Skull Applique Crochet Pattern
Updated: Mar 22
Spooky scary skeletons
You will need:
Worsted wight yarn (4) in white
5mm crochet hook
If you would like a larger skull, you can use two strands of yarn on a larger hook. For this tutorial, I am using Bernat Handicrafter 100% cotton with a 6.5mm (K) hook.
Abbreviations:
sc - single crochet
dc - double crochet
tr - treble crochet
Let's get crocheting!
Row 1: Chain 4 (Counts as dc and chain 1), 6dc in fourth chain from hook (7dc). TURN
Row 2: Chain 3 (counts as dc) 1dc in same stitch. 2 dc in each remaining stitch (14dc) TURN
Row 3: Chain 3 (counts as dc) 1 dc in the same stitch, 1 dc in the next stitch *2dc in the next stitch, 1dc in the next stitch* Repeat** until the end, TURN (21dc)
Row 4: Chain 3 (counts as dc) 1 dc in the same stitch, 1 dc in the next stitch *2dc in the next stitch, 1dc in the next 2 stitches* Repeat** until the end. (28dc)
Row 5: Sc across the bottom of the semicircle. You should have 19sc once you reach the end. (see below)
Row 6: slip stitch into the next sc. Chain 4, tr in the next 3 stitches. Chain 4, skip 4 stitches, tr into the next 3 stitches. Chain 4, skip four stitches, tr into the next three stitches
Chain 4, skip 4 spaces, tr in the next sc. Tr in the next two sc.
Row 7: sc in each tr, 5c in chain space, sc in the next 3 tr, 5sc in the chain space, sc in the next 3 stitches. Turn
Row 8: Slip stitch into next stitch, Chain 4, tr in the next 7 stitches, chain 3, skip 2 stitches, tr in the next stitch, tr in the next 7 stitches. You should have 8 treble crochets on either side of the "nose" (the chain 4 counts as a tr). TURN.
Row 9: Sc in each tr until you reach the chain space. 3 sc in the chain space, then sc in each tr until you reach the end. TURN
Row 10: Chain 4 (counts as 1 dc and 1 chain), skip 1 stitch, 1dc in the next stitch. *Chain 1, 1dc in the next stitch.* Repeat ** until you reach the end.
Row 11: Chain 4 (counts as 1 dc and 1 chain), skip 1 stitch, 1dc in the next stitch. *Chain 1, 1dc in the next stitch.* Repeat ** until you reach the end.
Now we will single crochet around the entire skull, starting from the end of row 11, crochet up the side of the skull, over the top, then back down the other side, and across the bottom (see below).
Row 12: For the final row, we will be creating the 'chin.' From the corner, make a sc in the next 4 stitches, hdc in the next 3 stitches, dc in the next 3 stitches, hdc in the next 3 stitches, sc in the next 4 stitches. Fasten off, weave in ends.
And you're done! :) Thank you for visiting my site and trying out my pattern! I hope you like it and find many uses for your skull (a mask, a wall hanging, outdoor decoration...)
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