Looking for a skull crochet pattern? You’re in luck, because you have found a great step-by-step skull crochet pattern tutorial.
In this tutorial you will learn how to crochet a skull applique.
This skull crochet pattern is perfect if you want to crochet something spooky for Halloween.
Spooky Halloween Skull Crochet Pattern
If you’re looking for a Day of the Dead (Dia De Los Muertos) or a Spooky Halloween pattern, this skull motif may be just what you need.
This sweet little skull pattern is perfect for advanced beginners and is crocheted from the center outward using only basic crochet stitches.
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Materials & Tools For Crochet Appliques
To crochet appliques, you can use any size/mm crochet hook and yarn.
You can use any yarn fiber, like cotton yarn, wool yarn or acrylic yarn.
If you are attaching them to a crochet project, it’s great if you can use the same crochet hook and yarn as for the main project.
It’s common to use either 3 light yarn (dk weight yarn) or 4 medium weight yarn (aran or worsted weight yarn).
Here are a couple of yarns I’d recommend to crochet appliques:
- Lion Brand Wool Ease
- Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton
These two yarns come in many beautiful colors & work for a range of applique patterns.
Next, you’ll need a crochet hook that matches the yarn weight.
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Best Tips for Crocheting Appliques
There are several factors that can help you have success when crocheting appliques.
- Count stitches: Make sure you got each round right by counting stitches after finishing one round.
- Block your appliques: Make sure you get a professional finish by blocking your appliques.
How to Crochet A Skull
Skill Level
Materials
- 1 color of Yarn
Abbreviations
- ch = chain
- ch-sp = open space made by chain(s)
- dc = double crochet
- sc = single crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- st = stitch(es)
Instructions
- Ch 3, counts as 1st double crochet + base chain.Round 1: dc 8 in 3rd ch from hook (base chain), ch 5, dc 1 in base ch, ch 3, dc 1 in base ch, ch 5, sl st in 1st st (=24 st).
- Round 2: ch 1 (does not count as a st), sc 1 in each of the 9 dc (including same place as sl st), sc 6 in next ch-sp, sl st in next ch-sp, ch 2, dc 3 in same ch-sp, ch 2, sl st in same ch-sp, sc 6 in next ch-sp, sl st in 1st st (=30 st).
- Fasten off and weave in ends with a yarn needle.
Notes
- This pattern is written in US terms (learn how to change to UK terms).
- The crochet skull pattern is crocheted in rounds with the right side facing at all times.
- This crochet skull can be crocheted with any crochet hook size and yarn.
- Use it as a full project itself, as a crochet applique or make many for a combined crochet project.
Skull Crochet Pattern Project Ideas
There’s so much you can crochet using the skull crochet applique.
The head part of the skeleton is a great crochet idea, here’s a few ideas how to use it:
- Attach Crochet Skulls to a Halloween Costume
- Add the Skull Appliques To a Trick or Treat Bag
- Use it for Halloween Decorations
- Use As Home Decorations for the Day of The Dead
Next, you can turn it into a Skull Granny Square and make:
- Coasters
- A Skull Scarf
- Crochet Blankets
And there’s so many more ideas on the Skull Granny Square Tutorial!
Different Applique Crochet Patterns
Discover a few great applique crochet patterns:
