Looking for a quick Halloween crochet project that's an adorable little stashbuster? The Little Ghost Key Cover is a fast, fun project designed in two sizes to fit everything from individual keys to larger key fobs and small bunches of keys. With its sweet little ghost face and handy hanging loop, it's quick and easy to clip to your bag, adding a touch of spooky charm wherever you go!
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Why You'll Love the Little Ghost Key Cover
Whether you're keeping track of a single key or a bulky key fob, there's a size that's just right for the job. These little ghosts work up scary fast with just a bit of yarn, making them perfect for stash busting and last-minute Halloween making.
These bag charms are cute, seasonal, and surprisingly handy too! The hanging loop makes your keys easier to find in your purse or backpack, and they're a fun way to add a little spooky personality to something you use every day.
They're also fantastic for gifting. Make one for teachers, friends, neighbors, trick-or-treat prizes, or craft fairs, and customize each ghost with different facial expressions, bows, or accessories to give every one its own personality. Once you've made one, it's hard to stop!
Little Ghost Key Cover
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US - H, 5.0mm crochet hook - Furls Streamline
20 - 25 yds Red Heart Super Saver (4-Worsted; 100% acrylic; 364 yds; 198 g)
Colorway shown: White
Key Ring or Carabiner
Gauge: 7 sts x 8 rows = 2"
Sizes: 3.25" tall; Small - 2.5" wide excluding bobbles, Large - 3" wide excluding bobbles
Helpful Links and Tutorials:
Little Ghost Key Cover Tutorial - COMING SOON
Bobble (note that this video shows a dc5tog bobble, while this pattern uses a dc3tog bobble)
Special Stitch:
bobble (dc3tog worked into the same st): yo and insert hook in next st, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through first 2 loops on hook, [yo and insert hook in same st, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through first 2 loops on hook] twice, yo and pull through all 4 loops on hook to finish the st.
Notes:
The instructions for the Small and Large sizes differ only in Rnds 3 and 8. Be sure to follow the Rnd 3 and Rnd 8 instructions for the size you wish to make.
After making a bobble, push the bobble to the outside of the project while making the next sc.
Feel free to add additional details to your Ghost - like a smile or little bow tie!
Little Ghost Key Cover Instructions
Rnd 1: Ch 6, join to first ch to form a ring, ch 1, work 12 sc into the ring; join. (12 sc)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, *sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st; rep from * around and join. (18 sc)
Rnd 3 SMALL ONLY: Ch 1, sc in each st around; join. (18 sc)
Rnd 3 LARGE ONLY: Ch 1, *2 sc in the next st, sc in the next 5 sts; rep from * around and join. (21 sc)
Rnds 4 - 7: Ch 1, sc in each st around; join.
Rnd 8 SMALL ONLY: Ch 1, sc in the first 4 sts, bobble in next st, sc in the next 8 sts, bobble in next st, sc in last 4 sts; join. (16 sc, 2 bobbles)
Rnd 8 LARGE ONLY: Ch 1, sc in the first 5 sts, bobble in next st, sc in the next 9 sts, bobble in next st, sc in last 5 sts; join. (19 sc, 2 bobbles)
Rnds 9 - 12: Ch 1, sc in each st around; join.
Rnd 13: Ch 1, *sc in next st, 2 dc in next st, sc in next st; rep from * around, break yarn and seamless join.
Add Eyes: Position the safety eyes between Rnds 5 and 6, on the side opposite the joining seam, or as desired.
Make the Hanging Chain: Tightly chain for 9 inches, break yarn leaving a long tail at both ends.
Assembly:
Fold the Hanging Chain in half, and thread the ends on a large yarn needle. Send these ends on the needle through the large Bead.
Send the yarn needle through the Key Ring, and then back through the Bead, in the opposite direction.
Separate the ends, and weave in each end along the chains.
Thread the folded end of the Hanging Chain through the top of the Ghost.
Insert this fold through your key fob or the top of the key (ring).
Loop the fob/ring through the Hanging Chain to secure it.
I hope you enjoy creating your own Little Ghost Key Cover! If you share on socials, I would love to see it! You can always tag me @mooglyblog!
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Follow Moogly on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, TikTok, and Instagram! Thank you to Yarnspirations and Furls for providing the materials shown in this post. Written pattern copyright Tamara Kelly 2026, all rights reserved. Please do not reprint or repost this pattern. Please do link to this page to share this pattern with others. If you wish to make items for sale from this pattern or translate it to another language, please visit the About page for details.
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