How to Crochet Halloween Ghost and Pumpkin Applique for A Bunting
Garlands are simple, repetitive, and a must-have for Halloween decoration, and here is the easiest project! With a stitch-by-stitch tutorial, learn how to crochet this quick Halloween ghost and Jack pumpkin applique that can be used to make a garland, each of which takes just 15 minutes. You will find the tutorial for boo ghost and Pumpkin separately, and also learn how to sew them into an actual garland. Since it uses just two patterns, you can complete this garland while watching your favorite TV show!
So, if you are interested in crocheting quick Halloween garland pattern, continue reading this post till the end. There you will find the complete tutorial.
About the Designer: The designer behind this small ghost and pumpkin applique is @MolinaDDIYcrochet – she is a next-level all-rounder in crochet and has made tutorials for crocheting easy-to-make bags, tops, coasters, decorations, amigurumi, and small accessories. She has a whole playlist of Christmas decorations like bells, wreath leaves, and more, and this garland is one of her occasional projects. Her bunny amigurumi, calf face appliques and Christmas tree are my favorite projects!
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 instructions at the end of this post.
Crochet Halloween Bunting Tutorial
Skill Level: Beginner – Intermediate. Both the pumpkin applique and the ghost one will use the oval as a base and work around it. As for basic stitches of different heights, you need single crochet, increase, half double crochet, double crochet, and slip stitch, all of which are used to form different shapes and textures for the applique in the bunting. Additionally, you will need the color changes for the green, surface stitching, and embroidery for the face.
Tutorial Timing: Approximately 32 minutes for both the appliques (you can learn crocheting 2 most popular fall and Halloween projects. So, the tutorial is worth watching even if you don’t want to crochet the entire bunting. It is best for learning shaping using the stitches of different heights and color changes. The best thing is to learn the popular oval base in any width and length.)
Personalization Tips: You can enhance more the embroidery mouth of the pumpkin to test your skill, and also add a mouth to the ghost. You can also adjust the size by making a large base, but then you also need to adjust the remaining pattern.
Pattern Type: An on-screen written pattern is available if you find written instructions easy to follow along with.
Materials & Tools
The following are the crochet materials and tools that the tutor uses for crocheting this Halloween and autumn bunting:
- 5 mm crochet hook. I think the tutor used a larger hook size for the yarn.
- DK yarn (I suppose!)
- Thin black thread
- A stitch marker
- Scissors
Crochet Stitch Guides
Here’s a one-line guide for crocheting each stitch and technique in the Halloween ghost and pumpkin applique pattern:
C (Crochet): Insert hook, yarn over, pull through, and complete as per stitch type.
Advertisement - Continue ReadingCh (Chain): Yarn over, pull through loop on hook.
SC (Single Crochet): Insert hook in stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through both loops.
DC (Double Crochet): Yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through 2 loops twice.
HDC (Half Double Crochet): Yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through all loops.
Advertisement - Continue ReadingDec (Decrease): Start stitch in one stitch, half-finish, repeat in next stitch, then pull through all loops.
Inc (Increase Crochet): Work two stitches into the same stitch.
Sl (Slip): Insert hook, yarn over, pull directly through both loops.
St/Sts (Stitch/Stitches): Refers to one or more completed stitches.
Advertisement - Continue ReadingSl St (Slip Stitch): Insert hook, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook in one move.
Rev (Reverse): Work stitches in the opposite direction (back across row/round).
