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Yikes! Did somebody say “Boo”? You’re not imagining things… it was probably Boomer, the spookiest (and best dressed) ghost making the rounds this fall. He’s been popping in and out of all the scariest haunted houses, disturbing the peace and generally scaring the pants off everyone. If you happen to see him hanging around make sure to compliment his handknit ghost sheet—he’s super proud of it!

Finished Measurements
Approx. 8.5” (21 cm) tall and 8.5” (21 cm) toy head circumference when stuffed.

Needles
Size 1 (2.5 mm) double-pointed needles (dpn) or other needles preferred for small circumference knitting.

Notions
Yarn needle, Polyfil for stuffing, black felt (for mouth & eyes if desired), waste yarn.

Yarn
Leading Men Showstopper mini skein (75% Superwash Merino & 25% Nylon; 92 yd 84 m/1 oz 20 g): Bare Necessities (A), Smoke On the Water (B), Spiced Apple Cider (C), Sweet Cheeks (D), and Darkest Hour (E); 1 skein each.

Gauge
30 sts and 38 rnds = 4” (10cm) in stockinette st.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Note: Gauge is not super critical in this pattern but will affect yardage estimates. Use a needle size appropriate to the yarn you’re using.

Notes

• This pattern is worked seamlessly in the round from the top down. Short rows are used to shape the point on Boomer’s head. This pattern is written to include w&t short-rows but you can use whatever short-row method you prefer.

• On Boomer’s body and arms, the layers of the knitting are separated to created the illusion of him wearing a sheet. There is a video tutorial to support this step.

• For best results, don’t overstuff this toy.

• Boomer’s eyes & mouth can be customized to whatever shape you’d like them to be.

• Instructions are written using dpns as a default for small circumference construction. Make alterations as needed if using another type of needle.