Fabric & SewingNo. 5577 · The 2026 edition
Glow-in-the-Dark Ghost Crochet Appliqués
Crochet glowing ghost appliqués with Red Heart Super Glow yarn – perfect for Halloween decor!
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Create cute glow-in-the-dark ghost appliqués using Red Heart Super Glow yarn. This crochet pattern features a simple shape with arms and a stitched face. Each ball of yarn makes about 5 ghosts, perfect for adding spooky charm to bags, costumes, or decorations.
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Directions
- Chain 9, then single crochet in the second chain from the hook and in each remaining chain. Chain 1 and turn, leaving 8 single crochets.
- For rows 2 through 8, single crochet in every stitch across, then chain 1 and turn.
- On row 9, work a single crochet decrease, single crochet in the next 4 stitches, then a decrease over the last two stitches. Chain 1 and turn.
- Row 10: single crochet in each stitch across, chain 1 and turn (6 single crochets).
- Row 11: single crochet decrease, single crochet in next 2, then another decrease. Chain 1 and turn.
- Row 12: single crochet in each stitch across, do not turn, continue working around the edges of the ghost.
- Single crochet in 4 stitches down the side, then make a slip stitch, chain 2, 2 double crochets, chain 2, and slip stitch into the next stitch to form the first arm. Single crochet the rest of the way down to the bottom edge.
- At the bottom edge, work a single crochet, 2 double crochets, and a single crochet into the first stitch. Skip a stitch and join with a slip stitch to the next stitch. Repeat the (single crochet, 2 double crochets, single crochet) into the next stitch, skip a stitch and join with a slip stitch to the next. Finally, work (single crochet, 2 double crochets, single crochet) into the last bottom stitch.
- Now on the other side, single crochet in 4 stitches, then make a slip stitch, chain 2, 2 double crochets, chain 2, and slip stitch into the next stitch for the second arm. Single crochet the remaining stitches and join with a slip stitch to the top of the ghost.
- Using black yarn and a tapestry needle, stitch a cute face onto the ghost.
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