Spooky Ghost Granny Square Crochet Pattern
This Spooky Ghost Granny Square Crochet Pattern is perfect for adding a playful yet scary touch to your Halloween projects. With its 3D applique ghost, this design brings both a cute and spooky vibe to your crochet collection.
Whether you’re crafting for the season or just love ghosts, this free pattern is fun and easy to make. The free crochet pattern is below.
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Free Granny Square Projects Ideas
Granny squares are a great way to craft all kinds of projects. This ghost crochet motif can be used alone or paired with other Halloween-themed squares like my bat, spider, cat, eyeball, jack-o-lantern, skull, or witch.
Make a cozy square blanket, a stylish cardigan, or even a cute tote bag. You can also create fun home décor, like a Halloween garland, or add it to a festive pillow. These squares work perfectly in an afghan block or you can use different square variations for a creative, personalized square sweater or top!
Ghost Granny Square Crochet Pattern Information
This pattern is great for advanced beginners. It’s a twist on the traditional granny square with a circle to square design that adds a modern touch.
The simple granny structure makes it an easy granny project to follow, while the 3D ghost appliqué adds extra texture. This makes it perfect for diy projects, from pillows to cardigans!
Skill Level
Advanced beginner. This easy pattern uses basic stitches and involves color changes and shaping.
Materials for the Granny Square Crochet Pattern
- Hook size: H-8 5 mm crochet hook or mm hook size needed for gauge
- Type of yarn: Worsted weight yarn/medium weight #4. You will need black and white yarn.
- Tapestry needle: Use this to weave in the ends.
- Stitch markers: Optional. You can use these to help keep track of your stitches.
PDF Pattern
This crochet pattern is also available as an ad-free PDF in my Etsy Shop: Halloween crochet granny squares bundle
Finished Size
My basic granny square measures 7.25 inches by 7.25 inches.
Gauge
16 stitches = 4 inches
9 rounds = 4 inches
Crochet Terms
- DC = double crochet
- SC = single crochet
- sc2tog = single crochet decrease
- HDC = half double crochet
- ch/chs = chain stitch/chain stitches
- st/sts = stitch, stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
Granny Square Crochet Pattern Notes
- The granny square pattern is written in US terms.
- You will make the granny square first and then add the ghost parts.
- The stitch counts are listed at the end of every row/round.
- The granny square is made with the circle to square technique.
- Join each round with a slip stitch to the first stitch made in that round.
- Repeat instructions between the asterisks (*) for the rest of the round.
- The chain at the beginning of each round does not count as a stitch.
Magic Circle Alternative
If you find the magic ring/circle tricky, try this easier method for round 1: Chain 3, make 11 dc in the 3rd ch from the hook, join (11 stitches)
Ghost Granny Square Crochet Pattern Instructions
You will make the granny square first and then add the face parts.
Granny Square Crochet Pattern
White yarn
Rnd 1: Magic circle, 11 DC, join to first DC (11 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, make 2 DC in each st, join (22 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 DC, DC in the next st*, join (33 stitches)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 DC, DC in the next 2 sts*, join with black yarn (44 stitches)
Black yarn
Rnd 5: Ch 2, *(2 DC, ch-2, 2 DC), DC in the next 10 sts*, join
Rnds 6-8: Ch 2, DC in each st and (2 DC, ch-2, 2 DC) in each ch-2 corner space
Bottom of the Ghost
Join white yarn to the bottom of the ghost.
Row 1: Ch 2, DC between the 2nd set of DC stitches in the corner, HDC in 11 sts, DC between the 1st set of DC stitches in the corner, turn (13 stitches)
Row 2: [*skip a st, 4 DC in next st, skip a st, slip st in next st*] repeat 3 times, sl st in the last st, fasten off
Sew the bottom of the ghost to the granny square.
Ghost Eyes Pattern
Make 2 using black yarn
Rnd 1: Magic circle, 8 HDC, join and fasten off (8 stitches)
Ghost Smile Instructions
Use black yarn to stitch a smile on the ghost face.
Finishing the Granny Square Crochet Pattern
Fasten off and then weave in the ends. Block if desired.
Looking for More Free Patterns?
If you like this spooky ghost square design, you will love my other designs: skull blanket, haunted house blanket, halloween bag, and my mini halloween treat bags.
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