How to Crochet Halloween Boo Ghost Keychain & Puppet
Boo ghost with tiny accessories is no doubt the cutest and quickest Halloween project. So, with a stitch-by-stitch tutorial, learn how to crochet a small, cute ghost with a witch hat, which can be used as a keychain, ornament, or presented as an irresistible Halloween gift. This ghost amigurumi needs no sewing, making it not only lightweight but an adorable hand puppet, too. From crocheting the wavy bottom and small arms to attaching the tilted witch hat, you are gonna learn everything with a complete guide from Bao Chi Handmade.
So, if you have made up your mind to crochet this puppet boo ghost by yourself, continue reading this post till the end. It is worth crocheting!
About the Designer: The designer behind this msuhy amigurumi is @baochihandmade – From transforming everyday items like paper and cardboard into functional and aesthetic organizers, stationery, and decorative pieces to crocheting home decors mostly crochet flowers, amigurumi and accessories like scrunchies, she is a promising DIYer. Her lovely projects like “Crochet 4-leaf clover keychain,” “Crochet graduation dolls,” “Crochet Peony Flower,” to “Crochet a cactus,” “Simple crochet hair tie,” and “Crochet shoulder bag,” shows the diversity in her topics.
Advertisement - Continue ReadingNote: In respect for the creator’s pattern rights, there will be no provision of the written pattern. You can watch the tutorial with on-screen written instructions at the end of this post.
Halloween Ghost Tutorial Features
Skill Level: Beginner – Intermediate. The tutorial uses many basic amigurumi techniques and stitches to crochet the crochet ghost. Start with the magic ring for the body and hat. The main stitch used is the single crochet, as usual amigurumi. Increases and decreases are used extensively to shape the body and head, creating a seamless, rounded form.
For the ruffled, wavy effect on the ghost’s feet, the creator uses a combination of half double crochet and double crochet stitches. A slip stitch is also used to finish rows and attach the hat’s border. Use a little embroidery for a smile, too.
Tutorial Timing: 25 minutes only (The only compromising aspect of the tutorial is that it the video is in portrait mode. However, this is one of the easiest crochet boo amigurumi patterns and hence worth watching.)
Personalization Tips: The tutorial also mentions that you can adjust the length of the keychain cord. Additionally, you can customize the ghost’s face by using different-sized safety eyes or embroidering a different expression. You can also add other embellishments like a small ribbon or a stitched-on patch. The tutor also suggests that you can crochet small add-on accessories like a maple leaf and a moon amigurumi.
Pattern Type: An on-screen written pattern is available if you find written instructions easy to follow along with.
Materials Needed
Gather the following crochet supplies for crocheting boo ghost amigurumi. For creating the walking mushroom in the video, the suggested materials are:
- 4ply Three different colors of yarn including white, purple and orange. Purple and orange for the witch hat and white for the book.
- 2.5mm crochet hook
- Eyes and blush.
- You will also need a sewing needle and glue for attaching the eyes and sewing.
- Thread
Techniques Used
To understand the on-screen instructions and the pattern for the Halloween ghost amigurumi, follow the following crochet pattern stitch guides:
- Magic Ring: Create a tight, adjustable loop to begin a project in the round.
- Single Crochet: Insert the hook, yarn over, pull through the stitch, yarn over again, and pull through both loops on the hook.
- Increase: Work two single crochet stitches into the same stitch to add a stitch.
- Decrease: Combine two stitches into a single stitch to reduce the stitch count.
- Half Double Crochet: Yarn over, insert hook, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over again and pull through all three loops on the hook.
- Double Crochet: Yarn over, insert hook, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through two loops, yarn over again and pull through the remaining two loops.
- Slip Stitch: Insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, and pull the yarn through both the stitch and the loop on the hook to finish a round or move across stitches.
