Free Ghost Amigurumi Pattern: Crochet Gus, Your Spooky-Cute Friend!

My Dearest Creator,

Welcome back to the atelier. Today, we are not just working with yarn and hook; we are weaving a little bit of autumn magic. We are about to create a friend who embodies the cozy, playful spirit of the season—a sweet ghost named Gus who prefers a warm drink to a spooky fright.

There is a special kind of joy in creating for a season, in making heirlooms that will be brought out year after year to celebrate. Gus is more than just decoration; he is a story, a tangible piece of comfort you have crafted with your own two hands. Let's begin.

🎨 The Artisan's Vision: Why This Project is Special

The soul of this project is rooted in the theme of **"Whimsical Autumn Comfort."** We are capturing the feeling of a perfect autumn day—the crisp air, the warm colors, the simple joy of a sweet treat. Gus the Ghost is a celebration of the season's gentle side. His charming striped legs, cozy beanie, and favorite boba tea tell a story not of haunting, but of happy, everyday moments. This creation is an invitation to smile, a handmade friend to share the cozy season with, and a testament to the fact that the most beautiful things are born from a place of simple joy.

✨ Skills You'll Master (And Why They Matter)

With every creation, we hone our craft. With Gus, you will practice several essential amigurumi arts:

• Seamless Color Changes: Mastering the art of creating crisp, clean stripes for Gus's charming legs.
• Working from the Bottom Up: We will construct this piece using a clever low-sew method, building the legs first and joining them to form the body in one continuous piece.
• Miniature Accessory Crafting: You will learn the delicate art of creating tiny, perfect accessories like the beanie and boba tea, which give a creation its unique soul.
• Symmetrical Assembly: The final flourish is in the careful placement of the arms and eyes to bring out that perfect, innocent expression.

🧶 The Alchemist's Trove: Materials & Tools

• Yarn: Worsted Weight (Aran/10-ply) in the following colors:
  • Classic White (approx. 100g)
  • Bright Orange (approx. 20g)
  • Sunset Gold (approx. 20g)
  • Royal Blue (approx. 15g)
  • Chartreuse Green (approx. 20g)
  • Cream (for boba tea 'milk')
  • A small amount of Black (for embroidery)
• Crochet Hook: 3.5mm (E-4) or a size that matches your yarn and tension.
• Safety Eyes: One pair of 12mm black safety eyes.
• Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill.
• Other Tools: Yarn needle, stitch marker, scissors, and a small piece of cardboard or plastic for the boba cup base (optional).

💡 The Language of the Craft: Stitches & Abbreviations

We work in US crochet terms. The pattern is worked in continuous rounds unless stated otherwise.

• MR: Magic Ring
• sc: Single Crochet
• inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
• dec: Invisible Decrease (work in front loops only)
• sl st: Slip Stitch
• ch: Chain
• BLO: Back Loop Only
• [...]: Repeat instructions in brackets
• (...): Total number of stitches in a round

💡 The Artisan's Advisor: Pro Tips & FAQs

How do I get the stripes on the legs so neat?▼

A wonderful question. For the cleanest color changes, I recommend the "tapestry crochet" method. Instead of cutting the yarn for each stripe, carry the unused color along inside your stitches. When it's time to change, complete the final yarn over of the last stitch of the old color with the new color. This creates a nearly invisible transition and saves you from weaving in many ends!

My ghost's body is looking a bit wobbly. Any advice?▼

The key to that beautiful, soft bell shape is consistent stuffing. As you work up the body, stuff in small increments. Pay special attention to the base where the legs join—make sure it's firmly stuffed to provide a stable foundation. For the upper body, stuff it just enough to hold its shape without stretching the stitches. This balance is the secret to a perfect silhouette.

Can I use different colors or accessories?▼

Absolutely! I wholeheartedly encourage you to let your own muse guide you. This pattern is a canvas. Imagine Gus with pastel rainbow legs for spring, or red and green stripes for Christmas. Perhaps he'd prefer a hot cocoa to a boba tea, or a party hat instead of a beanie. The true art of amigurumi is in making a creation uniquely your own. I cannot wait to see what you dream up!

The full, step-by-step pattern begins below.

📖 Woven into Being: The Complete Gus the Ghost Pattern

Legs (Make 2)

Start with Royal Blue for the shoes. Stuff the legs firmly as you go. Change colors for the stripes on Rnds 5-14 every two rounds (e.g., 2 rounds Orange, 2 rounds Gold, repeat).

