Ghost Wall Hanging – Free Crochet Pattern

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Supplies:
• Yarn 4/Medium Weight Yarn in…
White yarn, dark grey for mouth
•5mm Crochet Hook
•18mm safety eyes
•Tapestry needle to weave in ends
•Scissors
•Stuffing
•Hot glue

Additional Information:
•Difficulty: Intermediate | Size: 19″ tall from tassel to top of head
This ghost looks like it’s made with macrame, but it’s all crochet! This is such a cute decoration for the autumn season. This pattern is fairly easy and repetitive after you do the first few rows! If you love mindless projects, this pattern is for you!

Body:

In White Yarn

Row 1:
Ch 7. Dc in 3rd Ch from the hook. Sk the next Ch, work 1 Sc and 1 Dc into the following Ch.
Sk the next Ch, Work 1 Sc and 1 Dc into the following Ch. C 2. Work 1 Sc and 1 Sc into that same st.
Work on other side of Ch, Sk the next St, Work 1 Sc and 1 Dc into the following st. Sk the next st, Sc into the last st.
Row 2:
Ch 1 and turn. Make 1 Dc in first st. Repeat *Sk the next st, work 1 Sc and 1 Dc into next st.* 2 times.
Inside the Ch 2 from the previous row, work 1 Sc and 1 Dc. Ch 2. Work 1 Sc and 1 Dc into that same st.
Working on other side of Ch, *Sk the next st, work 1 Sc and 1 Dc into next sc.* 2 times. Sk the next st, Sc in last st.
Row 3:
Ch 1 and turn. Make 1 Dc in first st. Repeat *Sk the next st, work 1 Sc and 1 Dc into next st.* 3 times.
Inside the Ch 2 from the previous row, work 1 Sc and 1 Dc. Ch 2. Work 1 Sc and 1 Dc into that same st.
Working on other side of Ch, *Sk the next st, work 1 Sc and 1 Dc into next sc.* 3 times. Sk the next st, Sc in last st.
Row 4:
Ch 1 and turn. Make 1 Dc in first st. Repeat *Sk the next st, work 1 Sc and 1 Dc into next st.* 4 times.
Inside the Ch 2 from the previous row, work 1 Sc and 1 Dc. Ch 2. Work 1 Sc and 1 Dc into that same st.
Working on other side of Ch, *Sk the next st, work 1 Sc and 1 Dc into next sc.* 4 times. Sk the next st, Sc in last st.
Row 5:
Ch 1 and turn. Make 1 Dc in first st. Repeat *Sk the next st, work 1 Sc and 1 Dc into next st.* 5 times.
Inside the Ch 2 from the previous row, work 1 Sc and 1 Dc. Ch 2. Work 1 Sc and 1 Dc into that same st.
Working on other side of Ch, *Sk the next st, work 1 Sc and 1 Dc into next sc.* 5 times. Sk the next st, Sc in last st.
Row 6:
Ch 1 and turn. Make 1 Dc in first st. Repeat *Sk the next st, work 1 Sc and 1 Dc into next st.* 6 times.
Inside the Ch 2 from the previous row, work 1 Sc and 1 Dc. Ch 2. Work 1 Sc and 1 Dc into that same st.
Working on other side of Ch, *Sk the next st, work 1 Sc and 1 Dc into next sc.* 6 times. Sk the next st, Sc in last st.
Row 7:
Ch 1 and turn. Make 1 Dc in first st. Repeat *Sk the next st, work 1 Sc and 1 Dc into next st.* 7 times.
Inside the Ch 2 from the previous row, work 1 Sc and 1 Dc. Ch 2. Work 1 Sc and 1 Dc into that same st.
Working on other side of Ch, *Sk the next st, work 1 Sc and 1 Dc into next sc.* 7 times. Sk the next st, Sc in last st.
Row 8:
Ch 1 and turn. Make 1 Dc in first st. Repeat *Sk the next st, work 1 Sc and 1 Dc into next st.* 8 times.
Inside the Ch 2 from the previous row, work 1 Sc and 1 Dc. Ch 2. Work 1 Sc and 1 Dc into that same st.
Working on other side of Ch, *Sk the next st, work 1 Sc and 1 Dc into next sc.* 8 times. Sk the next st, Sc in last st.
Row 9:
Ch 1 and turn. Make 1 Dc in first st. Repeat *Sk the next st, work 1 Sc and 1 Dc into next st.* 9 times.
Inside the Ch 2 from the previous row, work 1 Sc and 1 Dc. Ch 2. Work 1 Sc and 1 Dc into that same st.
Working on other side of Ch, *Sk the next st, work 1 Sc and 1 Dc into next sc.* 9 times. Sk the next st, Sc in last st.
Row 10:
Ch 1 and turn. Make 1 Dc in first st. Repeat *Sk the next st, work 1 Sc and 1 Dc into next st.* 10 times.
Inside the Ch 2 from the previous row, work 1 Sc and 1 Dc. Ch 2. Work 1 Sc and 1 Dc into that same st.
Working on other side of Ch, *Sk the next st, work 1 Sc and 1 Dc into next sc.* 10 times. Sk the next st, Sc in last st.
Row 11:
Ch 1 and turn. Make 1 Dc in first st. Repeat *Sk the next st, work 1 Sc and 1 Dc into next st.* 11 times.
Inside the Ch 2 from the previous row, work 1 Sc and 1 Dc. Ch 2. Work 1 Sc and 1 Dc into that same st.
Working on other side of Ch, *Sk the next st, work 1 Sc and 1 Dc into next sc.* 11 times. Sk the next st, Sc in last st.
Row 12:
