Crochet Ghost Keychain | Free Pattern

Manifesting from this free crochet ghost keychain pattern are all the spooky scenes of Halloween tales—hands joining around a dimly lit séance table, the soft chanting of ancient words seeping from the shadows, and the whisper of an otherworldly wind brushing against your cheek.

Whether you are looking to make a simple project for a crafter’s market, or a quick gift for a friend, this free crochet ghost keychain pattern is the perfect project to sink your hook into and use up your yarn scraps!

So, without further ado, here is the pattern for the Ghost Keychain, part 3 of 7 in our Scrap Buster Keychains collection!

Pattern Information | Free Crochet Ghost Keychain

This free crochet ghost keychain pattern has a difficulty rating of intermediate.

The finished dimensions are 2.5 inches (height) by 2.25 inches (width) by 2 inches (depth) before adding the keychain clip.*

You may also make your pieces larger or smaller by increasing or decreasing your yarn weight and/or hook size, respectively.

*Finished dimensions are calculated from a model using medium weight yarn, a size H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook, the YU/YO method and the following gauge: 18 sc x 21 rows = 4 inches.

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Supplies:

• Size H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook
• Medium (4) weight yarn in 2 colors:
  • Yarn A – gray/black (example uses Red Heart Super Saver: Charcoal)
  • Yarn B – white (Red Heart Super Saver: Soft White)
• Polyester fiberfill
• Keychain clip in chosen style/color
• 6 mm jump rings (x3)*
• Pliers (x2)
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Stitch markers

*6 mm jump rings are the minimum size required for the example gauge. However, larger sizes may be needed depending on your chosen keychain clip style.

Terminology:

This free crochet ghost keychain pattern uses English (US) terminology:

• st (sts) = stitch (stitches)
• ch = chain stitch
• ch-sp = chain space
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• sc2tog = single crochet 2 together (over the span of 2 stitches), also known as a decrease
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• pc = (small) popcorn stitch*
• sk = skip

*Be sure to read through the special instructions for this stitch before beginning, as they may be unique to this pattern.

Please note that this pattern is written so that each crochet stitch abbreviation is attached to a number, such as 1sc, 2sc, etc. This number denotes how many of that stitch is to be worked into the same stitch.

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Special Stitch Instructions:

Please review our special stitch instructions on our Stitch Tutorials FAQ page before beginning, as some techniques may be unique to this pattern.

You can also watch our amigurumi techniques video tutorial for all of our tips and tricks for improving your project!

This free crochet ghost keychain pattern uses the following special stitch tutorials:

• Single Crochet (YU/YO Method)
• Invisible Decrease
• Joining Rounds
• Small Popcorn Stitch

This pattern is worked in the round, with each round joined at the end with a slip stitch. Unless otherwise instructed, the first stitch of your next round will always be worked into the same stitch as your joining slip stitch has been worked into.

Be sure to always keep the ‘right side’ of your stitches facing outwards as you work. The right side is the front side of the stitch that is facing you as you are completing each stitch.

Small Popcorn Stitch:

This free crochet ghost keychain pattern uses a variation of the popcorn stitch that utilizes only 3 double crochet stitches, instead of the more common 5 double crochet, as seen below.

Begin by working 3 double crochet into the next stitch. Then, pull up your working loop (large enough that your last stitch will not be accidentally pulled undone) and remove your hook.

Next, insert your hook, from front to back, through the top of the first double crochet you’ve made in the 3 double crochet sequence. Now, pull your working loop from the third double crochet through the top of the first double crochet.

Lastly, pull your working tail so that your working loop fits back snugly around your hook and continue to your next stitch.

Pattern Instructions | Free Crochet Ghost Keychain

Crochet Ghost Keychain Interior:

To begin the crochet ghost keychain, we will first be making a plain ball shape to insert into the interior of your ghost.

This interior piece will help your finished ghost keep its full shape, as well as add a nice, dark contrast into the sheet’s eyeholes.

With yarn A (gray/black), make a magic ring (or ch 2, work rnd 1 into 2nd ch from hook).

Rnd 1: 6sc into ring, sl st into 1st st to join, ch 1 (6).

Rnd 2: 2sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (12).

Rnd 3: [1sc into each of next 3 sts, 2sc into next st] 3 times, join, ch 1 (15).

Rnd 4: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (15).

Rnd 5: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (15).

Rnd 6: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (15).

