What is the finished size of this amigurumi?

Using DK/light worsted yarn and a 3.0mm hook, the finished garland in the sample measures roughly 60-90 cm (24-35 inches) from top loop to bottom ornament depending on spiral length. Each ghost measures about 3.5-4.5 cm tall and pumpkins about 3-4 cm in diameter.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes! You can use thicker yarn for a chunkier, larger garland or a lighter yarn for a more delicate look. Adjust your hook size down 1-2 sizes from the yarn recommendation for tight amigurumi stitches. Note that proportions and number of rounds may need minor adjustment when switching weights.

Do I need to use safety eyes or can I embroider them?

Both options work beautifully. Embroidered eyes are safest for items that may be handled by children and allow for more expression. Safety eyes give a more polished, shiny look; if using safety eyes, insert them before stuffing the head fully and ensure they are properly locked.

How much stuffing will I need?

For the sample garland, approximately 40-60 grams of polyester fiberfill is sufficient (small amounts per mini ornament). Ghosts require very light stuffing, while pumpkins are stuffed more firmly to hold round shapes.

Can I make the spiral poseable?

Yes — insert thin floral wire or craft wire along the length of the tube before finishing and stuffing fully. Make sure to fold or wrap the wire ends so they cannot poke through the stitches; secure wire with additional yarn wraps when finished.

What if my stitch count is off?

If you notice a counting error, it is best to unravel back to where counts last matched. Trying to compensate later often creates visible distortions. Use a stitch marker for round starts to reduce counting mistakes.

How do I prevent holes when stuffing?

Work with relatively small hook and firm tension for amigurumi. Add stuffing in small increments and smooth it in as you go so fiberfill does not bunch and create holes.

Can I customize colors and details?

Absolutely! Use different colors for ghosts, pumpkins, or the spiral to match your decor. Add glittery yarn or metallic thread to the spiral for a glam Halloween look or make pastel pumpkins for a sweeter style.

Black Spiral Halloween Garland with Floating Phantoms and

Black Spiral Halloween Garland with Floating Phantoms and Jack-o-Lanterns Pattern

A whimsical Halloween garland featuring a long black spiral cord with three tiny floating ghosts and three jack-o-lanterns suspended along its curves. The design uses small amigurumi pumpkins with embroidered faces and bell-shaped friendly ghosts with tiny arms. Hang it on a door, window, or mantle for a playful, spooky accent—great for holiday decorating or gifting.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Black Spiral Halloween Garland with Floating Phantoms and Jack-o-Lanterns Pattern

— Main Fabric

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DK or light worsted weight yarn (approx equivalent to Sport/Worsted depending on tension); approx 120-150g in black (main spiral)
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40-50g in white for ghosts (3 small ghosts)
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60-80g in orange for pumpkins (3 pumpkins)
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10-15g in green for pumpkin stems/leaves
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Small amount of black embroidery yarn for faces (approx 5-10g)

— Tools Required

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3.0mm (D) crochet hook for main work (or recommended hook slightly smaller than yarn label for tight amigurumi)
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2.5mm (C) hook for very tight small details (optional)
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Yarn needle for sewing and embroidery
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Polyester fiberfill stuffing
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Stitch markers (at least 5)
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Scissors
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Pins for assembly and shaping the spiral
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Optional: thin floral wire (for shaping the spiral internally)
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Optional: fabric glue for securing any embroidered ends

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— Overview and Construction Notes :

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This pattern is written in US terms. Work in continuous rounds where no join is indicated (use a stitch marker at the first stitch each round). Tension should be firm so stuffing does not show through the stitches. Each ghost and pumpkin is worked separately, lightly stuffed, and sewn onto the spiral cord. The spiral cord is a long crocheted tube worked in the round and then shaped into a helix—pin into shape and sew anchor points to secure ornaments.

Info :

Gauge is not critical for this decorative garland, but finished proportions will change if you swap yarn weight significantly. For a similar finished scale, use DK/Light Worsted yarn and a 3.0mm hook.