Ch 1 and turn. Make 1 Dc in first st. Repeat *Sk the next st, work 1 Sc and 1 Dc into next st.* 12 times.
Inside the Ch 2 from the previous row, work 1 Sc and 1 Dc. Ch 2. Work 1 Sc and 1 Dc into that same st.
Working on other side of Ch, *Sk the next st, work 1 Sc and 1 Dc into next sc.* 12 times. Sk the next st, Sc in last st.
Row 13:
Ch 1 and turn. Make 1 Dc in first st. Repeat *Sk the next st, work 1 Sc and 1 Dc into next st.* 13 times.
Inside the Ch 2 from the previous row, work 1 Sc and 1 Dc. Ch 2. Work 1 Sc and 1 Dc into that same st.
Working on other side of Ch, *Sk the next st, work 1 Sc and 1 Dc into next sc.* 13 times. Sk the next st, Sc in last st.
Row 14:
Ch 1 and turn. Make 1 Dc in first st. Repeat *Sk the next st, work 1 Sc and 1 Dc into next st.* 14 times.
Inside the Ch 2 from the previous row, work 1 Sc and 1 Dc. Ch 2. Work 1 Sc and 1 Dc into that same st.
Working on other side of Ch, *Sk the next st, work 1 Sc and 1 Dc into next sc.* 14 times. Sk the next st, Sc in last st.
Row 15:
Ch 1 and turn. Make 1 Dc in first st. Repeat *Sk the next st, work 1 Sc and 1 Dc into next st.* 15 times.
Inside the Ch 2 from the previous row, work 1 Sc and 1 Dc. Ch 2. Work 1 Sc and 1 Dc into that same st.
Working on other side of Ch, *Sk the next st, work 1 Sc and 1 Dc into next sc.* 15 times. Sk the next st, Sc in last st.
Row 16:
Ch 1 and turn. Make 1 Dc in first st. Repeat *Sk the next st, work 1 Sc and 1 Dc into next st.* 16 times.
Inside the Ch 2 from the previous row, work 1 Sc and 1 Dc. Ch 2. Work 1 Sc and 1 Dc into that same st.
Working on other side of Ch, *Sk the next st, work 1 Sc and 1 Dc into next sc.* 16 times. Sk the next st, Sc in last st.
Row 17:
Ch 1 and turn. Make 1 Dc in first st. Repeat *Sk the next st, work 1 Sc and 1 Dc into next st.* 17 times.
Inside the Ch 2 from the previous row, work 1 Sc and 1 Dc. Ch 2. Work 1 Sc and 1 Dc into that same st.
Working on other side of Ch, *Sk the next st, work 1 Sc and 1 Dc into next sc.* 17 times. Sk the next st, Sc in last st.
Row 18:
Ch 1 and turn. Make 1 Dc in first st. Repeat *Sk the next st, work 1 Sc and 1 Dc into next st.* 18 times.
Inside the Ch 2 from the previous row, work 1 Sc and 1 Dc. Ch 2. Work 1 Sc and 1 Dc into that same st.
Working on other side of Ch, *Sk the next st, work 1 Sc and 1 Dc into next sc.* 18 times. Sk the next st, Sc in last st.
Row 19:
Ch 1 and turn. Make 2 Dc in first st. Repeat *Ch 1, Sk the next st, work 2 Dc into the next st.* 9 times. Ch 1 and make 4 Dc into the next st.
Repeat *Ch 1, Sk the next st, work 2 Dc into the next st.* 3 times. Ch 1 and make 4 Dc into the next st.
Repeat *Ch 1, Sk the next st, work 2 Dc into the next st.* 9 times. Ch 1 and make 4 Dc into the next st.
Repeat *Ch 1, Sk the next st, work 2 Dc into the next st.* 3 times. Ch 1 and make 4 Dc into the next st.
Repeat *Ch 1, Sk the next st, work 2 Dc into the next st.* 11 times.
Row 20:
Now we will make the edge of the ghost. Ch 1 and turn. Crab st all around except at the bottom.
Finish off, leaving a tail for sewing. Weave in ends and cut any excess yarn.

Arms: (Make 2)

In White

Make rows 1-3 of the body and finish off. These will be the arms. Weave in ends. Now place each arm under the body as shown. Apply a strip of hot glue on the arm and stick it to the back of the ghost to secure.

Mouth:

In Grey Yarn

Round 1: 6 Sc into a Magic Ring (6)
Round 2: *Inc* all around (12)
Round 3: *Inc, Sc in the next st* all around (18)
Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Fold in half and sew the stitches together (Pic 2). Once done, weave in ends and cut any excess yarn. Hot glue the mouth to the ghost where shown (Pic 3).

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Tassel:

In White Yarn

•Cut many pieces of white yarn, each piece around 20″ long.
•Insert your book into the bottom of the ghost’s body (Pic 1).
•Yarn over with the yarn, making sure the yarn is even on each side (Pic 2).
•Pull your hook through (Pic 3).
•Yarn over with BOTH ends of the yarn (Pic 4).
•Pull the yarn through the loop on your hook (Pic 5).
•Pull the yarn all the way through the loop to complete (Pic 6).
•Tug both ends of yarn at the same time to tighten (Pic 7).
•Repeat this all the way down the ghost.
•Add extra yarn in areas where it looks too thin.
•Once done, trim the yarn as shown in Picture 8.

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