Easy Free Crochet Ghost Filet Pattern for Halloween Decor

Add a spooky touch to your home décor with a Free Crochet Ghost Filet Pattern that combines cozy charm and seasonal flair for Halloween decorations.

Ghost decorations are a fun way to bring the spooky spirit of Halloween into your home. The free crochet ghost filet pattern is a wonderful way to make a delicate, see-through ghost design using a special kind of crochet called filet crochet. This pattern creates a ghost that looks light and airy, almost like it is floating in the air.

Unique Free Crochet Ghost Filet Pattern for Wall Hangings

The beauty of this ghost lies in its simple but eye-catching design. The pattern uses open and closed squares to form the ghost’s shape, making it look like lace. This makes the ghost look elegant and classic, perfect for hanging in windows, framing as wall art, or adding to curtains. Its texture is light and smooth, unlike thick or bulky crochet projects, giving it a fine and graceful appearance.

You can use this ghost decoration in many ways. It is great to chew to your Halloween home decor, hang as a garland, or even turn into a card or gift tag for friends and family. Because the ghost is made with a grid pattern, you can easily change its size by adding or taking away rows and columns, making it small and delicate or larger and more eye-catching.

This pattern is perfect for anyone who enjoys crochet with a bit of finesse. Beginners who want to try filet crochet will find this project a good practice, while experienced crocheters can add personal touches or mix it with other patterns. From this pattern, you can create window hangings, table runners, decorative panels, or spooky greeting cards.

Making this crochet ghost is a simple and stylish way to add a little Halloween magic wherever you want. It combines creativity with a touch of tradition, making your Halloween decorations stand out beautifully.

Filet Crochet Ghost Motif Pattern

Today I'm going to show you how to crochet this ghost that is created using the filet crochet technique. Filet crochet allows you to produce a design using open blocks and closed blocks. The motif is perfect for Halloween and can be used for trick-or-treat bags, pillows, or even afghans.

Quick Overview Of Pattern

Filet crochet motif: Ghost pattern worked in rows using double crochet blocks (open and closed blocks).
Worked from a graph chart: Pattern can be followed row by row, marking off as you go.
Finished with a single crochet border on three sides for easy joining if using in another project.
Custom motif size: Finished piece (after blocking) is 14.5" x 14.5" (37 x 37 cm).
Suitable for Halloween motifs, bags, pillows, and more.

Notes

The motif is worked from the bottom row upward, following the chart.
Open blocks consist of (dc, ch 1, skip next st); closed blocks of dc in each st.
Mark your rows off as you complete them for accuracy.
Numbers of stitches per row are given; always double check at the end of each row.
Start and finish each row as indicated by the graph for a neat edge.
The first row establishes your stitch count; improper count here will throw off the design.
Single crochet border is worked on three sides.

Skill Level

Confident Beginner / Intermediate
(Requires working from a chart, basic increase/decrease, and filet crochet understanding.)

Materials

Yarn: Bernat Super Value (or similar worsted/medium #4 yarn) in white (or color of your choice)
Crochet hook: 5.0 mm
Yarn needle (for weaving in ends)
Scissors

Measurements / Sizing

Finished size: 14.5" x 14.5" (37 x 37 cm) after blocking
Unblocked: Approx. 13" x 13" (33 x 33 cm)
Motif contains: 25 filet blocks per row

Gauge

Not crucial for the motif, but should fit the finished dimensions above.
Motif should be square (equal height and width).

Stitch Abbreviations

ch = chain
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
sp = space
st(s) = stitch(es)

Special Stitches

Open Block:
(dc, ch 1, skip next st)
Closed Block:
dc in each of the next 2 sts
Border:
Work sc evenly along edges, with 3 sc at corners.

The Crochet Pattern

Setting Up

Foundation Chain:
- Ch 52.
Row 1 (Foundation Row):
- Dc in the 3rd ch from hook (counts as first dc).
- Dc in each ch across.
- You should have 51 dc (Chain at start counts as first dc).

How to Read Chart

Open Square (block): dc, ch 1, skip 1 st in the row below.
Closed Square (block): dc in next dc or ch-space (if below is an open block).

Filet Pattern Rows

Row 2

Ch 3 (counts as dc), turn.
Skip next st, (dc in next st, ch 1, skip next st); repeat until you have 10 open blocks.
After last open block, work 19 dc (one in each st and each ch-space as needed—see detailed walkthrough above).
Then, work 6 open blocks to end, ending with last dc in top of turning ch.

Row 3

Ch 3, turn.
Work 7 open blocks (dc, ch 1, skip 1).
Work 19 dc.
Finish with 9 open blocks to end.

Row 4

Ch 3, turn.
Work 8 open blocks.
Work 19 dc.
Finish with 8 open blocks.

Rows 5-10

Continue as established: each row begins with a certain number of open blocks, followed by a group of closed blocks, then more open blocks.
Carefully count open vs. closed blocks, marking the chart as you go.
Follow the graph row by row until row 10.

Row 11 (Start of Ghost Lettering "BOO")

Ch 3, turn.
6 open spaces, 1 closed, 1 open, 1 closed, 3 open, 1 closed, 3 open, 1 closed, 3 open, 1 closed, finish with 4 open spaces.

Row 12

Ch 3, turn.
3 open, 2 closed, 1 open, 1 closed, 1 open, 1 closed, 1 open, 1 closed, 1 open, 3 closed, finish with 6 open spaces.

Row 13

Ch 3, turn.
5 open, 2 closed, 1 open, 1 closed, 1 open, 1 closed, 1 open, 1 closed, 1 open, 2 closed, finish with 3 open.

Continue Pattern

Continue following the graph row by row (using the provided screenshot or paper copy) up through Row 25.
Each row alternates direction (right to left, left to right).
TIP:
For open space over open space, work (dc in dc, ch 1, skip next st).
For closed block over open space, work (dc in ch 1 sp, dc in next dc).

Add the Border

After finishing Row 25:
- Do not fasten off.
- Turn, ch 1.
Work Single Crochet Evenly Around Three Sides:
- First Side (Up):
  In side of each dc row, work 1 sc in each ch-space, 1 sc in each row edge/stitch.
- Corner:
  In the corner, work 3 sc.
- Bottom (Foundation Edge):
  Sc in each ch across; 3 sc in the corner.
- Other Side (Up):
  Sc in each row edge and each ch-space up side.
- 3 sc in last corner.
- Fasten off. Weave in all ends.

Assembly & Finished Size

Block motif to finished size: 14.5" x 14.5" (37 x 37 cm)
Border makes it easy to attach as a panel for bags, pillows, or use as a motif in larger afghans or Halloween projects.

Conclusion

Your filet crochet ghost motif is now complete! This versatile and decorative Halloween design is perfect for pillows, trick-or-treat bags, or as a part of any festive crochet project.