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Ghost Swing Car Hangers Crochet Pattern Bundle: 7 Complete Tutorials
Seven coordinated hanging charms in one complete, step-by-step collection. The ghost swing car hangers crochet pattern bundle turns the supplied pattern notes into a clean, maker-friendly tutorial while preserving stitch counts, cord lengths, and component order.
This ghost swing car hangers crochet pattern bundle keeps every small component in a practical build order, so you can pause after any section without losing your place. Before you begin the ghost swing car hangers crochet pattern bundle, read the full round once and mark every color change.
Table of Contents
Project at a Glance
Adventurous beginner to intermediate
About 8 × 8 cm before cords
Joined rounds, flat motifs, chain cords
The finished ghost swing car hangers crochet pattern bundle should swing freely without feeling heavy or overstuffed.
What you will make
- Faceless ghost with purple hat and three soot balls
- Little witch ghost with tall black hat and three padded stars
- Lily-of-the-valley ghost with leaves and four flowers
- My Melody Ghost with pink bunny hood, bow, butterflies, and sleepy charm
- Pumpkin ghost with three ribbed pumpkins
- Fish ghost with three blue fish
- Cat ghost with black star and three pastel stars
Materials and Abbreviations
- 4- or 5-ply milk cotton or similar sport/DK cotton blend in black, white, green, orange, blue, pink, yellow, and purple
- 2.0–3.0 mm crochet hook
- 4 mm safety eyes or embroidery thread
- Fiberfill, stitch marker, tapestry needle, scissors, and optional blush
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MR | magic ring |
| ch | chain |
| sl st | slip stitch |
| sc | single crochet |
| hdc | half double crochet |
| dc | double crochet |
| tr | treble crochet |
| inc / dec | increase / decrease |
| BLO | back loop only |
US crochet terminology is used. Compare unfamiliar terms with the Craft Yarn Council crochet abbreviations and match your yarn to the standard yarn-weight system.
For the neatest ghost swing car hangers crochet pattern bundle, keep the cords firm, the joins secure, and the decorative pieces balanced. Use the ghost swing car hangers crochet pattern bundle as a checklist: body first, themed details second, cords third, and final assembly last.
Complete Written Instructions
This bundle combines the complete written instructions from the seven individual projects. Use the common body and hands for the little witch, lily of the valley, My Melody, pumpkin, fish, and cat designs; use the dedicated construction for the faceless ghost. Body and arms R1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6) R2: 6 inc (12) R3: [1 sc, inc] × 6 (18) R4: [1 sc, inc, 1 sc] × 6 (24) R5–R8: 24 sc (24) R9: 7 sc, ch 5 and sl st back across 4 ch, 10 sc, ch 5 and sl st back across 4 ch, 7 sc (24) R10: [3 sc, inc] × 6 (30) R11: [2 sc, inc, 2 sc] × 6 (36) R12: [5 sc, inc] × 6 (42) R13: [1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, 1 sl st] × 7 Face disc R1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6) R2: 6 inc (12) R3: [1 sc, inc] × 6 (18) Embroider the mouth and red face marks; attach the safety eyes securely. Soot balls (make 3) R1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6) R2: 6 inc (12) R3: [1 sc, inc] × 6 (18) R4–R5: 18 sc (18) R6: [1 sc, dec] × 6 (12) R7: 6 dec (6) Each white eye starts with 6 sc in a magic ring. Work a 100-ch main cord through the top of the body and a 20-ch secondary cord; sew the balls onto the cords. Purple witch hat R1: 3 sc in a magic ring (3) R2: 1 sc, inc, 1 sc (4) R3: 1 sc, 2 dc increases, 1 sc (6) R4: inc, [dc, dc inc] × 2, inc (10) R5: 4 sc, 2 dc, 4 sc (10) R6: 4 sc, 2 dc inc, 4 sc (12) R7: [1 sc, inc] × 6 (18) R8: [1 sc, inc, 1 sc] × 6 (24) R9: change to black; 24 sc (24) R10: BLO, change to purple; 24 inc (48) R11: [1 sc, ch 1] around as printed in the source. COMMON GHOST BODY Body (joined rounds; ch 1 at the start does not count as a stitch; slip stitch to the first sc to join) R1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6) R2: inc around (12) R3: [1 sc, inc] × 6 (18) R4: [1 sc, inc, 1 sc] × 6 (24) R5–R9: 24 sc (24) R10: [3 sc, inc] × 6 (30) R11: [2 sc, inc, 2 sc] × 6 (36) R12: [5 sc, inc] × 6 (42) R13: [1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, 1 sl st] × 7 Hands (make 2) R1: 5 sc in a magic ring (5) R2: [1 sc, inc] × 2, 1 sc (7) R3: 7 sc (7) Sew the hands to body rounds 7–8. Add the eyes around round 6, embroider the small nose, and brush on blush if desired. LITTLE WITCH Tall witch hat R1: 4 sc in a magic ring (4) R2: [1 sc, inc] × 2 (6) R3–R8: 6 sc (6) R9: [1 sc, inc] × 3 (9) R10: 9 sc (9) R11: [1 sc, inc, 1 sc] × 3 (12) R12: 12 sc (12) R13: [3 sc, inc] × 3 (15) R14: 15 sc (15) R15: [2 sc, inc, 2 sc] × 3 (18) R16: 