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Crochet Little Ghost Coaster

Penelope
Penelope
Aug 17, 2025 04:07 AM
Crochet Little Ghost Coaster

Creating a Crochet Little Ghost Coaster can be a delightful and charming project for adding a touch of whimsy to your home decor. This cute and spooky coaster can bring a fun Halloween vibe to your table setting or make a thoughtful handmade gift for a friend who loves all things ghostly. With its simple design and friendly appearance, this crochet project is perfect for both beginners and experienced crafters looking for a playful and creative way to add a unique touch to their living space. Whether you're enjoying a hot beverage on a chilly autumn day or hosting a Halloween-themed gathering, the Crochet Little Ghost Coaster is sure to bring a smile to your face and a festive flair to any occasion!

Materials and Preparation:

To make this adorable 4-inch Little Ghost Crochet Coaster, you will need:

Yarn:
Hobby’s Rainbow Cotton
Friends Cotton in 84
Hook:
2.0mm crochet hook

Tools:

Scissors
Tapestry needle (for weaving in ends)
Stitch markers (optional, for keeping track of rows or color changes)

Abbreviations and Notes:

Here are the abbreviations you’ll find in this pattern:

SC: Single Crochet
CH: Chain
SL ST: Slip Stitch
YO: Yarn Over

Important Notes:

This project involves colorwork, so you’ll need to carefully manage multiple yarn bobbins to avoid tangling.
When changing colors, drop the working yarn to the front or back and pick up the next color from the correct direction.
Always crochet over loose strands for the first few stitches of a color change to make weaving in ends easier.

Gauge, Approximate Size, and Pattern Notes:

Gauge: Gauge is not critical for this project, but maintaining consistent tension is important for clean color transitions.
Finished Size: The coaster measures approximately 4 inches x 4 inches.

Pattern Notes:

The project starts with a foundation single crochet stitch to create both the base chain and the first row of single crochets at the same time.
The design uses 28 stitches per row.

Step-by-Step Pattern:

Foundation & Setup

Begin by creating 28 Foundation Single Crochets. If unfamiliar with this technique, you may substitute it with CH 29, then SC into the second chain from the hook and across (28 SCs in total).

Chain 1 and turn.

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Rows 1–3 (Orange Setup Rows)

Work 3 rows in Single Crochet (SC) using orange yarn.

At the end of each row, CH 1 and turn.

Row 4: Starting the Ghost Design

Work 15 SCs in orange yarn.

Change to white yarn on the 15th stitch by completing the last YO in white. (Drop the orange to the front.)
Work 10 SCs in white, crocheting over the orange yarn for a few stitches to secure it.

Change back to orange yarn on the 10th white stitch. (Use a new bobbin of orange.)
Finish the row with 3 SCs in orange. CH 1, turn.

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Rows 5–29 (Colorwork Section)

Follow the step-by-step tutorial from above for creating the ghost design, including detailed instructions for changing colors, carrying yarn, and managing yarn bobbins.
Each row introduces small adjustments in the position of color changes to shape the ghost’s body, mouth, and eyes.

Refer to the provided notes:

Row 6–15 form the ghost’s body.
Row 16–23 include sections for the ghost’s face and eyes (introducing black yarn for this part).

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Rows 30–32 (Orange Border Rows)

Work 3 rows of SC in orange across the entire design to create a solid border.
CH 1 and turn at the end of each row.

Adding the Final Border (Optional)

At the end of the 32nd row, rotate your work to begin crocheting along the first edge.
Work 3 SCs in the first corner stitch, then crochet evenly across the row ends (placing approximately 1 SC per row).
Add 3 SCs in each corner stitch as you work the other edges.

SL ST into the first SC of the round to close the border.
Cut yarn and fasten off.

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Finishing Touches

Weave in yarn ends securely. Insert the yarn ends under stitches in three different directions for best results. A tapestry needle will help with this.
For a smooth, clean look, lightly steam block your coaster.

Key to Success:

Use sturdy yarn like Hobby’s Rainbow Cotton or Friends Cotton for durability.
Stick to a 2mm hook for consistent, tight stitches across the project.

Master the foundation single crochet technique for a seamless start.
Maintain even tension when switching colors to avoid bunching.

Prevent tangles by turning your work alternately with each row.
Carefully secure loose ends and consider blocking for a polished finish.

Crochet Little Ghost Coaster

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