How to Crochet Funny Mini Boo Ghosts with Felt Mouths
At least one funny amigurumi is a must-have at every Halloween party! So, with a stitch-by-stitch tutorial, crochet a whole army of mini boo ghost amigurumi with oh-so cute silly felt faces and colors from white to blue and even yellow and green. Crocheting these boo amigurumi needs the same pattern that ends with a ruffle without any sewing, but differs with those quirky “red tongue out of mouth” faces. You can easily crochet one within 30 – 45 minutes thanks to the mini size and basic pattern.
Whether you want to gift them to an army of little Halloweeners, these are worth crocheting. So, if you have made up your mind trying this boo pattern by yourself, continue reading this post till the end!
About the Designer: The designer behind this fall and Halloween pumpkin bag is @JacquelinesLife – she has crochet tutorials for oh-so cute amigurumi and tops, nail art, and product reviews related to these crafts. Some of the most popular tutorials are for crocheted bralettes, amigurumi bees, and baby whales. Her library also features reviews of different yarns and nail products from various brands.
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 instructions at the end of this post.
Crochet Funny Boo Ghosts Tutorial
Skill Level: Beginner – Intermediate. This boo ghost tutorial uses the following techniques and stitches:
- Magic Circle or Chain-Two Method: Two alternatives for starting a round shape.
- Single Crochet: Main stitch for the body.
- Increase and Decrease Stitches: To shape the ghost’s body and create depth.
- Slip Stitch: Used to finish certain sections cleanly.
- Double Crochet: To add texture to the ghost’s scalloped edge.
Tutorial Timing: 46 minutes only (this crochet boo pattern is one of the quickest and perfect for learning how to work with felt excerpts and cleanly attach them to an amigurumi. You will also learn how to make the scalloped edges, which may be used for crocheting a coaster!)
Personalization Tips: Add bows, witch hats, or other mini accessories to make each ghost unique. Before the bottom, you can adjust the number of rounds to make the ghost as small or as large as you want. You can also crochet it as a boo ghost plushie using super bulky yarn.
Pattern Type: An on-screen written pattern is available if you find written instructions easy to follow along with.
Materials Needed
Gather the following suggested tools and materials for crocheting this fall and Halloween ghost amigurumi:
- Yarn: Weight 4 yarn (recommended: white Karen’s One Pound or Big Twist yarn).
- 5 mm Crochet Hook
- Scissors
- Tapestry/Threading Needle
- Stuffing/Fiberfill
- 7-8 mm Safety Eyes
Techniques with One-Line Guides
Learn the following crochet techniques for crocheting this Halloween project:
- Magic Circle: Wrap yarn into an X shape, crochet into the ring, then tighten.
- Chain-Two Method: Chain two stitches, crochet into the first chain repeatedly.
- Single Crochet: Insert hook, yarn over, pull up loop, yarn over again, pull through two loops.
- Increase: Crochet two single stitches in one base stitch to expand.
- Decrease: Crochet two base stitches together to reduce the size.
- Slip Stitch: Insert hook, yarn over, pull through loops for neat finishes.
- Double Crochet: Yarn over, insert into stitch, pull through loops, then work in pairs to complete.
