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No Sew Ghosts Wearing Hats Amigurumi Pattern

No Sew Ghosts Wearing Hats Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet 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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Tiny Treasure

Small, sweet, and gift-worthy creations that fit perfectly in the palm of your hand with detailed charm.

About This No Sew Ghosts Wearing Hats Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern shows you how to crochet a cute no-sew ghost and three removable hats: a witch hat, a candy corn hat, and a cowboy hat. The hats are interchangeable so you can mix and match to create fun looks. The pattern is written in American terms and worked in continuous rounds, with helpful notes for shaping and finishing.

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

Finished ghosts are approximately 5 inches tall without a hat and reach about 8 inches with a hat. The cowboy hat includes extra shaping steps to create the folded rim look.

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

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines a simple amigurumi base with playful, removable hats that let you customize your creation. I enjoy how quick the ghost works up but how satisfying the hat details feel to make. The design encourages creativity — you can swap colors and tiny accessories to create many personalities. I also love that the hats are removable, so you can change the look any time without extra sewing.

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

Switch Things Up

I love how this pattern invites color swaps — I often make the witch hat in pastel tones for a softer look or neon for a playful spin.

If you want a bigger ghost, I change to a bulky or aran yarn and increase my hook size; conversely, use a lighter yarn and smaller hook to create mini keychain ghosts.

I sometimes embroider tiny accessories like a little flower, bow, or stitched heart on the hat brim to personalize each ghost.

Try swapping the candy corn stripes order or add an extra color band for a fuller cone effect on the candy corn hat.

For the cowboy hat, experiment with different brim widths by adding or removing rounds before shaping to get a wider or narrower brim.

I also like to make a set: one ghost with a felt smile, another with an embroidered mouth, and a third with a tiny felt nose — it gives each ghost unique charm.

You can glue small sequins or beads to the witch hat band for sparkle, but secure them well if the toy is for a child.

Consider using safety eyes of different sizes or embroidered eyes for a softer, child-safe finish; eyes dramatically change the expression.

Make seasonal versions by adding tiny crochet pumpkins, snowflakes, or heart appliques to the hat brims depending on the holiday.

If you enjoy sewing, add a small loop of yarn inside the hat to hang the ghost as an ornament or attach a keyring to make it portable.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during continuous rounds can make it hard to find the start of each round; place a marker at the beginning of every round to stay oriented. ✗ Not stuffing gradually causes uneven shaping and lumps; stuff a little at a time and shape as you go to maintain a smooth silhouette. ✗ Cutting yarn tails too short when changing colors can make weaving in difficult; leave a few inches to weave into the next round or work over the tail when possible. ✗ Forgetting to work in specified loops (front or back loops) will change hat shaping drastically; double-check each round's instruction for 'front loops only' or 'back loops only' before stitching.

No Sew Ghosts Wearing Hats Amigurumi Pattern

Make a trio of adorable no-sew ghosts wearing removable hats with this friendly crochet pattern. You will crochet a small palm-sized ghost and three interchangeable hats (witch, candy corn, cowboy) that fit perfectly. The pattern uses continuous rounds and clear step-by-step rounds so you can follow along easily. Perfect for gifting or seasonal decor, these little ghosts are quick, fun, and full of personality.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for No Sew Ghosts Wearing Hats Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Super bulky weight yarn (Sweet Snuggles Lite & Chenille Home Slim) - main used throughout
  • 02
    For ghost: White (White)
  • 03
    Optional for blush: Pink (Bare Pink)
  • 04
    For witch hat: Purple (Meadow Violet), Black (Black), Yellow (Daffodil)
  • 05
    For cowboy hat: Light Brown (Terracotta), Dark Brown (Java)
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    For candy corn hat: White (White), Orange (Peach Pink), Yellow (Daffodil)
  • 07
    Small amounts of black/yellow/pink for facial features and details

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 5.0 mm
  • 02
    Stuffing (polyester fiberfill)
  • 03
    Stitch markers
  • 04
    Embroidery needles
  • 05
    Scissors
  • 06
    Safety eyes 14mm (2 pieces)
  • 07
    Tapestry needle for weaving ends

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— Hats: Witch Hat :

Info :

This pattern includes how to make 3 different hats (witch hat, candy corn hat, and cowboy hat) as well as a ghost. I recommend crocheting the hat for your ghost first, that way you can make sure that it fits just right as you crochet and stuff your ghost. The page will go over how to crochet a witch hat for the ghost. Go to page 5 to crochet the candy corn hat, page 6 to crochet the cowboy hat, and page 8 to crochet the ghost.

