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Halloween is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with a cute little Ghost friend? 👻✨ In this blog post, I’ll share a free no-sew crochet pattern for a Chubby Ghost – Lil Spooky Boo that’s super easy and fun to make.

You can crochet a bunch of these Boo in different colors: classic white, pastel shades, or even rainbow for a playful twist. They’re perfect as Halloween décor, keychains, party favors, or sweet handmade gifts for your friends. Whether you’re preparing for trick-or-treat or simply want to add a touch of spooky-cute to your collection, this pattern is just the right pick 🧶🎃

Watch the free BEGINNER FRIENDLY tutorial along with the written pattern so you won’t miss a single step!!! It’ll make your crochet time super easy and fun!

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Are you ready? Before we jump in, let’s go over some common questions to help you get started.

Things To Know Before You Start

1. Choose The Yarn You Love

You can use any type of yarn you love, like cotton, plush, velvet, and so on paired with the right hook size. Different yarn thickness will change the size of your crochet piece: thinner yarn makes smaller piece, thicker yarn makes bigger piece.

2. My Crochet Method

My crochet method – I use the Yarn Under and the pieces are worked in Spiral Round (Continuous Round) Method.

3. Tension Differences

I crochet with a very tight tension. So, if you use the same yarn and hook size as me but your crochet piece turns out bigger or longer, that’s totally normal! You can adjust by adding or removing rounds where the stitch count stays the same.

For example, in the pattern:

Rounds 5 to 12: 30sc (8 rounds)

But if your tension is looser and 8 rounds make your crochet piece look too stretched or long, you can reduce 1 to 3 rounds to get the perfect shape.

4. Safety First for Little Ones

If you’re making this as a gift for a baby or young child, I recommend embroidering the details like the eyes, nose, and mouth instead of using plastic safety parts. Embroidered features are much safer for little ones 🙂

Now that you’ve read the tips, let’s move on to the Materials you’ll need!!!

Materials

1. Yarn. I used Bulky (weight 5) yarn for the lil’ Boo, and Light (weight 3) yarn for the Pumpkin Beret.

– Less than 10 grams of weight 5 White yarn for the lil Spooky Boo.

– Less than 5 grams of weight 3 Green yarn for the Stem.

– Less than 5 grams of weight 3 Orange yarn for the Pumpkin Beret.

– Pink yarn to embroider the Rosy Cheeks.

2. Crochet hook suitable with your yarn.

– I used a 4mm crochet hook with Bulky (weight 5) yarn.

– I used a 3mm crochet hook with Light (weight 3) yarn.

3. Safety eyes. I used 8mm.

4. Tapestry needle.

5. Markers.

6. Scissors.

7. Pins.

8. Stuffing.

9. Felt fabric for the Mouth (optional)

10. Glue (optional)

11. Tweezers (optional)

Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR: magic ring

st/sts: stitch/stitches

ch: chain stitch

slst: slip stitch

sc: single crochet stitch

hdc: half double crochet

dc: double crochet stitch

inc: increase stitch

inc-hdc: increase with 2hdc

inc3-dc: increase with 3dc

dec: decrease stitch

FLO: crochet through front loops only

BLO: crochet through back loops only

(…)*x: repeat the instructions in brackets x times

Finished Size

The finished Spooky Boo measures approximately 6.5cm (2.6 inches) tall. Size may vary depending on crochet tension and materials (yarn & hook) used.

Pattern Instructions

Crochet the Body

With White yarn,

Round 1. 6sc in a MR (6)

Round 2. 6inc (12)

Round 3. (1sc, 1inc)*6 (18)

Round 4. (2sc, 1inc)*6 (24)

Round 5. (3sc, 1inc)*6 (30)

Round 6. sc around (30)

Round 7. 7sc, 1ch, FLO 1inc3-dc, 1ch, 14sc, 1ch, FLO 1inc3-dc, 1ch, 7sc (30)

Check the tutorial for detailed instructions on Round 7.

Round 8. 7sc, BLO 1sc, 14sc, BLO 1sc, 7sc (30)

Round 9. sc around (30)

Round 10. BLO sc around (30). Mark the first Front Loop with a marker for easily finding later.

Insert the eyes between rounds 6 and 7, 4sts apart from each arm.

Check the tutorial for detailed instructions on How to insert the eyes.

Round 11. (3sc, 1dec)*6 (24)

Round 12. (1sc, 1dec)*8 (16)

Stuff the Body firmly.

Round 13. 8dec (8)

Fasten off. Weave the yarn tail through the front loops of the last round and pull it tight to close off the piece. Hide the yarn tail inside.

Crochet the Cape

The Cape is crocheted into the front loops of Round 10 using White yarn,

Round 1. FLO sc around (30)

Check the tutorial for detailed instructions on Round 1.

Round 2. 1slst to join the round, 1ch, 30sc around (30)

Round 3. (1slst, 1inc-hdc, 1slst)*10

Fasten off. Hide the yarn tail inside.

Finish the cute Spooky Boo 👻

– Embroider the Rosy Cheeks.

Check the tutorial for detailed instructions on How to embroider the Cheeks.

Crochet the Pumpkin Beret

With Orange yarn,

Round 1. 10ch, from 2nd chain from hook: 1sc, 7hdc, 1sc, 1ch, turn

Check the tutorial for detailed instructions on Round 1.

Rounds 2 to 15. Work BLO: 1sc, 7hdc, 1sc, 1ch, turn (14 rounds)

Fold the piece in half and join the two edges with 9slst

Check the tutorial for detailed instructions on How to join the two edges.

Do not fasten off as we’ll continue crocheting the Beret Brim.

Crochet the Beret Brim

Crochet around the edge of the Pumpkin Beret tube ends: 1ch, 16sc (16)

Fasten off, sew the finishing loop and hide the yarn tail inside.

Check the tutorial for detailed instructions on How to crochet the Beret Brim.

Crochet the Pumpkin’s Stem

At the other end of the Pumpkin Beret tube, attach Green yarn and start crocheting the Stem,

Round 1. 16sc, 1slst, 1ch (16)

Check the tutorial for detailed instructions on How to attach Green yarn and crochet Round 1.

Round 2. 8dec (8)

Rounds 3 and 4. sc around (8) (2 rounds)

Fasten off. Weave the yarn tail through the front loops of the last round and pull it tight to close off the piece. Hide the yarn tail inside.

Finish the Spooky Boo 👻 🎃

– Sew or glue the Beret onto the Spooky Boo.

Check the tutorial for detailed instructions on How to sew the Beret onto the Spooky Boo.

– Cut a little heart shape from felt fabric and glue it on as the Ghost’s Smile, or simply embroider one if you don’t have felt fabric.

From Sophie Tinie 🎀

Thanks so much for stopping by and checking out my crochet pattern! I hope it brings you a little spark of joy and inspires you to pick up your hook 😊

If you make any amigurumi from my patterns, I’d be so happy if you could mention me @sophietinie.crochet when sharing your work on Instagram, TikTok, Thread, Facebook, etc. Giving credit helps more crafters discover these patterns and keeps our crochet community blooming 🌺🌸🌼

You can sell the finished product. Please tag me as the pattern designer: @sophietinie.crochet 🎀

I can’t wait to see the adorable pieces you create. If you have a question, feel free to drop a comment, I’d love to hear from you!

Wishing you happy stitches and lots of creative fun 💗