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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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Glow-in-the-Dark Ghost Crochet Appliqués - Repeat Crafter Me
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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

  1. 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.
  2. For rows 2 through 8, single crochet in every stitch across, then chain 1 and turn.
  3. 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.
  4. Row 10: single crochet in each stitch across, chain 1 and turn (6 single crochets).
  5. Row 11: single crochet decrease, single crochet in next 2, then another decrease. Chain 1 and turn.
  6. Row 12: single crochet in each stitch across, do not turn, continue working around the edges of the ghost.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. Using black yarn and a tapestry needle, stitch a cute face onto the ghost.

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