Info :

WITCH HAT: ~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 :

~Switch back to purple yarn.~ Note: 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.

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).

— Hats: Candy Corn Hat :

Info :

This pattern includes how to make 3 different hats (witch hat, candy corn hat, and cowboy hat) as well as a ghost. I recommend crocheting the hat for your ghost first, that way you can make sure that it fits just right as you crochet and stuff your ghost. The page will go over how to crochet a candy corn hat for the ghost. Go to page 4 to crochet the witch hat, page 6 to crochet the cowboy hat, and page 8 to crochet the ghost.

Info :

CANDY CORN HAT: ~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 :

~Switch to orange yarn.~ Note: 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.

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 :

~Switch to yellow yarn.~ Note: 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.

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.

Info :

Go to page 8 to crochet your ghost next!

— Hats: Cowboy Hat :

Info :

This pattern includes how to make 3 different hats (witch hat, candy corn hat, and cowboy hat) as well as a ghost! I recommend crocheting the hat for your ghost first, that way you can make sure that it fits just right as you crochet and stuff your ghost. The page will go over how to crochet a cowboy hat for the ghost, and the next page will go over how to shape/fold the cowboy hat. Please note that the cowboy hat is the most difficult hat of the three to make because of the styling/folds that we have to do to make it look like a cowboy hat. Go to page 4 to crochet the witch hat, page 5 to crochet the candy corn hat, and page 8 to crochet the ghost.

Info :

COWBOY HAT: ~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 :

~Switch back to the light brown yarn.~ Note: 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.

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. Go to the next page (page 7) for how to shape/fold the hat to look more like a cowboy hat!

— Hats: Cowboy Hat (Shaping) :

Info :

SHAPING THE COWBOY HAT: After crocheting the cowboy hat, we'll need to shape/fold the hat to look more like a cowboy hat. There are three main finishing touches we'll do. Refer to the pictures below each step for a useful visual.

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 :

The page will go over how to crochet the ghost. If you want to crochet a hat for your ghost, go to page 4 to crochet the witch hat, page 5 to crochet the candy corn hat, and page 6 to crochet the cowboy hat.

Info :

GHOST: ~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 :

~Add the ghost's facial expression!~ 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.

Round 20 :

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

Info :

Note: 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!

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 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.

— 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. You can add a smile (or any other facial expression) to your ghost if you would like - I cut out a piece of black felt to make the smile for my cowboy ghost but you can also use black yarn to make the smile. 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

  • Insert the safety eyes at Rounds 12-13 between the bobble stitches on the opposite side of where your hook currently is; the eyes should be approximately 6 stitches apart.
  • Embroider blush using pink bulky weight yarn between Rounds 13-14, positioning the blush just below and to the sides of the eyes spanning about 2 stitches each.
  • Finish stuffing the ghost as you approach the decreasing rounds; leave a yarn tail, weave it through the front loops of the last round and pull tightly to close the hole securely.
  • Try on the hat(s) as you stuff and finish the ghost to ensure a proper fit; sew the hats down if you want them permanently attached or leave them removable.
  • For the witch hat, embroider a yellow rectangular buckle across Rounds 13 and 15 (horizontal part across 4 stitches, vertical part across 3 stitches) and weave in ends to hide tails.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the beginning of each round since the pattern is worked in continuous rounds.
  • 💡Stuff gradually and check shape frequently so you do not overstuff or understuff the top part of the ghost.
  • 💡Work over color-change tails or weave them in immediately to hide them within the hat construction.
  • 💡When a round specifies front loops only or back loops only, be sure to work into the correct loop for proper shaping.
  • 💡Weave in ends and finish off securely after color changes and decorative details to prevent unraveling.

Thanks for making these little ghosts with me — I hope they bring a smile to your day! These sweet no-sew ghosts are perfect for seasonal gifts, spooky decor, or playful handmade presents. Have fun mixing hat styles and colors to create a whole ghost family of personalities. 🧶👻✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi ghost measures approximately 5 inches (12.7 cm) tall without a hat and around 8 inches (20.3 cm) tall with a hat when using the recommended super bulky yarn and 5.0 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but the final size and proportions will change; choose an appropriate hook size for your yarn and expect smaller or larger ghosts accordingly.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so familiarity with single crochet, increases, decreases, bobble stitches, and working in continuous rounds will help you achieve the best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete the ghost and one hat in about 5-7 hours, though time will vary depending on experience level, number of hats made, and familiarity with shaping techniques.