— Spiral Cord (Make 1 long tube, then shape) :

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)

Round 6 :

(4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)

Round 7-16 :

1 sc in each st (36)

Info :

Begin keeping this tube unstuffed or very lightly stuffed for the first 16 rounds. This will make shaping and pinning easier. If you want the spiral to be stiff, insert a single length of thin floral wire along the inside before closing the final rounds—fold the wire ends back to avoid sharp tips.

Round 17-26 :

1 sc in each st (36)

Info :

Work in continuous rounds. For a long garland like the sample, you will continue this even round many times to create length. The sample spiral measured about 60-80 cm of tube before shaping; you can make yours longer or shorter to preference.

Round 27-36 :

1 sc in each st (36)

Round 37-46 :

1 sc in each st (36)

Info :

If you would like the spiral to have slightly flattened edges (a ribbon-like look), use your finger to press the tube flat every 20 rounds while blocking lightly with steam (test yarn first). Otherwise keep it round for a tubular look.

Round 47-56 :

1 sc in each st (36)

Round 57-66 :

1 sc in each st (36)

Round 67-76 :

1 sc in each st (36)

Info :

At this point measure your tube against the desired length. The sample spiral used roughly 120-160 rounds of 36 stitches (about 12-16 cm of vertical height per 40 rounds, depending on yarn and tension). Continue until you reach the length you like—I worked an additional 80-100 rounds to achieve a long, dramatic spiral.

Round 77-86 :

1 sc in each st (36)

Round 87-96 :

1 sc in each st (36)

Round 97-106 :

1 sc in each st (36)

Info :

If stuffing the tube for body/drape, stuff very lightly in short bursts so the spiral remains flexible. Overstuffing makes shaping difficult. If you opted to insert floral wire, make sure the wire runs centrally along the tube and is covered by fibers or yarn so it won't poke out.

Round 107-116 :

1 sc in each st (36)

Round 117-126 :

1 sc in each st (36)

Round 127-136 :

1 sc in each st (36)

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When your tube is the desired length, fasten off leaving a long tail for hanging and for sewing attachments. Create a small loop at the top by chaining 12-20 (depending on desired hanging length) and slip stitching back to the top stitch; fasten off and weave in ends securely.

Round 137-160 :

1 sc in each st (36) — continue until desired length (sample used up to round 160 for a long helix)

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After finishing the tube, block it lightly if desired. To shape into a spiral helix, wrap the tube around a cylindrical object (like a bottle) or use pins on a cork board to form evenly spaced loops. Pin carefully and tack the tube in place at anchor points where ornaments will be attached—use matching black yarn and small invisible stitches that go through the back of the tube to secure.

— Ghost (Make 3 identical ghosts) :

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)

Round 6 :

(4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)

Round 7-12 :

1 sc in each st (36)

Info :

Place eyes between rounds 8-9 (or after round 9) roughly 6-8 stitches apart depending on desired expression. You can embroider black eyes with embroidery yarn or sew tiny black safety eyes if preferred (use safety eyes no larger than 6mm for scale). When using safety eyes, insert and secure before much stuffing.

Round 13 :

(4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)

Round 14 :

(3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)

Info :

Begin stuffing gently and evenly from round 13 onward; push fiberfill into the head until the ghost is plump but still flexible. The ghosts are small, so use tiny bits of stuffing and shape with your fingers.

Round 15 :

(2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)

Round 16 :

(1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)

Round 17 :

1 sc in each st (12)

Round 18 :

(1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Round 19 :

(2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)

Round 20 :

(3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)

Info :

These increases create the small bell-shaped skirt. Work evenly and keep stitches tidy. If you prefer a more flared skirt, add one extra increasing round: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36).

Round 21 :

1 sc in each st (30)

Round 22 :

1 sc in each st (30)

Round 23 :

1 sc in each st (30)

Info :

To create a ruffled edge similar to the sample, work one round of alternating increases: (1 sc, inc) x 15 which will create little waves at the hem. Alternatively, you can add a picot or shell round for a more pronounced frill.

Round 24 :

(1 sc, inc) x 15 (45) — optional ruffle round

Round 25 :

1 sc in each st (45) — tidy edge after ruffle

Round 26 :

sl st around in back loops only to create a slightly scalloped hem. Then fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing (or tuck tail inside if finishing invisibly).

