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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 sweet no-sew ghost amigurumi with three removable hats (witch, candy corn, and cowboy). The hats are interchangeable so you can mix and match styles and expressions. Techniques include working in continuous rounds, bobble stitches, simple shaping, and finishing touches for a polished, gift-ready toy.

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

The pattern is written in American crochet terms and uses super bulky yarn for a plush finish. Detailed round-by-round instructions and shaping tips are included so you can follow along comfortably.

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

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings together simple amigurumi shapes with playful, removable hats that add so much personality. I enjoy how quick each piece works up using super bulky yarn — you get satisfying results in just a few hours. The hats encourage creativity: you can customize colors and details to create different characters. I also appreciate that the design is no-sew for the ghost itself, making assembly approachable while still creating a polished finished toy.

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 easy it is to customize the hats for different looks—try pastel shades for a softer, baby-friendly version or high-contrast brights for a playful Halloween set.

If you want a larger ghost, switch to a bulkier yarn and a larger hook; conversely use lighter yarn and a smaller hook for keychain minis.

I often add felt accessories like tiny buckles, stars, or embroidered patches to give each hat a unique personality.

Try different facial expressions by changing the eye placement or adding stitched mouths; small shifts in eye spacing dramatically change the character.

For a sturdier, posable hat try lightly inserting a thin wire around the brim (tucked into the rim stitches) so you can shape the brim permanently.

I sometimes make matching sets—crochet two or three ghosts with coordinated hats for a themed gift trio.

Experiment with alternative finishes: add small pom-poms, tassels, or tiny crocheted flowers to make seasonal or themed variations.

If youre making these for children, embroider smiles and eyes instead of using safety eyes to keep them fully soft and toy-safe.

Want a collectible series? Change the blush color, hat trims, or buckle shapes and create a whole shelf of unique ghost characters.

I recommend labeling each color combination and noting stitch counts if you deviate, so you can reproduce favorites easily later.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during rounds will cause you to lose track of round starts; place a stitch marker at the beginning of each round to maintain correct stitch counts. ✗ Forgetting to stuff gradually leads to uneven or lumpy shaping; stuff little by little and shape as you go to achieve a smooth silhouette. ✗ Cutting yarn tails too early during color changes can leave you with loose ends; leave tails and weave them into the next round to hide them neatly. ✗ Pulling stitches too tight when working front or back loops only can distort the hat edge; keep an even, relaxed tension so the brim forms naturally. ✗ Not placing safety eyes at the correct rounds will misplace facial features; insert safety eyes between the specified rounds and check spacing before securing.

No Sew Ghosts Wearing Hats Amigurumi Pattern

Make adorable no-sew ghost amigurumi that wear three interchangeable hats: witch, candy corn, and cowboy. This pattern walks you through each hat and the ghost in clear, photographed steps so you can create a cute collectible or gift. Youll learn bobble stitches, simple shaping, and how to finish details like blush and smiles.

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 body
  • 02
    Super bulky weight yarn: Pink (Bare Pink) - optional for blush
  • 03
    Super bulky weight yarn: Purple (Meadow Violet) - witch hat
  • 04
    Super bulky weight yarn: Black - witch hat stripe
  • 05
    Super bulky weight yarn: Yellow (Daffodil) - witch buckle and candy corn hat
  • 06
    Super bulky weight yarn: Light Brown (Terracotta) - cowboy hat
  • 07
    Super bulky weight yarn: Dark Brown (Java) - cowboy hat accent
  • 08
    Super bulky weight yarn: Orange (Peach Pink) - candy corn hat
  • 09
    Super bulky weight yarn: White - candy corn hat tip and accents

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 5.0 mm
  • 02
    Super bulky weight yarn (see materials list for colors)
  • 03
    Stitch markers
  • 04
    Safety eyes 14mm (2 pieces)
  • 05
    Polyester stuffing
  • 06
    Embroidery needles
  • 07
    Scissors
  • 08
    Pins for positioning hats (optional)
  • 09
    Small piece of black felt (optional for smile)

Progress Tracker

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— Hats: 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.

Info :

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 :

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 :

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 for how to shape/fold the hat to look more like a cowboy hat!

— Hats: Cowboy Hat (Cont.) :

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.

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 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 and the front is the opposite side.

Step 3 :

Push down the top of the hat so that it indents inwards along the front loops of Round 8. After this, push the front of the hat top down so the front of the top part forms a slight 'U' shape.

— 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.

Info :

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 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 - use black felt for a glued smile or embroider with black yarn. If you made a smile, it should be glued/embroidered on at Rounds 13-14, centered between the ghost's eyes and ~3 stitches wide.

Assembly Instructions

  • Insert and secure the safety eyes between Rounds 12-13, placing them about 6 stitches apart and on the opposite side of the rounds join to ensure symmetry.
  • Embroider blush using pink bulky yarn between Rounds 13-14 just below and to the sides of the eyes, each blush spanning about 2 stitches.
  • Try each hat on the ghost as you stuff the top so you can adjust stuffing to make sure the hat fits comfortably; sew hats down at Rounds 13-14 if you want them non-removable.
  • Weave in and hide yarn tails by working over them in the next round when changing colors; finish by weaving ends neatly into the hat or ghost body.

Important Notes

  • 💡This pattern is worked in continuous rounds using American crochet terms; use a stitch marker to mark the start of each round.
  • 💡Stuff gradually while shaping the ghost to avoid lumps and to keep the top hat-fitting region the right size.
  • 💡When changing yarn colors, leave tails long enough to weave them into the next round so they are hidden within the hat.
  • 💡Use the front-loop and back-loop instructions carefully for the hat rims and the ghost shaping for best results.

You did it! Your cute no-sew ghost wearing a hat is ready to charm anyone who sees it. Swap hats, change colors, and make a whole set for gifting or decorating your space. Keep creating and experimenting — these little ghosts are perfect for seasonal decor or year-round smiles. 🧶🎃😊

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The ghost measures approximately 5 inches (12.7 cm) tall without the hat and about 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) wide using the recommended super bulky yarn; with a hat the height is approximately 8 inches (20.3 cm).

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but the final size will change; if you choose a different weight, adjust your hook size accordingly and expect a smaller or larger finished ghost.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate because it uses bobble stitches, front/back loop techniques, and shaping; basic knowledge of single crochet, increases/decreases, and working in the round is recommended.

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 level, customization, and how many hats you make.