Bring a little spooky fun to playtime with this Halloween Ghost Crochet Hand Puppet. With its cute ghost design, it’s a fun handmade project for children who enjoy make-believe, silly characters, and Halloween stories.
Crochet one for a little Halloween surprise, add it to a collection of handmade toys, or make a few to share with friends.
The pattern uses single crochet stitches, keeping the construction simple and easy to follow. You don’t need a complicated stitch pattern to create this playful ghost, and you can adjust the size to suit the person who will be using it. Make a larger puppet that fits over a hand or adapt the idea for smaller finger puppets.
Free pattern by Rajeshwari Singh from Raji’s Craft Hobby
Hand puppets are wonderful for encouraging imaginative play. Kids can invent their own ghost stories, put on a little puppet show, or bring their ghost along for Halloween fun.
The simple design also makes this a handy project when you’re looking for something small to crochet for a gift or craft fair.
While a ghost is perfect for Halloween, you can easily make variations in different colors or create a whole cast of characters for year-round play. With basic stitches and room to customize the size, this little puppet is a fun way to turn a simple crochet project into something kids can enjoy.
Skill Level
Easy – confident beginner
Gauge
Approximately 12 double crochet per 4 inches
Size
Finished size 8 x 5 inches
Materials
Medium weight cotton yarn in white. For the eyes, you can use a bit of black cotton yarn or plastic eyes that snap in place.
Supplies
Size H Crochet Hook 5mm
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Tape Measure



