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Crochet Halloween Ghost Garland

October 16, 2025

A fun and handmade decoration for Halloween 🎃
These crocheted ghosts, made with fine cord, have body, shine, and sturdiness. Perfect for hanging in windows, on shelves, or on doors, they combine Idealium's natural aesthetic with a festive and modern touch.

Level

Beginner – Intermediate

Materials

Cord or cotton in white and black
Crochet hook 3.5 mm or 4 mm
tapestry needle or fine-tipped needle
Scissors
Thin thread or string for joining

Points used

Chain (cad)
single crochet (sc)
Half point high (mpa)
High point (pa)
double treble crochet (dc)
Increase (aum): 2 stitches in the same stitch
Decrease (dec): 2 stitches knitted together
Slip stitch (sl)

Step-by-step instructions

👻 Ghost (knit in a spiral or flat)

Magic ring with 6 sc .
Round 1: 2 sc in each stitch → (12 sc).
Round 2: 1 sc, 1 inc , repeat → (18 sc).
Round 3: 2 sc, 1 inc , repeat → (24 sc).

(You will have a flat circle that will form the top of the ghost's head.)

Body

Rounds 4–6: 1 sc in each stitch → (24 sc).
This gives height and a cylindrical shape to the head.
Round 7: 3 sc, 1 dec , repeat → (20 sc).
Round 8: 2 sc, 1 dec , repeat → (15 sc).
Round 9: Change to mp and knit 15 mp → form the wide, wavy base of the body.
Repeat as many rounds as you want for the length of the body.

Lower edge (wavy)

On the next round, knit [1 sc, 1 dc, 1 double dc, 1 double dc, 1 dc, 1 sc — all in the same stitch —, skip 2 stitches] , and repeat this sequence all the way around.
→ This creates the “waves” of the ghost's edge.

Close with a stitch, cut the thread and hide the end.

Little face

Using black thread, embroider or knit the eyes directly onto the head:
- Option 1 (embroidery): make two dots or small lines.
- Option 2 (fabric):
  - Make a magic ring with 5 sc (left eye).
  - Close and repeat for the right.
  - Sew or glue both together with a tapestry needle.
You can add a small smile or open mouth with a simple stitch.

Garland assembly

Cut a long rope of the desired length (e.g., 1.5 m for 6–8 ghosts).
Using the same Rubi Macramé or fine thread, sew or knot the ghosts at the top (just above the head).
Leave about 10–12 cm of separation between each one.
Finish the ends with a decorative knot or bow.

Idealium Tips

If you want a warmer effect, you can alternate white ghosts with mini pumpkins in mustard or camel (using the same basic circular pattern but without waves).
For a luminous touch, string a garland of LED lights between the ghosts.
You can also add some macrame or tassels to the ends.