Crochet Whimsical Glow-in-the-Dark Ghost Lantern Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Glowing yarn (any white or light-colored cotton can work)
• 4.0 mm (G/6) crochet hook
• Safety eyes (or black yarn for eyes)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations:

• ch - chain
• sc - single crochet
• sl st - slip stitch
• inc - increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
• dec - decrease (sc 2 together)

Ghost Body:

1. Make a magic circle.
2. Round 1: 6 sc in magic circle. (6)
3. Round 2: inc (12)
4. Round 3: (sc in next 2 st, inc) repeat around. (18)
5. Round 4: (sc in next 3 st, inc) repeat around. (24)
6. Rounds 5-8: sc in each st around. (24)
7. Round 9: (sc in next 3 st, dec) repeat around. (18)
8. Round 10: (sc in next 2 st, dec) repeat around. (12)
9. Round 11: (sc in next st, dec) repeat around. (6)
10. Stuff the ghost lightly with fiberfill.
11. Round 12: dec around. Pull tight and fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Ghost Face:

1. Using safety eyes, place them on the ghost body (or embroider eyes using black yarn).
2. For the mouth, use black yarn to make a curled smile or any shape you prefer.

Glow Effect:

When using glowing yarn, charge the ghost under a light for several minutes before turning off the lights to reveal its glowing effect!

Finishing Touch:

Place a small LED tea light inside the ghost for extra ambiance and safety.