How to Crochet Halloween Puppy Ghost with Pumpkin Basket
Here is a stitch-by-stitch tutorial for crocheting an amigurumi version of a popular Halloween puppy character! Learn how to crochet the ghost puppy holding a jack-o-lantern pumpkin basket designed by 2C Easy Crochet that is quick, easy and gifting-ready. Unlike the character, this animal-ghost amigurumi features a dog wearing a boo costume and stands on its own. You can crochet one as a Halloween table placement, trick-or-treating bag charm, or simply as a playmate.
The doll amigurumi is easy and can be completed within just 45 minutes. The mini jack bucket is also well-detailed and acts as a symbol for trick-or-treating demand!
So, if you have made up your mind to crochet this festive puppy amigurumi doll, continue reading this post till the end. There you will find the complete tutorial.
About the Designer: The designer behind this puppy for Halloween is @2C_Easy_Crochet – she has a special style of crocheting amigurumi and bag charms that is simply irresistible. Recently, she has uploaded a whole series of Halloween and Christmas items that include unique ways of crocheting a skull, this Halloween puppy, a Santa, a Snowman stacking toy, and more. Furthermore, she also tried many projects for crochet food (birthday party hat, ramen, toaster, etc.), fall (carrot projects like bunny, carrot hairclip, and chicken, Thanksgiving coaster, etc), everyday objects, and much more. So, certainly give her unique projects a try!
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 Mini Halloween Dog Tutorial
Skill Level: Intermediate. The ghost costume pattern is worked from a chain 5 oval base, which is quite small and also requires single crochet, increases, and slip stitches in various parts. Then, working around it, you will also use the chain skipping technique, along with non-turning chains and double crochet, for the head mask pattern. After it, the simple boo ghost pattern is worked using sc, inc, ch, sl st, etc.
The muzzle pattern is simply a non-uniform cone pattern unlike a witch hat, using an increasing pattern separately from the head. Similarly, it is for the ears. Crochet an unfinished sphere for the basket and needle tapestry pattern for the face. Chain stitches for the handle and sewing, too.
Tutorial Timing: 34 minutes only. (perfect for getting your hands on working with small parts, embroidering, and seamless sewing. The chain-skipping that is used in this puppy amigurumi is used in many other projects like no-sew bag handles, mesh stitch, and animal ghost pattern. You will also learn how to crochet a pumpkin basket, but in a mini size, whose pattern can also be extended.)
Materials and Tools
You can gather the following crochet materials and tools for crocheting this Halloween pet as our recommendations, since the tutor has not clearly suggested by the tutor:
- 4-ply / fingering weight yarn
- 2.5mm crochet hook
- Orange, brown, white, and black
- Embroidery thread
Techniques Used
The following are the crochet techniques that the tutor will use for crocheting this puppy amigurumi for beginners:
- Single Crochet (sc): Insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, and pull through the two loops on the hook.
- Increase (inc): Work two single crochet stitches into a single stitch to add more stitches to your work.
- Slip Stitch (sl st): Insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, and pull through both loops on the hook to join or move across stitches.
- Chain Stitch (ch): Yarn over and pull the yarn through the loop on the hook.
- Double Crochet (dc): Yarn over, insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, and pull through the final two loops.