Info :

Arms: Make two per ghost if desired. Small tubular arms use MR 6 -> 6 sc, inc to 12 then 3-4 rounds sc, fasten off leaving tail to sew. Sew arms to body at round positions 10-12 for raised arm placement. Embroider mouth and eyes now if using yarn embroidery.

— Ghost Arm (Make 6 total: 2 per ghost) :

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3-5 :

1 sc in each st (12)

Info :

Stuff arms very lightly or not at all — a slightly limp arm looks natural on the small ghosts. Flatten the base of the arm and sl st through two loops to close slightly, leaving a long tail for sewing. Position arms on either side of the ghost body at approx rounds 9-11 and sew securely.

— Pumpkin Body (Make 3 pumpkins) :

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic ring (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)

Round 6 :

(4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)

Round 7 :

(5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)

Round 8-14 :

1 sc in each st (42)

Info :

These rounds build the girth of the pumpkin. Work tightly and keep consistent tension so later embroidery sits flat on the surface. After round 10, decide which side will be the front for the jack-o-lantern face and mark it with a removable marker or scrap of yarn.

Round 15 :

(5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)

Round 16 :

(4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)

Round 17 :

(3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)

Info :

Begin stuffing at round 16-17. Pumpkins should be stuffed more firmly than ghosts to hold a round shape. Add small amounts of fiberfill and shape with your fingers to create a rounded silhouette.

Round 18 :

(2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)

Round 19 :

(1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)

Round 20 :

6 dec (6) — leave a small hole for attaching the stem, or close completely and create a surface stem (see Info)

Info :

To create the distinct pumpkin ribs, you can: (A) use a tapestry needle and pull yarn from top to bottom in 6-8 evenly spaced channels to create dents, or (B) embroider raised 'ridges' with surface slip stitch or chain lines. Option A gives classic segmentation.

Round 21 :

Fasten off leaving long tail for closing and for sewing the stem. If you left a small hole at round 20, use your tail to gather and anchor the stem later. If you closed completely, stitch a stem on top and sew securely.

— Pumpkin Stem and Leaf :

Round 1 :

4 sc in magic ring (4)

Round 2 :

4 inc (8)

Round 3-4 :

1 sc in each st (8)

Round 5 :

1 sc in each st, sl st to finish, fasten off leaving a long tail to sew (8)

Info :

Small leaf: ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, sc in last ch, sl st back into base to form a little leaf. Fasten off and leave a long tail to sew onto stem. Sew stem to the top center of the pumpkin using the long tail; anchor with a few stitches into the pumpkin body for security.

— Pumpkin Face Embroidery :

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Use black embroidery yarn or thin black cotton to stitch facial features. Mark eye and mouth positions first. For eyes, small triangles or half-moons work well — embroider two small triangles equidistant from center. For the mouth, stitch a curved mouth with a small tooth or two by stitching across a few stitches and then backfilling. Secure all ends by weaving inside the pumpkin and knotting if necessary.

— Additional Decorative Details (Optional) :

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You can create tiny jack-o-lantern teeth by weaving black yarn through the mouth or by sewing on tiny triangles cut from felt and glued with fabric glue. If you wish to add glittery thread to the spiral, carry a strand of sparkle yarn with your black main yarn for a shimmery effect.

— Assembly and Placement Planning :

Info :

Before stitching ornaments to the spiral, arrange them along the pinned helix to determine spacing. In the sample, ghost/pumpkin pairs alternate approximately every 20-25 rounds of spiral tube; leave a little extra tube between ornaments to show the spiral shape clearly. Mark positions with safety pins or removable markers on the spiral.

Info :

Sewing method: Use a yarn needle and the long tail left from each ornament. Insert the needle through the back of the ornament into the spiral tube at the marked spot, take a few anchoring stitches through the tube body, then sew into the ornament base several times to secure. Tie off and weave tail inside the spiral or ornament for a neat finish.

— Finishing Touches :

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After sewing all ornaments in place and removing pins, check that the spiral hangs evenly. If adjustments are needed, tighten or add a few more anchor stitches at the back of the tube. Trim and weave in all tails. Optionally, add a clear bead or small stitch at key anchor points to prevent ornaments from shifting.