Rnd 7: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (15).

Begin stuffing as you go. Continue to add stuffing as you close your piece during rounds 8 and 9, until it is completely full.

Rnd 8: [sc2tog over next 2 sts, 1sc into each of next 3 sts] 3 times, join, ch 1 (12).

Rnd 9: [sc2tog over next 2 sts] 6 times, join (6).

Fasten off yarn A and leave a tail for sewing closed.

Sewing Interior Closed:

To sew the bottom hole closed, pass your needle, from front to back, through the front loop only of each stitch around and then pull tight.

Secure your sewing with a knot, trim the tail, then sew in any remaining length.

Set aside for now. This piece will be inserted into the interior of your crochet ghost keychain later.

Crochet Ghost Keychain Exterior:

With yarn A (white), make a magic ring (or ch 2, work rnd 1 into 2nd ch from hook).

Rnd 1: 6sc into ring, sl st into 1st st to join, ch 1 (6).

Rnd 2: 2sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (12).

Rnd 3: [1sc into next st, 2sc into next st] 6 times, join, ch 1 (18).

Rnd 4: [2sc into next st, 1sc into each of next 5 sts] 3 times, join, ch 1 (21).

Rnd 5: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (21).

Rnd 6: 1sc into each of next 7 sts, 1dc into next st, ch 2, sk next st, 1dc into each of next 2 sts, ch 2, sk next st, 1dc into next st, 1sc into each of next 8 sts, join, ch 1 (23).

Rnd 7: 1sc into each of next 8 sts, 1sc into next ch-sp, 1dc into next st, ch 2, sk next st, 1dc into next ch-sp, 1sc into each of next 9 sts, join, ch 1 (22).

Rnd 8: 1sc into each of next 10 sts, 1sc into next ch-sp, 1sc into each of next 10 sts, join, ch 1 (21).

Rnd 9: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (21).

Rnd 10: 1sc into each of next 5 sts, 1pc into next st, 1sc into each of next 9 sts, 1pc into next st, 1sc into each of next 5 sts, join, ch 1 (21).

Rnd 11: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (21).

Rnd 12: [sc2tog over next 2 sts, 1sc into each of next 5 sts] 3 times, do not join (18).

Rnd 13: [sl st into next st, (1sc, 1hdc, 1sc) into next st, sl st into next st] 6 times, join (30).

Fasten off yarn A and weave in tail.

Retrieve your crochet ghost keychain interior that you’ve set aside earlier and insert it into the bottom opening of your ghost.

Continue to push it all of the way inside, until it reaches the top of the interior, and is visible through the eye and mouth holes.

If desired, you may permanently adhere the inserted piece into the interior of your ghost by sewing both pieces together with a length of yarn A.

Alternatively, you may also leave them unattached and create more inserts in different colors so that your ghost’s eye color is customizable to your current style or mood!

Attaching Keychain:

To make your amigurumi into a keychain, like the sample piece below, begin by splitting your first jump ring with pliers and locate the stitch on your piece that you would like to be the topmost point.

The example crochet ghost keychain is attached to the clip between rounds 1 and 2 of the ghost’s exterior.

Insert one end of the jump ring through the surface of your piece on one side of your chosen stitch, then out again on the other side of that stitch.

Then, use your pliers to bend the jump ring securely closed. Repeat these steps with a second jump ring onto the bottom of your keychain clip.

Finally, connect your amigurumi and keychain clip together by threading a third jump ring through both of your first two jump rings, and bending it closed to create a chain of three jump rings total.

The length of your chain can be modified to be longer or shorter by using more or fewer jump rings, respectively. You may also connect your jump rings onto a premade chain, instead.

Alternatively, you may also sew your piece onto the keychain clip with a length of yarn, or create a length of macramé or braid to connect your pieces together, as well.

Choose whichever method works best for you! Just be sure to choose components that are durable enough for your intended use!

Conclusion | Free Crochet Ghost Keychain

And with that, you’re done the free crochet Ghost Keychain pattern! If you enjoyed this pattern, be sure to check out our full library of crochet keychain patterns, like the camping-themed set below!

You can also explore the Cutie Collections and the Pocket Pets archives for more original and free amigurumi patterns, or our Home Decor Patterns for other homemade household goodies!

If you’re looking to cozy up with a longer project, check out our Clothing Patterns, or assemble your own designs from one of our Granny Square Patterns!

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