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No Sew Ghosts Wearing Hats Crochet Pattern

No Sew Ghosts Wearing Hats Crochet Pattern
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3-4 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic knitting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This No Sew Ghosts Wearing Hats Crochet Pattern

This no-sew ghost pattern features a clever construction method that eliminates assembly work entirely. The ghost is created in one continuous piece with textured bobble stitch details that add dimension and character. Each ghost measures about 5 inches tall without the hat, making them perfect palm-sized companions. The pattern includes detailed instructions for three different removable hats, allowing you to customize your ghost's look for any season or occasion.

No Sew Ghosts Wearing Hats Crochet Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Working with super bulky yarn means your ghost comes together quickly, making this an ideal project for crafters who want satisfying results without a long time commitment. The removable hats add versatility and play value to your finished creation.

Why You'll Love This No Sew Ghosts Wearing Hats Crochet Pattern

I absolutely love how this pattern combines creativity with practicality through its no-sew design! The bobble stitch details give the ghost such a charming texture, and watching those adorable facial features come to life is incredibly rewarding. I'm particularly fond of how the three interchangeable hats let you style your ghost differently throughout the year - from spooky witch vibes to sweet candy corn cuteness to rootin' tootin' cowboy charm. The pattern's clear instructions and continuous round construction make it surprisingly approachable, even when tackling the more complex cowboy hat shaping. I find there's something deeply satisfying about creating these expressive little characters that can bring smiles to faces year-round, not just at Halloween!

No Sew Ghosts Wearing Hats Crochet Pattern step 1 - construction progress No Sew Ghosts Wearing Hats Crochet Pattern step 2 - assembly progress No Sew Ghosts Wearing Hats Crochet Pattern step 3 - details and accessories No Sew Ghosts Wearing Hats Crochet Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with different yarn textures for these adorable ghosts! While the pattern calls for chenille or plush yarn, I've had wonderful results using fluffy boucle yarn that gives the ghost an extra ethereal, cloud-like appearance. For a more vintage feel, try working with cream or ecru instead of stark white.

The hats offer endless customization opportunities too. I've added tiny pom-poms to the witch hat tip, created striped candy corn patterns with additional color changes, and even embellished the cowboy hat with miniature star appliques. You could easily modify the witch hat into a wizard's cap by making it taller, or turn the candy corn hat into a festive party hat with glitter yarn.

For seasonal variations, consider swapping the witch hat colors to red and white for a Santa-inspired look, or use pastels for a springtime Easter ghost. I've also experimented with different facial expressions - instead of the sweet smile, try an 'O' shaped mouth for a surprised ghost, or skip the mouth entirely for a more mysterious vibe.

The bobble stitches can be placed differently too. I've created patterns with three bobbles in a row or scattered them asymmetrically for unique character. You could even add small bobbles to the hats for extra texture and visual interest throughout your creation.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Overstuffing the ghost's head can prevent the hats from fitting properly - stuff firmly but test hat fit as you go to ensure proper placement ✗ Forgetting to mark the back loops in Round 19 before working Round 20 causes confusion when creating the decorative ruffle edge ✗ Missing the front loops only instruction in Round 20 results in losing the characteristic wavy ghost bottom edge detail completely ✗ Rushing through the cowboy hat shaping steps without following the fold directions carefully leads to a misshapen brim that lacks authentic cowboy style

No Sew Ghosts Wearing Hats Crochet Pattern

Create adorable no-sew ghost companions complete with three interchangeable hats in this delightful crochet pattern! Each ghost stands approximately 5 inches tall and features sweet bobble stitch details, safety eyes, and embroidered blush. The pattern includes instructions for three removable hats: a charming witch hat with embroidered buckle, a whimsical candy corn hat with wavy edges, and a stylish cowboy hat with detailed shaping. Perfect for seasonal decorating or year-round display, these cuddly ghosts are worked in continuous rounds using super bulky yarn for quick results.