18 sc (18) R17: [5 sc, inc] × 3 (21) R18: 21 sc (21) R19: change to yellow; [3 sc, inc, 3 sc] × 3 (24) R20: change to black; [7 sc, inc] × 3 (27) R21: [1 sc, inc] × 13, 1 sc (40) R22: 40 dc increases (80) Stars (make 6 pieces; pair them for three padded stars) R1: 5 sc in a magic ring (5) R2: 5 inc (10) R3: [1 sc, inc] × 5 (15) R4: [(1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc), 2 sl st] × 5 Join matching stars together. Make a 100-ch main cord through the body and hat, plus a 30-ch secondary cord, then attach the stars. LILY OF THE VALLEY Lily hat R1: 8 sc in a magic ring (8) R2: 8 inc (16) R3: [1 sc, inc] × 8 (24) R4–R5: 24 sc (24) R6: 4 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 2 tr, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 4 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 2 tr, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 4 sc Hat eyes (make 3): 4 sc in a magic ring. Hat ears (make 2): into a ring work 2 sc, 2 hdc, ch 3, 2 hdc, 2 sc, 1 sl st. Lily-of-the-valley flowers (make 4) R1: 5 sc in a magic ring with green yarn. R2: ch 4 to stand, [1 dc, ch 1] × 5. R3: change to white and work into the ch-1 spaces: ch 2, [bobble-5dc, ch 1] × 6. R4: [1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc] × 6. Leaf Ch 16. Starting in the second chain, work 1 sc, 1 hdc, 3 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, 1 sl st; continue around the chain with 1 sc, 1 hdc, 3 dc, 1 hdc, (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc), then mirror the sequence down the opposite side. Cords: long cord 115 ch; short cord 65 ch. MY MELODY GHOST Bow Make a ring and work [ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, 1 sl st] × 2. White face patch Ch 6. Starting in the second chain, work 4 hdc; work 4 hdc in the end chain to turn; continue with 3 hdc and 1 hdc increase. Bunny ears (make 2) Ch 5. Starting in the second chain, work 2 sc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc inc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, 1 sl st. Butterfly R1: Make a ring; ch 3, 1 dc, [ch 2, 2 dc] × 7, ch 2. R2: Change color, begin in a ch-2 space, and work 6 dc into each of the 8 ch-2 spaces; sl st to join. R3: Fold in half to form the butterfly and ch 8 to secure. Star (make 2 pieces and join) R1: 5 sc in a magic ring (5) R2: 5 inc (10) R3: [1 sc, inc] × 5 (15) R4: [(1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc), 2 sl st] × 5 Main cord: 100 ch. Assemble with the bow, butterflies, and the small sleepy charm. PUMPKIN Pumpkin hat: use the lily-hat base above, then embroider triangular eyes, a nose, and a stitched jack-o'-lantern smile. Small pumpkins (make 2) R1: ch 10. Starting in the second chain, 1 sl st, 7 sc, 1 sl st. R2–R12: work BLO only: ch 1, turn, 1 sl st, 7 sc, 1 sl st. Join R1 to R12, gather and secure the bottom, stuff lightly, then close the top. Mini pumpkin (make 1) R1: ch 9. Starting in the second chain, 1 sl st, 6 sc, 1 sl st. R2–R9: work BLO only: ch 1, turn, 1 sl st, 6 sc, 1 sl st. Join the first and last rows, stuff lightly, and close. Pumpkin leaf R1: Make a ring. Form three leaf lobes with ch-5 branches, working combinations of sl st, sc, hdc, and dc back toward the ring; tighten the ring. R2: Edge the leaf with sc and small ch-3 picots to create pointed tips. Pumpkin top R1: 4 sc in a magic ring (4) R2: 4 inc (8) Cords: long cord 115 ch; short cord 65 ch. FISH Fish hat details Mouth: ch 5 with pink yarn. Top fin: working across hat rounds 1–2, ch 2, hdc inc, 1 sl st, hdc inc, 1 sc. Eyes (make 2): 4 sc in a magic ring with white yarn. Side fins/ears (make 2): [ch 3, dc inc, ch 3, 1 sl st] worked around hat rounds 4–5. Fish charms (make 3) R1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6) R2: [1 sc, inc] × 3 (9) R3: [1 sc, inc, 1 sc] × 3 (12) R4: [3 sc, inc] × 3 (15) R5–R8: 15 sc (15) R9: [3 sc, dec] × 3 (12) R10: 6 dec (6) R11: 6 inc (12) R12: [(3 hdc in one stitch), 1 sl st, K1] × 4 (16), following the source notation. “K1” is not defined in the supplied abbreviation list, so confirm the intended stitch before crocheting this final tail round. Cords: long cord 115 ch; short cord 65 ch. CAT Cat hat details Eyes (make 2): 5 sc in a magic ring with yellow yarn. Add a black vertical pupil and sew each eye to the hat. Ears (make 2): ch 5; starting in the second chain, 1 sl st, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc. Sew the ears around hat rounds 2–4. Large star: use the five-point star instructions from the little witch pattern, make two pieces, decorate the center, and join them. Little stars (make 3) R1: 5 sc in a magic ring. R2: [ch 3, starting in the second chain work 1 sc and 1 hdc, then sl st to the ring] × 5. Cords: long cord 80 ch; short cord 35 ch. Attach the large black star first, then hang the three pastel stars below it.
