🧶 Beautiful ✨ Detailed 💝 Adorable

No Sew Ghosts Wearing Hats Amigurumi Pattern

No Sew Ghosts Wearing Hats Amigurumi Pattern
4.0★ Rating
5-7 Hours Time Needed
4.1K Made This
✂️

Intermediate Level

Iideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

⏱️

Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

🧸

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 teaches you how to crochet a small no-sew ghost and three removable hats (witch, candy corn, cowboy). The pattern uses super bulky yarn and is worked in continuous rounds using American crochet terms. Hats are removable so you can mix and match styles, and the cowboy hat includes shaping instructions so it looks authentic. The finished ghost measures approximately 5 inches tall without a hat and about 8 inches tall with a hat when using the recommended materials.

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

The pattern includes clear round-by-round instructions for each hat and the ghost body. Helpful notes cover eye placement, blush, and final finishing touches so you can achieve a polished result.

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

I absolutely love this pattern because it blends quick, satisfying crochet with playful character design that brightens any shelf or gift. I adore how the removable hats let you create three different personalities for one ghost—so fun to interchange. I enjoy the creative shaping steps, especially for the cowboy hat, because they turn simple stitches into a realistic-looking accessory. I also love that it is a no-sew design, which makes assembly easy and accessible while still looking professionally finished. Making a set of these ghosts always brings a smile to my face and to everyone who sees them.

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 swapping yarn colors for different seasons — try pastels for spring or orange and black for Halloween.

I often change the yarn weight and hook size to make minis for keychains or jumbo versions for plush gifts; just keep stitch counts the same for shape reference.

I sometimes embroider different facial expressions instead of using felt so each ghost has a unique personality.

For a sturdier brim on the cowboy hat I experiment with a second thinner yarn round worked into the brim edge to add structure.

I add a small wire inside the hat's rim for posability if I want a floppy or adjustable brim — use floral wire wrapped in yarn for safety.

I like to embellish the witch hat with tiny crochet stars or a sewn-on felt buckle in different colors for variety.

To create a keyring version, make a tiny ghost using lighter yarn and attach a metal keyring before closing the top.

I sometimes swap safety eyes for embroidered eyes if the toy is for a very young child, and I embroider blush more subtly with a single strand of yarn.

Try adding accessories like a tiny crocheted pumpkin or mini scarf that tucks under the hat for seasonal sets.

I recommend testing hat fit during stuffing so any size adjustments can be made before finishing — this saves time and keeps proportions just right.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not placing safety eyes at the correct rounds can make the face look off-center; insert eyes between the bobble stitches at Rounds 12-13 and position them about six stitches apart. ✗ Skipping stitch markers during complex rounds leads to losing the start of rounds; place a marker at the beginning of each round and move it as you work to maintain accurate stitch counts. ✗ Overstuffing the ghost's head and body will distort shape and make hats fit poorly; stuff gradually and try the hat on as you go to ensure correct fill level. ✗ Not working the indicated front loop or back loop sections will change the hat shaping; follow the exact instructions for front loops only or back loops only rounds to get correct brim and top shaping.

No Sew Ghosts Wearing Hats Amigurumi Pattern

Make adorable no-sew ghosts wearing removable hats with this friendly crochet pattern. You can create three hat styles (witch, candy corn, cowboy) and a cute ghost body that fits them all. The pattern is written in American terms and worked in continuous rounds, with clear step-by-step rounds and helpful finishing notes. Perfect for seasonal gifts, decor, or a fun amigurumi project you will love to customize.

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 (Sweet Snuggles Lite & Chenille Home Slim) - Pink (Bare Pink) [optional, used for blush]
  • 03
    Super bulky weight yarn (Sweet Snuggles Lite & Chenille Home Slim) - Purple (Meadow Violet) for witch hat
  • 04
    Super bulky weight yarn (Sweet Snuggles Lite & Chenille Home Slim) - Black for witch hat stripe
  • 05
    Super bulky weight yarn (Sweet Snuggles Lite & Chenille Home Slim) - Yellow (Daffodil) for witch hat buckle and candy corn hat
  • 06
    Super bulky weight yarn (Sweet Snuggles Lite & Chenille Home Slim) - Light Brown (Terracotta) for cowboy hat
  • 07
    Super bulky weight yarn (Sweet Snuggles Lite & Chenille Home Slim) - Dark Brown (Java) for cowboy hat stripe
  • 08
    Super bulky weight yarn (Sweet Snuggles Lite & Chenille Home Slim) - Orange (Peach Pink) for candy corn hat

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 5 mm
  • 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
  • 07
    Safety eyes 14mm
  • 08
    Small amount of felt or black yarn for smile (optional)

Progress Tracker

0% Complete

— 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.

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).

Info :

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 ends. The edge of the hat should be naturally wavy.

Info :

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 (Cont.) :

Infos :

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.

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, 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 :

~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.

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 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 - cut out a piece of black felt to make the smile or use black yarn to embroider it. 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 safety eyes between the bobble stitches at Rounds 12-13, placing them approximately 6 stitches apart and on the opposite side of the round start to keep the face centered.
  • Embroider small blush marks with pink bulky yarn between Rounds 13-14, just below and to the sides of the eyes; each blush should cover about 2 stitches.
  • Position and try the hat on the ghost while stuffing the body: adjust stuffing to ensure the hat fits well without overstuffing the top portion.
  • Optional: Sew or glue a small felt smile centered between the eyes at Rounds 13-14 (approx. 3 stitches wide) or embroider a smile with black yarn; hats can also be sewn down if you want them non-removable.

Important Notes

  • 💡This pattern is written in American crochet terms and worked in continuous rounds; use a stitch marker to track the start of each round.
  • 💡Stuff the ghost gradually and try the hat on during stuffing so you do not overstuff the top or understuff the body.
  • 💡Weave in yarn tails and work over color-change tails when possible so they are hidden within the hats for a clean finish.

Thank you for making these cheerful no-sew ghosts wearing hats — I hope they bring you lots of smiles! These little amigurumi are perfect for seasonal displays, gifts, or a fun weekend project. Share your finished ghosts and mix-and-match hats to create a whole family of cuteness. 🧶✨😊

You ask,

we answer.

FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The ghost will be approximately 5 inches (12.7 cm) tall without the hat and about 8 inches (20.3 cm) tall with a hat when 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 change the final size and look; use an appropriate hook for your yarn and expect the ghost and hats to be proportionally larger or smaller.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate because it includes bobble stitches, front-loop/back-loop shaping, and a shaping step for the cowboy hat; basic crochet skills and experience with increases/decreases are recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete the ghost and one hat in about 5-7 hours, though total time will vary based on the number of hats you make and your experience level.