Intermediate 3-4 Hours

Materials Needed for No Sew Ghosts Wearing Hats Crochet Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Super bulky weight yarn in White (Sweet Snuggles Lite & Chenille Home Slim recommended)
  • 02
    Super bulky weight yarn in Purple (Meadow Violet) for witch hat
  • 03
    Super bulky weight yarn in Black for witch hat band
  • 04
    Super bulky weight yarn in Yellow (Daffodil) for witch hat buckle and candy corn hat
  • 05
    Super bulky weight yarn in Orange (Peach Pink) for candy corn hat
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    Super bulky weight yarn in Light Brown (Terracotta) for cowboy hat
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    Super bulky weight yarn in Dark Brown (Java) for cowboy hat band
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    Super bulky weight yarn in Pink (Bare Pink) for optional blush details

— Tools Required

  • 01
    5mm crochet hook
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    Safety eyes (14mm)
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    Stuffing
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    Stitch markers
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    Embroidery needles
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    Scissors
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    Black felt for smile (optional)

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— Witch Hat :

Info :

Start with purple yarn for the witch hat

Round 1 :

MR 4 (4)

Round 2 :

INC X 4 (8)

Round 3 :

8 SC (8)

Round 4 :

(1 SC, INC) X 4 (12)

Round 5 :

(1 SC, INC) X 6 (18)

Round 6 :

18 SC (18)

Round 7 :

(2 SC, INC) X 6 (24)

Round 8 :

24 SC (24)

Round 9 :

(3 SC, INC) X 6 (30)

Round 10 :

(4 SC, INC) X 6 (36)

Round 11 :

(5 SC, INC) X 6 (42)

Round 12 :

(6 SC, INC) X 6 (48)

Info :

Switch to black yarn

Round 13-15 :

48 SC (48) [3 rounds]

Info :

You can cut off the black yarn now and it may be useful to work over the black yarn tail in the next round so that it is hidden within the hat. Switch back to purple yarn

Round 16 :

Using front loops only: (1 SC, INC) X 24 (72)

Round 17 :

Using both loops: 72 SC (72)

Info :

Finish off and weave in any ends. Use yellow yarn to embroider on a rectangular buckle to the black stripe of the witch's hat. The horizontal part of the yellow buckle should be across 4 horizontal stitches on Round 13 and Round 15. The vertical part of the yellow buckle should be across 3 vertical stitches (the height of the black stripe)

— Candy Corn Hat :

Info :

Start with white yarn for the candy corn hat

Round 1 :

MR 4 (4)

Round 2 :

INC X 4 (8)

Round 3 :

8 SC (8)

Round 4 :

(1 SC, INC) X 4 (12)

Round 5 :

(1 SC, INC) X 6 (18)

Info :

You can cut off the white yarn now and it may be useful to work over the yarn tails in the next round so that they are hidden within the hat. Switch to orange yarn

Round 6 :

18 SC (18)

Round 7 :

(2 SC, INC) X 6 (24)

Round 8 :

24 SC (24)

Round 9 :

(3 SC, INC) X 6 (30)

Round 10 :

(4 SC, INC) X 6 (36)

Info :

You can cut off the orange yarn now and it may be useful to work over the yarn tails in the next round so that they are hidden within the hat. Switch to yellow yarn

Round 11 :

(5 SC, INC) X 6 (42)

Round 12 :

(6 SC, INC) X 6 (48)

Round 13-15 :

48 SC (48) [3 rounds]

Round 16 :

Using front loops only: INC X 48 (96)

Round 17 :

Using both loops: 96 SC (96)

Info :

Finish off and weave in any ends. The edge of the hat should be naturally wavy

— Cowboy Hat :

Info :

Start with light brown yarn

Round 1 :

MR 6 (6)

Round 2 :

INC X 6 (12)

Round 3 :

(1 SC, INC) X 6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2 SC, INC) X 6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3 SC, INC) X 6 (30)

Round 6 :

(4 SC, INC) X 6 (36)

Round 7 :

(5 SC, INC) X 6 (42)

Round 8 :

(6 SC, INC) X 6 (48)

