How to Crochet Creepy & Quirky Halloween Ghost Keychain

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So far, I have shared TENS of baby ghost + 2-themes-in-1 ghost patterns! But today, you will learn the quirkiest and the creepiest Halloween ghost following this FREE pattern + a tutorial as well. Let me introduce you to the crochet googly-eyed & chonky creepy ghost amigurumi keychain! This is a slightly funny and spooky crochet ghost; you can crochet it in about 20 minutes with little sewing needed. Be sure to make this quirky little ghost your trick-or-treating bag charm for Halloween.

Features creepy embroidery: open mouth with the SPOOKY teeth and the tongue, as well as the funny joined & angry eyebrows. You can crochet your creepy ghost with or without the stuffed tiny arms.

Note that my selection is filled with many quirky ghost amigurumi, such as the zombie ghost and even the ghost holding a heart plushie. But this crochet creepy ghost is easily the quirkiest crochet ghost amigurumi. You can also crochet your creepy ghost amigurumi using thin velvet yarn. Now, continue reading to learn more about this last-minute Halloween project for beginners.

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Pattern to Crochet the Quirkiest Ghost for Beginners

This project is to make a ghost keychain. You will use white yarn to make a round ball for the body. You will make two small arms and one tail. You will use black thread to sew a mean face with teeth. You will use red yarn to make a tongue. You will put soft stuffing inside the body. You will add a metal ring for keys. This is a small and fast project.

Materials List

Yarn: White yarn (medium weight) and a small amount of red yarn for the tongue.
Crochet Hook: 2.5mm or 3.0mm hook.
Eyes: 2 small black safety eyes or beads.
Thread: Black embroidery thread or thin black yarn.
Tools: Scissors, yarn needle, fiberfill stuffing, and a hot glue gun.
Hardware: Keychain ring and pliers.

Abbreviations

MR: Magic Ring
Ch: Chain
Sc: Single crochet
Inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
Dec: Decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
Slst: Slip stitch
R: Round
St: Stitch

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You can learn to crochet this UNIQUE spooky ghost amigurumi as a beginner by following this tutorial, too:

Crochet Pattern

Main Body (White Yarn)

R1: Create a MR, Ch1. Work 5 sc into the ring. Slst to the first st to join. [5 sts]
R2: Ch1, 2 sc in each st around. Slst to join. [10 sts]
R3: Ch1, (1 sc, 1 inc) repeat 5 times. Slst to join. [15 sts]
R4: Ch1, (2 sc, 1 inc) repeat 5 times. Slst to join. [20 sts]
R5: Ch1, (3 sc, 1 inc) repeat 5 times. Slst to join. [25 sts]
R6–R8: Ch1, sc in each st around (no increases). Slst to join. [25 sts]
R9: Ch1, (3 sc, 1 dec) repeat 5 times. Slst to join. [20 sts]
R10: Ch1, (2 sc, 1 dec) repeat 5 times. Slst to join. [15 sts]
R11: Ch1, (1 sc, 1 dec) repeat 5 times. Slst to join. [10 sts]
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Stuff the body firmly with fiberfill. Use a needle to weave the tail through the remaining stitches and pull tight to close the hole.

Arms (Make 2 – White Yarn)

R1: Create a MR, Ch1. Work 6 sc into the ring. Slst to join. [6 sts]
R2–R3: Sc in each st around. Slst to join. [6 sts]
Fasten off and leave a tail for gluing or sewing.

Tail (Make 1 – White Yarn)

R1: Create a MR, Ch1. Work 7 sc into the ring. Slst to join. [7 sts]
R2: Ch1, (1 sc, 1 dec) repeat 2 times, then 1 sc. Slst to join. [5 sts]
Fasten off and leave a tail.

Assembly and Face Details

Eyes: Glue or attach the safety eyes between R4 and R5, about 2-3 stitches apart.
Eyebrows: Using black embroidery thread, sew two slanted lines above the eyes to create an “angry” or “evil” look.
Mouth and Teeth:
- Sew a wide horizontal black line for the mouth.
- Create a zigzag pattern across the line to look like sharp teeth.
Tongue: Using a needle and red yarn, sew a small loop or a solid red triangle at the bottom center of the mouth.
Attaching Parts:
- Use the hot glue gun to attach the arms to the sides of the body.
- Glue the tail to the back of the body, centered between the arms.
Keychain Hardware:
- Use pliers to open the small jump ring on the keychain.
- Poke the ring through the top center of the ghost’s head.
- Close the ring securely.

How to Crochet Creepy & Quirky Halloween Ghost Keychain