In respect of the creator’s pattern rights, there will be no provision of the written pattern. You can watch the tutorial with on-screen and CC instructions at the end of this post.
Crochet Weather Doll Ornament Tutorial
Skill Level: Beginner – Intermediate. The ghost doll pattern works from the head to the flowy bottom as a one-piece by working in the round. You will need the magic ring, single crochet, double crochet, cluster stitches, increase, decrease, slip stitch, and chaining. Certain rounds, like the ruffle bottom and edging, need unique practices, such as crocheting into the back loop and creating flower petals using linked stitches and stitches of different heights. These techniques combine to form the doll’s head, body, hanging rope, and flower.
Tutorial Timing: 25 minutes only. (worth watching as you will learn working around a crochet amigurumi using surface stitching, crochet the ruffle using a combination of decrease and increase, and a beautiful edging. Plus, perfect for learning how to crochet a basic sunflower applique and a sphere.)
Personalization Tips: You can crochet a female version of this weather doll by crocheting a small bow from a flat piece in a pink shade and adding the blush. Instead of white, use pink or blue. You can also customize the hanging rope length or add embellishments, such as beads, hearts, or daisies. To crochet in a large size, you can use the one step larger stitch like half treble crochet, for double crochet, but it will make holes by using large stitches. So, adjust the pattern!
Pattern Type: A detailed on-screen written pattern is available if you find written instructions easy to follow along with.
Materials Needed
You will have to gather the following suggested tools and materials for crocheting this Japanese weather doll for Halloween, as mentioned in the description:
2.5mm crochet hook
4-ply yarn (white, brown, yellow, red)
3 jump rings
1 small metal jingle bell
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Stitch markers
Polyester stuffing
Sewing needle and scissors
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Crochet Techniques
Here’s a one-line guide for crocheting each stitch and technique in the Halloween ghost pattern:
- Magic Ring: Create a tight circular foundation by using yarn to form a loop and crochet into it.
- Single Crochet (sc): Insert the hook into a stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over, and pull through both loops.
- Double Crochet (dc): Yarn over, insert the hook, pull up a loop, yarn over again, and pull through two loops twice.
- Increase Stitch (inc): Crochet two stitches into the same stitch to expand the diameter.
- Decrease Stitch (dec): Insert the hook into two consecutive stitches, pull up a loop, yarn over, and pull through all loops.
- Slip Stitch (sl st): Insert the hook, pull up a loop, and pull it directly through the loop on the hook.
- Chaining (ch): Loop the yarn over the hook and pull through to form individual chains.
- Back Loop Crochet: Insert the hook through only the back loop of a stitch and complete the desired stitch.
