How to Crochet Pumpkin Ghost & Finger Puppet for Halloween
Fall’s theme is pumpkin and Halloween’s ghost, but here is a project that combines both. With a stitch-by-stitch tutorial, learn how to crochet this miniature pumpkin ghost boo amigurumi for Halloween, designed to be a finger puppet and bag charm. This boo wears a tiny hat in pumpkin shape with a jack-o-lantern mouth and huggable arms, and a smile.
Just like the tutorial is small, this crochet boo amigurumi is quick enough to be finished in 30 minutes. The tutorial is divided into five parts, but none is very demanding in terms of time.
So, if you have made up your mind to crochet this ghost keychain, continue reading this post till the end. It s worth crocheting as last-minute gifts.
About the Designer: The designer behind this pumpkin hat and ghost amiguurmi is @CrochetCat– In her currently small library, she has crocheted some of the most unique amigurumi and taught the amigurumi basics. She introduces her as, “A cat who loves to crochet,” reflects its content, which includes tutorials a “Buzz Lightyear,” “Flying Pig,” and “Cat Slippers.” Are not these creative ideas? The channel also has playlists for basic crochet tutorials for beginners. So, check her crochet ideas for sure!
Note: 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.
Crochet Pumpkin Ghost Amigurumi Tutorial
Skill Level: Intermediates. The stitches include single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, and double treble crochet for crocheting small parts of the ghost. You will also embroider the ghost’s face and the jack-o-lantern face using thin thread, and glue is used to attach the nose, pumpkin hat, hands, and eyes. The creator also demonstrates applying blush to the cheeks with a brush. To finish the project, a clasp is attached to the pumpkin hat, turning the ghost into a keychain.
Tutorial Timing: Approximately 40 minutes for all parts. (The project and tutorials are basically designed to help you learn the basic amigurumi techniques and work with smaller parts. Assembly and embroidery will also be gonna improving!
Personalization Tips: You can also stuff the amigurumi ghost instead of keeping it hollow to make it a bit heavier to use it as a bag charm. To focus more on embroidery detail, you can also use the super bulky yarn.
Pattern Type: The on-screen written pattern is available if you find written instructions easy to follow along with. Also, the tutorial is slow-paced.
Materials and Tools
Here is a list of crochet supplies for crocheting this pumpkin ghost amigurumi by yourself as our recommendation:
Probably a 2.5 mm crochet hook
4ply yarn in white, orange, and green
Advertisement - Continue ReadingScissors (for cutting yarn later)
Yarn needle (for sewing, since a long yarn tail will be left)
- Black thread
Crochet Stitch Guides
Learn the following crochet techniques for crocheting this pumpkin and ghost amigurumi:
- Single Crochet (SC): Insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over again, and pull through both loops on the hook.
- Half Double Crochet (HDC): Yarn over, insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over again, and pull through all three loops 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 again, and pull through the remaining two loops.
- Double Treble Crochet (DTR): Yarn over twice, insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through two loops (repeat this step three times) until one loop remains.
