Festive Decor With This Charming Crochet Swinging Ghost Pattern

Haunt your halls with our Free Crochet Swinging Ghost Pattern, crafting a delightfully eerie atmosphere for your Halloween festivities.

A fun and festive way to enhance your Halloween décor with a touch of whimsy. This pattern is designed to create charming ghost figures that can be hung around the house, adding an element of spooky delight to any space. It’s a delightful project for both beginners and experienced crocheters, with straightforward instructions that ensure an enjoyable experience. These swinging ghosts are perfect for decorating windows, doorways, or even your porch, creating a playful yet eerie ambiance for the season.

Crochet Swinging Ghost

 

Not only do they make great decorations, but they can also be thoughtful gifts for friends and family who enjoy Halloween. The versatility of the pattern allows for customization in size and color, making each ghost unique to your décor.

Tip:

For a more realistic effect, use glow-in-the-dark yarn to make your ghosts visible even at night.

Materials Needed:

• Crochet Hook: F (3.75 mm)
• Yarn: Glow-in-the-dark yarn, recommended brand is Lion Brand DIY Glow.
• Safety Eyes: 8 mm safety eyes.
• Black Yarn: For the swing.
• Yarn Needle
• Scissors

Ghost Pattern:

Body:

Start with a Magic Ring.

• Wrap yarn around three fingers, create a loop by tucking the working end through. Insert the crochet hook into the loop, pull tight to secure.
• Slip stitch in the loop twice.

Round 1:

• In the magic ring, make 6 single crochets (6 sc). Pull the ring tight to close.

Round 2:

• In each stitch, do a single crochet increase (2 sc in each stitch) for a total of 12 single crochets.

After Round 3:

• [Single crochet increase, 1 single crochet]—repeat around for a total of 18 stitches.

Round 4:

• [Single crochet increase, 1 single crochet in the next two stitches]—repeat around for a total of 24 stitches.

Rounds 5-7:

• 24 single crochets in each round, totaling 72 stitches across these 3 rounds.

Arms:

• Chain 4 for the arm, slip stitch into the last body single crochet.
• Make 12 single crochets.
• Repeat the arm steps (chain 4, slip stitch) on the other side, then 12 more single crochets.

Completing Body:

For round 9:

• single crochet 24, skipping over the arm chains (creating a gap for the swing).

Rounds 10 and 11:

• 24 single crochets each for a total of 48 stitches.

Adding Features and Details:

Eyes:

• Place 8 mm safety eyes between rounds 6 and 7, seven stitches apart.

Mouth:

• Use black embroidery floss to sew a smile below the eyes.

Bottom Ruffle:

Round 12:

• In the front loop only, [4 half double crochets in one stitch, 1 single crochet in the next stitch] —repeat around for 12 sets.

Bottom Part:

• Magic Ring with 6 single crochets.
• Increase around for 12 stitches.
• [Single crochet increase, 1 single crochet]—repeat around for 18 stitches.
• [Single crochet increase, 1 single crochet in the next two stitches]—repeat around for 24 stitches.
• Sew the bottom part to the body, stuff with polyfill before completely sealing.

Swing:

• Chain 13, make 12 single crochets across.
• Repeat for 6 rows.
• To finish, chain 8, attach with a slip stitch to the opposite corner, slip stitch down the long side, and repeat the chaining and attaching on the other end.
• For attaching the swing, find the midpoints of the chains and the ghost’s hands, string the swing chain through.