Glow in the DARK, free Crochet GHOST pattern

Hi Pumpkins !!! Let me introduce you to my new friend… Felix, the little glow in the dark ghost ! Yes, you heard well, it GLOWS in the dark !!! This ghost crochet pattern is an upgrade version to a previous pattern that I wrote last year because, when I discovered this super cool yarn I knew I had to do something about it !

You are probably wondering how does glow in the dark yarn work, well it’s pretty simple. It’s a specific phosphorescent yarn that you have to leave under a source of light for, let’s say around 10 minutes. Because, the yarn will ” absorb ” the light, it will glow when you put in the dark, Very simple and mega EFFECT !

I am excited super excited to share this pattern with you and as usual, it is followed by a YouTube tutorial to help making Felix, so don’t hesitate to watch it for more details.

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Notes

• Read the pattern completely before you start.

• Full YouTube tutorial for Felix, the crochet ghost : here

• The use of different supplies from that indicated may vary the final rendering. You don’t have to use the same brand of yarn but the gauge has to be the same for a similar result.

• For a result similar to the original little ghost, it is important to read the pattern at each step so as not to skip instructions given for a specific row. The model requires careful counting of rows and stitches.

• Also, don’t hesitate to contact me here if you notice any mistake in the tutorial, thank you 🥰

• Check the size of the hook indicated before each elements.

• The numbers placed in parentheses correspond to the number of stitches to have when finishing the row. This allows you to know if it was done correctly. If you have more than the number indicated, it means that you have added stitches. Conversely, if you lack it, you have forgotten it.

• The letters (a,b,c…) at the end of sentences correspond to the pictures.

• Avoid waste by mixing your cut threads with the stuffing.

• When it is indicated “classic finish “, it means: Cut the thread and pass it through the loop to make a knot.

• When it is indicated ‘’ invisible finish‘’, it means : Cut the thread, pass it through the loop to make a knot and then, create a ‘’ fake stitch ‘’ to make it invisible. ( please refer to this video : here )

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Difficulty, stitches and techniques

Level of difficulty : Easy

Stitches and techniques : single crochet, slip stitch, chain stitch, increase, decrease, half double crochet, double crochet, front loop only, back loop only.

Double crochet tutorial : here and half double crochet tutorial : here

For more details about the different crochet stitches and techniques, watch my YouTube videos : here

List of supplies

_{The use of different supplies from that indicated may vary the final rendering.
But, as long as the yarn gauge is respected, you can pick the yarn ball of the brand you prefer ( the result will be similar in term of proportions ).}

• DIY GLOW yarn from Lion brand ( Amazon link : here ), 1.75 oz / 71 yd, ( gauge 4 – Medium ) color : ‘’ 098B Natural Écru ‘’ . If not available, I recommend to get this one from Amazon as well : here

• Black and pink, thin cotton threads for the cheeks, eyebrows and smile. You can also use embroidery skeins.

• Hook : 4,5 mm ( G7 ) from this beginner set : here

• Two round safety eyes : 10 mm ( from this box : here )

• Toy stuffing

• Darning needle and sewing needle

• Stitch markers

• Lap counter ( from here )

( More information about supplies on my blog post ‘’ Crochet supplies list for beginner ‘’ )

YouTube tutorial

Ghost crochet pattern

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Abbreviations

Body, Part 1

Hook : 4,5 mm
White yarn

R0 : magic ring
R1 : 6 sc in the magic ring (6)
R2 : 6 inc (12)
R3 : (1 sc, 1 inc) x6 (18)
R4 : (2 sc, 1 inc) x6 (24)
R5 : (3 sc, 1 inc) x6 (30)
R6 : (4 sc, 1 inc) x6 (36)
R7 : (5 sc, 1 inc) x6 (42)
R8 : (6 sc, 1 inc) x6 (48)
From R9 to R20* : 1 sc in each stitch (48) ( 12 rounds )

On R13 : Add a colored thread ( or marker ) in the 20th and 26th stitches, to mark the future location of the safety eyes.

At the end of the R20, insert a stitch marker into the back loop of R20’s first stitch.
You will need it at the beginning of the R21ba.

R21fr : FLO (1 sl, 2 ch, 2dc, 1 hdc) x1 then, FLO (1 hdc, 2dc,1 hdc) x 15 (65)
Close the round with a sl then, invisible finish. Keep the marker inserted on R20.

Face

More details to place the elements of the face, in the video: here

• Replace the colored threads with the safety eyes (a). You can add a little bit of special craft glue to the back of the safety eyes to make sure they stay in place.
• With the pink cotton thread, embroider the cheeks under the eyes. Pass the thread twice in the stitch (a).
• With the black cotton thread, embroider the eyebrows at a height of about two stitches from the eyes (b)
• Then, for the smile, place a black thread in the middle of both eyes on about 3 stitches. Then lower the smile on the bottom stitch. Split the cotton thread, which becomes thinner. Use it to separate the main thread into two equal parts with a sewing needle (c).

Arms (x2)

Hook : 4,5 mm
White yarn

R0 : magic ring
R1 : 4 sc in the magic ring (4)
R2 : 4 inc (8)
R3 : 1 sc in each stitch (8) ( 1 round )

Invisible finish. Turn the little arms to the back side ( the stitches look puffier ).
With the darning needle, insert the thread of the magic circle into the arm to hide it.

Body, part 2

Hook : 4,5 mm
White yarn

Take back the white yarn and return to the beginning of the R20, where the marker is located.
R21ba : BLO (6 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (42)
R22 : (5 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (36)
R23 : (4 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (30)
As the rounds progress, keep stuffing.
R24 : (3 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (24)
Start stuffing the body.
Lightly stuff the arms and pin them to the body (a). Then, sew them with the white thread (b).

R25 : (2 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (18)
R26 : (1 sc, 1 dec ) x 6 (12)
Finish stuffing before R27.
R27 : 6 dec (6)
Leave 16 inches of thread then cut it. Pass it through the loop to make a knot. With the thread and a yarn needle, pass through the 6 previous stitches to close the circle.
Hide the thread in the little g\host with the needle then cut what is left.

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Voilà ! FELIX the little ghost is ready !
Isn’t he too cute? ?

Leave it under a source of light for, let’s say around 10 minutes. Because, the yarn will ” absorb ” the light, it will glow when you put in the dark, Very simple and mega EFFECT !

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