Step-by-Step Construction Order
1. Crochet the body
Keep the right side facing outward and add only a small amount of fiberfill. Mark the first stitch, count after every increase round, and test the face placement before fastening the eye backs. For decorative use around children, embroidered eyes are safer than plastic parts.
A careful gauge check makes the ghost swing car hangers crochet pattern bundle easier to assemble and helps every paired piece match.
2. Make the hat or themed topper
Work the color changes in the listed order. Pin the center front, center back, and both sides before sewing so the topper does not creep off-center. Hide the final tail inside the topper.
3. Crochet the hanging charms
Make matching motifs in batches and keep the first beside the second as a size guide. Stuff round charms lightly, leave stars and leaves flat, and weave in all tails before attaching the pieces to the cords.
When the ghost swing car hangers crochet pattern bundle is complete, tug-test each sewn joint before hanging it in a vehicle.
4. Build and balance the cords
Chain the exact lengths, let them relax, and thread the long cord through the top. Attach the charms at staggered heights so they do not collide. Hang the project with temporary knots, adjust the spacing, and only then sew the joins permanently.
5. Finish the face and final assembly
Add embroidery with short controlled stitches, use blush sparingly, and steam only from a distance. Tug-test every sewn connection. Weave each tail through several stitches and trim it inside the work.
Photograph the ghost swing car hangers crochet pattern bundle flat before hanging it; the image makes it easier to spot twisted cords or uneven spacing. The ghost swing car hangers crochet pattern bundle works best with smooth yarn that shows small stitches clearly.
Seven Design Walkthroughs
Use each three-image sequence as a visual checkpoint: body first, themed details second, and the balanced finished hanger last.
Faceless Male
Little Witch
Lily Of The Valley
My Melody
Pumpkin
Fish
Cat
Safety and Durability Checks
- Tug every cord and sewn motif firmly before use.
- Keep the hanger short enough that it does not obstruct the driver’s view.
- Do not place it near controls, vents, mirrors, or airbags.
- Keep detachable parts away from children and pets.
- Repair the hanger if a cord frays or a safety eye loosens.
If you batch-make gifts, repeat one component of the ghost swing car hangers crochet pattern bundle at a time instead of finishing one hanger from start to finish.
Troubleshooting
Recount the increase round and verify the final decorative repeat.
Use four-point pinning before sewing.
Let the chain relax, steam from a distance, and assemble while suspended.
Use the same hook and count each stitch instead of comparing by eye.
The ghost swing car hangers crochet pattern bundle is small enough for scraps but detailed enough to feel like a complete amigurumi project.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this project beginner friendly?
Yes, if you know a magic ring, single crochet, increases, and decreases. The small parts make it an adventurous-beginner project.
Can I use acrylic yarn?
Yes, but smooth cotton or a cotton blend usually gives crisper tiny motifs and firmer cords.
How large is the finished ghost?
The source lists approximately 8 × 8 cm for the main body. The full length depends on the cords and charm spacing.
Can I sell finished hangers?
Generally yes when your pattern license allows it, but do not redistribute the pattern instructions or source images.
How do I prevent stretching?
Use firm tension, a smaller hook, cotton-rich yarn, and reinforced top attachment points.
Keep this ghost swing car hangers crochet pattern bundle nearby during assembly so the order of the dangling pieces remains clear.
