A Halloween Crochet Creation Inspired by My Daughter's Art: Coco-Ghost Sips Cocoa and Spreads Smiles

in NeedleWorkMonday26 days ago (edited)

Don’t worry—it's just a friendly Coco-Ghost! I crocheted my daughter’s favourite imaginary character, Coco-Ghost, which she has been obsessed with since she was five. She used to draw all kinds of Coco-Ghosts, so I chose one of her designs to bring to life with crochet. Now, she can see and hold her little character just like she always imagined.

This one is the coco-ghost drinking a coco in a mug.

This was fun to do and gave us giggles. I winged every step, so I can't give you an exact pattern.

But here it is.

I mainly used white cotton DK yarn and a 4mm hook for the head/body. Plus assorted types of excess yarns for accessories.

I started with a magic ring.

Then, I did a single crochet throughout, increasing the stitches until I was happy with the size.

Then, I continued to add height.

Then, I created a frilly edge at the bottom.

I made a lid.

I stuffed the body/head.

I sewed the lid to keep the stuffing in.

For the arms/hands, I used a magic ring and double crochet throughout, increasing and then decreasing the stitches to create a ball shape.

For the eyes, I crocheted using leftover yarns in a few colours with a small 2.5mm hook.

One eye is bigger than the other, just like in her drawing!

Then, I secured and attached it to the head.

I embroidered the pink lips.

Then, the light pink blush.

She's got a cute face!

Now, for the chocolate drip!

I did three single crochet in the next four stitches, then chained three. Starting from the second chain from the hook, I worked back up with one single crochet and one half double crochet, slip-stitching to the next stitch on the cap base (adjusting stitches for varied drip sizes).

It fits perfectly on the head.

For the mug of cocoa.

I used single and double crochet, creating a textured bottom edge.

Then, I filled it up!

And gave it to the ghost.

She loves it!

Let's see if she's scary.

Eeeek! Funny scary, don't you think?

Finally, Coco-Ghost is chilling with the pumpkins! My daughter was so happy to see and hold her little character just as she imagined.


Let's give her mouth a wipe for a quick pose.

Have a wonderful needleworking Monday, everyone!

Mariah 🤎🤎🤎

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Aww what a beautiful idea, your daughter is a loved girl 😍 congrats!!

Thank you. 😊🩷

The creation is really good. Your daughter would surely have been ecstatic. A lovely work.

Thank you 🩷😊

It's a fun idea, it turned out great.

Thank you.😊🩷