Round 9 :

Using back loops only: 48 SC (48)

Round 10-16 :

48 SC (48) [7 rounds]

Info :

Switch to dark brown yarn

Round 17 :

48 SC (48)

Info :

You can cut off the dark brown yarn now and it may be useful to work over the dark brown yarn tail in the next round so that it is hidden within the hat. Switch back to the light brown yarn

Round 18 :

Using front loops only: (7 SC, INC) X 6 (54)

Round 19 :

Using both loops: (3 SC, INC) X 2, 3 HDC, 5 DC, 3 HDC, (3 SC, INC) X 4, 3 HDC, 5 DC, 3 HDC, (3 SC, INC) X 2 (62)

Round 20 :

(10 SC, 3 HDC, 5 DC, 3 HDC, 10 SC) X 2 (62)

Round 21 :

(5 SC, INC) X 2, 1 HDC, 5 DC, 1 HDC, (5 SC, INC) X 4, 1 HDC, 5 DC, 1 HDC, (5 SC, INC) X 2 (70)

Info :

Finish off and weave in any ends

— Shaping the Cowboy Hat :

Step 1 :

Fold the sides of the hat's rim up. Each side of the hat's rim should form a natural curve because of how we crocheted them

Step 2 :

Push the front of the hat's rim down, so that the hat's rim dips slightly at the center. After pushing the front of the cowboy hat's rim down, the hat's rim should form a slight 'U' shape. Note: The back of the cowboy hat is where you started/ended each round of the cowboy hat and the front of the cowboy hat is on the direct opposite side of where you started/ended each round of the cowboy hat

Step 3 :

Push down the top of the hat so that it goes into the hat - the top of the hat should be indented inwards along the front loops of Round 8 of the hat. After this, similar to the previous step, you should push the front of the hat down, so that the front of the top part of the hat forms a slight 'U' shape

— Ghost :

Info :

Start with white yarn for the ghost

Round 1 :

MR 6 (6)

Round 2 :

INC X 6 (12)

Round 3 :

(1 SC, INC) X 6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2 SC, INC) X 6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3 SC, INC) X 6 (30)

Round 6 :

(4 SC, INC) X 6 (36)

Round 7 :

(5 SC, INC) X 6 (42)

Round 8-14 :

42 SC (42) [7 rounds]

Round 15 :

13 SC, BO, 14 SC, BO, 13 SC (42)

Round 16-19 :

42 SC (42) [4 rounds]

Info :

It may be useful to put a stitch marker in the back loops of Round 19 since we'll use them in the next round

Info :

Add the ghost's facial expression

Round 20 :

Using front loops of Round 19: ([in same stitch: 1 SC, 1 DC, 1 SC], SLST in next stitch) X 21 (84)

Round 21 :

Using back loops of Round 19: (5 SC, DEC) X 6 (36)

Round 22 :

Using both loops: (4 SC, DEC) X 6 (30)

Info :

Begin stuffing the ghost's body! Continue stuffing as you go along. Try on the ghost's hat as you stuff it to make sure you do not overstuff or understuff the top part of the ghost

Round 23 :

(3 SC, DEC) X 6 (24)

Round 24 :

(2 SC, DEC) X 6 (18)

Round 25 :

(1 SC, DEC) X 6 (12)

Round 26 :

DEC X 6 (6)

Info :

Finish stuffing. Finish off and leave a yarn tail to close the hole. Weave the yarn tail through the front loops of the last round and pull tightly to close the hole. Weave in the remaining end

— Facial Features :

Eyes (safety eyes) :

Insert safety eyes at Rounds 12-13 in between the bobble stitches on the opposite side of where your hook currently is, since the first/last stitch of each round are at the backside of the ghost. The eyes should be ~6 stitches apart

Blush (pink bulky weight yarn) :

Use pink yarn to embroider on blush between Rounds 13-14, just below and to the sides of the ghost's eyes. Each blush should be across 2 stitches

— Finishing Touches :

Info :

