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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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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 Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a charming no-sew ghost amigurumi with three removable hat options: witch, candy corn, and cowboy. Youll work in continuous rounds using super bulky yarn, and the hats are designed to be interchangeable. The pattern includes shaping instructions for the cowboy hat and clear finishing tips.

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

Perfect for intermediate crocheters who want a quick, satisfying project with cute results. The hats are removable so you can mix and match styles and display your ghost however you like.

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

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines simple amigurumi techniques with playful hat designs that let you personalize each ghost. I enjoy how quick the pieces work up using super bulky yarn, but still give a satisfying, squishy result. The removable hats make the pattern versatile — you can create a tiny collection with different seasonal looks. I also love the small shaping tricks, especially for the cowboy hat, which add character without complicated 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 customizing these ghosts by changing the yarn colors; try pastel shades for a softer, cute look or neon brights for a playful finish.

I often make mini versions by using a lighter weight yarn and a smaller hook to create keychain-sized ghosts.

If you want a sturdier hat brim, I try adding a small circle of felt inside the hat brim to help it keep its shape.

I sometimes embroider different facial expressions — surprised, sleepy, or winking — to give each ghost a unique personality.

Try using sparkly or variegated yarn for the witch hat to make a magical, shimmering effect.

Make a set with matching hats and scarves for a seasonal display; small crocheted accessories like a tiny broom or lasso add fun character.

I recommend experimenting with safety eye sizes; smaller eyes give a cuter look while larger eyes are more expressive.

For a weighted base so the ghost stands upright, insert a small plastic pellet bag at the bottom before finishing stuffing.

I also like to sew a loop at the top of the hat to hang the ghost as an ornament — perfect for tree decorations or door hangers.

When making the cowboy hat, try slightly adjusting the number of stitches in the brim rounds to make it wider or narrower for different head proportions.

Embroider patterns or initials on the hat brim to make personalized gifts for friends and family.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not using stitch markers during continuous rounds can cause you to lose track of your starting stitch; place a stitch marker at the start of each round and move it up as you go. ✗ Cutting yarn tails too early during color changes can leave loose ends visible later; leave tails long and work them into the next round so they are hidden inside the hat. ✗ Overstuffing the ghost makes shaping difficult and can stretch stitches; stuff gradually and check the hat fit as you fill to avoid distorting the top. ✗ Placing safety eyes without counting rounds will misalign the face; insert safety eyes at the recommended rounds and count stitches to ensure they are the correct distance apart.

No Sew Ghosts Wearing Hats Amigurumi Pattern

Make adorable no-sew ghost amigurumi that wear three removable hats (witch, candy corn, and cowboy). This pattern walks you through each hat and the ghost body with clear rounds and helpful finishing tips so you can create a sweet handmade companion. Perfect for gifting, seasonal decor, or a cozy craft project you will love to display.

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) - White (for ghost)
  • 02
    Super bulky weight yarn - Pink (Bare Pink) [Optional, used for blush]
  • 03
    Super bulky weight yarn - Purple (Meadow Violet) for witch hat
  • 04
    Super bulky weight yarn - Black (Black) for witch hat stripe
  • 05
    Super bulky weight yarn - Yellow (Daffodil) for witch hat buckle and candy corn
  • 06
    Super bulky weight yarn - Light Brown (Terracotta) for cowboy hat
  • 07
    Super bulky weight yarn - Dark Brown (Java) for cowboy hat detail
  • 08
    Super bulky weight yarn - Orange (Peach Pink) for candy corn hat

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 5.0 mm (H/8) noted as 5 mm Hook
  • 02
    Super bulky weight yarn (Sweet Snuggles Lite & Chenille Home Slim) in listed colors
  • 03
    Stuffing (polyester fiberfill)
  • 04
    Stitch markers
  • 05
    Embroidery needles
  • 06
    Scissors
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    Safety eyes 14mm (2 pieces)
  • 08
    Yarn needle for weaving ends and sewing details

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— Hats: 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 :

~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). Go to page 8 to crochet your ghost next!

— Hats: 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 :

~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. Go to page 8 to crochet your ghost next!

— Hats: 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 :

~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 in the pattern for a useful visual.

Info :

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.

Info :

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.

Info :

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, push the front of the top part of the hat so that it forms a slight 'U' shape. The finished cowboy hat will have folded sides, a dipped front rim, and an indented top.

— 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 :

~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.

Info :

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.

Info :

Finish off and weave in any ends for hats and ghost. Ensure safety eyes are secured, blush is embroidered, and all yarn tails are woven in or hidden within hats as instructed.

Assembly Instructions

  • Place safety eyes between Rounds 12-13 in between the bobble stitches; the eyes should be approximately 6 stitches apart and positioned on the opposite side of where your working yarn is.
  • Embroider blush using pink yarn between Rounds 13-14, just below and to the sides of the eyes; each blush should cover about 2 stitches.
  • Try hat fitting as you stuff: place the chosen hat onto the ghost during stuffing to ensure the head shape and stuffing level allow the hat to sit naturally.
  • Attach or tack hats to the ghost's head if you want them permanent; otherwise leave them removable so you can interchange hats.
  • Position a small smile (felt or embroidered) centered between eyes across Rounds 13-14, approximately 3 stitches wide, and secure firmly.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work in continuous rounds and use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round for accurate stitch counts.
  • 💡Hide yarn tails by switching colors and working over tails or leaving them long to weave in later so they do not show on the finished hat.
  • 💡Stuff gradually and check hat fit as you stuff to avoid overstuffing the top of the ghost or creating a misshaped head.
  • 💡Secure safety eyes firmly and double-check placement before closing the hole; the pattern notes the ideal rounds and spacing for eyes.

You did it! Your cute no-sew ghosts wearing hats are ready to bring smiles and seasonal charm to any shelf or gift pile. Mix and match the witch, candy corn, and cowboy hats to create a tiny spooky collection perfect for Halloween or year-round whimsy. Enjoy displaying or gifting your handmade companions — happy crocheting and cozy crafting! 🧶👻

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished ghost will be approximately 5 inches (12.7 cm) tall without a hat, and about 8 inches (20.3 cm) tall with a hat using the recommended super bulky yarn and 5 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but it will affect size and hat fit; use an appropriate hook for your chosen yarn and expect a different finished scale.

Do I need to sew the hats on?

No, the hats are designed to be removable so you can interchange them, but you can sew them down if you prefer them to be permanent.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete the ghost and one hat in about 5-7 hours, though time may vary depending on experience and which hat styles you make.