This adorable ghost dango amigurumi pattern is perfect for Halloween decorations or cute spooky-themed gifts! Inspired by Japanese dango (sweet rice dumplings), these ghostly treats are quick to make and use minimal yarn. The pattern features three connected ghost dangos with simple faces that are perfect for beginners looking to practice basic amigurumi techniques.
Key Takeaways
- Quick project that’s perfect for using up yarn scraps
- Beginner-friendly with simple stitches and construction
- Customizable faces and colors to match your style
- Adorable gift for Halloween or year-round spooky decor
Use Ideas 🎃
Looking for ways to enjoy your ghost dango creation? Here are some fun ideas:
- 🧵 Attach a string to create a hanging ornament for your Halloween tree
- 🎁 Make several as party favors for a spooky celebration
- 🏠 Display them on a shelf or desk as year-round cute decor
- 🔑 Add a keychain ring to create a spooky accessory for your bag
- 👻 Make them in different colors for a ghostly rainbow collection
- 🧸 Create a larger version to use as a cuddly plush toy
- 🎨 Experiment with different facial expressions for varied emotions
Why not try making them in glow-in-the-dark yarn for an extra spooky effect?
Materials&Tools
- Yarn
- Polyester Fiberfill
- 2.0mm Hook
- Yarn Needle
- Glue (To connect the parts, you can also sew with yarn)
Abbreviation
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- inc – increase (2 single crochets in one stitch)
- dec – decrease (merge 2 single crochets into 1)
- sl st – slip stitch
- hdc – half double crochet
- dc – double crochet
- dc inc – double crochet increase (2 double crochets in one stitch)
- sk – skip
- magic ring – adjustable ring to start crocheting in the round
- BLO – back loop only
- FLO – front loop only
How to Read Pattern?
- R5: ch, [1 sc, sc inc] x 6, sl st
In Round 5, start with a chain stitch, then repeat the pattern “1 single crochet, single scrochet increase” 6 times. End with a slip stitch.
- (sc+sc+sc)
Parentheses ( ) indicate that all stitches within them are worked into the same stitch. So ‘(sc+sc+sc)’ means working 3 single crochet stitches all into the same stitch.
Pattern Info
Main Body
- Start with magic ring
- R1: 6 sc
- R2: 6 inc
- R3: [sc, inc] x 6
- R4: [sc, inc, sc] x 6
- R5: [3 sc, inc] x 6
- R6: [2 sc, inc, 2 sc] x 6
- R7: [5 sc, inc] x 6
- R8-14: 42 sc
- R15: [5 sc, dec] x 6
- R16: [2 sc, dec, 2 sc] x 6
- R17: [3 sc, dec] x 6
- R18: [sc, dec, sc] x 6
- R19: [sc, dec] x 6
- R20: 6 dec
Bangs
Big
- Start with magic ring
- 8 hdc
Small
- Start with magic ring
- 6 sc
Head Cover
- Start with magic ring
- R1: 6 sc
- R2: 6 inc
- R3: [sc, inc] x 6
- R4: [sc, inc, sc] x 6
- R5: [3 sc, inc] x 6
- R6: [2 sc, inc, 2 sc] x 6
- R7: [5 sc, inc] x 6
- R8: 42 sc
- R9: 32 sc, sk 10
- R10-16: 32 sc
- R17: 32 sc, 10 ch
- R18: 42 sc
- R19: [6 sc, inc] x 6
- R20: [6 sc, inc, inc] x 6
- R21: [6 sc, sc, inc, sc, inc] x 6
- R22: 72 sc
Hat
- Start with magic ring
- R1: 4 sc
- R2: [sc, inc] x 2
- R3: [2 sc, inc] x 2
- R4: [3 sc, inc] x 2
- R5: [4 sc, inc] x 2
- R6: [5 sc, inc] x 2
- R7: 14 sc
- R8: FLO: 14 dc inc
- Between R7-8, sl st with yellow yarn
Arms
- R1-3: 5 sc
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