Am I easily influenced? Maybe! That TikTok algorithm gets me. It’s like it knows me, better than I know myself.

A couple of weeks ago I saw these adorable ghost blankets from Home Sense/Home Goods (depending on the country.) I then proceeded to look for one at both of our local Home Sense stores. At one, there were two teenage girls who were most definitely looking too. When I couldn’t find them, I thought, I could make that.

I didn’t really have time to crochet a whole blanket, so I bought a faux fur throw from Amazon. Then made up these cute ghosts to sew on. Full disclosure: I haven’t actually sewn them all on the blanket yet, but it will happen before Halloween!

I love how these turned out. I can see them on all sort of things… pillows or a little bunting of them. I might put one on a plain sweatshirt for a super cute Halloween day shirt.

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Let’s get into the pattern!

Yarn:

Fable Fur (super bulky, 100% Polyester; 71yds/100g): Colour 1(C1) Eisbar – 0.5 skein, Colour 2(C2) Corvo – very small amount for eyes

Materials:

7.0mm Crochet hook
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Stitch Markers (optional)

Gauge:

The finished ghost is approx. 8.5″ tall and 7″ wide.
Gauge for this project is approximate.

Stitch Guide:

ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
SC – single crochet
HDC – half double crochet
DC – double crochet

Notes:

• This pattern is worked flat in rows. The ch 1 at the beginning of each row does not count as a stitch.
• My tips for working with faux fur yarn:
  • Try to feel the stitches instead of see them
  • Count stitches as you go
  • Use stitch markers at the end of each row or a row counter

Instructions:

With C1, ch 6

Row 1: HDC in 2nd loop from hook, HDC in next 4 sts, turn. 5 sts.

Row 2: Ch 1, 2 HDC in first st, HDC in next 3 sts, 2 HDC in last st, turn. 7 sts.

Row 3: Ch 1, 2 HDC in first st, HDC in next 5 sts, 2 HDC in last st, turn. 9 sts.

Row 4: Ch 1, 2 HDC in first st, HDC in next 7 sts, 2 HDC in last st, turn. 11 sts.

Row 5: Ch 1, HDC in each st across, turn. 11 sts.

Rows 6-10: Rep Row 5.

Row 11: Ch 1, 2 HDC in first st, HDC in next 9 sts, 2 HDC in last st, turn. 13 sts.

Row 12: Ch 1, SC in first st, *sk 1, 5 DC in next st, sk 1, SC in next st, rep from * 2 times, turn. 19 sts.

Row 13: Ch 1, sl st in first st, *SC in next st, HDC in next 3 sts, SC in next st, sl st in next st, rep from * 2 times. Fasten off and weave in ends

Adding Eyes

Using C2 and yarn needle, sew eyes on. See above photo for placement reference.

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