Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Suggested Yarn: RED HEART® Super Saver®
- Color A: 316 Soft White
- Color B: 312 Black
- Yarn Measurements: 1 skein of each color (A and B)
- Hook Size: Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 5mm [US H-8]
- Pattern Measurements: Coasters measure approximately 9″x 4″.
- Needle: Yarn needle for finishing.
Abbreviations:
- ch: Chain
- dc: Double crochet
- dc2tog: Double crochet 2 together
- sc: Single crochet
- sc2tog: Single crochet 2 together
- st(s): Stitch(es)
- A, B: Colors A and B
- [ ]: Work directions in brackets the number of times specified
- ( ): Work directions in parentheses into the same stitch
- *: Repeat instructions following the symbol.
Stitching Instructions for Red Heart Crochet Ghost Coasters Pattern:
Ghost Body
- Starting the Ghost’s Head
- Begin with Color A (Soft White).
- Row 1: Ch 2, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook. Turn. (1 sc)
- Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in the stitch. Turn. (2 sc)
- Row 3: Ch 1, sc in the first stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch. Turn. (3 sc)
- Row 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in the first stitch, sc in each of the last 2 stitches. Turn. (4 sc)
- Row 5: Ch 1, sc in the first 3 stitches, 2 sc in the last stitch. Turn. (5 sc)
- Row 6: Ch 1, 2 sc in the first stitch, sc in each of the last 4 stitches. Turn. (6 sc)
- Building the Shape
- Rows 7-9: Ch 1, sc in each stitch across. Turn. (6 sc per row)
- Row 10: Ch 1, sc2tog over the first 2 stitches, sc in the next 2 stitches, sc2tog over the last 2 stitches. Turn. (4 sc)
- Adding Arms and Body
- Row 11: Ch 1, sc in each stitch across, ch 10. Turn. (4 sc and ch-10)
- Row 12: Dc in the 4th ch from the hook, dc in the next 2 ch, hdc in the next 3 ch, sc in the last ch, sc in the next 4 stitches. Ch 10. Turn. (12 sts and ch-10)
- Row 13: Dc in the 4th ch from the hook, dc in the next 2 ch, hdc in the next 3 ch, sc in the last ch, sc in the next 7 stitches, hdc in the next stitch, dc in the next stitch, dc2tog over the last 2 stitches. Leave the turning ch unworked. Turn. (18 sts)
- Shaping the Body
- Row 14: Ch 1, sc2tog over the first 2 stitches, sc in the next 11 stitches, hdc in the next stitch, dc in the next stitch, dc2tog over the last 2 stitches. Turn. (15 sts)
- Row 15: Ch 1, sc2tog over the first 2 stitches, sc in the next 11 stitches, sc2tog over the last 2 stitches. Turn. (13 sts)
- Row 16: Ch 1, sc2tog over the first 2 stitches, sc in the next 9 stitches, sc2tog over the last 2 stitches. Turn. (11 sts)
- Lengthening the Body
- Rows 17-25: Ch 1, sc in each stitch across. Turn. (11 sts per row)
- Finishing the Base of the Body
- Row 26: Ch 1, sc2tog over the first 2 stitches, sc across. Turn. (10 sts)
- Row 27: Ch 1, sc in the next 8 stitches, sc2tog over the last 2 stitches. Turn. (9 sts)
- Row 28: Ch 1, sc2tog over the first 2 stitches, sc in the next 6 stitches, 2 sc in the last stitch. Turn. (9 sts)
- Row 29: Ch 1, 2 sc in the first stitch, sc in the next 6 stitches, sc2tog over the last 2 stitches. Turn. (9 sts)
- Row 30: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in the next 6 stitches, 2 sc in the last stitch. Turn. (9 sts)
- Row 31: Ch 1, 2 sc in the first stitch, sc in the next 4 stitches, [sc2tog] twice. Do not fasten off. (8 sts)
Edging
- Ch 1, rotate the piece and sc evenly around the entire ghost, working 3 sc at the top and bottom points for smooth shaping. Join with a slip stitch in the first sc.
Finishing the Face
- Use Color B (Black) for embroidery:
- Eyes: Create 2 French knots for the eyes.
- Mouth: Use satin stitches across 2 rows to form an oval-shaped mouth.
- Fasten off and weave in all ends using the yarn needle.
This pattern creates a spooky yet charming set of ghost-shaped coasters perfect for Halloween or any ghostly-themed decor.
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