Crochet Ghost and Pumpkin Hanging Car Decoration (FREE)
FREE and Easy crochet ghost and pumpkin hanging rear view mirror Car decoration
The perfect way to add a touch of spooky charm to your car this Halloween season.
These adorable hanging crochet car ornaments are not only fun to make but also a unique way to decorate your car for Halloween.
Why You’ll Love This Pattern
- Beginner-Friendly: Whether you’re new to crochet or an experienced crafter, LisaAuch’s easy-to-follow instructions make this project accessible to all skill levels.
- Quick Project: These small crochet items work up quickly, making them perfect for last-minute Halloween decorations.
- Versatile Decor: While designed for car rear-view mirrors, these charming ghosts and pumpkins can also be used to decorate your home or workspace.
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What you will need to crochet the Small Ghost and The Small Pumpkin
A small amount of White Yarn (I used James C Brett Flutterby and a 4.00mm hook)
A small amount of Pumpkin Coloured Yarn ( I used a double-knit yarn with 2 strands worked together )
A small amount of color for the hanging part to tie around the rearview mirror.
4.00mm hook
Tapestry Needle
Safety Eyes
Customize Your Creations
Feel free to get creative with your Halloween crochet car ornaments.
Add different facial expressions to your ghosts and pumpkins to give each one a unique personality.
You can even experiment with different yarn colors and sizes to match your style.
Small NO SEW Crochet Ghost Pattern
ABBREVIATIONS – Pattern is written in US Terms
NOTES: I find a magic ring can break easily when starting a piece when you go to tighten it!
SO
You do NOT need a magic ring to start, you will chain 2 and work all the first rounds of stitches into the first chain
sc = Single Crochet
sc-bl = single crochet into the back loops of stitches
sc-fl = single crochet into the Front loops of stitches
4Dctog = work 4 Dc stitches until one step before finishing leaving the last loop on the hook, repeat 4 times until you have 5 loops on the hook, yarn over pull through
SlSt = Slip Stitch
2Hdc into the same stitch = work 2 sts into the same space (increase)
From * To * = Repeat the instructions in Until the End of the Round
Small Ghost Crochet Pattern
Rnd 1: Ch2, working all into the first chain from the hook make 6 sc (6sts)
Rnd 2: work 2 sc into each st (12sts)
Rnd 3: *2sc into the next st, sc into the next st, * repeat from * to * around (18sts)
Rnd 4: sc into each stitch around (18sts)
Rnd 5: sc into each stitch around (18sts)
Rnd 6: work 4dctogether in the next st, sc into the next 8 sts, and work 4dctogether, sc in each st to end of rounds
(JUST Make sure the 4 double crochet stitches are worked evenly apart )
Rnd 7: sc in each st around (18sts)
Rnd 8: sc in each st around (18sts)
Working this next round into the front loops only
Rnd 9: In the Front Loops *2 HDC in the next st, slip st into the next st * (27)
Do not fasten off . Pull your loop through to start working the back loops for the next round
Rnd 10: Sc- Bl in each stitch around (18sts)
Attach eyes here middle of Rnd 3 and Rnd 4 with 4sts between the eyes and stuff the ghost lightly to shape
Rnd 11:*Sc in the next st, 2sc-together * Repeat From * to * around
Fasten off and using the tail weave through the remaining stitches and pull to close.
SMALL Crochet Pumpkin Pattern (Hanging Car Charm)
What you will need to crochet the Small Ghost and The Small Pumpkin
Using 2 Strands of a Double Knit yarn held together and a 4.00 mm hook, (I am an extremely loose crocheter so please go up a hook size if you feel you need to)
Chain 11. HDC into the 3rd chain from the hook and in each stitch until the end.
Row 2 to Row 11: Ch2, TURN, working into the BACK LOOPS of previous rows sts, Bl- HDC into each stitch across (9sts)
TO assemble the small crochet pumpkin
Fold your piece in HALF A- A and sew this seam.
Weaving in and around the Stitches at the BOTTOM C, pull tight to close
ADD a little stuffing here to shape the pumpkin
Weave yarn in and out around the Top Opening of the pumpkin and Pull Tight to finish.
Assembly of the ghost and pumpkin
TO crochet the Strand that connects the hanging ornaments I took a contrasting piece of yarn and Chained a length of roughly 80 chain sts.
I sewed through the Ghost and the Pumpkin at opposite ends and weaved in all ends to finish.
Your hanging Mirror ornament is now ready!
Remember to Share Your Creations using #lisaauchcrochet
Once you’ve completed your crochet Halloween ghost and pumpkin rear-view mirror accessories, share your spooky car decorations with the world! Use the hashtag #LisaAuchCrochet on social media
Are you in the mood for more Halloween Crochet Patterns?
You can visit more of my FREE
Halloween Crochet Patterns HERE on my website
The small Sunflower hanging basket was the first rear view mirror charm I made for his van in the summer.
FREE sunflower Hanging Car Decoration Pattern HERE
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