How To Crochet Mini Devil Ghost Amigurumi for Halloween
Are you looking for the easiest but worth trying boo ghost variation? With a stitch-by-stitch tutorial from Moc, learn how to crochet this mini devil ghost amigurumi that is low-sew, quick, and absolutely not scary. If you already know the evil ghost pattern, this project will be a piece of cake. All you will crochet and sew in addition is red horns, plus the same ruffled bottom, popcorn stitch arms, ghost body, and the smile. Finished with blush cheeks, this amigurumi ghost will be a kid’s favorite as a bag charm and ornament. One can complete it within 30 minutes.
So, if you have made up your mind to crochet this devil ghost for the upcoming Halloween by yourself, continue reading this post till the end. There you will find the complete tutorial.
About the designer: the designer behind this Halloween ghost project is @mocmiencrochet – To me, she is the most up-to-date and versatile designer as she has a diverse collection of bag charms, coasters, bouquets, and much more. Her library includes a whole series of Christmas, Chinese New Year, capybara, fall, flower, plants, frogs, and many other categories. My favorite of her crochet projects are the Christmas tree, sheep flower pot and capybara, and a lot more unmentioned ones. She also has a presence on social media.
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 An Evil Ghost Tutorial
Skill Level: Beginner – Intermediate. The main body of the ghost doll is crocheted using single crochet stitches, which are worked in the round, slip stitch, and chain. The shape is achieved by using increases and decreases. The tutorial also shows how to add a ruffled skirt by working on the front loops only of a previous row, chain, and cluster stitches. For the hands, you will use the surface stitching and use half double crochet cluster AND chain. Embroidery for a smile, glue for eyes, and crocheting a cone using single crochet for the horns.
Tutorial Timing: 41 Minutes since almost every stitch is taught (worth the time as the variation is easier with the same mini ghost pattern and you will learn clever no-sew techniques and working with and sewing the small parts. You will also learn the ruffle edging!)
Personalization Tips: Choose either black or red for the horns. For the main body, like an evil ghost in the Halloween collection, you can also choose black, red, or orange. But always make sure the colors are contrasting. You can also add the devil fangs by simple straight embroidery, or use the same open-mouth boo felt circle. For further customization, try the devil wings, devil cape, or witch hat!
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 mini ghost and horns amigurumi for Halloween, mentioned in the tutorial:
Yarn: Cotton milk (4ply)
Hook: 2.5mm
Eyes: 6mm
Scissors
Yarn Needle
Hot melt glue sticks
Crochet Abbreviations & Techniques
Here’s a one-line guide for crocheting each stitch and technique in the Halloween ghost pattern for remaking this amigurumi ghost:
Chain (ch): Yarn over, pull through loop on hook.
Single crochet (sc): Insert hook, yarn over, pull up loop, yarn over, pull through both loops.
Half double crochet (hdc): Yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, pull up loop, yarn over, pull through all three loops.
Double crochet (dc): Yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, pull up loop, yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through last two loops.
Slip stitch (slst): Insert hook, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook in one motion.
Magic ring (MR): Wrap yarn into a loop, insert hook, pull up loop, and crochet stitches into the loop before tightening.
How is it done?
You begin by making the body with white yarn, shaping it with increases and decreases before stuffing it. You then add a ruffled skirt and attach the arms and red horns. The final step is to add the facial features by gluing on eyes and embroidering the mouth with black yarn.
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