Rnd 1: Start 6 sc in a MR (6)

Rnd 2: [inc] x6 (12)

Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x6 (18)

Rnd 4: In BLO, sc in all 18 sts (18)

Rnd 5: Change to Bright Orange. sc in all 18 sts (18)

Rnd 6: sc in all 18 sts (18)

Rnd 7-14: Alternate 2 rounds of Sunset Gold with 2 rounds of Bright Orange. sc in all 18 sts for each round (18)

For the first leg, fasten off. For the second leg, do not fasten off. We will now join them to create the body.

Body

From the second leg, ch 3. Join with a sc to any stitch on the first leg. This is the new start of your round. Place a stitch marker.

Rnd 15: Change to Classic White. sc in the 18 sts of the first leg, sc in the 3 ch sts, sc in the 18 sts of the second leg, sc in the other side of the 3 ch sts (42)

Rnd 16: [6 sc, inc] x6 (48)

Rnd 17: [7 sc, inc] x6 (54)

Rnd 18-28: sc in all 54 sts (11 rounds) (54)

Rnd 29: [7 sc, dec] x6 (48)

Begin stuffing the body. Continue to stuff as you go.

Rnd 30: sc in all 48 sts (48)

Rnd 31: [6 sc, dec] x6 (42)

Rnd 32: sc in all 42 sts (42)

Rnd 33: [5 sc, dec] x6 (36)

Insert safety eyes between Rnds 32 and 33, about 8-9 stitches apart.

Rnd 34: [4 sc, dec] x6 (30)

Rnd 35: [3 sc, dec] x6 (24)

Rnd 36: [2 sc, dec] x6 (18)

Rnd 37: [sc, dec] x6 (12)

Finish stuffing firmly.

Rnd 38: [dec] x6 (6)

Fasten off, weave the tail through the final 6 stitches, pull tight to close, and hide the end.

Arms (Make 2)

Using Classic White. Do not stuff.

Rnd 1: Start 6 sc in a MR (6)

Rnd 2: [sc, inc] x3 (9)

Rnd 3-8: sc in all 9 sts (6 rounds) (9)

Fold the opening flat and sc across to close. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Beanie

Using Chartreuse Green.

Rnd 1: Start 6 sc in a MR (6)

Rnd 2: [inc] x6 (12)

Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x6 (18)

Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] x6 (24)

Rnd 5-8: sc in all 24 sts (4 rounds) (24)

Rnd 9: In FLO, [sl st] around (24)

Fasten off. Create a small pom-pom and attach it to the top of the beanie.

Boba Tea Cup

Start with Sunset Gold.

Rnd 1: Start 6 sc in a MR (6)

Rnd 2: [inc] x6 (12)

Rnd 3: In BLO, sc in all 12 sts (12)

Rnd 4-7: sc in all 12 sts (12)

Change to Cream. Insert a small circle of cardboard in the base if desired for stability.

Rnd 8: In BLO, sc in all 12 sts (12)

Rnd 9: [dec] x6 (6)

Fasten off, leaving a tail. With black yarn, make several French knots on the gold part of the cup for "boba pearls." With white yarn, embroider a small straw coming out of the top. Lightly stuff.

🧵 The Final Flourish: Assembly & Embellishment

This is where the true alchemy happens, and our creation's personality comes to life.

1. Attach Arms: Sew the arms to the sides of the body, around Rnd 28-29. Position them so they can hold the boba tea cup.
2. Place Beanie: Place the beanie on the top of the head, slightly angled for a playful look. You can secure it with a few hidden stitches if you wish.
3. Add Boba Tea: Stitch the boba tea cup securely between the hands.
4. Final Touches: With a strand of black yarn, you may wish to embroider a tiny, subtle 'v' shape for a mouth between and below the eyes, but I find the simple, wide-eyed gaze to be the heart of innocence for this creation.

💌 From Patricia's Hook & Heart: A Final Word

And there he is. Your very own Gus the Ghost, a testament to your skill and artistry. Look at the life you have breathed into him with just yarn, a hook, and your patient hands. He is a little vessel of joy, a beacon of whimsical autumn comfort.

May he be a reminder that creating is an act of love, and that the things we make with our hands carry a special kind of magic. I hope he brings a smile to your face and a touch of handmade warmth to your home for many seasons to come. Happy creating, my dear artisan.