Info :

If you used floral wire, ensure the wire ends are tucked well inside the tube and that the wire does not protrude from any stitch. Use extra yarn wraps around the top loop for added hanging strength.

— Suggested Stitch Counts & Repeat Notes (Reference) :

Info :

Ghost main body circumference after increases: 30-36 stitches depending on chosen increasing rounds; Pumpkin max circumference around rounds 8-14: 42 stitches in the sample. Spiral tube circumference in sample: 36 stitches. Keep consistent counts per section for symmetry across the three repeats of each mini ornament.

Info :

To make multiple garlands, simply scale length of spiral tube and add more ornament repeats at regular intervals. You can also change colors: swap black for purple or add glitter yarn for a festive twist.

Assembly Instructions

Attach head/bell of each ghost to the spiral: position each ghost so its top center aligns with the top side of a chosen spiral loop (for example, attach mid-spiral at rounds 30-35 of the tube). Use the long tail from the ghost (or a new length of matching yarn) and sew from the inside of the ghost top through the tube, make 6-8 secure stitches around, then sew into the top center of the ghost and weave the tail inside to hide
Sew pumpkins to underside of alternate loops: position each pumpkin opposite a ghost so they alternate visually along the helix. Use the long tail from the pumpkin or a separate yarn to anchor through the base area of the pumpkin into the tube, take 8-10 securing stitches through both tube and pumpkin base and knot inside the tube
Attach ghost arms to body at approximately rounds 9-12 of each ghost (counted from the top). Pin arms in position so they raise slightly away from the body, then sew through the arm base and several stitches of the ghost body to secure. Weave tails into body
Sew stems to the top center of each pumpkin at the small hole left at round 20 or by sewing onto the closed top. Anchor with multiple stitches and add a tiny leaf sewn at a slant for character
Create hanging loop at top of spiral: use the long tail left at the top of the spiral to create a chain of 12-20 ch then sl st back into top round to form a loop; reinforce by stitching through the loop and tube with the tail, then weave in ends
After all ornaments are attached and secure, lightly shape the helix, checking for even spacing. Add one or two tiny invisible stitches at the back of the tube near each ornament to keep them from sliding down the spiral

Important Notes

💡Use stitch markers consistently at the beginning of each round to avoid counting errors and maintain proper shaping
💡Stuff body parts gradually as you work rather than waiting until the end, especially before closing small openings like the pumpkin top
💡For embroidered faces, knot and weave in ends thoroughly inside the ornament to keep features secure and neat
💡Pin all pieces in position before final sewing to ensure proper placement and symmetry along the spiral
💡If using floral wire for a poseable spiral, protect ends of wire by folding them back and wrapping with yarn before closing the tube
💡When creating the ruffle on ghosts, test one sample ghost first to decide whether you prefer a subtle or dramatic frill
💡Keep a row counter or the written pattern at hand to track long even-stitch sections of the spiral tube
💡If any stuffing shows through, work one or two rounds of slip stitch around the exterior to tighten stitch fabric

This playful Black Spiral Halloween Garland brings together tiny amigurumi ghosts and smiling jack-o-lanterns for a charming seasonal accent. The long spiral cord makes each mini ornament float and sparkle with personality, while the friendly faces add whimsical cheer to your Halloween decor. I hope each stitch brings you joy as you assemble the garland — hang it proudly or gift it to a friend who loves handmade holiday touches! 🎃👻🧶

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Materials Needed for Black Spiral Halloween Garland with Floating Phantoms and Jack-o-Lanterns Pattern

— Main Fabric

— Tools Required

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— Overview and Construction Notes :

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— Spiral Cord (Make 1 long tube, then shape) :

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Round 27-36 :

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Round 47-56 :

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Round 77-86 :

Round 87-96 :

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Round 107-116 :

Round 117-126 :

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Round 137-160 :

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— Ghost (Make 3 identical ghosts) :

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— Ghost Arm (Make 6 total: 2 per ghost) :

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— Pumpkin Body (Make 3 pumpkins) :

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