Get spooky with my Crochet Ghost Coaster Pattern! A perfect way to decorate for Halloween or all year round if you love the spooky season.
One of my favorite things to crochet right now are coasters. I have made countless crochet coaster patterns in the past few months, but I am absolutely head over heels for these crochet ghost coasters. They go perfectly with all of my other crochet Halloween decor like my crochet pumpkin coasters or my crochet jack o lantern table decor.
These crochet ghost coasters are a perfect Halloween crochet idea to sell at markets for fall! You can make a batch of the plain cute little ghosts, or you can give each of them more personality by adding crochet Halloween costumes to each ghost like I do in my crochet ghost garland pattern.
If you have any leftover white cotton yarn by the end of the Halloween crochet coaster pattern, I do have a crochet peppermint coaster pattern that you can make to gear up for the winter holidays with!
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✏️ Things To Note:
- I made the ghost coaster pattern using cotton yarn. Cotton yarn is great for crochet coasters because it is good at being heat resistant, so it won't melt, and it soaks up liquid easily since it is cotton. Acrylic doesn't do this. If you do use acrylic, you can always turn them into crochet ghost appliques instead.
- The pattern is made in rows not rounds, that way it is easier to create the perfect roundness needed for the top of the ghost.
- The size of the coaster is roughly 4 inches wide and 5 inches tall. If you want it smaller or bigger, you can adjust the hook and yarn size.
💭Abbreviations to Remember (US terms)
- Chain - ch
- Single crochet - sc
- Double crochet - dc
- Increase - inc
- Slip Stitch - sl st
🧋Variations
You can make 2 of these ghosts and crochet them together to make a little crochet ghost pouch or crochet ghost charm for bags and purses. The ghost pattern can also be made into crochet ghost appliques for blankets. Like with my crochet sunflower blanket pattern.
🍵Instructions for Crochet Ghost Coaster Pattern
Row 1: With white yarn, ch x7, then in the second ch from the hook make a sc. Then sc for the rest of the row (6). After, ch x1 and turn.
Row 2: Sc inc, sc x4, sc inc (8). Then ch x1 and turn.
Row 3: Sc inc, sc x6, sc inc (10). Then ch x1 and turn.
Row 4: Sc inc, sc x8, sc inc (12). Then ch x1 and turn.
Row 5-13: Sc in every stitch (12). Then ch x1 and turn, except for the last row. For the last row, do not ch x1 - just turn.
Row 14: Skip the first stitch and make 5x dc in the second stitch. Then skip the next stitch and make a sc in the following stitch. You just made your first shell for the bottom of the ghost. Repeat the above process 2 more times to finish off the row.
After the 3 shell stitches are made, sc around the sides and top of the ghost. You want to make a sc for every row you made, as well as 1 sc for every stitch you did at the top. This will help your ghost have a cleaner edge. Then sl st to where the shell stitch row begins and fasten off. Do not crochet around the shell stitches.
Embroidery:
Now with the black yarn or black embroidery floss, embroider the eyes and mouth on the 7 and 8th rows of the ghost pattern. Alternatively, you can also use fabric paint if you don’t feel like doing embroidery work.
And now you have a completed crochet ghost coaster pattern! Which makes a perfect Halloween crochet coaster pattern.
If you are looking for other ghoulish patterns to try out, I do have a crochet ghost amigurumi pattern that would be great to snuggle with.
If you have more white cotton yarn leftover, why not try making my crochet apple coasters? They are quick to make and are mostly made of white yarn.
🐌Expert Tips
If you want to have a clean back side of the coasters, try snaking your yarn behind a few stitches on the back. Just make sure that the yarn isn’t visible from the front.
🧵Pattern FAQs
The best yarn for crocheting coasters is generally cotton because it is durable, absorbent, holds up well to heat, and is easy to wash.
Crochet coasters tend to curl if there is a variation in tension. Aim to maintain uniform stitch sizes for the best results.
Crochet coasters are equally effective as those made from cork, felt, stone, or other materials found in stores. The distinct advantage of crochet coasters is that they are handmade, offering a wider variety in design.
🧶More Crochet Halloween Patterns
If you tried this Crochet Ghost Coaster Pattern (or any other pattern on my website), please let me know how it went in the 📝 comments below. I'd love to hear from you!
Crochet Ghost Coaster Pattern
Materials
Abbreviations (US terms)
- Chain - ch
- Single crochet - sc
- Double crochet - dc
- Increase - inc
- Slip stitch - sl st
Notes
- I made the ghost coaster pattern with cotton yarn, which is heat resistant and absorbs liquids well, unlike acrylic.
- Acrylic yarn can be used to make ghost appliques instead.
- The pattern is worked in rows, not rounds, for better shaping at the top of the ghost.
- The coaster is about 4 inches wide and 5 inches tall.
- Adjust the hook and yarn size if you want to change the coaster size.
Instructions
- Row 1: With white yarn, ch x7, then in the second ch from the hook make a sc. Then sc for the rest of the row (6). After, ch x1 and turn.
- Row 2: Sc inc, sc x4, sc inc (8). Then ch x1 and turn.
- Row 3: Sc inc, sc x6, sc inc (10). Then ch x1 and turn.
- Row 4: Sc inc, sc x8, sc inc (12). Then ch x1 and turn.
- Row 5-13: Sc in every stitch (12). Then ch x1 and turn, except for the last row. For the last row, do not ch x1 - just turn.
- Row 14: Skip the first stitch and make 5x dc in the second stitch. Then skip the next stitch and make a sc in the following stitch. You just made your first shell for the bottom of the ghost. Repeat the above process 2 more times to finish off the row.
- After the 3 shell stitches are made, sc around the sides and top of the ghost. You want to make a sc for every row you made, as well as 1 sc for every stitch you did at the top. This will help your ghost have a cleaner edge. Then sl st to where the shell stitch row begins and fasten off. Do not crochet around the shell stitches.
- Embroidery: Now with the black yarn or black embroidery floss, embroider the eyes and mouth on the 7 and 8th rows of the ghost pattern. Alternatively you can also use fabric paint if you don’t feel like doing embroidery work.
- Now with the black yarn or black embroidery floss, embroider the eyes and mouth on the 7 and 8th rows of the ghost pattern. Alternatively you can also use fabric paint if you don’t feel like doing embroidery work.
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