Ideal for beginners stepping into amigurumi or keychain project, this pattern gently introduces important skills like shaping through increases and decreases, as well as simple embroidery for facial details. Even those with more experience will enjoy customizing their ghost and refining their technique in a small-scale project.

For anyone seeking a quick, cute, and customizable crochet accessory, the Free Crochet Ghost Keychain Pattern offers a wonderful chance to create a little handmade friend. It brings a bit of spooky fun and personality wherever you go, and making it can be a delightful break from larger projects. Why not give it a spin and see where your creativity takes you?

Cute Ghost Keychain – Complete Crochet Pattern

Celebrate the spooky season with this adorable ghost keychain pattern by MyMy Crochet! Designed especially for beginners, this easy-to-follow tutorial uses simple stitches to create a charming ghost perfect for decorating your bags, pencil cases, or keys. This versatile little amigurumi is a perfect quick Halloween project or gift.

Quick Overview of the Pattern

• The ghost is crocheted in continuous rounds starting with a magic ring.
• Stitch increases shape the ghost’s rounded body.
• Simple decreases taper the bottom for a neat finish.
• A detachable ghost tail detail is crocheted separately and sewn on.
• Eyes can be sewn on or attached using glue-on safety eyes.
• An optional crochet strap can be added to turn it into a keychain.

Notes

• This pattern uses basic stitch techniques: single crochet (sc), increases (inc), decreases (dec), slip stitch (sl st), and working in rounds.
• Slip stitch rounds are used to join and start new rounds.
• Work with a stitch marker or be careful to track your round beginnings to keep count accurate.
• Yarn tails are secured inside the work and carefully woven in.
• The ghost’s shape is achieved by increases at the start, steady sides, and decreases at the end.
• The pattern includes instructions for crocheting “back loop only” stitches to create texture.

Skill Level

Beginner

This easy project is designed for those with:

• Familiarity with crochet basics: ch, sc, inc, dec, sl st
• Comfort working in continuous rounds and magic rings

Materials

• Two colors of yarn:
  • White (main ghost body)
  • Black (for small detailing such as eyes or optional nose)
• Crochet hook sized appropriately for your yarn (commonly 2.5–3.5 mm)
• Yarn needle for sewing and weaving ends
• Pair of 5 mm glued eyes (optional) or black embroidery thread for sewn eyes
• Scissors
• Keychain ring (optional for strap)

Measurements / Sizing (Optional)

• Finished ghost approximately 7 to 9 cm (3 to 3.5 inches) tall without strap.
• Strap length about 12 cm (can be adjusted).

Gauge

• Not critical for this small amigurumi, but aim for tight stitches so stuffing does not show through.
• Approximate gauge: 6 sc per 2.5 cm (1 inch) with suggested hook.

Stitch Abbreviations

Special Stitches

• Magic Ring (MR): Initiate rounds with a tight loop eliminating holes at start.
• Increase (inc): Two single crochets worked into one stitch to expand the round.
• Decrease (dec): Single crochet two adjacent stitches together to reduce stitch count.
• Back Loop Only (BLO): Insert hook under back loop only (not whole stitch). This technique creates visible ridges and texture.

The Crochet Pattern

Body of the Ghost

Round 1:

• Begin with a Magic Ring.
• Work 6 single crochet (sc) into the magic ring. (6 sts)

Round 2:

• Make 6 increases (2 sc in each stitch) around. (12 sts)

Note: “Increase” means 2 single crochet stitches worked into the same stitch.

Round 3:

• Repeat the following 6 times around:
  • 1 sc in next stitch
  • 1 increase (2 sc in next stitch)
• Total stitches: 18

Round 4:

• Work evenly, 18 sc per round for 4 rounds.
• Slip stitch to close each round and chain 1 to start the next.

Round 5:

• Work evenly, 18 sc per round for 4 rounds.
• Slip stitch to close each round and chain 1 to start the next.

Round 6:

• Work evenly, 18 sc per round for 4 rounds.
• Slip stitch to close each round and chain 1 to start the next.

Round 7:

• Work evenly, 18 sc per round for 4 rounds.
• Slip stitch to close each round and chain 1 to start the next.

Round 8 (Back Loop Only):

• Working in the back loop only (BLO), repeat 1 sc, 1 decrease (dec) across the round. (12 sts)

Note: “Decrease” means single crochet two stitches together.

Round 9:

• Work 6 decreases (sc 2 stitches together) to reduce round to 6 stitches. (6 sts)

Finishing the Body

• Cut yarn leaving a tail long enough for sewing.
• Use needle to sew all the front loops of Round 8 together, pulling tight to close the body bottom.
• Secure with a knot to prevent unraveling.
• Leave leftover yarn for attaching tail later.

Tail Detail (Crochet separately)

Round 1:

• Attach yarn to front loops of Round 8 body (where tail begins).
• Crochet 18 single crochets in a round. (18 sts)

Round 2:

• In each stitch, work (1 single crochet, 1 half double crochet, 1 single crochet) followed by 2 slip stitches — all in the same stitch.
• This creates a ruffled, textured tail effect.

Finishing the Tail

• Cut yarn, leaving tail end.
• Use hook or needle to weave in and hide ends.

Eyes

• To add personality, attach eyes either by:
  • Sewing with black embroidery thread between Rounds 5 and 6, leaving 2 stitches between eyes, or
  • Gluing on 5 mm safety eyes in the same position.

Final Details

• Cut yarn and weave in securely.
• Optionally, create a strap for hanging:
  • Strap: Chain 40 stitches, then slip stitch into the same stitch to form a loop.
  • Attach strap to top of ghost or use a metal keychain ring to complete.

Assembly & Finished Size

• Stuff the ghost body firmly before closing.
• Attach tail securely using leftover yarn.
• Sew or glue eyes neatly; ensure symmetrical placement.
• Attach strap or keychain ring if desired.
• Finished ghost measures roughly 7–9 cm tall without strap; strap adds approx. 12 cm length.

Conclusion

This easy ghost keychain pattern is a perfect beginner-friendly crochet project that’s fun, quick, and creative. With only a handful of simple stitches and rounds, you’ll have a cute Halloween accessory suitable as a gift or decoration.