Try on the hat(s) you made for your ghost! The hats are removable so you can interchange them or choose when/if you want your ghost to wear a hat. You can also choose to sew the hats down to the ghost's head if you don't want them to be removable

Info :

You can add a smile (or any other facial expression) to your ghost if you would like - cut out a piece of black felt to make the smile or use black yarn. If you made a smile, it should be glued/embroidered on at Rounds 13-14, centered in between the ghost's eyes and ~3 stitches wide

Assembly Instructions

  • This is a no-sew pattern, so assembly is minimal! The ghost body is worked in one continuous piece.
  • Insert safety eyes at Rounds 12-13 between the bobble stitches, spacing them approximately 6 stitches apart.
  • Embroider pink blush marks between Rounds 13-14 using pink yarn, positioning them just below and to the sides of the eyes.
  • Add a smile using black felt or embroidered black yarn at Rounds 13-14, centered between the eyes and about 3 stitches wide.
  • Try each hat on the ghost as you stuff to ensure proper fit - adjust stuffing if hats feel too tight or too loose.
  • For the witch hat, embroider the yellow buckle on the black band using horizontal stitches across Rounds 13 and 15.
  • Shape the cowboy hat by folding the rim sides up, pushing the front rim down into a U-shape, and indenting the top along Round 8.

Important Notes

  • 💡Crochet the hat first so you can test fit it while stuffing the ghost to avoid overstuffing or understuffing
  • 💡Use stitch markers liberally, especially to mark the back loops of Round 19 before working Round 20
  • 💡The bobble stitches in Round 15 create dimension - make sure they're visible on the outside of the ghost
  • 💡Work over yarn tails as you switch colors in the hats to hide them and reduce weaving later
  • 💡The cowboy hat requires careful shaping after crocheting - follow the folding instructions step by step for best results
  • 💡Hats are designed to be removable, but you can sew them down permanently if preferred for display

This charming no-sew ghost pattern brings together clever construction techniques and playful personality in one adorable package! With three interchangeable hats to match any season or mood, these little companions are perfect for Halloween decorations, year-round display, or thoughtful handmade gifts. The bobble stitch details add delightful texture while the continuous round construction keeps things simple and satisfying. Whether your ghost sports a witchy vibe, candy corn sweetness, or cowboy charm, you'll love how quickly these cuties come together with super bulky yarn. 🧶👻✨

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FAQs

Can I use regular worsted weight yarn instead of super bulky?

Yes, but your ghost will be significantly smaller and you'll need to adjust your hook size accordingly. With worsted weight yarn and a 3.5-4mm hook, expect a ghost around 3 inches tall. The pattern will work the same way, just scale down the finished size.

How do I make the bobble stitch (BO) mentioned in the pattern?

A bobble stitch is created by working 5 double crochets in the same stitch, leaving the last loop of each DC on your hook, then yarning over and pulling through all loops at once. The pattern includes a link to a tutorial if you need visual guidance.

The hats keep falling off my ghost - how can I make them stay on better?

This usually means you've overstuffed the ghost's head. Try removing some stuffing from the top portion. Alternatively, you can add a few tack stitches to secure the hat permanently, or create a small friction band inside the hat brim with extra yarn.

I'm confused about Round 20 - why do we work in the front loops of Round 19?

Working in the front loops of Round 19 creates the decorative ruffle edge at the bottom of the ghost. Then Round 21 goes back to use the back loops that were skipped, which allows the ruffle to stand out while continuing to decrease the body.

Can I make the ghost without the bobble stitches?

Absolutely! If you find bobble stitches challenging, simply work regular single crochet stitches in Round 15 instead. Your ghost will be smooth rather than textured, but the overall construction and fit will remain the same.

My cowboy hat doesn't look right after shaping - what am I doing wrong?

The cowboy hat shaping takes some trial and error. Make sure you're identifying the front correctly (opposite where you started/ended rounds). The key is forming gentle U-shapes at both the brim and crown, not sharp creases. Practice manipulating the fabric gently until it holds the desired shape.