About This Ghast Minecraft Character Amigurumi Pattern
This Ghast amigurumi pattern transforms Minecraft's saddest mob into an irresistibly huggable plushie! Using primarily white yarn with colorful face embroidery, you'll create the signature cubic floating body with eight identical dangling tentacles. The pattern teaches cube-shaping with corner markers and repetitive tentacle construction, making it perfect for beginners who want to practice consistency while creating multiple identical pieces.
With straightforward square construction and simple tube-shaped tentacles, this pattern comes together quickly. The embroidered crying face adds personality without complex colorwork, making this an accessible yet impressive project for newer crocheters looking to expand their Minecraft collection.
Why You'll Love This Ghast Minecraft Character Amigurumi Pattern
I absolutely adore this Ghast pattern because it transforms one of Minecraft's most intimidating Nether mobs into something heartbreakingly cute! There's something wonderfully therapeutic about making eight identical tentacles - the repetition is soothing and you can really perfect your technique. I love how the sad crying face makes this character so sympathetic and endearing compared to the terrifying in-game version. The all-white construction with pops of color for the face details creates such a clean, striking appearance that stands out beautifully. Plus, the dangling tentacles give this amigurumi wonderful movement and character - it's so satisfying to watch them sway! The cube-shaping technique is straightforward enough for beginners but creates such professional-looking results.
Switch Things Up
I love experimenting with facial expressions for this Ghast pattern! While the classic crying face is iconic, you can create different emotional versions - try a neutral face, angry face, or even a happy smiling Ghast for variety. Each expression completely changes the character's personality and makes for a fun collection.
For the tentacles, I sometimes add subtle shading by working with two strands held together - white and very light grey - giving dimension without being too obvious. You could also make the tentacles in a gradient from white at the top to light grey at the tips for an ethereal floating effect.
I've successfully created a giant Ghast using bulky yarn and a 6mm hook, making an impressive 10-inch cube with longer tentacles - perfect as a unique pillow or room decoration for Minecraft fans. For party favors, tiny versions using sport weight yarn make adorable keychains or bag charms.
Try adding small crocheted fireballs in orange and yellow as accessories! Make tiny spheres that can be positioned near the Ghast's mouth as if it's shooting them. Some crafters even attach clear fishing line to hang their Ghast from the ceiling for that authentic floating Nether mob appearance. You could also create the whole Nether mob family by pairing your Ghast with blazes, magma cubes, and piglins for a complete collection!
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
✗ Sewing tentacles too close together at the bottom instead of spacing them evenly around the entire base perimeter causing bunching
✗ Not stuffing the cubic body firmly enough which causes the square shape to collapse into a rounded ball losing Minecraft authenticity
✗ Forgetting to place the four corner markers correctly with 9 stitches between each pair resulting in asymmetrical decreases and warped cube
✗ Pulling closing yarn tail too tightly when finishing tentacles which creates puckered tips instead of smooth rounded ends
