How to Crochet Mini Ghost Bag Charm & Bookmark for Halloween
A bookmark, bag charm, and headphone accessory, here is the most versatile boo ghost charm designed by Monua DIY. With a stitch-by-stitch tutorial, learn how to crochet this pair of ghost puppet bag charms with adjustable leaf and bat wings ties. You can easily attach it to the fabric bag handle thanks to these ties. This ghost keychain features a pair of unstuffed smiling ghosts that are super quick to make, in just 10 minutes each. It will also become an irresistible car hanger, ornament, and even a key cover.
So, if you are ready to crochet this super quick Halloween ghost for all skill levels, continue reading this post till the end. There you will find the complete tutorial.
About the Designer: The designer behind this headphone ghost accessory is @monuastuff – she crochets so cute mini amigurumi and bag charms with step-by-step tutorials, but this time she is crocheting something unique – the granny square. The channel is run by siblings who enjoy sharing their creations with others. You can find tutorials for items like whale, shark, Platypus, and orca plushies, a mochi cat keychain, a capybara bag pin, and much more. She also provides free written patterns. All of her crochet creations are just adorable!
Note: In respect of the creator’s 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.
Crochet Ghost Bag Charm Tutorial
Skill Level: Beginner – Intermediate. For the puppet ghost pattern, you will start from the top down to bottom using the increase, single crochet, chain, slip stitch up to the bottom that needs hdc, chain skipping, slip stitch, and cluster stitch. For the string, you will need the chain stitch and stitches of different heights from single crochet, chain stitch, hdc, and more. Also, need the sewing and embroidery for basic eyes, too.
Tutorial Timing: Approximately 22 Minutes. (worth the time for learning to crochet the most versatile crochet accessory, and perfect for the popular mini ghost pattern that you can stuff later as a standalone amigurumi.)
Personalization Tips: You can customize the pattern to make a keyring cover with just a simple customization. Or choose from a leaf moveable tie or a Batman one using the picot for the edges. And, try from purple and even the orange color.
Pattern Type:Â 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 for Halloween, mentioned in the tutorial:
- 4-ply yarn in purple, white, green, and black (Note: The caption says you can use a bigger yarn size; it doesn’t have to be exactly the same.)
- Needle
- Stitch marker (yellow)
- Scissors
- 2.5mm crochet hook
- Glue (UHU all-purpose adhesive)
Crochet Abbreviations
Here’s a one-line guide for crocheting each stitch and technique in the Halloween ghost accessory :
Increase (inc) – Work two stitches into the same stitch.
Single Crochet (sc) – Insert hook, yarn over, pull up loop, yarn over, pull through both loops.
Advertisement - Continue ReadingChain (ch) – Yarn over, pull through loop on hook.
Slip Stitch (sl st) – Insert hook, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook.
Half Double Crochet (hdc) – Yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, pull up loop, yarn over, pull through all three loops.
Skip (sk) – Skip the designated stitch and move to the next.
Advertisement - Continue ReadingCluster Stitch (cluster) – Work several incomplete dc in same stitch, yarn over, pull through all loops at once.
String Making (chains + stitches) – Work a long chain, then crochet stitches of varying heights (sc, hdc, etc.) along it.
How is it done?
After crocheting the ghost, you’ll embroider features like eyes and smiles and optionally add blush for personality. The tutorial continues with instructions for making the strap and crocheting wings. Finally, all the parts are attached seamlessly for display or gifting.
