Tunisian Crochet Ghost Mobile with Mossy Ring Free Pattern

Introduction

This Tunisian crochet ghost mobile is a gentle, bohemian piece made for a calm nursery corner. It is designed for confident beginners who have tried a little Tunisian crochet and want a small, satisfying project with a big payoff. The teal ring is worked in Tunisian knit stitch, giving it a smooth, almost knitted texture, while five little white ghosts hang below in soft Tunisian simple stitch. With coral cords and tiny French knot eyes, it looks playful but peaceful, and the merino yarn makes it feel soft and light. Hang it above a crib or changing table and let it drift.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: DK weight (Category 3) merino wool — approximately 50 g teal (A), 30 g coral (B), 10 g white (C).
• Hooks: 4.0 mm (US G-6) Tunisian crochet hook with cable; 3.5 mm (US E-4) regular crochet hook for edging and assembly.
• Notions: tapestry needle, stitch markers, small amount of toy stuffing, scissors.
• Finished size: Ring diameter 6 inches (15 cm); each ghost 2.5 inches (6.5 cm) wide x 3.5 inches (9 cm) tall; total hanging length approximately 12 inches (30 cm).

Abbreviations

• ch — chain: make a loop of yarn and pull it through the loop on your hook.
• Tss — Tunisian simple stitch: insert the hook under the next vertical bar, yarn over, pull up a loop.
• Tks — Tunisian knit stitch: insert the hook between the two vertical bars of the next stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop.
• sc — single crochet: insert hook, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops.
• st(s) — stitch(es).

Gauge

18 sts x 20 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in Tunisian simple stitch using the 4.0 mm hook. Work a small swatch and measure the middle of the fabric to check your gauge before starting.

Tips Before You Start

• Keep your Tunisian tension relaxed — tight loops make the ghost pieces stiff and hard to fold neatly.
• Count your loops on the forward pass before working the return pass; the ghost pieces are only 10 stitches wide, so one missed loop shows.
• Stuff the ghosts very lightly so they stay soft and rounded rather than lumpy.
• Test the hanging balance before tying the final knots, adjusting the cords so the ring sits level.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Ring (Color A)

Row 1: With the 4.0 mm Tunisian hook, ch 60. Work Tks across (60 sts).

Row 2: Tks across (60 sts).

Bind off: Bind off all stitches. Seam the short ends together to form a ring.

Edging: With the 3.5 mm hook and A, sc evenly around the outer edge (60 sc). Fasten off.

Ghost (make 5, Color C)

Row 1: With the 4.0 mm Tunisian hook, ch 10. Tss across (10 sts).

Rows 2–12: Tss across (10 sts).

Bind off: Bind off all stitches.

Finishing the ghost: Fold the piece in half lengthwise and sew the side edges together. Stuff lightly. Sew the bottom edge closed with a running stitch, pull to gather, and secure. Embroider two eyes with B using French knots.

Cords (Color B)

Cord (make 5): With the 3.5 mm hook and B, ch 30. Fasten off. Attach one end of each cord to the top of a ghost.

Hanging cord: With B, ch 40. Tie it securely to the ring to hang the mobile.

Assembly and Finishing

Attach the other end of each ghost cord evenly around the teal ring, spacing the five ghosts at equal intervals. Tie the ch-40 hanging cord securely to the ring, checking that it sits level. Weave in all ends neatly on the wrong side of the ring and inside the ghosts. Block lightly: mist the ring and ghosts with water, shape them gently with your fingers, and let them dry flat before hanging.

Pro Tips and Variations

• Swap the ghost eyes for tiny stitched smiles, or leave the faces plain for a more minimalist look.
• Use a different color for the ring — soft sage or dusty pink keeps the bohemian feel while matching your nursery.
• Make a second set of ghosts in a contrasting shade and alternate them around the ring for extra texture.