Cute Free Crochet Ghost Keychain Pattern for Beginners
Welcome back to another delightful crochet project! Today, we have an absolutely adorable, wonderfully spooky, and perfectly charming amigurumi pattern for you to try: the sweetest Ghost Keychain! If you love crafting beautiful handmade accessories that perfectly capture classic Halloween plush charm while offering a beautifully detailed, lovable design to keep you engaged, this gorgeous little spooky friend is going to be your next favorite make.
This fantastic amigurumi pattern is wonderfully adaptable and perfect for unforgettable handmade gifts, allowing you to whip up beautiful, lovable companions in no time that will be cherished as family keepsakes for years! While the instructions highlight a specific beautiful, vibrant look, you can easily adjust the color variations depending on the worsted weight yarn used—swap out classic ghost colors for magical brights, soft neutrals, or vibrant bold hues to create a whimsical, personalized plush! Grab your hooks, settle into your favorite crafting spot, and let’s dive into making this wonderfully cuddly, completely adorable crochet Ghost Keychain!
Skill Level
Beginner to Confident Beginner
Familiarity with creating a magic ring, single crochet, increasing, and decreasing in the round is helpful. Embroidery skills needed for the face.
Materials
- Yarn: 4-ply white yarn (fluffy or standard for the ghost)
Small amounts of black (eyes) and pink (cheeks) yarn - Crochet Hook: 3.5 mm
- Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill or similar
- Notions:
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Stitch marker
- Keychain ring (optional)
Measurements / Sizing
- Finished size:
- Height: approx. 2.5–3″ (6–8 cm)
- Width: approx. 2–2.5″ (5–6 cm)
- Adjust size by changing yarn or hook.
Gauge
- Gauge is not crucial; use a hook size that creates a dense fabric so stuffing doesn’t show through.
Stitch Abbreviations
| Abbr | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ch | chain |
| sc | single crochet |
| inc | 2 sc in next stitch |
| dec | decrease over next 2 st |
| MR | magic ring |
| sl st | slip stitch |
| st(s) | stitch(es) |
Special Stitches
Magic Ring (MR):
Make a loop, crochet required stitches in ring, then pull tail to close.
Invisible Decrease (dec):
Insert hook in front loop of next st, then in front loop of next st, yarn over and pull through both front loops, yarn over and pull through two remaining loops.
The Pattern
Part 1: Ghost Body
- Rnd 1: Create MR, work 6 sc in ring. (6 sts)
- Rnd 2: Inc in every stitch around. (12 sts)
- Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around. (18 sts)
- Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat around. (24 sts)
- Rnd 5-6: 1 sc in each st around. (24 sts per rnd)
- Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) repeat around. (28 sts)
- Rnd 8-9: 1 sc in each st around. (28 sts per rnd)
- Rnd 10: (6 sc, inc) repeat around. (32 sts)
- Rnd 11-12: 1 sc in each st around. (32 sts per rnd)
- Rnd 13: (7 sc, inc) repeat around. (36 sts)
- Rnd 14-15: 1 sc in each st around. (36 sts per rnd)
- Rnd 16: (5 sc, inc) repeat around. (42 sts)
- Finishing: Sl st to next st, fasten off, leave long yarn end. Set aside.
Face Details
- Eyes: With black yarn, embroider or sew two small eyes on the 7th row of the body. Space evenly (about 3-4 sts apart) for a friendly look.
- Nose: With black yarn, embroider a small horizontal or “v” shape nose centered between the eyes.
- Cheeks: Using pink yarn, make one tiny stitch or French knot directly below each eye.
Part 2: Ghost Head
- Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc in ring. (6 sts)
- Rnd 2: Inc in every stitch. (12 sts)
- Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around. (18 sts)
- Rnd 4-7: 1 sc in each st around. (18 sts per rnd)
- Rnd 8: (1 sc, dec) repeat around. (12 sts)
- Rnd 9: Work 6 decreases (dec every pair). (6 sts)
- Finishing: Cut yarn, stuff the head well, then weave through final 6 sts and pull tight to close.
Assembly & Finished Size
- Stuff the Body: Add stuffing to the body, using your fingers or a wooden stick/chopstick for firm, even fill.
- Attach the Head: Sew the closed, rounded head to the top center of the ghost body using the long yarn tail and a tapestry needle. Ensure you go all around the top edge for a secure fit.
