Origami Ghost With Pumpkin Hat

This adorable origami ghost with a pumpkin hat is the perfect Halloween paper craft for kids and adults alike.

With just one sheet of paper and a pair of scissors, you can create a spooky-cute ghost that’s ideal for decorating treat bags, party tables, or even hanging as festive garlands.

This adorable origami ghost with pumpkin hat is a fun and festive paper craft perfect for Halloween.

Using just one sheet of paper and a pair of scissors, you can fold a friendly ghost complete with cute little arms and a tiny pumpkin perched on its head!

This project is ideal for kids and adults looking for creative origami for beginners with a spooky twist.

It’s a wonderful way to add handmade touches to your Halloween celebrations—use these ghosts as party favors, string them into garlands, or attach them as DIY toppers for treat bags and gifts.

This step by step origami tutorial makes the process simple and enjoyable, even if you’ve never folded paper crafts before.

Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party, crafting with children, or just want a cozy autumn afternoon activity, this origami project is sure to bring out the seasonal spirit.

Why You'll Love This Pattern

• A beginner-friendly paper craft perfect for Halloween
• Uses only one sheet of paper and scissors—no fancy tools needed
• Great for kids and adults to make together
• Ideal for decorations, gift toppers, party favors, or garlands
• Quick and fun step by step origami tutorial for instant spooky charm

Skill Level

★★☆☆☆ (Easy)

Materials Needed

• 1 square sheet of paper (white for the ghost, orange on one corner for the pumpkin hat or use separate pieces if preferred)
• Scissors (for cutting the pumpkin hat details)
• Black marker (to draw the ghost’s face)

Instructions

Step 1: Start with the color you want your ghost to be facing down. The color facing up will become your pumpkin color. Arrange your paper to sit like a diamond shape.

Step 2: Fold the left point to meet the right point.

Step 3: Unfold previous step.

Step 4: Fold the bottom point up to meet the top point.

Step 5: Unfold previous step.

Step 6: Fold both the top left and top right edges in to meet the middle vertical crease.

Step 7: Unfold previous step.

Step 8: This time, fold both the bottom left and bottom right edges in to meet the middle crease.

Step 9: Unfold previous step.

Step 10: Hold the upper right and lower right edges as shown. Then, lift them along the creases you made in the previous steps. The paper will start to collapse on itself as shown. Bring both edges together as shown.

Step 11: Fold the upper flap that you formed in the previous step up so that it now lies flat.

Step 12: Repeat steps 10 and 11 for the left side.

Step 13: Flip your paper over from left to right.

Step 14: Fold the bottom left and bottom right edges in to meet the middle crease.

Step 15: Fold the bottom point up on a diagonal as shown.

Step 16: Fold that same point down slightly at the tip.

Step 17: Fold the top point down slightly. How far you fold down will be the size of your pumpkin.

Step 18: Unfold previous step and flip your paper over from left to right.

Step 19: Cut along the line shown only on the upper layer.

Step 20: Open out the top section as shown.

Step 21: Fold the top point down along the line shown.

Tips For Success

• Use origami paper with a white side and a colored side for the pumpkin hat to save time.
• Thinner paper folds better for small details like the hat and arms.
• Draw different expressions on each ghost to make them more playful.
• Attach a loop of string to the top of the hat to hang your ghosts as ornaments.

Color, Paper Ideas, and Variations

• Classic Halloween: White ghost with an orange hat and black marker face.
• Pastel twist: Try a pastel pink ghost with a mint green hat for a soft, whimsical look.
• Mini versions: Fold smaller ghosts to use as cupcake toppers or scatter them across your table as confetti.
• Garlands: Make several ghosts and attach them to twine for a Halloween banner.
• Glow in the dark: Use glow-in-the-dark paper or add glow paint for extra fun in the dark.

FAQ

Other Paper Crafts You Might Like To Try:

• Christmas Tree Napkins Fold
• Origami Swan
• Origami Stocking
• Origami Mouse
• 2D Origami Bell
• Origami Beanie

Helpful Origami Tips

If you're curious to learn more about origami, you might like to look at our basic guides on how to make some common origami folds.

Start with the valley fold and mountain fold—these are the foundation of most origami models.

Once you're comfortable, you might like to try the petal fold for 3D shapes, and explore the bird base and square base for more complex designs.

The water bomb base is also great for creating inflatable or geometric models, like this inflatable origami rabbit.