Spooky the Ghost by Nora Xu

Spooky the Ghost

by Nora Xu
Crochet
July 2023
Aran (8 wpi) ?
5 stitches and 5 rows = 1 inch
3.5 mm (E)
100 - 120 yards (91 - 110 m)
Two sizes
US
English
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It’s the spooky time of the year, and Spooky the Ghost is ready to celebrate Halloween with you. The undulating shape of the body is perfect for a ghost on the go and gives Spooky a life-like look (almost!).

This crochet project is worked from the hat to the bottom; everything is crocheted together. There is no sewing involved.
Spooky makes a great seasonal ornament. If you use a lighter-weight yarn and smaller-size hook, you can make a smaller Spooky for a keychain.

Difficulty Level: advanced beginner – intermediate

Crochet Stitches used in the pattern:

  • Magic Circle
  • Chain Stitch
  • Slip Stitch
  • Single Crochet Stitch
  • Half Double Crochet Stitch
  • Double Crochet Stitch
  • Crochet into the back loop only
  • Crochet into the front loop only
  • Increase
  • Decrease

The PDF is written in English, and it includes:

  • A list of recommended materials and tools
  • A written pattern (in US terms)
  • Guiding images
  • References: crochet technique introductions, including:
    • Regular single crochet stitch vs. single crochet cross stitch
    • How to change colors in single crochet
    • How to make invisible single crochet decrease
    • How to identify the “right side” and “wrong side”

As a reference, using the recommended materials and tools, Spooky the Ghost will be approximately 6” tall and 3” across on the bottom.

Following the same instructions, I used Aunt Lydia’s crochet thread (size 10) and a 1.25mm crochet hook to make a smaller-size Spooky also. It’s a good size (approx. 2.75’’ tall and 1.5’’ across on the bottom) for adding to a keychain.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out via email at xycraftstudioinfo@gmail.com. Any feedback is highly appreciated.