Gentle Ghost Softie

"This smiling ghost amigurumi isn’t scary at all! This Halloween friend is large enough to cuddle but small enough to be portable. Skills Used Basic crochet stitches: chain, single crochet, slip stitch Crocheting in the round, increasing Crocheting in the front loop, starting with the magic adjustable ring, embroidery backstitch (includes linked video tutorials) Seaming with whipstitch (includes linked photo tutorial) Skill Level Easy Finished Size Approximately 7.75” (19.5 cm) tall before stuffing. Materials Lion Brand Basic Stitch Anti Pilling yarn (100% acrylic, 3.5 oz/100 g, 185 yd/170 m) – 1 skein in 98 Ecru (CA), or approximately 170 yd (155.5 m) in any medium weight yarn. 1 yd (1 m) pink yarn or embroidery floss (CB). US Size F-5/3.75 mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge. Fairfield Poly-Fil Premium Polyester Fiber Fill – 16 ounce bag. Clover Quick Locking Stitch Marker Set. Clover bent-tip yarn needle. 30 mm comical safety eyes – 1 pair. Gauge Through Rnd 10 = 4” (10 cm) in pattern. Exact gauge is not critical for this project. Stitches should be close together so fiber filling does not show through."

Crochet HookF/5 or 3.75 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet GaugeThrough Rnd 10 = 4” (10 cm) in pattern. Exact gauge is not critical for this project. Stitches should be close together so fiber filling does not show through.

Finished SizeApproximately 7.75” (19.5 cm) tall before stuffing.