Checkered Ghost Pillow by The Turtle Trunk

Checkered Ghost Pillow

Crochet
September 2025
Aran (8 wpi) ?
13 stitches and 13 rows = 4 inches
in SC
5.5 mm (I)
750 - 800 yards (686 - 732 m)
Pillow - 18" / Individual Square 6"
US
English
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The Checkered Ghost Pillow is a fun and cute crochet pillow cover pattern! It features 18 crochet squares (9 checkered and 9 ghosts) and measures 18” x 18” (each square is 6”). The squares are joined together with an invisible join then crocheted around a pillow insert.

Pattern language: English

Pattern includes:
-Detailed instructions for a ghost square and a checkered square

  • how to join the squares
  • how to seam around the pillow -Link to free video tutorial -Gauge

Difficulty: Advanced Beginner

Finished Size: 18” x 18” (make more or less squares to make different projects like blankets, bags, coaster, and more!)

Supplies Needed: medium (4) weight yarn in 2 contrasting colors (approx. Grey- 420 yards / White- 336 yards), 5.50mm (I) hook, 18” pillow insert, yarn needle, and scissors.

Standard US crochet terms.

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