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Mini Crochet Ghost Bag Charm
Toys & gifts · Easy · ~45–60 minutes
♥Tiny ghost, big October energy.♥

Mini Crochet Ghost Bag Charm Free Pattern

A tiny beginner-friendly crochet ghost charm with an optional dusty-rose bow or tiny witch hat for Halloween bags, backpacks, keys, and gift toppers.

Pattern and instructions by CrochetIndex Editorial
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Before you start

Skills used in this project

Review any stitch you do not know yet, then come back here and follow the project in order.

Magic ringSingle crochetIncrease & decreaseWeave in ends
Difficulty
Easy
Time
~45–60 minutes
Format
Written + visual
Written pattern ↓Photo steps ↓Tips ↓
Written pattern

Follow the rounds exactly.

This compact written pattern works alongside the close-up photo steps so readers can reproduce the project more confidently.

R1: 6 sc into a magic ring. (6)
R2: inc around. (12)
R3: [sc, inc] × 6. (18)
R4: [2 sc, inc] × 6. (24)
R5–8: sc around. (24)
R9: sc around, shaping the little side arms as desired. (24)
R10: sc around. (24)
R11: [2 sc, dec] × 6. (18)
Add eyes and facial details before fully closing the body. Stuff lightly.
R12: [sc, dec] × 6. (12)
R13: dec around. (6) Fasten off, close, then attach the keyring loop.
Optional: add a dusty-rose bow or a tiny witch hat to create the alternate versions.
Step by step

Build one tiny ghost, then style it your favorite way.

Crochet the rounded ghost body first, shape the wavy hem, add the face, close the bottom, attach the charm loop, then finish with an optional bow or witch hat.

Start the ghost — Make a magic ring with soft-white yarn and begin the first round that forms the top of the ghost head.1

Start the ghost

Make a magic ring with soft-white yarn and begin the first round that forms the top of the ghost head.

Grow the rounded body — Work increase rounds until the ghost body becomes a smooth rounded shape, then crochet even rounds to build the height.2

Grow the rounded body

Work increase rounds until the ghost body becomes a smooth rounded shape, then crochet even rounds to build the height.

Shape the little arms — Form or attach the two tiny side arms so the ghost already starts to look playful and balanced.3

Shape the little arms

Form or attach the two tiny side arms so the ghost already starts to look playful and balanced.

Create the wavy hem — Decrease and finish the lower edge with a soft scalloped or wavy ghost hem while keeping the opening ready for stuffing.4

Create the wavy hem

Decrease and finish the lower edge with a soft scalloped or wavy ghost hem while keeping the opening ready for stuffing.

Add the face — Place the small black eyes and embroider the tiny mouth, adding blush placement if you want a softer cute look.5

Add the face

Place the small black eyes and embroider the tiny mouth, adding blush placement if you want a softer cute look.

Stuff and close — Lightly stuff the ghost, close the base neatly, and secure the shape so the body stays rounded and tidy.6

Stuff and close

Lightly stuff the ghost, close the base neatly, and secure the shape so the body stays rounded and tidy.

Attach the charm loop — Add a small loop at the top and secure the keyring or lobster clasp so the ghost can hang from a bag or keys.7

Attach the charm loop

Add a small loop at the top and secure the keyring or lobster clasp so the ghost can hang from a bag or keys.

Finish the variations — Style the final version as plain, with a dusty-rose bow, or with a tiny witch hat, then do the last shaping.8

Finish the variations

Style the final version as plain, with a dusty-rose bow, or with a tiny witch hat, then do the last shaping.

Tips

Small details make the finish better.

  • Use slightly tighter tension than usual so the stuffing does not show through the stitches.
  • Place the eyes before the body is fully closed so the face is easier to center.
  • A lobster clasp makes the charm easy to clip onto a tote or backpack zip.
  • Keep the bow and witch hat removable if you want to switch the look for different pins or listings.
  • Photograph the final trio together for stronger Pinterest performance.
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Quick answers

Common questions before you start

Is the Mini Crochet Ghost Bag Charm beginner friendly?

This project is labeled Easy. The page links the crochet skills to review before you start and breaks the make into 8 steps.

How long does the Mini Crochet Ghost Bag Charm take?

The estimated making time is ~45–60 minutes. Your first version may take longer if you pause to practice the listed stitches.

What do I need for this crochet project?

The materials section lists DK or light worsted soft-white yarn, Small amount of black yarn or black embroidery thread, Small amount of dusty-rose yarn for the optional bow, Small amount of charcoal or black yarn for the optional witch hat, plus the finishing supplies shown on the page.

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