Want to crochet a skull granny square for Halloween? You’re in luck, because here’s an amazing step-by-step skull granny square tutorial.

In this crochet tutorial you will learn how to crochet a skull granny square, with this you can easily put a spooky twist to your crochet granny square projects.

This skull granny square is a fun Halloween themed alternative to the classic granny square and great if you like everything related to granny squares.

Find more: Different Granny Squares.

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Crochet A Skull Granny Square

The Skull Granny Square is perfect for festivities such as Halloween or Day of the Dead.

It’s crocheted from the center of the skull outwards, using the skull crochet pattern and then you turn it into one of the great granny square crochet patterns.

You can use the colors of your choice, but it’s most common to crochet the skull motif in white and then change to a new color yarn.

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Materials & Tools for Granny Squares

To crochet granny squares and granny square shapes, you can use any size/mm crochet hook and yarn.

You can use any yarn fiber, like cotton, wool or acrylic yarn.

However, it’s most 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 granny squares:

These yarns come in many beautiful colors & work for a range of granny square patterns.

Next, you’ll need a crochet hook that matches the yarn weight & a granny square blocking board is helpful when you block the finished pieces.

Best Tips for Crocheting Granny Squares

There are several factors that can help you have success when crocheting granny squares.

Count stitches: Make sure you got each round right by counting stitches after finishing one round or side of the granny square.
Weave in yarn tails as you crochet: Don’t leave weaving in yarn tails until you finish crocheting all your granny squares. Make a habit of weaving them in before you crochet another granny square, which will make weaving in ends less overwhelming.
Use colors that contrasts well with each other. This will give you an overall more stunning look.
Block your granny squares: Make sure you get a professional finish by blocking your granny squares.

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How To Crochet a Skull Granny Square

Crocheted granny square featuring a cream skull design on a blue background.

About the Skull Granny Square

Learn how to crochet a skull granny square with this step by step photo tutorial. Use the skull granny square as a separate project or combine more to create creative crochet projects like a Granny Square Cardigan, Granny Square Dishcloth or Granny Square Ottoman, use your imagination to make something unique.

Project level: Easy

Project LevelEasy

Materials

Crochet Hook Size

Use any crochet hook size that works with your yarn.

Yarn

Use any yarn you like for this pattern.

2 colors of yarn

Other Materials Needed

Crochet Pattern Notes

This pattern is written in US terms (learn how to change to UK terms).
The crochet granny square is crocheted in rounds with the right side facing at all times.
This crochet granny square can be crocheted with any crochet hook size and yarn.
Use it as a full project itself, or make many for a combined crochet project.
You can swap the chains in the beginning for a magic ring/magic circle if you prefer that.

Abbreviations

ch = chain
ch-sp = chain space
dc = double crochet
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
sp / sp(s) = space(s)
st = stitch(es)

We try our best to include all crochet abbreviations in the list above for the crochet pattern, but sometimes we may forget one or two.

Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.

Instructions for the Skull Granny Square

Step-by-step Photo Instructions

Skull

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).

Skull

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 cut yarn.

You can now clearly see the skull outline.

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Granny Square

Change to contrasting color.

Round 1: Make slipknot and work first st in next st (1 stitch after final sl st).

*dc 1 in next st, dc 2 in next st, ch 2, dc 2 in same st, dc 1 in next st, sc 1 in next 3 st*, repeat from *to* 3 times, sl st in 1st st (=44 st).

Granny Square

Round 2: Sl st in next 2 st, sl st in ch-sp, ch 2 (counts as 1st st), dc 1 in ch-sp, ch 2, dc 2 in same ch-sp, *dc 1 in next 9 st, dc 2 in ch-sp, ch 2, dc 2 in same ch-sp*, repeat from *to* 2 times, dc 1 in the next 9 st, sl st in first st (=60 st).

Granny Square

Fasten off and weave in ends with a yarn needle.

Skull Granny Square Project Ideas

The skull granny square can be used in so many ways to crochet a Halloween inspired look and great fall crochet idea.

It’s great for crocheting Halloween home decor like crochet pillows or use it in crochet garments or scarves.

Try using it for any of the patterns listed below.

Crochet Patterns Using Granny Squares

Join Granny Squares Together

After learning to crochet this granny square, you of course need a way to join them together. There are several great ways to join granny squares together. But I’ll share 3 of the most common with you!

Whip Stitch

The whip stitch uses yarn and needle.
To whip stitch granny squares together, align the stitches of two granny squares with the right side facing against each other.
With a needle, work through each of the aligned stitches with the yarn and needle

Whip Stitch Photo & Video Tutorial

Flat Slip Stitch Join

The flat slip stitch join creates a beautiful slip stitch seam between each of the granny squares.

Make a slip knot and place it on the crochet hook.
Line up two granny squares with the right side facing.
Insert hook through the back loops of corner stitches on each square and slip stitch.
Continue repeating for each stitch along the edge of the granny squares.

Flat Slip Stitch Join Tutorial

Join Granny Squares As You Go (JAYGO)

When you join granny squares as you go you will use yarn and a crochet hook, now sewing necessary.

There are 3 great ways to JAYGO:

Full Join Granny Squares As You Go Tutorial

How To Crochet a Skull Granny Square

Crochet A Skull Granny Square

Materials & Tools for Granny Squares

Best Tips for Crocheting Granny Squares

How To Crochet a Skull Granny Square

Crochet Hook Size

Yarn

Other Materials Needed

Step-by-step Photo Instructions

Skull

Skull

Granny Square

Granny Square

Granny Square

Skull Granny Square Project Ideas

Crochet Patterns Using Granny Squares

Join Granny Squares Together

Whip Stitch

Flat Slip Stitch Join

Join Granny Squares As You Go (JAYGO)

More Different Granny Squares

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