Boo the Friendly Ghost: A Free & Easy Crochet Pattern for Halloween

Welcome to Your Next Crochet Adventure!

Hello, crochet friends! Are you ready to create the cutest little ghost for Halloween? Meet Boo the Fiendishly Friendly Ghost—a charming, beginner-friendly amigurumi project designed by Irene Strange.

This pattern is perfect for crocheters of all levels, especially if you’re new to amigurumi. With simple stitches and clear instructions, you’ll have your own spooky (but sweet!) ghost in no time. Plus, Boo makes a fantastic gift or festive decoration. Let’s get started!

Materials Needed

Here’s what you’ll need to make Boo:

• Yarn:
  • Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran (or similar worsted-weight yarn):
    • 2 balls in Champagne White (A)
    • 1 ball in Dusty Lilac (B)
    • 1 ball in Blush Pink (C) (only a small amount needed)
• Crochet Hook: US G/6 (4mm)
• Other Supplies:
  • Stitch marker
  • Pair of 14in/12mm black safety eyes
  • Toy stuffing
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors

Abbreviations & Notes

Abbreviations:

• ch/s = chain/s
• sc (dc) = single crochet (UK: double crochet)
• inc = increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec = decrease (sc two stitches together)
• blo = back loop only
• flo = front loop only
• slst = slip stitch
• st/s = stitch/es

Pattern Notes:

• Work in continuous rounds (do not join at the end of each round).
• Use a stitch marker to mark the start of each round.
• For invisible decreases, insert hook under the front loop of the first stitch and both loops of the next stitch, then complete as a regular sc.

Crochet Pattern Instructions

BODY

Using US G/6 (4mm) crochet hook and yarn A, make an adjustable ring.
1st round: 6 sc (dc) in ring. | 6 sts
2nd round: Inc in each st around. | 12 sts
3rd round: [1dc , inc in next st] 6 times. | 18 sts
4th round: [2 sc (dc), inc in next st] 6 times. | 24 sts
5th round: [3 sc (dc), inc in next st] 6 times. | 30 sts
6th round: [4 sc (dc), inc in next st] 6 times. | 36 sts
7th round: [5 sc (dc), inc in next st] 6 times. | 42 sts
8th round: [6 sc (dc), inc in next st] 6 times. | 48 sts
9th round: [7 sc (dc), inc in next st] 6 times. | 54 sts
10th round: [8 sc (dc), inc in next st] 6 times. | 60 sts
11th round: [9 sc (dc), inc in next st] 6 times. | 66 sts
12th round: [10 sc (dc), inc in next st] 6 times. | 72 sts
13–20th round: Sc (dc) around.
21st round: [Dec, 10 sc (dc)] 6 times. | 66 sts
22nd round: Sc (dc) around.
23rd round: [Dec, 9 sc (dc)] 6 times. | 60 sts
24–25th round: Sc (dc) around.
26th round: [Dec, 8 sc (dc)] 6 times. | 54 sts
27–28th round: Sc (dc) around.
29th round: [Dec, 7 sc (dc)] 6 times. | 48 sts
30–31st round: Sc (dc) around.
32nd round: [Dec, 6 sc (dc)] 6 times. | 42 sts
33–34th round: Sc (dc) around.
Add safety eyes between rounds 16–17, approx 15 sts apart.
35th round: [Dec, 5 sc (dc)] 6 times. | 36 sts
36th round: [Dec blo, 4 sc (dc) blo] 6 times. | 30 sts
37th round: [Dec, 3 sc (dc)] 6 times. | 24 sts
38th round: [Dec, 2 sc (dc)] 6 times. | 18 sts
Add plenty of toy stuffing.
39th round: [Dec, 1 sc (dc)] 6 times. | 12 sts
40th round: [Dec] 6 times. | 6 sts
Fasten off, leaving a length of yarn. Sew up to end.